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[Yahoo News] Maine mass shooting: At least 16 feared dead in US city of Lewiston

At least 16 people have reportedly been killed in the US city of Lewiston, Maine and a search is under way for the gunman.

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[Politico] '100,000 deaths is not a success': Congress has no answer for the opioid crisis

Lawmakers missed the deadline to renew a law supporting treatment and recovery.

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[Business Insider] A paralyzed woman couldn't speak for 20 years. With AI, now she can.

A development in neurotechnology has given a stroke survivor her voice back after nearly 20 years.

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[CNN] CDC warns doctors to be on alert for cases of flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a national health alert Friday to warn clinicians to be on the lookout for infec...

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[NBC] 4 dead in shooting at Cook's Corner biker bar in Southern California

The shooter was among the dead at Cook’s Corner. Three law enforcement sources told NBC News the gunman was a former law enforcement offi...

over 1 year

[CNN] Study: Long Covid a greater burden than heart disease or cancer

People who survived Covid-19 early in the pandemic, before there were vaccines, continued to be at higher risk for a slew of health probl...

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[CBS] Extreme heat, the most lethal climate disaster

The last eight years have been the hottest years ever measured on the planet, according to the World Meteorological Organization.

almost 2 years

[USA Today] ‘Conscience’ bills let medical providers opt out of providing a wide range of care

A new Montana law will provide sweeping legal protections to health care practitioners who refuse to prescribe marijuana or participate i...

almost 2 years

[USA Today] Parents can reduce a child's peanut allergy risk

Many parents don’t know the steps they can take to reduce the risk of their child developing a peanut allergy, five years after new preve...

almost 2 years

[Fox News] Vermont flooding closes dozens of roads, President Biden declares emergency

The White House plans to monitor the effects of the flooding.

almost 2 years

[NBC] FDA grants full approval to new Alzheimer's drug

The first approved drug to slow the progression of the illness will come with a strong safety warning about potentially life-threatening ...

almost 2 years

[CNBC] World registers hottest day since records began — with fresh highs expected in the coming weeks

The world’s average temperature climbed to its highest level since records began on Tuesday, according to provisional data from U.S. rese...

almost 2 years

[USA Today] Fourth of July shootings claimed lives across the country

At least 15 people killed, 60 injured in mass shootings across the country.

almost 2 years

[The Guardian] Fears of hottest year on record as global temperatures spike

Global temperatures have accelerated to record-setting levels this month, an ominous sign in the climate crisis ahead of a gathering El N...

almost 2 years

[NBC] FDA panel recommends updating Covid boosters for the fall

Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday recommended updating the Covid vaccines to target a circulating strain of the vi...

almost 2 years

[The Guardian] Study: Lung cancer pill cuts risk of death by half

A pill taken once a day cuts the risk of dying from lung cancer by half, according to “thrilling” and “unprecedented” results from a deca...

almost 2 years

[ABC] 8 women join suit against Texas over abortion bans

The Center for Reproductive Rights is expected to add eight more women to a lawsuit it filed against Texas over its abortion ban, claimin...

almost 2 years

[ABC] North Carolina, 12 Week Abortion Ban

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper speaks to abortion rights supporters shortly before vetoing the SB20 legislation limiting most abortio...

almost 2 years

[CNN] WHO: Don't use sugar substitutes for weight loss

Don’t use sugar substitutes if you are trying to lose weight, according to a new guideline from the World Health Organization. The global...

almost 2 years

[CBS] Maine confirms first case of measles since 2019

Maine confirms first case of measles since 2019 Maine is the eighth state to report at least one case of measles this year. The child who...

about 2 years

[CNN] Shooting at outlet mall in Allen, Texas, leaves at least 9 hospitalized

At least 9 hospitalized after shooting at Texas outlet mallWhat we know so farAt least nine people are hospitalized after a shooting at a...

about 2 years

[NBC] 7 people found dead in Oklahoma were shot in the head in apparent murder-suicide, authorities say

A convicted rapist on trial for child pornography charges is believed to have fatally shot six people, five of them teenagers, before tak...

about 2 years

[Forbes] Opioid Crisis Worse Now Than Ever: Overdose Deaths Spike

Deaths from overdoses soared in 2021, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, continuing a years-l...

about 2 years

[CBS] Study: rising sea levels threaten California's hazardous sites

More than 100 hazardous industrial sites on California's coast are at risk of flooding severely — and spreading contaminants — due to ris...

about 2 years

[BBC] Study: Medicinal cannabis helps cancer pain

In a study of 358 cancer patients, researchers concluded it was a safe option for managing pain, alongside other drugs.Only specialist ho...

about 2 years

[ABC] School ages near toxic plumes as Nevada tribe calls for help

CARSON CITY, Nev. -- Cracked windows, a bat colony in the ceiling, spotty heating and close proximity to hazardous contaminants in a long...

about 2 years

[CNN] Bipartisan bill would ban social media for kids under 13

A new federal bill unveiled Wednesday would establish a national minimum age for social media use and require tech companies to get paren...

about 2 years

[FOX] Alzheimer’s study: sleeping pills reduce signs of disease in the brain

Sleep difficulties are a common complaint among those living with Alzheimer’s disease — and experts say those challenges often start well...

about 2 years

[ABC] Major flooding along Mississippi River, severe storms possible in Florida and Texas

Significant flooding is happening along the Mississippi River this week, from Minneapolis to Davenport, Iowa. Several river gauges are in...

about 2 years

[The Guardian] Toxic PFAS chemicals used in packaging can end up in food, study finds

A group of toxic PFAS chemicals that industry has claimed is safe to use in food packaging are concerning and present a health threat bec...

about 2 years

[CNN] Study: Methane from oil, gas industry 70% higher than EPA estimates

Planet-warming methane pollution from the US oil and gas industry was 70% higher than the Environmental Protection Agency’s own estimates...

about 2 years

[Reuters] Juul to pay $462 million over addiction claims

(Reuters) - E-cigarette maker Juul Labs Inc agreed on Wednesday to pay $462 million over eight years to settle claims by six U. S. states...

about 2 years

[NBC] Court battles over abortion pill continue

A federal appeals court late Wednesday blocked part of a ruling issued last week by a Trump-appointed judge that endangers access to the ...

about 2 years

[Reuters] US proposes 56% vehicle emissions cut by 2032, requiring big EV jump

WASHINGTON, April 12 (Reuters) - The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday proposed sweeping emissions cuts for new ca...

about 2 years

[NPR] Louisville shooting live updates: 5 people killed, 8 hospitalized in gunfire an at downtown bank

Louisville Metro Police say five people are dead and eight were taken to the hospital after a gunman opened fire on the Old National Bank...

about 2 years

[The Guardian] ‘Forever chemicals’ linked to infertility in women, study shows

Women with higher levels of so-called “forever chemicals” in their blood have a 40% lower chance of becoming pregnant within a year of tr...

about 2 years

[Fox News] Severe weather across US to threaten travel, bring more tornado threats

A major storm system is bringing multiple weather hazards across the central U. S. on Friday. The low-pressure system is forecast to shif...

about 2 years

[CNN] Federal judge says insurers no longer have to provide some preventive care services, including cancer and heart screenings, at no cost

Federal judge says insurers no longer have to provide some preventive care services, including cancer and heart screenings, at no cost A ...

about 2 years

[Reuters] Three children, 3 adults shot dead by ex-student at Tennessee Christian school

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 27 (Reuters) - A heavily armed 28-year-old fatally shot three children and three adult staffers on Monday at ...

about 2 years

[NY Times] North Carolina Expands Medicaid After Republicans Abandon Their Opposition

It has been nearly 11 years since the Supreme Court ruled that states did not have to expand Medicaid — the government health insurance p...

about 2 years

[Fox News] California Gov. Gavin Newsom asks lawmakers for measure on 2024 ballot to approve new mental health beds

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday asked state lawmakers for a measure on the 2024 ballot to fund a major expansion of housing and treatment for...

about 2 years

[NBC] Minnesota power plant leaks 400,000 gallons of radioactive water

A nuclear power plant along the Mississippi River in Monticello, Minnesota, has leaked more than 400,000 gallons of radioactive water due...

about 2 years

[ABC] Higher cancer rates found in military pilots, ground crews

A Pentagon study has found high rates of cancer among military pilots and, for the first time, shows that ground crews who fuel, maintain...

about 2 years

[NPR] South Korea has the world's lowest fertility rate, a struggle with lessons for us all

Yun-Jeong Kim grew up imagining what her future family would look like — married with several kids, a nice home and a dog. But when the l...

about 2 years

[NBC] In victory for people with diabetes, Sanofi announces insulin price caps, the last of 3 major insulin makers to do so

Sanofi will cap the out-of-pocket cost of its most popular insulin, Lantus, at $35 per month for people with private insurance, the Frenc...

about 2 years

[Fox News] Scientists revive ancient ‘zombie viruses’ from Siberian permafrost that can infect amoeba cells

New research from a group of international climate scientists shows that so-called "zombie viruses" once revived, can infect amoeba cells...

about 2 years

[The Guardian] Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in toilet paper around the world

All toilet paper from across the globe checked for toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” contained the compounds, and the waste flushed down toi...

about 2 years

[CNN] A family is racing to raise $2.5 million to save their toddler, who suffers from an ultrarare neurological disorder that turns babies into 'human timebombs' | CNN

Mary Saladino spends most of her days holding her son in her arms while he violently seizes, whispering to him as she frantically tries t...

about 2 years

[NBC] Opioids were the most common cause of fatal poisoning of young children, a study finds

Opioids were the most common substance contributing to the poisoning deaths of children ages 5 and younger, according to a new study. The...

about 2 years

[ABC] 988 suicide lifeline expanding LGBTQ services with 24/7 chat and text

The Pride flag flies over a fundraising event for The Trevor Project, June 12, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. The Trevor Project is a crisis in...

about 2 years

[NBC] Residents in California still stranded nearly two weeks after winter storm

Another five feet of snow is expected to hit the northern part of the state. The I-80 is still shut down as roads remain caked with ice. ...

about 2 years

[CBS] U.S. food additives banned in Europe: Expert says what Americans eat is "almost certainly" making them sick

London — From baguettes to focaccia, Europe is famous for its bread. But there's one ingredient conspicuously missing: Potassium bromate....

about 2 years

[The Hill] Ohio train derailment leaves toxic chemicals behind

Emergency responders diverted vinyl chloride — a cancer-causing chemical — from the train into a trench and burned it off. Residents who ...

about 2 years

[FOX News] Bruce Willis diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia following aphasia battle

Bruce Willis' condition "has progressed" and the "Die Hard" actor has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, according to his famil...

about 2 years

[CNBC] Sen. John Fetterman checks into hospital for clinical depression treatment

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., checked himself into a hospital to "receive treatment for clinical depression," his chief of staff said Thurs...

about 2 years

[The Guardian] Girl with deadly inherited condition is cured with gene therapy on NHS

A girl born with a rare and deadly genetic condition is expected to live a long and normal life after becoming the first person to be cur...

about 2 years

[BBC] Male contraceptive pill prototype stops sperm swimming

An on-demand, non-hormonal male contraceptive pill may be a real possibility say scientists who have found a cell pathway, or switch, tha...

about 2 years

[NBC] Residents near Ohio train derailment report dead fish and chickens as authorities say it's safe to return

For days, authorities have been telling residents of the area around East Palestine, Ohio, that it is safe to return home after a 150-car...

about 2 years

[CBS] Bee population declines 72% in Colorado since 1998

The bee population has declined by about 72% in Colorado over the past 25 years. Colorado has the fifth most bee diversity of any region ...

about 2 years

[HuffPo] Experts Fear Bird Flu Outbreak Could Turn Into New Pandemic

An ongoing outbreak of a deadly avian flu strain has already killed millions of birds, and it’s becoming an even greater cause for concer...

over 2 years

[CNN] Measles outbreak in central Ohio ends after 85 cases, all among children who weren't fully vaccinated | CNN

A measles outbreak in central Ohio that sickened 85 children has been declared over, officials at Columbus Public Health announced Sunday...

over 2 years

[NBC] FDA proposes limits on lead in baby food

The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday proposed significant limits on levels of lead in processed baby food that could reduce exposu...

over 2 years

[NBC] Suspect in custody after 7 people fatally shot at Northern California nurseries

A suspected gunman was arrested Monday after seven people were fatally shot at two nurseries near a small city south of San Francisco, au...

over 2 years

[NPR] 988 Lifeline sees boost in use and funding in first months

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline received over 1.7 million calls, texts and chats in its first five months. That's nearly half a milli...

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[PEW] What the data says about abortion in the U.S.

Pew Research Center has conducted many surveys about abortion over the years, providing a lens into Americans’ views on whether the proce...

over 2 years

[CBS] Long Beach residents preparing for another round of bad weather

People from all over Long Beach are taking full advantage of the free sandbags at the 72nd Place lifeguard station to fortify their homes...

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[NYT] Abortion Pills Can Now Be Offered at Retail Pharmacies, F.D.A. Says

For the first time, retail pharmacies, from corner drugstores to major chains like CVS and Walgreens, will be allowed to offer abortion p...

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[FOX NEWS] Bills' Damar Hamlin in critical condition after collapsing on field, game suspended for rest of night

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin was in critical condition after he collapsed on the field and needed CPR and an AED to be used on him b...

over 2 years

[CBS] How agriculture hastens species extinction

Scientists believe humans are now causing a mass extinction of plants and animals. Modern agriculture is a major contributor.

over 2 years

[CNN] FDA decision on experimental Alzheimer's drug expected this week

The US Food and Drug Administration could decide this week whether to grant accelerated approval to the experimental dementia drug lecane...

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[CBS] Storm Alert - Snow, Ice, Rain, Tornadoes: Here's what you can expect

(CBSDFW. COM) — Welcome to 2023! It has been a warm and beautiful start to the New Year, but things are about to change tomorrow. We have...

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[ABC] Global survey: workplace violence, harassment is widespread

UNITED NATIONS -- The first attempt to survey the extent of violence and harassment at work around the globe has found that workplace abu...

over 2 years

[CNBC] CDC encourages people to wear masks to help prevent spread of Covid, flu and RSV over the holidays

The Centers for Disease Control Prevention on Monday encouraged people to wear masks to help reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses t...

over 2 years

[Reuters] Puerto Rican towns sue Big Oil under RICO alleging collusion on climate denial

(Reuters) - Puerto Rican municipalities have filed a lawsuit in federal court saying ExxonMobil Corp, Shell Plc, Chevron Corp and others ...

over 2 years

[BBC] Monkeypox given new name by global health experts

Monkeypox will now be known as mpox, the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced, after complaints over racist and stigmatising lan...

over 2 years

[The Guardian] Plant-based diet can cut bowel cancer risk in men by 22%, says study

Eating a plant-based diet rich in vegetables, whole grains, nuts and legumes can reduce the risk of bowel cancer in men by more than a fi...

over 2 years

[BBC] Scottish football to ban heading the day before and after matches

Professional footballers in Scotland are to be banned from heading the ball in training the day before and the day after a game.Clubs are...

over 2 years

[WAPO] Covid deaths skew older, reviving questions about ‘acceptable loss’

More than 300 people are still dying each day on average from covid-19, most of them 65 or older, according to data from the Centers for ...

over 2 years

[CNN] US lung cancer survival rate rises 21%, report says, but much work remains

The five-year lung cancer survival rate has increased 21%, from 21% in 2014 to 25% in 2018, making what experts call “remarkable progress...

over 2 years

[Insider] Coronavirus: Fauci 'really confident' those who recover will be immune

Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" host Trevor Noah asked Fauci whether people who are infected with COVID-19 and recover from the disease...

over 2 years

[NBC] One dead, others sickened in listeria outbreak linked to deli meat, cheese

One person died, a woman lost her pregnancy, and over a dozen others were sickened in a listeria outbreak believed to be linked to deli m...

over 2 years

[CBS] Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava says the county is prepared for the approaching storm

MIAMI - Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava says the county is prepared for whatever Tropical Storm Nicole may bring and says there wil...

over 2 years

[NBC] RSV overwhelming pediatric emergency departments across U.S.

Children’s hospitals in parts of the U.S. are seeing a surge in a common respiratory illness that can cause severe breathing problems for...

over 2 years

[FOX] EPA wants your help spending $13B on ‘environmental justice,’ climate crisis

The Environmental Protection Agency is asking for public input on how it should spend more than $13 billion from the Inflation Reduction ...

over 2 years

[NBC] Ransomware attacks on hospitals take toll on patients

When Kelley Parsi took her 3-year-old son to a CommonSpirit Health hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, after tonsil surgery, she expected docto...

over 2 years

[NPR] Statins vs. supplements: New study finds one is 'vastly superior' to cut cholesterol

If you were prescribed medicine to lower your risk of a heart attack or stroke, would you take it? Millions of Americans are prescribed s...

over 2 years

[WAPO] Why daylight saving time is worse for your body than standard time

Within days, 48 states and the District of Columbia will reset their clocks and fall back into standard time. From a health standpoint, m...

over 2 years

[The Guardian] Magic mushrooms’ psilocybin can alleviate severe depression when used with therapy

The psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms can help alleviate severe depression when combined with psychotherapy, according to a t...

over 2 years

[The Guardian] Atmospheric levels of all three greenhouse gases hit record high

Atmospheric levels of all three greenhouse gases have reached record highs, according to a study by the World Meteorological Organization...

over 2 years

[Reuters] EU regulator recommends adding heavy periods to side effects of mRNA COVID shots

Oct 28 (Reuters) - A European Medicines Agency (EMA) committee on Friday recommended adding heavy menstrual bleeding to the list of side ...

over 2 years

[NY Times] Teens Turn to TikTok in Search of a Mental Health Diagnosis

About a year into the pandemic, Kianna, a high school student in Baltimore, was feeling increasingly isolated. While sitting alone in her...

over 2 years

[Medical News Today] Migraine and genetics: Largest study to date gives new clues

Migraine, one of the most prevalent neurological diseases in the world, may be tied to genetic characteristics. A multinational study tha...

over 2 years

[WAPO] So far, this flu season is more severe than it has been in 13 years

So far, this flu season is more severe than it has been in 13 yearsInfluenza is hitting the United States unusually early and hard, alrea...

over 2 years

[USA Today] Blood pressure medicine recall: Some pills pose potential cancer risk, FDA announces

A pharmaceutical company is recalling a blood pressure medication due to a potential cancer risk, the FDA announced this week. Aurobindo...

over 2 years

[NBC] Emperor penguins are now a threatened species due to climate change, U.S. officials say

New York — Antarctica’s emperor penguin is at risk of extinction due to rising global temperatures and sea ice loss, the U. S. government...

over 2 years

[The Guardian] Virtually all children on Earth will face more frequent heatwaves by 2050

The climate crisis is also a children’s rights crisis: one in four children globally are already affected by the climate emergency and by...

over 2 years

[GOOGLE News] 5.1-magnitude earthquake rattles the Silicon Valley and the rest of the Bay Area

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake rattled the San Francisco Bay Area, including San Jose and Silicon Valley, on Tuesday, triggering alerts on te...

over 2 years

[Science X] An artificial polariton neuron as a step towards a photonic system that mimics the operation of the human brain

Scientists from the Faculty of Physics at the University of Warsaw and the Polish Academy of Sciences used photons to create a spiking ne...

over 2 years

[Forbes] Covid-19 Pandemic Might Have Altered These Personality Traits Of Young Adults

A recent study published in the journal PLOS One found that the pre-pandemic personalities of young adults had far more positive traits a...

over 2 years

[Insider] America's 'Zoomtowns' are running out of water

What happens when a massive number of people — driven in part by a new crop of remote-working migrants — arrive in a region that's in the...

over 2 years

[NBC] Half of Virginia high school out sick due to flu-like, gastrointestinal symptoms in mystery outbreak

Nearly half the student population of a Virginia high school was out of school Friday suffering flu-like or gastrointestinal symptoms, wi...

over 2 years

[The Guardian] Narwhals adapting to climate crisis by delaying migration, study finds

Narwhals have been delaying their seasonal migration because of the impact of the climate crisis, suggesting an ability to adapt to the c...

over 2 years

[Fortune] I proudly wake up at 8:59 a.m, one minute before starting my remote work job. There are thousands like me

On days I don’t go into the office, my alarm goes off at 8:59 a.m. On days I don’t go into the office, my alarm goes off at 8:59 a.m. I...

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[CNBC] Ivermectin — a drug once touted as a Covid treatment by conservatives — doesn't improve recovery much, clinical trial finds

Ivermectin, a drug once touted by conservatives as a treatment for Covid, does not meaningfully improve the recovery time for people with...

over 2 years

[The Guardian] US health body rules collision sports cause CTE in landmark change

In a move that will have ramifications for collision sports, the US National Institutes of Health has formally acknowledged a causal link...

over 2 years

[NBC] Virus outbreak in children overwhelming hospitals nationwide

Across the country, pediatric wards in hospitals are being pushed to the brink, as a surge in cases of a respiratory virus known as RSV i...

over 2 years

[The Guardian] Exposure to environmental toxins may be root of rise in neurological disorders

The mystery behind the astronomical rise in neurological disorders like Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s could be caused by exposure t...

over 2 years

[NBC] A multimillion-dollar war against mosquitoes is underway in Florida after Hurricane Ian

First, the storm. Then, a plague of insects. Hordes of mosquitoes have proliferated in floodwater and debris left in Hurricane Ian’s wak...

over 2 years

[ABC] Bodies of water all over North America are drying up due to drought, climate change: Experts

Riverbeds that used to be covered in ample water are now dehydrated by drought. Riverbeds that used to be covered in ample water are now...

over 2 years

[The Guardian] Updated Moderna Covid booster gives even better protection than earlier jab

The updated Covid booster from Moderna produces a stronger immune response to the Omicron variant than the firm’s original vaccine three ...

over 2 years

[NBC] Texas schools send parents DNA kits to identify their kids’ bodies in emergencies

The state of Texas is sending public school students home with DNA kits designed to help their parents identify their children “in case o...

over 2 years

[WAPO] Sleeping under 5 hours? Your risk of chronic disease is higher, study warns.

LONDON — Are you over 50 and getting five hours or less sleep a night? This could be a problem for your long-term health, warns a study p...

over 2 years

[The Guardian] DNA of 13 Neanderthals reveals ‘exciting’ snapshot of ancient community

The first snapshot of a Neanderthal community has been pieced together by scientists who examined ancient DNA from fragments of bone and ...

over 2 years

[NPR] Paying for mental health care leaves families in debt and isolated

Rachel and her husband adopted Marcus out of Guatemalan foster care as a 7-month-old infant and brought him home to Lansing, Mich. With a...

over 2 years

[WAPO] At any age, a healthy diet can extend your life - New England Journal of Medicine study

No matter how old you are, or how much junk food you consume, it’s never too late to start undoing the damage caused by a poor diet. That...

over 2 years

[The Guardian] More than 80% of US waterways contaminated by ‘forever chemicals’

Most of America’s waterways are likely contaminated by toxic PFAS “forever chemicals”, a new study conducted by US water keepers finds. ...

over 2 years

[Fox News] Texas has seized over 336 million 'lethal doses' of fentanyl during Operation Lone Star, DPS says

A border security mission launched by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has resulted in 336 million "lethal doses" of fentanyl being seized since it...

over 2 years

[ABC] Cancer vaccine may be ready by 2030, say founders of COVID vaccine makers BioNTech

LONDON -- The world could be only a few years away from a cancer vaccine, according to the couple behind the Pfizer/BioNtech COVID-19 vac...

over 2 years

[CBS] Hearing aids available over the counter for as low as $199, without a prescription, as 2017 law takes effect

Starting Monday, consumers will be able to buy hearing aids directly off store shelves and at dramatically lower prices as a 2017 federal...

over 2 years

[CBS] Florida county sees spike in deadly infections caused by "flesh-eating" bacteria after Hurricane Ian

Recovery efforts are underway in southwestern Florida as communities face a range of new challenges in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Al...

over 2 years

[Fox News] Boston University researchers claim to have developed new, more lethal COVID strain in lab

Researchers at Boston University say they have developed a new COVID strain that has an 80% kill rate following a series of similar exper...

over 2 years

[NBC] As Covid cases rise slightly in children, FDA clears omicron booster for kids as young as 5

The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized updated Covid booster shots that target the omicron variant of the virus for you...

over 2 years

[WAPO] Transplant of human brain tissue into rats could help study autism, other disorders

Transplant of human brain tissue into rats could help study autism, other disorders The approach is expected to enable new research into ...

over 2 years

[WAPO] Have you exercised your body fat lately?

“Healthy fat is not about the amount of fat” someone carries, said Jeffrey Horowitz, a professor at the University of Michigan, who studi...

over 2 years

[CNBC] New Zealand plans to tax emissions from livestock burps and dung

New Zealand plans to tax agricultural emissions — including those related to the burps, urine and dung from livestock like cows and sheep...

over 2 years

[The Guardian] WHO chief urges immediate action to tackle ‘devastating’ long Covid

Long Covid is “devastating” the lives and livelihoods of tens of millions of people, and wreaking havoc on health systems and economies, ...

over 2 years

[The Guardian] The new state of healthcare in America: one for men and a worse one for women | Moira Donegan

M aybe the pharmacist at the Tucson, Arizona, Walgreens was acting out of religious conviction. Maybe they were afraid that they could ge...

over 2 years

[WAPO] Study finds climate change is bringing more intense rains to U.S.

A paper published Tuesday in the journal Geophysical Research Letters finds that it’s raining harder in most of the United States. The st...

over 2 years

[NBC] How bad will flu and Covid be this winter? Hospitals bracing for a rough season.

Hospitals nationwide are preparing for another winter with Covid — the first one that's also expected to include high levels of influenza...

over 2 years

[CNN] What to know about colonoscopy after study questions its effectiveness

A new European study on colonoscopies – the largest of its kind – has complicated results, and it’s left some people wondering whether th...

over 2 years

[NBC] Falafel sold in 38 states recalled after being linked to five individuals hospitalized with E. coli

A vegan falafel product sold at Aldi supermarkets in 38 states has been recalled after it was linked to 20 cases of E. coli — five of whi...

over 2 years

[WAPO] Pregnancy complications spiked during the pandemic. No one knows exactly why.

She was at home nursing her son when she felt what she called a “pulse” shake her body and by the time she made it to the emergency room,...

over 2 years

[CNBC] A series of mega-blockbuster drugs are on the horizon. How to invest in the trend

A series of mega-blockbuster drugs are on the horizon. How to invest in the trendBiopharma companies are having more clinical success tre...

over 2 years

[WSJ] Columbia University to Pay $165 Million to Settle Sex Abuse Claims Against Gynecologist

Robert Hadden, who formerly worked as a gynecologist at Columbia University’s hospital, is awaiting trial on federal charges, the school ...

over 2 years

[FOX] Hurricane Ian victims return to battered homes as death toll continues to rise

At least 132 people have died due to Hurricane Ian, according to local officials, as the death toll continues to climb more than a week a...

over 2 years

[USA Today] Medicare Part D: Where you live can have a big impact on what you pay for drugs

You may want to factor in how much more you'll pay for prescription drugs under Medicare in different locations. New data from the Medic...

over 2 years

[Forbes] Florida Surgeon General Warns Against Young Men Getting Covid-19 mRNA Vaccines, What’s His Justification?

On October 7, the Office of Florida’s Surgeon General Joseph A. Ladapo, MD, PhD, issued a “heartfelt,” so to speak, announcement. And it ...

over 2 years

[CBS] Beer lovers return to Great American Beer Fest for first time after pandemic hiatus

Fifteen-point-two million dollars. That's how much the 40th annual Great American Beer Festival is estimated to bring to Denver's economy...

over 2 years

[NY Times] ‘The Cash Monster Was Insatiable’: How Insurers Exploited Medicare for Billions

For people choosing between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage, there are trade-offs. Medicare Advantage plans can limit patient...

over 2 years

[The Guardian] Ohio court blocks six-week abortion ban indefinitely

The American Civil Liberties Union and other abortion rights groups have won a ruling from a lower court in Ohio that has indefinitely bl...

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