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April 26, 2025
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, was at the RAFAH CROSSING in Egypt. On Saturday, he saw a lot of trucks waiting in line and said it was necessary to send much-needed supplies to Gaza to stop the starvation, which he called a “moral outrage.” He also called for an immediate end to
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Download the mental health chatbot Earkick and you’re greeted by a bandana-wearing panda who could easily fit into a kids’ cartoon. Initiate a conversation or input regarding anxiety and the application will produce soothing and empathetic phrases that therapists are knowledgeable in providing. The panda mascot may also propose a guided breathing
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Kate, the Princess of Wales, has shared that she has been diagnosed with cancer and is currently receiving chemotherapy. However, in her video statement on Friday, she did not disclose the type of cancer or provide any information about her treatment. This is the information that is available: On January 16, Kate underwent a surgical
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The state of Texas has rejected requests for clarification on exceptions to its strict abortion ban, which doctors argue is ambiguous and has resulted in pregnant women with serious health issues having to travel out of state. The chairman of the Texas Medical Board acknowledged that there are broader concerns related to the law, such
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Spring allergies are now in full swing, arriving earlier and with more intensity than anticipated. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, over 80 million individuals in the United States experience symptoms such as itchy eyes, runny nose, and others due to seasonal allergies. The extent of discomfort individuals experience is influenced by
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ATLANTA (AP) — Plans to expand Medicaid coverage to over half a million more people in Georgia and Kansas were defeated by Republican-led committees in the states’ legislatures Thursday. As of now, there are only 10 states that do not provide coverage for individuals with incomes up to 138% of the federal poverty line. This
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A recent court decision determined that the First Amendment is not infringed upon by a federal mandate to include graphic images on cigarette packaging and advertisements that showcase the harmful effects of smoking. These images may include depictions of damaged lungs and discolored feet due to reduced blood flow. A three-judge panel from the 5th
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NEW YORK (AP) — Doctors in Boston have transplanted a pig kidney into a 62-year-old patient, the latest experiment in the quest to use animal organs in humans. On Thursday, Massachusetts General Hospital announced that a living person received a transplant of a genetically modified pig kidney for the first time. In the past, pig
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In 2022, the final federal data released on Thursday reported that approximately 108,000 people in the United States passed away due to drug overdoses. In the past twenty years, the amount of overdose deaths in the United States has consistently increased and set new yearly records, creating the most severe overdose crisis in American history.
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On Thursday, federal officials announced that Medicare can cover the cost of the widely-used weight loss medication Wegovy, but only for patients who also have heart disease and require it to lower the likelihood of future heart attacks, strokes, and other severe issues. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have released updated instructions stating
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