Health

Headlines USA - The U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday that 455 people have been indicted for alleged health care fraud, believed to cost taxpayers over $6.5 billion.  Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the defendants spanned 45 states and territories. “These individuals participated in health care fraud schemes involving over $6.5 billion in false claims submitted to Medicare, Medicaid and other health care programs,” Blanche said during a press conference.

Health - More than 11,000 bottles of the blood pressure medication chlorthalidone have been recalled, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Manufacturer Inventia Healthcare Limited recalled the prescription-only drug on June 5 due to "failed dissolution specifications," meaning there's an issue with how the tablets dissolve, which could impact their effectiveness.

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