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A woman from Connecticut who was terminally ill chose to end her life in Vermont according to her own wishes.
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A woman from Connecticut who was terminally ill chose to end her life in Vermont according to her own wishes.

A woman from Connecticut advocated for wider availability of Vermont’s law permitting terminally ill individuals to obtain medication to end their lives. She passed away in Vermont on Thursday, and her husband described it as a “comfortable and peaceful” experience, fulfilling her wishes. Lynda Bluestein, who was suffering from terminal cancer, chose to end her

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The governor of Kentucky supports expanding the list of qualifying conditions for treatment under the medical marijuana law.
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The governor of Kentucky supports expanding the list of qualifying conditions for treatment under the medical marijuana law.

Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky announced on Thursday that access to medical marijuana in the state should be broadened to include a greater number of serious health conditions. This change would allow for hundreds of thousands more individuals to seek treatment when the program launches in the upcoming year. In 2023, the Republican-controlled legislature approved

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Eli Lilly has launched a website aimed at linking patients with the latest obesity treatment, Zepbound, as well as other medications.
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Eli Lilly has launched a website aimed at linking patients with the latest obesity treatment, Zepbound, as well as other medications.

Eli Lilly has created a one-of-a-kind online platform that links American individuals in search of weight loss solutions with medical professionals, nutritionists, and their latest medication for treating obesity, Zepbound. On Thursday, the pharmaceutical company announced the launch of LillyDirect, a platform that will connect users with outside mail-order pharmacies for medication prescriptions and virtual

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Videos of cribs may provide insight into unexplained deaths of children, as they can reveal that seizures may be a contributing factor.
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Videos of cribs may provide insight into unexplained deaths of children, as they can reveal that seizures may be a contributing factor.

The last bedtime of 17-month-old Hayden Fell’s life was heartbreakingly normal. Crib video shows the toddler in pajamas playing happily as his parents and sister sang “Wheels on the Bus” with his twin brother. The following day, Hayden’s father was unable to rouse him. The young child had joined the ranks of numerous seemingly healthy

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Hospitals are increasingly mandating the use of masks due to a rise in cases of both the flu and COVID-19.
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Hospitals are increasingly mandating the use of masks due to a rise in cases of both the flu and COVID-19.

Several hospitals in the United States are now implementing mandatory mask policies and restricting visitors in preparation for an anticipated increase in flu, COVID-19, and other illnesses after the holidays. Although some specialists predict that this year’s season will not be as fatal as previous winters, it could still result in numerous hospitalizations and deaths

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According to a recent study, a new ultrasound tool may help Alzheimer's medications reach the brain more quickly.
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According to a recent study, a new ultrasound tool may help Alzheimer’s medications reach the brain more quickly.

Researchers have discovered a method to accelerate the delivery of Alzheimer’s medications into the brain by temporarily breaching its protective barrier. The initial trial involved only three patients and utilized a novel approach. However, the researchers discovered that the new technology was effective in targeting and removing the brain-clogging plaque associated with Alzheimer’s disease. This

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elections The use of abortion initiatives on ballots may not be a dependable strategy for Democrats to secure election victories.
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elections The use of abortion initiatives on ballots may not be a dependable strategy for Democrats to secure election victories.

The Democratic party is working quickly to include abortion-rights proposals on state ballots in order to increase voter participation and support their candidates in both national and regional elections. However, these efforts may not result in the desired outcome for Democrats, as shown by a review conducted by POLITICO of five ballot measures related to

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