By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, May 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new report says rice sold in U.S. stores contains toxic heavy metals, including arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury.The report — released by Healthy Babies, Bright Futures — found arsenic in 100% of rice samples tested from stores in …
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By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, May 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Proposed cuts to Medicaid could be devastating to America’s rural hospitals, health care CEOs are warning in interviews with HealthDay.House Republicans have proposed an $880 billion reduction in Medicaid funding. Combined with other health care cuts, the package could …
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