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A man was intentionally bitten by hundreds of venomous snakes, and his blood is now being used in life-saving treatment.

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A king cobra moves through its cage at the reptile house at the Bronx Zoo. Credit: Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty

What you need to know Man bitten by more than 200 snake species helps scientists develop new anti-venom drug Herpetologist and venom expert Tim Friede has voluntarily been bitten by hundreds of venomous snakes over 20 years. His efforts have allowed researchers to create anti-venom cocktails that can reduce the effects of certain snake bites. … Read more

New report finds Medicaid cuts threaten hundreds of hospitals

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More than 400 hospitals across the country are at high risk of closing or cutting services because of Medicaid cuts in President Donald Trump’s “Big and Beautiful Bill,” according to an analysis by the progressive watchdog group Public Citizen. Subscribe to read this story without ads Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. … Read more