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  Healthcare for Houston veterans suffers shortfalls during government shutdown, advocate says
Healthcare The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs estimates 97% of its workforce remains on the job. But in the Houston area, which has the nation’s second-largest veterans population, they are reporting canceled appointments and difficulties...
    
  Healthcare system in a state of decline: federal health minister
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Health Services and Regulations, Mustafa Kamal, has underscored the urgent need to shift Pakistan’s health system from a treatment-based model to one centred on prevention, awareness, and lifestyle...
    
  Pharmaceutical unit in Himachal’s Baddi raided after Rajasthan complaints about sub-standard medicines
The Himachal Pradesh State Drug Control Administration has raided a pharmaceutical unit at Industrial Area in Baddi, which has allegedly been illegally manufacturing medicines despite being ordered to stop the production in March, after the...
    
  Pharma’s corporate reputation dips among neurology patient groups, citing drug access challenges
Neurology-focused patient groups’ perception of the pharma industry’s corporate reputation remains on a downward slope. PatientView’s latest report (PDF) found that just 52% of neurology patient groups surveyed said the industry’s reputation was...
    
  Pharma diploma first year trimmed to 5 months due to delay in college approval
Pune: The first-year duration of the Diploma in Pharmacy course has been shortened to just five months this year due to delays in the approval process by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). As a result, institutes will have to complete an entire...
    
  Health insurance rates are up on Washington’s benefit exchange
SEATTLE — As open enrollment begins, health insurance rates on Washington’s Health Benefit Exchange are set to rise by an average of 21% next year. Nearly 300,000 Washingtonians purchased individual health plans through the exchange last year....
    
  Pharmacies Seek Cert. In Cholesterol Drug Price-Fixing MDL
By Dorothy Atkins ( November 3, 2025, 10:25 PM EST) -- A group of indirect reseller plaintiffs urged a Pennsylvania federal judge on Friday to certify a nationwide class of thousands of pharmacies that indirectly purchased the cholesterol...
    
  Health Union Expands Custom Insights Solutions for Patients and Providers
Health Union's enhanced research suite expands its core patient and caregiver offerings to fully incorporate HCP insights, optimize its unique access to proprietary data, and leverage its therapeutic expertise to deliver clear, strategic insights...
    
  Health Ministry insists national E-Health data not hosted in Ghana
The Ministry of Health has reaffirmed that Ghana’s electronic medical records under the National E-Healthcare Programme are not hosted on local servers, contrary to claims made by Lightwave E-Healthcare Solutions Limited, the private company...
    
  Medical Cannabis Commission stands firm on rules, frustrated supporters eye access through Omaha Tribe
LINCOLN, Neb. (KMTV) — One after another, supporters continue to make their voices heard on something deeply personal to many Nebraskans. "The level of disrespect this commission has shown to Nebraska is unparalleled," said Shannon Coryell, a...
    
  Healthy weight loss recipes: delicious meals for shedding pounds
In a world where healthy eating is often associated with bland flavors and boring meals, discovering recipes that promote weight loss while tantalizing your taste buds can be a game-changer. By incorporating nutritious ingredients, creative...
    
  Medical Cannabis Commission sticks to strict regulations despite outrage from Nebraskans
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Medical Cannabis Commissioners voted against any changes to their regulations on Tuesday. The topic of medical marijuana has become more tense over the past several months. Some Nebraskans feel there has been no real...
Medical examiner seeks help in locating family for Akron man found dead
The Summit County Medical Examiner's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating relatives for Scott Thomas Archer, a 66-year-old white male who died on Oct. 28 from natural causes, chief investigator Gary Guenther said. Archer lived at...
Health executive pay should be capped
Tuesday, 4 November 2025 06:30 The top pay of health insurance executives should be capped – says the National Council Social Security and Health Committee. The proposal would limit compensation for members of insurers’ governing bodies to the top...
    
  Health Check: Biotechs canter into November, but the ‘favourites’ have lead in their saddlebags
Most punters won't pick this afternoon's magic unicorn. But will they better last the distance with emerging biotech smokies? Pic: Getty Images. Optiscan Imaging led the biotech pack in October, while some of the Big Four stocks were late...
    
  Health alert as 'craving chocolate' could signal this issue
Fiona Callingham Lifestyle writer 06:00, 04 Nov 2025 This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more According to an expert, a craving for chocolate could indicate a dietary...
    
  Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Warburg Pincus to Acquire Stake in Sebia
Warburg Pincus will acquire a “significant” minority stake in Sebia, according to a news release. Sebia, founded in 1967 and with its U.S. headquarters in Norcross, Georgia, is a global provider of specialty diagnostics. The company specializes in...
    
  Medics unveil research to support trauma victims, others
Following the increasing cases of trauma and mental health issues in Nigeria and other countries of the world, experts have advocated for regular support from stakeholders and institutions for the victims to enable them recover from the...
    
  Healthcare Preview for the Week of- November 3, 2025 [Podcast]
Potential for shutdown progress? In last week’s Preview, we said this week would be one to watch for movement on the shutdown because of a few important dates. On November 1, 2025, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace open enrollment began,...
    
  Ukraine and Azerbaijan strengthen cooperation in healthcare and pharmaceuticals
A Ukrainian delegation led by Health Minister Viktor Liashko paid a working visit to Azerbaijan this week to boost bilateral cooperation in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. The delegation included the head of the Ukrainian Parliament’s...