Alabama Lawmakers Approve Bill to Expand Health Care Access for Pregnant Women

Alabama Lawmakers Approve Bill to Expand Health Care Access for Pregnant Women

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Updated Apr 9, 2025 | 08:00 AM IST

SummaryAlabama passes a bill allowing pregnant women immediate Medicaid coverage while applications are processed, aiming to reduce high maternal and infant mortality rates amid limited healthcare access and strict abortion laws.

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Stem Cell Therapy May Help Treat And Slow Down Parkinson’s Disease Progression, Study Finds

Stem Cell Therapy May Help Treat And Slow Down Parkinson’s Disease Progression, Study Finds

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Updated Apr 17, 2025 | 10:09 PM IST

SummaryA phase 1 trial using embryonic stem cell–derived neurons showed promising results in easing Parkinson’s symptom, leading the FDA to greenlight a phase 3 trial for 2025.

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'Autism Is Preventable', RFK Jr. Blames 'Environmental Toxin' For Surge In Cases

'Autism Is Preventable', RFK Jr. Blames 'Environmental Toxin' For Surge In Cases

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Updated Apr 17, 2025 | 09:00 PM IST

SummaryUS Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sparked another controversy by stating that autism a “preventable epidemic,” launching new research, despite scientific consensus pointing to genetics and improved diagnostics as key factors tying the surge in Autism cases to 'environmental toxins'.

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Eli Lilly’s Weight Loss Pill Advances In First Late-Stage Trial; How Does This Redefine Global Health?

Eli Lilly’s Weight Loss Pill Advances In First Late-Stage Trial; How Does This Redefine Global Health?

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Updated Apr 17, 2025 | 05:56 PM IST

SummaryEli Lilly’s new oral weight loss pill, orforglipron, successfully passed late-stage trials, showing positive results for diabetes management and weight loss, offering a needle-free, daily alternative to current treatments.

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