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November 15, 2024
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
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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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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
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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
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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 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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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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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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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 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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