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Cells lining your skin and organs can generate electricity when injured − potentially opening new doors to treating wounds

Textbooks usually depict the epithelial cells encasing the interior and exterior of your body as passive barriers. But researchers discovered they can produce electrical signals like neurons.

Cells lining your skin and organs can generate electricity when injured − potentially opening new doors to treating wounds
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|US

Doctor deported to Lebanon had photos 'sympathetic' to Hezbollah on phone, US says

U.S. authorities on Monday said they deported a Rhode Island doctor to Lebanon last week after discovering "sympathetic photos and videos" of the former longtime

Doctor deported to Lebanon had photos 'sympathetic' to Hezbollah on phone, US says
Health|MidEast|Political|US

Homeland Security says professor deported to Lebanon with US visa supported Hezbollah leader

Homeland Security officials on Monday said that a doctor from Lebanon who was deported over the weekend despite having a U.S. visa “openly admitted” to supporting a Hezbollah leader and attending his funeral

Homeland Security says professor deported to Lebanon with US visa supported Hezbollah leader
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Health|US

Santa Fe authorities update timeline on the last days of Gene Hackman and his wife

Santa Fe authorities update timeline on the last days of Gene Hackman and his wife

Santa Fe authorities update timeline on the last days of Gene Hackman and his wife
Americas|Health|Political|World

Eight countries could run out of HIV treatments due to USAID cuts, WHO says

The Trump administration's decision to pause U.S. foreign aid has "substantially disrupted" supply of HIV treatments in eight countries, which could

Eight countries could run out of HIV treatments due to USAID cuts, WHO says
Health|Political|Science

Gender-affirming hormone therapy is linked to lower depression in transgender adults, study shows

Gender-affirming hormone therapy is linked to lower depression in transgender adults, study shows

Gender-affirming hormone therapy is linked to lower depression in transgender adults, study shows
Health|Science

Medical myths are surfacing again. 5 tips to inoculate yourself against them

Medical myths are surfacing again. 5 tips to inoculate yourself against them

Medical myths are surfacing again. 5 tips to inoculate yourself against them
Health|Science

Health misinformation is on the rise. Look for these red flags

Health misinformation is everywhere. How do we determine what to believe? CNN's Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta discusses how to navigate health misinformation with Emory University infectious disease researcher, Laurel Bristow. For more of “Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta” listen and follow wherever you get your podcasts.

Health misinformation is on the rise. Look for these red flags
Asia|Health|Political|World

US aid cuts to Myanmar are having catastrophic impact, UN rapporteur says

U.S. cuts to humanitarian aid are having a crushing impact on people in Myanmar, with violence likely to spiral, Thomas Andrews, the U.N. special rapporteur on

US aid cuts to Myanmar are having catastrophic impact, UN rapporteur says
Asia|Health|Political|World

WHO flags funding shortage risk in Afghanistan

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday said that the agency is concerned about funding shortages in Afghanistan which could force closure of 80% of WHO-supported essential health

WHO flags funding shortage risk in Afghanistan
Health|Political|US

Kentucky GOP lawmakers vote to protect conversion therapy

Kentucky’s Republican lawmakers have passed a bill that protects conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ youths They want to undo restrictions that Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear placed on the practice

Kentucky GOP lawmakers vote to protect conversion therapy
Crime|Europe|Health|Political|World

Fatal North Macedonia nightclub inferno sparks outrage, disbelief and calls for punishment

North Macedonia’s leaders are vowing to hold those responsible to account after a nightclub fire in the eastern town of Kocani left 59 people dead and 155 injured

Fatal North Macedonia nightclub inferno sparks outrage, disbelief and calls for punishment
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Brothers to help push father with ALS along Boston Marathon finish line

Brothers to help push father with ALS along Boston Marathon finish line

Brothers to help push father with ALS along Boston Marathon finish line
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Therapy chickens bring joy to those who need it the most

Therapy chickens bring joy to those who need it the most

Therapy chickens bring joy to those who need it the most
Business|Economy|Food|Health|Lifestyle

PepsiCo to buy prebiotic soda brand Poppi for nearly $2 billion

PepsiCo said on Monday it would buy prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion, expanding into the "healthier soda" category at a time when the company is battling

PepsiCo to buy prebiotic soda brand Poppi for nearly $2 billion
Crime|Europe|Health|Political|World

Crowds demand justice for 59 killed in North Macedonia nightclub fire

Sporadic violence broke out in North Macedonia on Monday as thousands of people demanded justice for 59 people killed in a nightclub blaze and called

Crowds demand justice for 59 killed in North Macedonia nightclub fire
Crime|Europe|Health

Lawyers who say British nurse was wrongly convicted of killing babies ask to halt hospital inquiry

Lawyers for convicted baby killer Lucy Letby and former executives at the hospital where she worked have asked a judge to halt an inquiry into the deaths after a panel of medical experts found no evidence of a crime

Lawyers who say British nurse was wrongly convicted of killing babies ask to halt hospital inquiry
Economy|Health|US

'Don't have the resources that they need': Hospital purposely understaffs to save money, nurse says

'Don't have the resources that they need': Hospital purposely understaffs to save money, nurse says

'Don't have the resources that they need': Hospital purposely understaffs to save money, nurse says
Health|Science|US

Fewer deaths, new substances and evolving treatments in Philly’s opioid epidemic − 4 essential reads

Philly’s opioid addiction crisis is constantly evolving. Local health care workers and researchers explain some of the latest substances, side effects and treatments.

Fewer deaths, new substances and evolving treatments in Philly’s opioid epidemic − 4 essential reads
Economy|Health|Political|US

As bird flu continues to spread, Trump administration sidelines key pandemic preparedness office

As bird flu continues to spread, Trump administration sidelines key pandemic preparedness office

As bird flu continues to spread, Trump administration sidelines key pandemic preparedness office
Business|Economy|Food|Health|Lifestyle

PepsiCo buys prebiotic soda brand Poppi to gain a foothold in functional drinks

PepsiCo said Monday it’s acquiring the prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion

PepsiCo buys prebiotic soda brand Poppi to gain a foothold in functional drinks
Americas|Health|Science|US|World

US reports first outbreak of deadly H7N9 bird flu since 2017

The United States reported the first outbreak of the deadly H7N9 bird flu on a poultry farm since 2017, as the country continues to grapple with another bird

US reports first outbreak of deadly H7N9 bird flu since 2017
Business|Food|Health

Poppi just sold for $1.6 billion

Poppi just sold for $1.6 billion

Poppi just sold for $1.6 billion
Crime|Europe|Health|Political

Judge to hear arguments to pause inquiry into British killer nurse Letby

A judge looking into the murder of newborn babies by British nurse Lucy Letby said on Monday she would hear arguments why the inquiry should be paused, after requests from hospital

Judge to hear arguments to pause inquiry into British killer nurse Letby

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