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The euthanasia ban in Ecuador has been lifted by the country's supreme court, in response to a legal case brought by a terminally ill individual.
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The euthanasia ban in Ecuador has been lifted by the country’s supreme court, in response to a legal case brought by a terminally ill individual.

The Supreme Court of Ecuador has overturned the laws against euthanasia and instructed legislators and healthcare authorities to establish guidelines for its practice. Ecuador’s Constitutional Court made a ruling after a terminally ill woman with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) filed a lawsuit requesting the right to die with dignity. In several countries, including Belgium, Canada,

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The state of Minnesota and pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly have reached an agreement to resolve a lawsuit regarding the excessive pricing of insulin. As part of the deal, the cost of insulin will be capped at $35 per month.
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The state of Minnesota and pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly have reached an agreement to resolve a lawsuit regarding the excessive pricing of insulin. As part of the deal, the cost of insulin will be capped at $35 per month.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota has reached a settlement with Eli Lilly and Co. in a price gouging lawsuit against the country’s three biggest insulin manufacturers that guarantees that Minnesotans can now buy Lilly-produced insulin for only $35 a month for the next five years, Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Wednesday. The resolution is

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The DEA has changed their decision to revoke the licenses of a drug distributor that contributed to the opioid crisis.
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The DEA has changed their decision to revoke the licenses of a drug distributor that contributed to the opioid crisis.

The Drug Enforcement Administration in the United States has decided to let one of the biggest wholesale drug suppliers continue operating after initially revoking their licenses due to their inadequate monitoring of the delivery of millions of highly addictive painkillers, which have contributed to the opioid epidemic. Morris & Dickson Co. has agreed to a

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How can one obtain COVID-19 antiviral medication such as Paxlovid?
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How can one obtain COVID-19 antiviral medication such as Paxlovid?

Antiviral medication administered at home may reduce the likelihood of hospitalization for individuals affected by COVID-19. In order to ensure proper treatment, the pills should be taken immediately. This means you must undergo testing, obtain a prescription, and receive the medication within five days of experiencing symptoms. This medicine is meant for individuals with mild

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The 2024 State of State speeches provide insight into the upcoming 2028 presidential election.
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The 2024 State of State speeches provide insight into the upcoming 2028 presidential election.

During her sixth State of the State speech, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer expressed her disapproval of actions occurring 1,000 miles away. She specifically called out the mistreatment of educators in certain states, highlighting micromanagement and even criminalization for simply performing their job duties. It wasn’t challenging to determine the specific states she was referencing. However,

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Ecuadorian authorities identify probable origin of contaminated cinnamon that caused illness in American children.
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Ecuadorian authorities identify probable origin of contaminated cinnamon that caused illness in American children.

Ecuadorian authorities have identified the probable origin of the polluted ground cinnamon that was used in fruit pouches linked to over 400 possible incidents of lead poisoning in American children, according to a statement from the Food and Drug Administration issued on Tuesday. ARCSA, the regulatory agency in Ecuador, reported that Carlos Aguilera, a company

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A dangerous outbreak of listeria that lasted for ten years has been connected to cotija and queso fresco products from a business in California.
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A dangerous outbreak of listeria that lasted for ten years has been connected to cotija and queso fresco products from a business in California.

According to federal health officials, a dairy and cheese company based in California has been identified as the cause of a ten-year long listeria contamination that resulted in the deaths of two individuals and illnesses in over twenty others. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that lab tests and inspections have shown a

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After receiving negative feedback, the Census Bureau has decided to stop altering its methods of inquiring about disabilities.
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After receiving negative feedback, the Census Bureau has decided to stop altering its methods of inquiring about disabilities.

The U.S. Census Bureau has decided to suspend its efforts to modify the way it inquires about disabilities, following a significant backlash. Supporters of individuals with disabilities had raised concerns that modifications to the disability inquiries on the American Community Survey by the bureau would inaccurately decrease their representation by over 40%, restricting access to

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As the treatment for cancer improves, patients and physicians challenge the harsh side effects of drugs.
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As the treatment for cancer improves, patients and physicians challenge the harsh side effects of drugs.

Cancer patients have traditionally endured severe side effects from potent medications in exchange for extended life. However, there is now doubt among patients and doctors about the necessity of such suffering. A movement has been sparked to significantly alter the method for testing new cancer medications. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is encouraging pharmaceutical

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