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UnitedHealthcare drops prior authorization for 30% of services
UnitedHealthcare will eliminate prior authorization for 30% of services, aiming to reduce delays and speed up patient access to care.
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Lauren Mitchell
Health Editor
Lauren covers medical research, public health policy, and wellness trends.
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U.S. and Iran Edge Toward Confrontation Over Strait of Hormuz
PBS News Hour dedicated its full episode on May 5, 2026, to escalating U.S.-Iran tensions over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The waterway remains a flashpoint for regional and global security.
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Rocking lat pulldown: The back exercise you haven't tried yet
A single movement tweak turns a standard lat pulldown into a way to crush peak contraction and build bigger lats without a cable machine.
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UnitedHealth made $281B while your premium doubled. The real reason might surprise you
A new analysis suggests your health insurance premium isn't rising because care costs more. It's rising because the government stopped paying its share.
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Health minister inaugurates digital X-ray and thyroid analyzer at PHC in Pulwama
A new digital X-ray machine and thyroid analyzer have been commissioned at a primary health centre in Pulwama district, Jammu and Kashmir.
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Second Nature Keto Crunch Recall Issued Over Undeclared Nuts and Cherries
Second Nature Keto Crunch Smart Mix recalled on May 5, 2026 because it may contain undeclared cashews, pistachios, and cherries, posing allergy risks.
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Morgan County school districts unite for student mental health resource fair
School districts in Morgan County collaborated on a resource fair to connect students and families with mental health support services, local news reported.
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Bloomberg’s ‘The Close’ broadcasts live from the Milken Institute Global Conference
Bloomberg Television aired its daily market wrap show 'The Close' live from the Milken Institute Global Conference on May 4, 2026, offering attendees and viewers a blend of market news and conference analysis.
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FDA recalls A2 Platinum USA infant formula for ages 0–12 months
The FDA has recalled A2 Platinum USA label infant formula for infants 0–12 months. The announcement came May 4, 2026, with limited details on the reason.
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Canada's mental health week targets the loneliness paradox of digital connection
Mental Health Week 2026 in Canada confronts a contradiction: more online contact than ever, yet 5 million people report frequent loneliness. The campaign pushes face-to-face interaction.
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A morning of crises and breakthroughs: mass shooting, plane incident, cruise outbreak, and a baby born twice
Monday's headlines delivered a cascade of unsettling and remarkable events: a mass shooting in Oklahoma, a United plane clipping a light pole at Newark, a cruise virus outbreak, a baby born twice, gas price spikes, and the Met Gala boycott. Here's what each story means beyond the headlines.
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Commitment 2026: Sotelo and Hernandez clash over safety, health care, and roads in San Benito County district race
Incumbent Mindy Sotelo and former supervisor Peter Hernandez face off in the San Benito County Board of Supervisors District 3 election, with public safety, health care, and infrastructure at the forefront.