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Healthcare leaders urge White House caution in fraud enforcement

(The Center Square) - Leaders in the healthcare industry called on the Trump administration to exercise caution as it goes after fraud. President Donald Trump established the White House’s Fraud Task Force on March 16, with Vice President JD Vance set to lead the group. As part of efforts to

Kratom poisonings surged 1,200% over the past decade, and regulators are struggling to keep up with the dangers

Kratom poisonings surged 1,200% over the past decade, and regulators are struggling to keep up with the dangers

(WALTHAM, MASS.) Proposals to ban or regulate kratom, a plant-based substance sold in gas stations, convenience stores and vape shops, are making headlines in local newspapers across the United States. But as lawmakers debate whether to regulate or ban kratom, public health problems associated with the drug continue to

No new measles cases in South Carolina for a week, but CDC outbreak models warn about underreporting

No new measles cases in South Carolina for a week, but CDC outbreak models warn about underreporting

No new measles cases in South Carolina for a week, but CDC outbreak models warn about underreporting For the first time since South Carolina’s record-breaking measles outbreak began last fall, the state has gone a full week without health officials learning of any new cases. It’s an

Missoula hospital earns first-of-its-kind newborn care honor

Missoula hospital earns first-of-its-kind newborn care honor

Missoula, Mont. — Community Medical Center said it became the first hospital in the country to receive a Level III with surgery NICU designation from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Hospital representatives said the recognition also made Community Medical Center the only hospital in Montana with any neonatal designation from the

Taxpayer dollars flood pregnancy centers. Oversight hasn't followed.

Taxpayer dollars flood pregnancy centers. Oversight hasn't followed.

Taxpayer dollars flood pregnancy centers. Oversight hasn't followed. Crisis pregnancy centers have been the beneficiary of at least a half-billion dollars since the U.S. Supreme Court ended federal abortion protections in June 2022, a States Newsroom investigation found. The centers discourage women from seeking abortion and

‘I thought they were joking’: Mystery illness reported at Miller Dining Hall

‘I thought they were joking’: Mystery illness reported at Miller Dining Hall

DISCLAIMER: This is a satirical piece. It does not necessarily represent the views of the Exponent or its writers and should not be construed as truth. University officials have reluctantly acknowledged a concerning mystery illness plaguing a large number of students who have eaten at Miller Dining Hall within the

Ski bum employed (for first time ever) in drug enforcement

Ski bum employed (for first time ever) in drug enforcement

DISCLAIMER: This is a satirical piece. It does not necessarily represent the views of the Exponent or its writers and should not be construed as truth. Recent MSU graduate and self-proclaimed ski bum Brogan ‘Pow’ Shredder is now the first University president of safety and drug enforcement. According to