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February 5, 2025
WILLIMANTIC, Conn. (AP) — The killing of a Connecticut nurse making a house call in October was a nightmare come true for an industry gripped by the fear of violence. Health care workers are already experiencing high levels of stress due to shortages in staffing and increasing numbers of cases. Additionally, they are becoming more
READ MOREThe White House is delaying their review of a comprehensive proposal from U.S. health regulators to prohibit the sale of menthol cigarettes. This unexpected delay has raised concerns among anti-tobacco organizations that the rule may not be implemented as planned. According to an updated regulatory agenda posted online, government officials stated that the process will
READ MOREBoris Johnson, the former Prime Minister of Britain, stood by his actions during the COVID-19 pandemic at a public inquiry on Wednesday. He acknowledged that his government made mistakes, but maintained that they did their utmost. Johnson was questioned for two days by lawyers from the judge-led inquiry regarding his initial hesitance to implement a
READ MOREAndy Hoang was excited to start her new nursing position in New Hampshire this year, with a particular interest in working in the field of cardiac care. She eagerly anticipated the November training on how to assist someone experiencing cardiac arrest. However, as the event began at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, 23-year-old Hoang began to feel
READ MORECVS Health is implementing modifications to their prescription drug pricing structure, which may result in cost reductions for consumers beginning in the upcoming year. On Tuesday, the large healthcare corporation announced plans to implement a new payment system aimed at increasing cost predictability when purchasing medication. This model will be available next year for select
READ MOREBefore a visit to the doctor, many people will take some time to prepare themselves mentally, possibly even giving themselves a pep talk to prepare for potential advice to exercise more or to ease any anxiety about needles. However, dressing nicely with the intention of preventing unjust treatment – or preparing for potential insults? A
READ MOREA woman in Texas who is pregnant and whose fetus has been diagnosed with a fatal condition has filed a lawsuit on Tuesday requesting permission to have an abortion. According to her lawyers, this is the first case of its kind in the United States since the legalization of abortion was overturned last year in
READ MOREThe French government is currently discussing a potential prohibition on one-time use electronic cigarettes, which are favored by young people for their sugary flavors and are being examined as a new contributor to litter. The restriction, backed by Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne and Health Minister Aurelien Rousseau, is intended to safeguard the well-being of young
READ MOREGoogle has gathered a group of individuals with experience in Washington to advocate for its efforts in artificial intelligence. | Image credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Google aims to transform your mobile device into a “pocket physician” powered by their advanced artificial intelligence technology. Before anything else, the large technology company must persuade doubtful legislators and
READ MOREWASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is heading to Mexico this week to promote her agency’s new strike force to help combat illicit fentanyl trafficking as the U.S. and China step up efforts to stop the movement of the powerful opioid and drug-making materials into the United States. During her visit to Mexico City,
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