Novo Nordisk’s GLP-1 Pill Makes Key Progress
Novo Nordisk's pill, oral semaglutide, has scored approval for slashing cardiovascular risks, further confirming its health benefits beyond diabetes treatment.
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Trump’s Health Care Bill Risks Coverage for Millions, Threatens Rural…
Trump's "big, beautiful bill" plans sweeping changes to U.S. healthcare, potentially leaving millions uninsured and…
Understanding the Impact of Tariffs on Your Wallet and How to Prepare
Understanding tariffs: Taxes on imported goods may impact your wallet, but don't panic. Learn about their meaning,…
Hawaii’s severe housing crisis continues due to high prices, mortgage rates
Hawaii's housing crisis continues as high prices and mortgage rates make homeownership unaffordable for most, says a report by UH researchers.
U.S. 30-Year Mortgage Rates Reach Highest Level Since Mid-July
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose to its highest level since mid-July, now at 6.85%.
Affordability: Top Health Care Worry for Senior Americans | News
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The cost of healthcare services and therapies is a major concern for older adults, according to a poll by…
Biden’s Insulin Price Cap: Trump Asserts Influence
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Former President Donald Trump claimed that low insulin prices were due to his administration, not President Joe Biden's, despite the fact that the prices have dropped under Biden's tenure. Trump's comments come as health care becomes a significant issue in the upcoming election, with Biden holding an 11-point lead over Trump on providing…
Buncombe Residents Shape Health Strategies With Valuable Input
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Buncombe County in North Carolina has launched a Community Health Assessment survey to better understand…
Solar Industry Braces for Potential Trump 2024 Win
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Despite the Republican party's threats to cut the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), solar industry CEOs are…
SC Advances in Appointing Health Secretary After House Vote
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South Carolina is preparing to dissolve the South Carolina Dept. of Health and Environmental Services (SCDHEC) and split it into two different state agencies, namely the Department of Public Health and the Department of Environmental Services, by June 2024. A new bill, H.4927, proposes to further consolidate five other existing state…