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CVS Health Reports Strong Q4 Earnings But Slashes Profit Forecast Due to Rising Medical Costs

New York, US – CVS Health reported fourth-quarter earnings and revenue that exceeded expectations, but lowered its full-year profit outlook due to rising medical costs affecting the insurance industry. The company now expects adjusted earnings of at least $8.30 per share for 2024, down from the previously projected $8.50 per share. However, analysts had anticipated full-year adjusted earnings at $8.49 per share. Unadjusted earnings guidance was also revised downward to $7.06 per share, compared to …

Namibian President Hage Geingob Dies While Receiving Medical Treatment

WINDHOEK, Namibia — Namibian President Hage Geingob passed away on Sunday while receiving medical treatment, according to an announcement from his office. The presidency shared the news on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, stating that Geingob’s medical team at Lady Pohamba Hospital did their utmost to aid him, but he ultimately succumbed to his illness with his wife and children by his side. The 82-year-old Geingob had been undergoing treatment for cancer. Last …

BREAKING: Medical Treatment Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease Development for the First Time, Study Finds

For the first time, researchers at the University College London (UCL) have identified cases of Alzheimer’s disease that were triggered by a specific medical treatment. Alzheimer’s, the most common type of dementia, is generally thought to occur naturally due to factors such as age, family history, and unhealthy lifestyle behaviors. However, in a study published in Nature Medicine, the UCL researchers linked the development of Alzheimer’s to growth hormone treatments. The researchers focused on patients …

Breaking the Stigma: Medical Schools Prioritize Suicide Training to Address Public Health Crisis

Miami, Florida – Suicide is a major public health crisis in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, someone dies by suicide every 11 minutes, resulting in nearly 50,000 American lives lost each year. Furthermore, approximately 1.7 million people attempted suicide in 2021, with an additional 12 million reporting suicidal thoughts. Despite these alarming statistics, most medical schools fail to adequately address the topic of suicide, leaving future physicians ill-equipped …

Exclusive: Cops Blare Taylor Swift Music en Route to Jim Irsay’s Medical Scare at Home, Police Video Shows

A police officer rushing to the aid of NFL owner Jim Irsay during a medical emergency last month played Taylor Swift’s music while en route to his home, according to video footage obtained by TMZ Sports. The incident occurred on December 8, after a 911 call reported a possible overdose at Irsay’s Indiana residence. In the video, the officer can be seen turning on his overhead lights and blaring Swift’s music as he raced to …

Medicare Advantage Giant Humana Forecasts Disappointing 2024 Earnings Amid Soaring Medical Costs

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Humana, a leading provider of government-backed insurance through the Medicare Advantage program, has issued a disappointing earnings forecast for 2024. The company expects adjusted earnings of around $16 per share, falling short of analysts’ expectations of $29.10 per share. This update further heightens concerns on Wall Street about declining health insurance company profits in the face of rising medical costs. UnitedHealth, another major insurer, also reported a surge in medical costs, although …

Gaza’s Health Services Decimated: Tens of Thousands Suffer as Medical Treatment Becomes Scarce

Gaza City, Gaza Strip – Health services in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, are in a state of devastation as medical staff struggle to provide adequate care after months of war. Exhausted doctors have been forced to perform surgeries without anesthesia and extract shrapnel from patients without sufficient pain relief. The dire situation has led to the deaths of children with cancers and left tens of thousands of people with life-threatening illnesses defenseless due to the …

Devastating Loss: Warriors Assistant Coach Dejan Milojević Passes Away After Medical Emergency

Salt Lake City, Utah – Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević tragically passed away on Wednesday after experiencing a medical emergency. The news was announced by the team, who revealed that Milojević suffered a heart attack during a private team dinner the previous night and was hospitalized. Despite efforts to save his life, Milojević did not recover and passed away the following morning. Milojević, who hailed from Serbia, was 46 years old. His sudden death has …

Unlocking Modern Medical Mysteries: Ancient Skeletons Provide Key Clues

Chicago, Illinois – Ancient skeletons have provided scientists with valuable insights into modern medical mysteries. By analyzing the DNA of remains from past civilizations, researchers have gained a better understanding of the origins and genetic risk factors associated with diseases such as multiple sclerosis. In a recent study published in Nature.com, scientists discovered an elevated genetic risk for multiple sclerosis in steppe pastoralist populations. These ancient populations, known for their nomadic lifestyle and reliance on …

Sec. Lloyd Austin’s Hospitalization Sparks Investigation into Medical Info Disclosure

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s hospitalization and the subsequent delayed notification of senior Pentagon leaders and government officials has prompted an investigation into the events surrounding his illness. Kelly Magsamen, Austin’s chief of staff, has ordered a 30-day review as the Pentagon faces scrutiny for the secrecy surrounding Austin’s condition. Since late Friday, information about Austin’s hospitalization has been released in fragments. The Pentagon initially announced that Austin had been hospitalized since January …