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Springsteen's Health; Minimum Staffing Rule Challenged; Probiotic Sodas Probed

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Bruce Springsteen postponed tour dates for 10 days under "doctor's direction" . (Fox News)

The American Health Care Association, the Texas Health Care Association, and others , challenging the long-term care minimum staffing standards final rule.

The U.S. and European countries are who may be exposed to bird flu in an effort to help curb the threat of a pandemic. (Reuters)

Meanwhile, the USDA said it from a condemned dairy cow, while also noting that no such meat has entered the food supply.

Raw milk's risks haven't stopped certain commentators from . (New York Times)

Public health officials in a passenger on a connecting flight into Los Angeles International airport earlier this month.

Obstetricians are concerned that private equity-backed clinics that in Florida will increase risks for mothers and babies. (NBC News)

And "widespread disrespect, abuse" in maternity care . (The Hill)

Experts raised annual for weight-loss drugs to reach $150 billion by the early 2030s. (Reuters)

Meanwhile, about weight-loss drugs. (The Hill)

Mobile medical clinics are in 25 cities. (Fox News)

Consumer Reports looked at whether probiotic sodas and other wellness drinks . (Washington Post)

Los Angeles County launched an "ambitious plan" to tackle medical debt and . (USA Today)

A new website offers caregivers free training to of dementia. (KFF Health News)

Psychoactive drugs like ketamine and MDMA are "" but soon will face FDA review. (CBS News)

Professional golfer Grayson Murray, who was 30 years old, , his parents confirmed. (CNN)

Basketball hall-of-famer Bill Walton died at age 71 following a . (ESPN)