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Health Savings Accounts Take Center Stage as Republicans Seek to Replace Expiring ACA Subsidies

Jordan M. Lewis December 13, 2025No Comments

A $1,700 baby bassinet and a $300 online parenting workshop can be paid for with tax‑free health savings account (HSA) dollars, but the same funds...

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Dolly Parton Recovers from Kidney Stone, Postpones Las Vegas Shows to 2026

Jordan M. Lewis December 13, 2025No Comments

Dolly Parton, 79, is on the mend after a kidney stone complication that forced her to skip a Dollywood event in September. The country music icon’s...

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Nordic Experts Reveal Light‑Based Strategies to Beat the Seasonal Blues

Jordan M. Lewis December 13, 2025No Comments

The winter solstice on Dec. 21 marks the shortest day and longest night in the Northern Hemisphere, plunging the Nordic countries into months of...

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FDA Moves to Add New, Stable Sunscreen Filter to U.S. Market

Jordan M. Lewis December 13, 2025No Comments

The Food and Drug Administration announced a proposal Thursday to make another sunscreen ingredient available to U.S. manufacturers. FDA’s...

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FDA Begins Safety Review of Two RSV Monoclonal Antibody Drugs Amid Vaccine Debate

Jordan M. Lewis December 13, 2025No Comments

In a move that has sparked debate among health officials and parents alike, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has opened a safety review of two...

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Santa’s Coal Tradition: A Hidden Emotional Hazard for Kids

Jordan M. Lewis December 13, 2025No Comments

Every December, parents joke that a defiant toddler who scribbles on the wall will be met with the classic line, “Santa’s bringing you coal this...

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CDC Panel’s Vote to Pause Newborn Hepatitis B Shots Sparks Confusion Among Doctors and Parents

Jordan M. Lewis December 13, 2025No Comments

In a move that has unsettled hospitals, obstetricians, and public‑health officials across the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and...

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ByHeart Infant Botulism Outbreak Expands to 51 Cases Across 19 States

Jordan M. Lewis December 13, 2025No Comments

On Wednesday, federal health officials widened the scope of an infant botulism outbreak linked to the recalled ByHeart baby formula, now covering...

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Waymo Vehicle Becomes Unexpected Birthing Room in San Francisco

Jordan M. Lewis December 13, 2025No Comments

A Waymo ride in San Francisco turned into a birthing moment when a mother delivered a baby inside the autonomous vehicle on Monday night. The...

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FDA Panel Calls for Reclassification of Testosterone, Expanding Access for Men with Low Hormone Levels

Jordan M. Lewis December 13, 2025No Comments

On Wednesday, a 13‑member FDA panel urged the agency to strip testosterone of its controlled‑substance status and broaden labeling, a move that could...