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New York City expects more New Yorkers to lose Medicaid coverage because of federal health policy changes. A public hospital program is preparing to receive uninsured patients. healthbeat.org/newyork/2026/…
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Medicaid is about to undergo a massive change, and even many eligible recipients are at risk of losing coverage. Here are some of the people and groups trying to stop that from happening. healthbeat.org/2026/11/03/me…
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Russian officials deny a lab accident but have not said what killed Daria Shipilova. Three lessons from the history of lab accidents explain why experts want answers. healthbeat.org/2026/10/27/ru…
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New York City expects more New Yorkers to lose Medicaid coverage because of federal health policy changes. A public hospital program is preparing to receive uninsured patients. healthbeat.org/newyork/2026/…
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Russian officials deny a lab accident but have not said what killed Daria Shipilova. Three lessons from the history of lab accidents explain why experts want answers. healthbeat.org/2026/10/27/ru…
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New York City expects more New Yorkers to lose Medicaid coverage because of federal health policy changes. A public hospital program is preparing to receive uninsured patients. healthbeat.org/newyork/2026/…
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Russian officials deny a lab accident but have not said what killed Daria Shipilova. Three lessons from the history of lab accidents explain why experts want answers. healthbeat.org/2026/10/27/ru…
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From Star Wars to Staten Island, holograms are making their way into the classroom. A nearly $500,000 studio aims to bring therapists virtually face-to-face with students, even from miles away. healthbeat.org/newyork/2026/…
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Some 200,000 Medicaid enrollees in the Bronx may be spared new federal work requirements because of the borough’s high unemployment rate. New York Medicaid director Amir Bassiri explains what that means for residents. healthbeat.org/newyork/2026/…
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Why recent big U.S. measles outbreaks have very different death tolls. My latest for @HealthbeatUS healthbeat.org/2026/10/20/me…
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Hundreds of Americans have been hit with severe West Nile symptoms this year, with some states reporting high activity. A California patient’s ordeal shows the long road to recovery. healthbeat.org/2026/10/13/we…
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Q&A: NYC’s new community safety commissioner on expanding B-HEARD and mental health crisis response healthbeat.org/newyork/2026/…
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Hundreds of Americans have been hit with severe West Nile symptoms this year, with some states reporting high activity. A California patient’s ordeal shows the long road to recovery.
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New York City’s bodegas are known for being good neighbors, selling everyday essentials and helping residents in a pinch. Now, the ripple effects of federal SNAP changes could threaten their survival. healthbeat.org/newyork/2026/…
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The country’s anti-plague institutes have played an important role in preventing outbreaks and also have a history of supporting Soviet bioweapons programs, a biodefense expert says. healthbeat.org/2026/10/06/ru…
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Medicaid cuts hit thousands of immigrants Oct. 1. What happens next varies by state.
Thursday’s changes come as states warn millions of Medicaid recipients about sweeping new rules coming in January.
Read more: healthbeat.beehiiv.com/p/med…
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Since June, the FDA has issued seven safety alerts about hidden ingredients in weight-loss supplements, including DNP, sibutramine, and phenolphthalein. Each has a backstory.
Subscribe to our free health newsletter to read more: healthbeat.beehiiv.com/p/the…
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At least 475,000 New Yorkers could lose their Medicaid coverage because of new work requirements, according to the New York State Department of Health.
Here’s a look at how H.R. 1 will change healthcare coverage and who is especially vulnerable: healthbeat.org/newyork/2026/…
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The FDA has issued seven alerts since June about weight-loss products containing undisclosed drugs or chemicals. Some of these hidden ingredients have notorious pasts.
Read more in Healthbeat National Reporter Alison Young's latest newsletter: bit.ly/3Tqflyu
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NYC’s chronic absenteeism rate remains significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels. With 33.5% of students chronically absent last year, the Education Department overhauled its attendance regulations. healthbeat.org/2026/09/18/ny…
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