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Obamacare Membership Signup Growth Boosts Centene's Q1 Profits to $1.1 Billion

Centene's first-quarter profits soared past $1 billion, buoyed by a surge in Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment, offsetting declines in Medicaid participation post-public health emergency.


Minneapolis City Council Unanimously Approves Minimum Retail Price of $15/Pack for Cigarettes to Improve Public Health

The Minneapolis City Council imposed a minimum retail price of $15 a pack on cigarettes to improve public health...

Can Science & Spirituality Be Bridged? Dr. Lenore Matthew Says Yes!

As grief takes varied forms in individual experiences, experts like Dr. Lenore Matthew are stepping forward to reshape the landscape of grief healing...

Walgreens to Open a New Pharmacy Offering Cell and Gene Therapies to Patients With Chronic Diseases Like Cancer

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. is opening a new pharmacy offering cell and gene therapies for patients with cancer, cystic fibrosis, and Crohn's disease...


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Israel is witnessing an increasing number of new venture capital (VC) firms coming up. The country registered an inflow of $665 million VC funding during the first two months of the year. Unfazed wit
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India's Ajay Piramal sees value in VC investing
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A startup offering online eye tests received a $6 million funding in a Series A round to help expand the coverage of its service as well as acquiring more advanced technologies. The company claims tha
Healthcare VR Startup MindMaze Achieve Unicorn Status With $100 Million Fund From an Early Round
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Jessica Alba's Honest Company was Accused for Deceptive Labeling
Honest Co was accused for a fraudulent labeling in its home and personal care products. The plaintiffs claim that more than 40 of its products contained chemical and toxic ingredients.
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