The ballot measure was recently sent to the state attorney general’s office for approval. Once cleared, supporters can begin collecting signatures for its inclusion in the 2026 elections. The proposed law has the backing of one of the largest labor unions in the state. 

A “cybersecurity incident” at Heywood Healthcare forced it to halt all emergency services at one of its hospitals. Details on what happened remain largely unclear. 

Utilizing both exams provides greater anatomic detail than using one or the other alone. Doing so could significantly improve patient outcomes, experts charge. 

Advanced imaging among this patient population could help radiologists better understand the risk of potential cancer recurrence. 

Despite the ongoing government shutdown, some 3,000 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services staff will be returning to the office just in time for Americans to begin looking for health coverage on the Affordable Care Act marketplace. The agency said the employees will be paid for the days they work. 

The treatment can offer patients a more potent, cost-effective alternative providing long-lasting relief compared to current pain regimens.

Regularly going to the dentist, researchers added, may reduce cardiovascular risks by a significant margin.

The flexible device is attached to the inner wall of the left ventricle during a minimally invasive procedure. It was designed to reduce the size of the left ventricle over time.

These new findings challenge the long-standing assumption that low levels of alcohol do not meaningfully influence a person's blood pressure.

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