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Rising Refusal of Newborn Vitamin K Shots Raises Bleeding Risk

Jordan M. Lewis December 15, 2025No Comments

A new study published Monday in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that the percentage of newborns missing a routine vitamin K...

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Republican House Members Urge ACA Credit Extension as 2026 Midterms Loom

Jordan M. Lewis December 14, 2025No Comments

Thousands of voters in key Republican districts could face a sharp rise in health‑insurance costs when the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax...

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New Jersey Comptroller Accuses Two Nursing Homes of Fraud, Abuse After 5-Year Probe

Jordan M. Lewis December 14, 2025No Comments

Hook paragraph\n\n## The Investigation\n\nThe New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller released a report on Dec. 10, 2025, accusing the owners of...

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Senate Set to Reject ACA Tax Credit Extension, Threatening Premium Hikes

Jordan M. Lewis December 14, 2025No Comments

The Senate is poised on Thursday to reject legislation that would extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits for millions of Americans. The vote...

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Laser Tattoo Removal: A Painful, Costly Journey from Ink to Skin

Jordan M. Lewis December 14, 2025No Comments

In the world of body art, removing a tattoo is a journey far more complex and painful than getting one. The Long History of Tattoos and Their...

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Jelly Roll’s 200‑Pound Transformation: From Near‑Death to Health Victory

Jordan M. Lewis December 14, 2025No Comments

Hook paragraph: Jelly Roll, the rapper known for his gritty storytelling, has turned his life around after shedding more than 200 pounds, a...

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Help Needed: Philly Hospital Seeks Identification of Man Found on 45th and Market

Jordan M. Lewis December 14, 2025No Comments

The Incident Paramedics responded to a call on the intersection of 45th and Market and transported the patient to the hospital later that day. The...

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Three Unconscious in Upper Darby Home After 1,400 ppm Carbon Monoxide Detected

Jordan M. Lewis December 14, 2025No Comments

A condemned Upper Darby home was found with 1,400 parts per million of carbon monoxide, leading to three unconscious occupants, including two...

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GLP‑1 Drugs Likely Have Little or No Impact on 13 Obesity‑Related Cancers, Study Finds

Jordan M. Lewis December 14, 2025No Comments

A new analysis of nearly 50 randomized trials suggests that GLP‑1 medications, popular for weight loss and diabetes control, probably do not alter...

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Amy Schumer and Chef Chris Fischer End 7-Year Marriage, Citing Amicable Split and Focus on Son

Jordan M. Lewis December 14, 2025No Comments

Amy Schumer and chef Chris Fischer have officially ended their seven‑year marriage, announcing an amicable split and a renewed focus on raising their...