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Florida Restores Access to Low-Cost H.I.V. Medications After Uproar
A short-term funding bill enacted this week will ensure that more than 12,000 Floridians do not lose access to a program that helps pay for H.I.V. medications. Source link
How Bald Reddit Provides Support
A Reddit forum has become a haven for those deciding whether it’s time to shave it all. Source link
Two States Sue Cord Blood Bank Over False Advertisements
The attorneys general of Texas and Arizona contend that Cord Blood Registry, which stores umbilical cord cells, profited from misleading new parents. Source link
This Muscle Is the Unsung Hero of Longevity
Building your butt muscles will help you stay injury free and independent in midlife and beyond. Source link
Key Adviser Quits Federal Vaccine Panel
Dr. Robert Malone, vice chair of the committee, was appointed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after a purge of the previous advisers. Source link
Senate Democrats Urge Kennedy to Stop Hindering Key Health Panel
The health secretary has canceled or postponed three meetings of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, which shapes health care coverage for Americans. Source link
Does Collagen Protein Have Health Benefits?
Companies claiming health benefits are adding the protein to nutrition bars, sparkling water, coffee creamer and more. Source link
How To Reduce Your Exposure to Pesticides
Scientists still don’t fully understand the health risks of the chemicals. Here’s how they recommend protecting yourself. Source link
Is Drinking Seltzer Bad for My Teeth?
Most acidic drinks can damage your enamel, but we asked experts whether this carbonated beverage is really an issue. Source link
Tango Therapy: How the Dance of Passion Is Helping Parkinson’s Patients
Once a week, patients in an Argentine hospital with Parkinson’s disease use the movements of tango to help address issues of balance, stiffness and coordination. Source link