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Gigantic Jurassic pterosaur fossil unearthed in Oxfordshire, UK
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CDC endorses prophylactic antibiotics to reduce STIs in high-risk groups
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Senators tussle over abortion policy against the backdrop of a presidential campaign
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STAT+: Medicare Advantage plan’s quality ratings were incorrectly calculated by government, judge rules
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Little protection for the vulnerable, even on major migration routes: UNHCR
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War must never be normalized for child victims: Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine
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Sexually transmitted infections continued to rise in England in 2023, data show
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Fauci is defiant as congressional hearing into covid origins fails to produce smoking gun
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Diagnosing dying: is it time for doctors to write “dying certificates”?
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Labour’s plan to make more use of the private sector: try not to make the same mistakes again
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Operation Warp Speed but for rare disease
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More than 500 Palestinians killed in occupied West Bank: UN rights chief
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about an FDA meeting on MDMA, a new obesity pill, and more
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Better recognition of whooping cough in older people
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WHO member states agree better ways to detect health threats and set new deadline for pandemic treaty
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Foundation job allocation in the UK
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Should we worry about a growing threat from “bird flu”?
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Helen Salisbury: Don’t ask Jeeves—ask your GP
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John Launer: Poor political interviewing—could consultation skills help?
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Breaking the silence and confronting racism on the wards
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Opinion: Outdated Medicare rules prevent some dementia patients from getting the medications they need
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STAT+: Novartis is flashing warning signs about the fate of its newly acquired myelofibrosis drug
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STAT+: Tracking the FDA advisory panel on MDMA therapy for PTSD
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Bill calling for additional prenatal care access will get filed again next year • Alabama Reflector – Alabama Reflector
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UAB Hospital-Highlands Family and Community Medicine Clinic expands services to include prenatal care – University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Prenatal supplements fall woefully short in providing crucial nutrition during pregnancy – and most women don’t even … – The Conversation Indonesia
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Hailey Bieber Shares Timeline Update on Her Pregnancy – E! NEWS
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‘Boy Meets World’ alum Trina McGee announces she’s pregnant at 54: ‘Bless us with your prayers’ – Page Six
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Mandy Moore Posts Sweet Photos of Moment She Revealed Latest Pregnancy to Her ‘This Is Us’ Costars – PEOPLE
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Texas Supreme Court Rules Against Women Denied Abortions Despite Pregnancy Complications – Teen Vogue
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‘Virgin’ pregnant stingray Charlotte has ‘rare disease’, says North Carolina aquarium – Sky News
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‘The Taylor Swift pregnancy rumours have to stop – they’ve dogged her for almost 16 years’ – Cosmopolitan UK
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Lady Gaga sparks PREGNANCY rumors as she ‘displays a bump’ at sister Natali Germanotta’s wedding in Maine – al – Daily Mail
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Lady Gaga sparks pregnancy rumors after being spotted with bump at sister’s wedding with partner Michael P… – The Sun
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Lady Gaga looks radiant as she’s spotted with ‘baby bump’ at sister’s wedding with partner Michael Polansky – HELLO!
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Diabetes drug metformin may be as safe as insulin during pregnancy – Medical News Today
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At what stage in pregnancy can you have an abortion in each US state? Detailed map reveals all… – Daily Mail
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Aisling Bea, 40, reveals her pregnancy to fans with help from Paul Rudd and Travis Kelce – The Mirror
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Texas Supreme Court Rules Against Women Denied Abortion Care Despite Dangerous Pregnancy Complications – Center for Reproductive Rights
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15 Underrated Summer Holidays to Create Unforgettable Memories with Your Kids
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