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

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

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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.
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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

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

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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.
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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,

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A recent calculation reveals that individuals living in rural areas and males are at a higher risk for experiencing hearing impairment.
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A recent calculation reveals that individuals living in rural areas and males are at a higher risk for experiencing hearing impairment.

According to a recent estimate, around 37.9 million people in the United States experience hearing loss. This issue is more prevalent in rural areas and among men than women. The research, released on Wednesday in The Lancet Regional Health-Americas Journal, is the initial attempt to calculate the prevalence of hearing impairment by state and county.

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Children who have inherited deafness can now experience the sense of hearing thanks to the use of experimental gene therapy.
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Children who have inherited deafness can now experience the sense of hearing thanks to the use of experimental gene therapy.

Thanks to gene therapy, a number of children who were born with inherited deafness can now hear. A recent study, released on Wednesday, reports significant improvement in hearing for five out of six children who received treatment in China. Another study, released by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia on Tuesday, also shows similar improvements in

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