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Wentworth School in Maine reopened following reported respiratory illnesses

Eleven third and fourth grade students were taken to the hospital as a precaution on Thursday after investigators reported “difficulty in breathing” despite failing to determine the possible cause of the illness. More than 100 students from Wentworth School in Scarborough, Maine, said one student had passed away and others had “began to Riser at […]

Measles outbreak continues to spike with nearly 150 reported cases

The outbreak of measles in Texas continues to grow, with nearly 150 reported cases reported, with many more likely to be exposed. The outbreak in West Texas caused one child to kill a child, leading to the death of American measles for the first time in 10 years. State and local health officials say hundreds […]

Measles Cases Reported in KY, NJ as Texas Battles Outbreak

Measles cases have been reported in Kentucky and New Jersey as they occurred in western Texas. One case of measles has been confirmed in Kentucky, which recently involved an adult from another country. It has been reported Thursday. “The person was in the Planet Fitness Gym, who was infectious and potentially exposed others,” the article […]

First measles death reported in West Texas amid growing outbreak

The Associated Press reported Wednesday morning that the first measles death has been reported in West Texas, Texas, amid the outbreak that has infected more than 100 people. Melissa Whitfield, a spokesman for the Texas Institute of Technology's Center for Health Sciences, confirmed his death to the Associated Press. Measles outbreaks continue to worsen amongst […]

UnitedHealth Stock Sinks on Reported DOJ Probe Into Medicare Advantage Billings – Investopedia

Key takeout The UnitedHealth Group shares sank Friday following reports that the U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the company's diagnostic practices. Wall Street Journal DOJ reports that it is investigating whether companies tend to overdiagnose the conditions that allow them to earn a greater Medicare advantage payment. UnitedHealth criticized the newspaper's previous report, saying, […]