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A recent calculation reveals that individuals living in rural areas and males are at a higher risk for experiencing hearing impairment.
Health Care

A recent calculation reveals that individuals living in rural areas and males are at a higher risk for experiencing hearing impairment.

According to a recent estimate, around 37.9 million people in the United States experience hearing loss. This issue is more prevalent in rural areas and among men than women. The research, released on Wednesday in The Lancet Regional Health-Americas Journal, is the initial attempt to calculate the prevalence of hearing impairment by state and county.

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Children who have inherited deafness can now experience the sense of hearing thanks to the use of experimental gene therapy.
Health Care

Children who have inherited deafness can now experience the sense of hearing thanks to the use of experimental gene therapy.

Thanks to gene therapy, a number of children who were born with inherited deafness can now hear. A recent study, released on Wednesday, reports significant improvement in hearing for five out of six children who received treatment in China. Another study, released by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia on Tuesday, also shows similar improvements in

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The state of Ohio has prohibited gender-affirming medical treatment and imposed limitations on transgender individuals participating in sports.
Health Care

The state of Ohio has prohibited gender-affirming medical treatment and imposed limitations on transgender individuals participating in sports.

On December 29, 2023, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine rejected House Bill 68, stating that he had spoken with parents of transgender minors who had seen positive results from receiving gender-affirming treatment. By Associated Press 01/24/2024 05:45 PM EST The state of Ohio has recently implemented a ban on gender-affirming treatment for minors and has also

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Tesla's fourth quarter earnings did not meet analyst expectations and the company has cautioned about reduced sales growth in the coming year.
Technology News

Tesla’s fourth quarter earnings did not meet analyst expectations and the company has cautioned about reduced sales growth in the coming year.

DETROIT (AP) — Tesla’s net income more than doubled last quarter thanks to a one-time tax benefit but it warned of “notably lower” sales growth this year. During the months of October through December, the company based in Austin, Texas that specializes in vehicles, solar panels, and batteries reported a net income of $7.93 billion.

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Starting on March 11, WRALSportsFan.com will launch mobile sports betting in North Carolina. On March 11, WRALSportsFan.com will kick off mobile sports betting in North Carolina.
Sport

Starting on March 11, WRALSportsFan.com will launch mobile sports betting in North Carolina. On March 11, WRALSportsFan.com will kick off mobile sports betting in North Carolina.

Sports Anchor Written by WRAL Sports Anchor Brian Murphy. Betting on sports via mobile devices will commence prior to the ACC men’s basketball tournament. On Wednesday, the North Carolina State Lottery Commission unanimously approved the implementation of mobile sports betting on March 11 at noon. Starting on March 1, North Carolina residents can create and

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The state of Washington has reached a settlement of almost $150 million with Johnson & Johnson regarding the opioid epidemic.
Health Care

The state of Washington has reached a settlement of almost $150 million with Johnson & Johnson regarding the opioid epidemic.

The attorney general of Washington state has reached a settlement of $149.5 million with pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson. This comes over four years after the state filed a lawsuit against the company for their involvement in the opioid addiction crisis. Attorney General Bob Ferguson stated to reporters on Wednesday that despite being aware of

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