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XFG, nicknamed “stratus,” carries mutations that could help it partially dodge Covid antibodies.

A nonpartisan policy group estimates that the work requirements are expected to cause about 5 million people to lose coverage by 2034, largely due to administrative hurdles.

Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, many adults on Medicaid will need to work, attend school or volunteer for at least 80 hours a month to keep their coverage.

Experts said they hope the CDC report will help galvanize the response to the crisis.

Pfizer and Amgen are working on new GLP-1 shots designed to be taken once a month rather than weekly.

UnitedHealthcare, CVS Health and Humana had the highest denial rates for long-term care requests, according to a report from the agency's inspector general.

As the popularity of nicotine pouches grows, companies are beginning to increase the strength of the products.

The vaccine could one day be used to help prevent overdoses and treat addiction.

The vaccine was found to be about 27% more effective than the standard flu shot in a late-stage trial. The FDA and the CDC still must sign off on the vaccine before it's available.

The decline over the last 12 months stems in part from President Donald Trump's Medicaid cuts and the expired enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies.