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The state of Oregon is considering bringing back punishments for possessing drugs. What impact will this change have?

Oregon is set to revert its pioneering drug decriminalization law with a fresh proposal passed by the state Senate. This would reintroduce criminal consequences for possessing small amounts of certain substances. In 2021, a new law was implemented that legalized the possession and personal use of all drugs, such as heroin, methamphetamine, LSD, and oxycodone,

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Amidst the presence of dengue in Rio, the activity of bacteria-infected mosquitoes is having an impact.

The city of Rio de Janeiro has taken extensive measures to address the recent outbreak of dengue fever, including increasing testing capabilities, setting up multiple health centers specifically for dengue, and providing training for medical personnel to meet the increasing demands of the population. However, in Niteroi, the sister city of Rio located on the

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A coalition of medical organizations is asking the Alabama Supreme Court to take another look at their decision regarding frozen embryos.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Groups representing Alabama doctors and hospitals urged the state Supreme Court on Friday to revisit a decision equating frozen embryos to children, saying the ruling is blocking fertility treatments and harming the medical community. The state of Alabama’s Medical Association and Hospital Association jointly filed a brief in support of a

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. Cases of dengue fever in Peru are increasing rapidly, driven by the presence of mosquitoes and elevated temperatures caused by El Niño.

The inhabitants of Pedregal Grande, a low-income area in Piura, Peru, have limited access to water, with only 30 minutes allotted per day due to shortages. As a result, they must store water in plastic tanks, which have now turned into breeding sites for mosquitoes. The high temperatures and absence of air conditioning drive people

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The recent implementation of mandatory trash bins in NYC leaves only the rats lamenting the disappearance of their garbage heaps.

The longstanding practice of leaving garbage bags on the curb in New York City for collection is becoming obsolete. From Friday onwards, every one of the 200,000 businesses in New York City must place their garbage bags into designated trash bins, as is the practice in various communities worldwide. This is the next step in

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According to the CDC, people no longer have to isolate for five days due to COVID-19.

The United States’ health authorities declared on Friday that Americans who have a positive COVID-19 test result are no longer required to isolate for five days. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revised its previously held recommendation, stating that individuals can resume work or typical daily routines if their symptoms are mild and

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A judge has halted Texas’ ability to gather information on minors who are receiving gender-affirming healthcare.

A judge in Texas has issued a temporary hold on Attorney General Ken Paxton’s attempt to obtain information from an LGBTQ+ organization about transgender minors receiving gender-affirming medical treatment. Just one day after PFLAG National took legal action to prevent Paxton’s office from obtaining the data, the ruling was made. Judge Maria Cantú Hexsel of

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The CDC has revised its COVID guidelines. Will schools and day cares adhere to them?

After four years of the COVID-19 outbreak causing school closures and disrupting child care, the CDC now advises parents to handle the virus similarly to other respiratory illnesses. Mandatory periods of isolation and mask-wearing are no longer required. However, it remains to be seen if schools and child care centers will comply. If you’ve lost

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. Zyn nicotine pouches have become a popular topic on TikTok, causing discussions among politicians and health professionals.

There’s nothing intricate about the current popular tobacco item on the internet: Zyn is a small pouch containing nicotine and flavorings. However, it has sparked a discussion among government officials, caregivers, and commentators that mirrors a more intricate environment where major tobacco companies vigorously promote substitute goods while analysts struggle with assessing their potential advantages

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CVS and Walgreens intend to begin providing the abortion medication mifepristone in the near future.

CVS Health and Walgreens, two major drugstore retailers, will soon begin distributing an abortion medication in select states in the coming weeks. CVS Health plans to begin dispensing mifepristone to patients in Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts in the coming weeks, according to spokesperson Amy Thibault’s statement on Friday. According to spokesperson Fraser Engerman, Walgreens

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