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UnitedHealth paid ransom in Change Healthcare cyberattack, says patient data was compromised

The company said it paid ransom to cyberthreat actors in an effort to protect patient data. But files containing personal information were compromised nonetheless.
UnitedHealth
UnitedHealth

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Watchdog group asks 5 attorneys general to investigate crisis pregnancy center privacy practices

The group, the Campaign for Accountability. alleges that the centers collect sensitive medical data from patients and may mislead them about data privacy.
Emergency Pregnancy Clinic
Emergency Pregnancy Clinic

Seattle hospital won’t turn over gender-affirming care records in lawsuit settlement with Texas

The Seattle hospital said in a statement that it had “successfully fought” the “overreaching demands to obtain confidential patient information.”
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in Washington
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in Washington

Biden administration tightens rules for obtaining medical records related to abortion

The regulation is intended to protect women who live in states where abortion is illegal from prosecution if they cross state lines to seek an abortion.
President Biden speaks about abortion access
President Biden speaks about abortion access

This year's measles case total is now the highest in the U.S. since 2019

Several outbreaks, including one in Chicago, led to an early spike in measles cases this year. A chart shows how the case count compares to past years.
Dermatitis rash viral disease with immunodeficiency on arm of young adult
Dermatitis rash viral disease with immunodeficiency on arm of young adult

As bird flu spreads in the U.S., is it safe to eat eggs? What to know about the risk.

Avian influenza has spread to dairy cows in multiple states and one person in Texas. Health officials are on high alert.
Egg Production At Organic Illinois Poultry Farm
Egg Production At Organic Illinois Poultry Farm
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When does 'old age' begin? Public perception may be skewing later

The older people get, the later they think old age starts, according to a new study.
Group of carefree mature friends having fun while dancing and singing on a party during summer day by the pool.
Group of carefree mature friends having fun while dancing and singing on a party during summer day by the pool.

Women are less likely to die when treated by female doctors, study suggests

The study adds to a growing body of research that explores why women and minorities tend to receive worse medical care than men and white patients.
Doctor examining female patient fat hospital
Doctor examining female patient fat hospital

New tools from NOAA and CDC show people their risk from heat as another hot summer looms

The tools are part of a broader initiative to prepare the U.S. for extreme heat, following the planet's warmest year on record.
Giselle Berastegui and her brother Tony drink water in Phoenix during a heat wave
Giselle Berastegui and her brother Tony drink water in Phoenix during a heat wave

CDC reports at least 22 people in 11 states injured by fake Botox

“People should not be getting injections from friends or at parties,” NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan warned Friday.
A box of Botulinum Toxin Type A Botox
A box of Botulinum Toxin Type A Botox

Eating within limited hours can help with weight loss — but that may be because it cuts calories

A new study found that when people consumed the same amount of calories, time-restricted and regular meal schedules led to similar levels of weight loss.
Vegetables and fruits on a plate on a light background
Vegetables and fruits on a plate on a light background

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