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January 9, 2025

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How to prevent norovirus

In the United States, the number of norovirus infections is rapidly increasing along with other illnesses, leading some to call it a viral “quaddemic.”

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Democratic-leaning watchdog group accuses RFK Jr. of voter fraud

A Democratic watchdog group is accusing Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Trump's nominee to head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), of violating election laws last year. According to a press release, Accountable.US has filed a complaint with the New York State Board of Elections, asking the Office of Elections Law Enforcement to investigate whether Kennedy violated the law by “registering and voting.” .

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Biden administration hits record-breaking ACA enrollment for fourth time before withdrawal

The Biden administration achieved a fourth consecutive record in HealthCare.gov Marketplace enrollment, one week before the final enrollment deadline and impending departure. Nearly 24 million people have signed up for the Affordable Care Act Marketplace program in 2025, up from the 21.3 million who signed up last year, according to White House domestic policy adviser Neera Tanden. Record updates for the past 4 years…

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all over the country

Local and state headings for healthcare:

top texas doctor step down Following Republican pressure over its relationship with the family planning system (houston chronicle)
new york Governor aims to expand forced hospitalization When Albany returned to the session (gothamist)
missouri town refuse Anti-abortion movement aiming to become a “sanctuary city for unborn children” (missouri independent)

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