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According to doctors, the cancer prognosis for Pentagon chief Austin is “excellent” and he will not require any further treatments.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s doctors at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center say his prostate cancer prognosis is excellent and no further treatments will be needed after seeing him for a follow-up appointment Friday. In December, 70-year-old Austin received a diagnosis of prostate cancer and was hospitalized for two weeks due to

A bill that would make drug test strips legal in West Virginia, an area heavily impacted by opioid use, is on its way to the governor for approval.

A proposed law in West Virginia has been approved and is now awaiting the signature of Republican Governor Jim Justice. This bill would make it legal to use drug test strips to detect harmful substances, in light of the state’s alarming rate of drug overdoses, which is the highest in the country. It is unknown

The coronavirus has caused 170,000 deaths in nursing homes, and many residents have not yet received the most recent vaccination.

The post-termination of the public health emergency has presented a challenge for nursing homes and the federal government in ensuring the safety of patients against Covid-19. By Chelsea Cirruzzo and Daniel Payne 01/26/2024 03:43 PM EST A letter addressed to Becerra on December 22nd. Since the arrival of Covid four years ago, over 170,000 nursing

What are the signs of a swollen prostate and what are the methods of treatment?

The news of King Charles III’s admission to a private hospital on Friday for a procedure to treat his enlarged prostate has generated curiosity about this prevalent issue among older males. The monarch, who is 75 years old, is among many others in the same situation. Approximately 50% of men in their 50s experience an

Some schools are utilizing surveillance technology to detect and penalize students who are caught vaping, resulting in severe consequences for some.

Aaliyah Iglesias was caught using a vape at a high school in Texas and was not aware of the consequences that would follow. Out of nowhere, her remaining time in high school was in jeopardy. This included her position as student council president, her role as captain of the debate team, and even participating in

Minnesota legislators begin discussion on potential adoption of laws allowing physician-assisted suicide, similar to other states.

The Minnesota Legislature began discussing on Thursday the question of whether or not the state should permit physician-assisted suicide. The House health committee made a rare decision to hold a hearing for the bill before the official start of the legislative session on Feb. 12. Democratic Representative Mike Freiberg, from Golden Valley, who originally introduced

The initial count from the Carter Center reports that there were only 13 instances of Guinea worm cases in the year 2023, a significant decrease from previous years when there were millions of cases.

The latest report from The Carter Center shows that there were 13 cases of Guinea worm disease reported globally in 2023, indicating that the disease is close to being eradicated. The confirmed number of human cases in 2022 is expected to be finalized in the upcoming months. This aligns with the initial count, which recorded

A recent study revealed that there have been 93 reported deaths of Americans who underwent cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic since 2009.

According to reports from U.S. health authorities, a total of 93 individuals from America have passed away during cosmetic surgery procedures in the Dominican Republic since the year 2009. A significant number of these fatalities were related to a specific type of surgery called a Brazilian butt lift. The procedure has seen a rise in

The state of New Jersey currently safeguards the right to undergo abortion procedures. Democrats now aim to extend this protection to include covering the expenses that need to be paid directly by the patient.

Dawn Ericksen faced challenges with opioid addiction twelve years ago, and when she became pregnant, she was unable to ensure her own safety, let alone that of her baby. As she was only working part-time, she could not afford the expensive abortion procedure and had to rely on a trusted friend for financial assistance. Ericksen,

The manufacturer of Robitussin is recalling multiple batches of cough syrup due to potential elevated levels of yeast.

The producer of Robitussin cough medicine is issuing a recall for various batches of their honey-containing products, as they may be contaminated and could be potentially harmful to individuals with compromised immune systems. Haleon has issued a recall for eight batches of Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult.

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According to doctors, the cancer prognosis for Pentagon chief Austin is “excellent” and he will not require any further treatments.

A bill that would make drug test strips legal in West Virginia, an area heavily impacted by opioid use, is on its way to the governor for approval.

The coronavirus has caused 170,000 deaths in nursing homes, and many residents have not yet received the most recent vaccination.

What are the signs of a swollen prostate and what are the methods of treatment?

Some schools are utilizing surveillance technology to detect and penalize students who are caught vaping, resulting in severe consequences for some.

Minnesota legislators begin discussion on potential adoption of laws allowing physician-assisted suicide, similar to other states.

The initial count from the Carter Center reports that there were only 13 instances of Guinea worm cases in the year 2023, a significant decrease from previous years when there were millions of cases.

A recent study revealed that there have been 93 reported deaths of Americans who underwent cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic since 2009.

The state of New Jersey currently safeguards the right to undergo abortion procedures. Democrats now aim to extend this protection to include covering the expenses that need to be paid directly by the patient.

The manufacturer of Robitussin is recalling multiple batches of cough syrup due to potential elevated levels of yeast.