Today: November 21, 2024
Today: November 21, 2024

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Election|Health|US

What the abortion measures from Election Day mean for access in the US

What the abortion measures from Election Day mean for access in the US

November 08, 2024
What the abortion measures from Election Day mean for access in the US
Arts|Health|Lifestyle

Compassion amid chaos − how one of America’s greatest poets became a lifeline for wounded soldiers

Lacking formal training in medicine or nursing, Walt Whitman nonetheless realized ‘the simple matter of personal presence, and emanating ordinary cheer and magnetism’ could go a long way.

November 08, 2024
Compassion amid chaos − how one of America’s greatest poets became a lifeline for wounded soldiers
Education|Health|Lifestyle

Strength training early in life can set up kids and adolescents for a lifetime of health and well-being

Strength training programs for young people can improve muscle tone, prevent obesity and develop good exercise habits that last into adulthood.

November 08, 2024
Strength training early in life can set up kids and adolescents for a lifetime of health and well-being
Health|Lifestyle|World

With little water, displaced Lebanese women worry about periods

For Rabab al-Hajj Youssef, every trip to the bathroom to change her sanitary pad is a painful experience.

November 08, 2024
With little water, displaced Lebanese women worry about periods
Health|Lifestyle

How a practice called forest bathing can boost your physical and mental health

How a practice called forest bathing can boost your physical and mental health

November 08, 2024
How a practice called forest bathing can boost your physical and mental health
Health|Sports

Gregg Popovich misses fourth straight game with undisclosed health issue as San Antonio Spurs beat Portland Trail Blazers

Gregg Popovich misses fourth straight game with undisclosed health issue as San Antonio Spurs beat Portland Trail Blazers

November 08, 2024
Gregg Popovich misses fourth straight game with undisclosed health issue as San Antonio Spurs beat Portland Trail Blazers
Asia|Environment|Health

Districts in Pakistan close parks and museums because of record-breaking smog

Authorities in a broad swath of eastern Pakistan have closed all parks and museums because of record-breaking smog that already has prompted the closure of schools and government offices and has sickened tens of thousands of people

November 08, 2024
Districts in Pakistan close parks and museums because of record-breaking smog
Environment|Europe|Health|Science

France raises bird flu risk to high as EU cases spread

France has stepped up its bird flu risk assessment to 'high' from 'moderate', it said on Friday in a decree that will trigger reinforced security measures around poultry farms.

November 08, 2024
France raises bird flu risk to high as EU cases spread
Asia|Environment|Health|World

Pakistan's Punjab bans entry to parks, zoos and playgrounds because of pollution

Pakistan's eastern Punjab province banned entry to parks, zoos, playgrounds and other public spaces on Friday to protect the public from polluted air, and is

November 08, 2024
Pakistan's Punjab bans entry to parks, zoos and playgrounds because of pollution
Africa|Environment|Health

Senegal's urban cycling trend offers chance to boost green transport

Doctor Philip Moreira's commute to hospital on an electric bicycle is a dangerous, smog-infused weave through the chaotic traffic of Senegal's capital Dakar.

November 08, 2024
Senegal's urban cycling trend offers chance to boost green transport
Asia|Health|World

Myanmar's conflict-torn Rakhine state could face an imminent acute famine, UN report warns

The U.N. Development Programs is warning that Myanmar’s Rakhine state, home to the Rohingya minority and engulfed in conflict between government forces and a powerful ethnic group, could face an imminent acute famine

November 08, 2024
Myanmar's conflict-torn Rakhine state could face an imminent acute famine, UN report warns
Europe|Health|World

Centenarians increased by 30% in Italy over the past decade

The number of people aged over 100 in Italy has increased by 30% over the past 10 years, while birth rates have continued to decline.

November 08, 2024
Centenarians increased by 30% in Italy over the past decade
Health|Opinion|Political

Abortion-rights groups see mixed success in races for state Supreme Court seats

An expensive campaign by abortion-rights advocates for state Supreme Court seats has yielded mixed results

November 07, 2024
Abortion-rights groups see mixed success in races for state Supreme Court seats
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Judith Som, 82, just ran her 21st NYC Marathon and has advice to share

Judith Som, 82, just ran her 21st NYC Marathon and has advice to share

November 07, 2024
Judith Som, 82, just ran her 21st NYC Marathon and has advice to share
Health|Science

Bird flu infections in dairy workers went undetected, new study shows

Bird flu infections in dairy workers went undetected, new study shows

November 07, 2024
Bird flu infections in dairy workers went undetected, new study shows
Health|Lifestyle

Want to lower your blood pressure? Try 5 more minutes of exercise

Want to lower your blood pressure? Try 5 more minutes of exercise

November 07, 2024
Want to lower your blood pressure? Try 5 more minutes of exercise
Environment|Health|Science|US

Monkey mayhem in South Carolina after 43 primates escape research facility

Monkey mayhem in South Carolina after 43 primates escape research facility

November 07, 2024
Monkey mayhem in South Carolina after 43 primates escape research facility
Environment|Health|Science|World

CDC calls for expanded testing for bird flu after blood tests reveal more farmworker infections

Federal health officials are calling for more testing and treatment of workers on farms with bird flu

November 07, 2024
CDC calls for expanded testing for bird flu after blood tests reveal more farmworker infections
Economy|Health|Science|US

US expands bird flu testing after finding symptom-free infections in people

Farm workers who have been exposed to animals with bird flu should be tested for the virus even if they do not have symptoms, the U.S.

November 07, 2024
US expands bird flu testing after finding symptom-free infections in people
Africa|Health|US

Africa health body calls on Trump to honour US vaccine pledges

Africa's main public health body said it is seeking assurances that U.S.

November 07, 2024
Africa health body calls on Trump to honour US vaccine pledges
Health|Sports|US

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott has a hamstring tear and surgery is an option, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the situation says Dak Prescott’s injured hamstring is partially torn away from the bone and surgery for the star quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys is possible

November 07, 2024
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott has a hamstring tear and surgery is an option, AP source says
US|Education|Health

Rhode Island and California get an A in Sex Ed: See how other states stack up in new study

Hims shares insights from its research to reveal the states providing the most comprehensive sex education curriculum and services inside schools across the U.S.

November 07, 2024
Rhode Island and California get an A in Sex Ed: See how other states stack up in new study
Health|Political|US

Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly announces cancer diagnosis

Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly announces cancer diagnosis

November 07, 2024
Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly announces cancer diagnosis
Health|Food|Lifestyle

6 high-fiber foods for weight loss

Ro explores the relationship between fiber and weight loss, six high-fiber foods for weight loss, and how incorporating these items into your diet can support your goals.

November 07, 2024
6 high-fiber foods for weight loss
Health|US

Ballot measures to legalize recreational use of cannabis fail in Florida, North Dakota and South Dakota

Two medical measures in Nebraska passed decisively but face legal challenges.

November 07, 2024
Ballot measures to legalize recreational use of cannabis fail in Florida, North Dakota and South Dakota
Health|US

Military veterans are disproportionately affected by suicide, but targeted prevention can help reverse the tide

Statistics show that veterans die by suicide from firearms – a particularly lethal means of suicide – at a higher rate than in the general population.

November 07, 2024
Military veterans are disproportionately affected by suicide, but targeted prevention can help reverse the tide
Business|Economy|Finance|Health

Moderna reports surprise profit on higher-than-expected COVID vaccine sales

Moderna reported a surprise third-quarter profit on Thursday, driven by cost cutting and higher-than-expected sales of its COVID-19 vaccine, even with low revenue from

November 07, 2024
Moderna reports surprise profit on higher-than-expected COVID vaccine sales
Environment|Europe|Health|World

Spain floods: Improvised vet station treats pets sick from tainted mud

Volunteer veterinarians in eastern Spain's flood-hit Paiporta are treating pets that have caught infections from the devastated town's mud-filled streets at

November 07, 2024
Spain floods: Improvised vet station treats pets sick from tainted mud
Business|Food|Health|World

Food companies sell products that are less healthy in poorer countries, says report

The world’s biggest food and beverage companies on average sell products in low-income countries that are less healthy than what they sell in high-income countries

November 07, 2024
Food companies sell products that are less healthy in poorer countries, says report
Health|Science

Why brain aging can vary dramatically between people

Why brain aging can vary dramatically between people

November 07, 2024
Why brain aging can vary dramatically between people
Health|Opinion|Political

Trio of ballot failures leads marijuana backers to refocus their efforts for recreational weed

The movement to legalize recreational marijuana has run into a wall of resistance

November 06, 2024
Trio of ballot failures leads marijuana backers to refocus their efforts for recreational weed
Business|Health|Science|World

Compounded semaglutide associated with at least 10 deaths, Novo Nordisk CEO warns

Compounded semaglutide associated with at least 10 deaths, Novo Nordisk CEO warns

November 06, 2024
Compounded semaglutide associated with at least 10 deaths, Novo Nordisk CEO warns
Election|Health|Political|US

Abortion rights amendment's passage triggers new legal battle in Missouri

Abortion rights advocates prevailed in ballot measures in seven states, but that doesn't resolve the issue

November 06, 2024
Abortion rights amendment's passage triggers new legal battle in Missouri
Africa|Health|World

Vaccine doses allocated for 9 African countries hardest hit by mpox

An initial 899,000 vaccine doses have been allocated for 9 countries across Africa that have been hit hard by the current mpox surge, the WHO and other health organisations said on

November 06, 2024
Vaccine doses allocated for 9 African countries hardest hit by mpox
Africa|Health|World

UK identifies 4 cases of new mpox variant, the first cluster outside Africa

British health officials say they have identified four cases of the new, more infectious version of mpox that first emerged in Congo, marking the first time the variant has caused a cluster of illness outside of Africa

November 06, 2024
UK identifies 4 cases of new mpox variant, the first cluster outside Africa
Health|World

Israeli military says Gaza polio vaccination campaign completed

The Israeli military said on Wednesday aid organizations had completed a second polio vaccination round for children in Gaza, administering more than 1.1 million vaccinations in

November 06, 2024
Israeli military says Gaza polio vaccination campaign completed
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets

New CEO at CVS begins to build his team with a goal of reviving the struggling health care giant

CVS Health fell short on third-quarter profit, but it posted strong sales and the health care giant shook up leadership under new CEO David Joyner after a rough year that has sent shares plunging

November 06, 2024
New CEO at CVS begins to build his team with a goal of reviving the struggling health care giant
Business|Health|US

Teva Pharm CEO says will work productively with Trump administration

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries expects to work productively with the incoming Trump administration in the United States, chief executive Richard Francis said on Wednesday.

November 06, 2024
Teva Pharm CEO says will work productively with Trump administration
Election|Health|Lifestyle

How to cope with post-Election Day stress

How to cope with post-Election Day stress

November 06, 2024
How to cope with post-Election Day stress
Business|Economy|Finance|Health

CVS names former UnitedHealth exec to run Aetna, shares jump

CVS Health on Wednesday named Steve Nelson, a former UnitedHealth insurance head, to run its Aetna business, where rising medical costs in the third quarter

November 06, 2024
CVS names former UnitedHealth exec to run Aetna, shares jump
Business|Health|US

Novo Nordisk lifts curbs on Wegovy prescriptions in the U.S., says CEO

Novo Nordisk is lifting curbs on prescriptions of its weight-loss drug Wegovy in the United States and is increasing supply in that market, its CEO said on Wednesday.

November 06, 2024
Novo Nordisk lifts curbs on Wegovy prescriptions in the U.S., says CEO
Health|MidEast

Israel strikes on Lebanon kill 40 people around Baalbek, health ministry says

Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed 40 people around the eastern city of Baalbek in the Bekaa Valley on Wednesday, according to the country's health ministry, and at dusk more strikes

November 06, 2024
Israel strikes on Lebanon kill 40 people around Baalbek, health ministry says
Asia|Environment|Health|World

Record-high pollution sickens thousands in Pakistan's cultural capital of Lahore

Record-high air pollution in Pakistan’s Punjab province prompted authorities to keep government employees at home and close additional schools, as doctors reported an increase in people seeking treatment for smog-related ailments

November 06, 2024
Record-high pollution sickens thousands in Pakistan's cultural capital of Lahore
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets

Novo Nordisk's Wegovy weight-loss drug sales beat forecast, shares jump

Novo Nordisk reported forecast-beating third-quarter sales of its popular Wegovy weight-loss drug on Wednesday, reassuring investors

November 06, 2024
Novo Nordisk's Wegovy weight-loss drug sales beat forecast, shares jump
Asia|Environment|Health

Pakistan's Punjab sets up 'smog war room' to combat hazardous air, shuts schools

Pakistan's province of Punjab set up a "smog war room" to tackle severe pollution, officials said, as poor air quality turned its capital of Lahore into the

November 06, 2024
Pakistan's Punjab sets up 'smog war room' to combat hazardous air, shuts schools
Election|Health|Political|US

Florida, two other states defy trend and vote down abortion rights

Voters approved most of the referendums expanding the right to abortion in U.S. states on Tuesday, while Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota rejected such measures, giving anti-abortion

November 06, 2024
Florida, two other states defy trend and vote down abortion rights
Americas|Economy|Education|Health|World

Brazil looks at curbing health, education spending in fiscal package, sources say

Brazil's government is preparing measures to curb spending that would put health and education expenditures under a general cap that

November 05, 2024
Brazil looks at curbing health, education spending in fiscal package, sources say
Health|Lifestyle|Science|World

Respiratory therapists create disposable hijabs for Muslim health care workers

Respiratory therapists create disposable hijabs for Muslim health care workers

November 05, 2024
Respiratory therapists create disposable hijabs for Muslim health care workers
Business|Finance|Health

Moderna CEO Bancel steps down as sales chief, Bloomberg News reports

Vaccine maker Moderna's chief executive officer Stephane Bancel will vacate his role as the company's chief commercial officer, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday citing one person familiar

November 05, 2024
Moderna CEO Bancel steps down as sales chief, Bloomberg News reports
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Kiss 108's Justin Aguirre shares journey of powerful battle with addiction

Kiss 108's Justin Aguirre shares journey of powerful battle with addiction

November 05, 2024
Kiss 108's Justin Aguirre shares journey of powerful battle with addiction
Health|MidEast|World

In bombarded northern Gaza, 'hell is boiling' for civilians who remain

Mohammad Atteya has been separated from his family in the northern Gaza town of Beit Lahiya for two weeks since being evacuated to hospital with a head wound.

November 05, 2024
In bombarded northern Gaza, 'hell is boiling' for civilians who remain
Europe|Health|Political

UK introduces a bill that would eventually make the purchase of cigarettes illegal

Legislation intended to ban today’s British children from ever legally being able to smoke has begun its journey through Parliament

November 05, 2024
UK introduces a bill that would eventually make the purchase of cigarettes illegal
Environment|Europe|Health

Bluetongue virus threatens Sardinia's historic sheep farming industry

On the island of Sardinia, a bedrock of Italian sheep farming, breeder Michela Dessi has seen 150 of her flock die and 140 lose their

November 05, 2024
Bluetongue virus threatens Sardinia's historic sheep farming industry
Business|Finance|Health|US

Wall Street looking for CVS to show execution plan

CVS Health's David Joyner is expected to address how he will better manage rising patient costs in the Medicare business than his predecessor when he tackles his

November 05, 2024
Wall Street looking for CVS to show execution plan
Health|World

Over 100 patients set to be evacuated from Gaza, WHO says

More than 100 patients including children will be transferred out of the Gaza Strip on Wednesday in a rare medical evacuation from the Palestinian enclave during the

November 05, 2024
Over 100 patients set to be evacuated from Gaza, WHO says
Election|Health|Opinion|US

Dr. Sanjay Gupta shares tips to help reduce election season stress

According to a recent poll, 7 in 10 Americans report feeling anxious or frustrated about the 2024 election campaign. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta shares tips to help manage election season stress.

November 05, 2024
Dr. Sanjay Gupta shares tips to help reduce election season stress
Asia|Environment|Health|World

Indonesian rescuers dig through volcanic ash after eruption kills 9 and destroys buildings

Rescue workers are sifting through smoldering debris and thick mud in search of survivors a day after a volcano on Indonesia’s island of Flores erupted, killing at least nine people with its searing lava and ash

November 05, 2024
Indonesian rescuers dig through volcanic ash after eruption kills 9 and destroys buildings
Asia|Environment|Health|World

Delhi wants artificial rain to tackle worsening air pollution

India's capital territory of Delhi is keen to use artificial rain to fight air pollution this year, its Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Tuesday, as

November 05, 2024
Delhi wants artificial rain to tackle worsening air pollution
Business|Finance|Health

Vertex Pharma lifts annual revenue forecast on cystic fibrosis treatments strength

Vertex Pharmaceuticals raised its annual revenue forecast on Monday after it beat third-quarter estimates on demand for its cystic fibrosis (CF) treatments.

November 04, 2024
Vertex Pharma lifts annual revenue forecast on cystic fibrosis treatments strength
Americas|Crime|Election|Health|US

Florida voters reject measures to protect abortion rights and legalize recreational marijuana

Florida voters rejected ballot measures to protect abortion rights and legalize marijuana

November 04, 2024
Florida voters reject measures to protect abortion rights and legalize recreational marijuana
Health|Science

'Media multitasking' might be fueling long-term forgetfulness and attention lapses

ADHD Advisor used scientific, peer-reviewed research studies to investigate the impacts of media multitasking on attention and memory.

November 04, 2024
'Media multitasking' might be fueling long-term forgetfulness and attention lapses
Health|World

Iranian regime aiming for ‘silent death’ of imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner thought to have cancer, family says

Iranian regime aiming for ‘silent death’ of imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner thought to have cancer, family says

November 04, 2024
Iranian regime aiming for ‘silent death’ of imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner thought to have cancer, family says
Business|Economy|Health

Facing growing dissatisfaction, hospital nurses look to make a change

Hospital Care Compare used AMN Healthcare survey data to identify what hospital nurses are planning for the future of their careers as burnout persists.

November 04, 2024
Facing growing dissatisfaction, hospital nurses look to make a change
Health|MidEast|World

The death toll in Lebanon crosses 3,000 in the 13-month Israel-Hezbollah war, Health Ministry says

Lebanon’s Health Ministry says more than 3,000 people have been killed during 13 months of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah

November 04, 2024
The death toll in Lebanon crosses 3,000 in the 13-month Israel-Hezbollah war, Health Ministry says
Health|Education

15% of public school students have disabilities. Resources to support them can vary dramatically

By law, students with disabilities have the right to education. AccessiBe examined federal data and found that not all students with disabilities get the opportunities.

November 04, 2024
15% of public school students have disabilities. Resources to support them can vary dramatically
Health|Science

Sugar in the first 1,000 days after conception linked to health issues later in life, study says

Sugar in the first 1,000 days after conception linked to health issues later in life, study says

November 04, 2024
Sugar in the first 1,000 days after conception linked to health issues later in life, study says
Business|Finance|Health|US

Americans hungry for weight-loss drugs grapple with supply and insurance hurdles

Americans are still eagerly seeking prescriptions for Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk's weight-loss and diabetes drugs but cannot always fill them because

November 04, 2024
Americans hungry for weight-loss drugs grapple with supply and insurance hurdles
Health|MidEast|World

Israeli military denies strike on Gaza vaccination clinic

The Israeli military denied on Monday that it had hit a clinic in the northern Gaza Strip where health workers were carrying out polio vaccinations.

November 04, 2024
Israeli military denies strike on Gaza vaccination clinic
Economy|Health|US

Despite sharp decline, inflation remains a sore point for Harris

For six months or so in 2021, as vaccines paved an economic reopening from the COVID-19 pandemic and fresh waves of federal benefits flowed to household bank

November 04, 2024
Despite sharp decline, inflation remains a sore point for Harris
Asia|Environment|Health|Science|World

Pakistan province calls for ‘climate diplomacy’ with India as record smog chokes major city

Pakistan province calls for ‘climate diplomacy’ with India as record smog chokes major city

November 04, 2024
Pakistan province calls for ‘climate diplomacy’ with India as record smog chokes major city
Health|Opinion|Science

RFK Jr. says fluoride is ‘an industrial waste’ linked to cancer, diseases and disorders. Here’s what the science says

RFK Jr. says fluoride is ‘an industrial waste’ linked to cancer, diseases and disorders. Here’s what the science says

November 03, 2024
RFK Jr. says fluoride is ‘an industrial waste’ linked to cancer, diseases and disorders. Here’s what the science says
Health|Sports

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave released from hospital after suffering second concussion this season

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave released from hospital after suffering second concussion this season

November 03, 2024
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave released from hospital after suffering second concussion this season
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health

James Van Der Beek says he has colorectal cancer

James Van Der Beek says he has colorectal cancer

November 03, 2024
James Van Der Beek says he has colorectal cancer
Environment|Health|US

Massachusetts firefighters continue to battle stubborn brush fires across state

Firefighters in Massachusetts are continuing to battle stubborn brush fires across the state with officials urging residents to take precautions to help avoid sparking new blazes

November 03, 2024
Massachusetts firefighters continue to battle stubborn brush fires across state
Health|MidEast|World

Takeaways from AP's report on three hospitals in northern Gaza raided by Israeli troops

One of the most startling aspects of Israel’s campaign against Hamas in Gaza has been the destruction wreaked on the territory’s health sector

November 03, 2024
Takeaways from AP's report on three hospitals in northern Gaza raided by Israeli troops
Americas|Health|World

Brazilian President Lula stable after follow-up tests for October head injury

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who sustained a head injury last month, underwent imaging tests on Sunday in Brasilia, with the medical report saying his condition

November 03, 2024
Brazilian President Lula stable after follow-up tests for October head injury
Election|Food|Health|Opinion|US

Trump says he will let RFK Jr. 'go wild' on food and medicine

Former President Donald Trump told supporters he will let Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “go wild” on food and medicine if elected. Republican pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson joins Kasie Hunt to discuss

November 03, 2024
Trump says he will let RFK Jr. 'go wild' on food and medicine
Election|Health|US

Trump says RFK Jr.’s proposal to remove fluoride from public water ‘sounds OK to me’

Trump says RFK Jr.’s proposal to remove fluoride from public water ‘sounds OK to me’

November 03, 2024
Trump says RFK Jr.’s proposal to remove fluoride from public water ‘sounds OK to me’
Asia|Environment|Health

Lahore air pollution hits historic high, forcing school closures

Unprecedented air pollution levels in Pakistan's second-largest city of Lahore prompted authorities to take emergency measures on Sunday, including issuing work-

November 03, 2024
Lahore air pollution hits historic high, forcing school closures
Health|World

Israel says it carried out ground raid into Syria, seizing a Syrian citizen connected to Iran

The Israeli military says it has carried out a ground raid into Syria, seizing a Syrian citizen involved in Iranian networks

November 03, 2024
Israel says it carried out ground raid into Syria, seizing a Syrian citizen connected to Iran
Asia|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|World

Marriage registrations in China drop for the first nine months of 2024

China, which has been releasing a slew of measures to bolster its sagging population levels, recorded a drop in marriage registrations for the first nine months of 2024, according

November 03, 2024
Marriage registrations in China drop for the first nine months of 2024
Health|US

Abortion rights at forefront of Women's March rallies in runup to Election Day

Thousands of women have rallied in the U.S. capital and elsewhere with abortion rights at the forefront of their demonstrations

November 02, 2024
Abortion rights at forefront of Women's March rallies in runup to Election Day
Health|Sports

The NYC Marathon is here. Your guide to following along with 50,000 runners from home

The New York City Marathon is Sunday with more than 50,000 runners from over 150 countries expected to start the race

November 02, 2024
The NYC Marathon is here. Your guide to following along with 50,000 runners from home
Crime|Health|US|World

Mother holds out hope after daughter injured in shooting fights for her life

Mother holds out hope after daughter injured in shooting fights for her life

November 02, 2024
Mother holds out hope after daughter injured in shooting fights for her life
Health|Science

How disease detectives’ quick work traced deadly E. coli outbreak to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders

How disease detectives’ quick work traced deadly E. coli outbreak to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders

November 02, 2024
How disease detectives’ quick work traced deadly E. coli outbreak to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders
Health|Sports|US|World

Friend of surfer hospitalized by Maui shark attack acclaims his perseverance

Friend of surfer hospitalized by Maui shark attack acclaims his perseverance

November 02, 2024
Friend of surfer hospitalized by Maui shark attack acclaims his perseverance
Africa|Health

Mpox cases in Congo may be stabilizing. Experts say more vaccines are needed to stamp out virus

Some health officials say mpox cases in Congo appear to be “stabilizing.”

November 02, 2024
Mpox cases in Congo may be stabilizing. Experts say more vaccines are needed to stamp out virus
Election|Europe|Health

Austrian president to have spinal surgery, chancellor to stand in

Austria's President Alexander Van der Bellen, who is overseeing coalition talks following the country's recent election, will undergo spinal surgery, his office said on Saturday.

November 02, 2024
Austrian president to have spinal surgery, chancellor to stand in
Education|Health|Lifestyle

How to choose the best personal trainer for your fitness goals — and budget

It can be a maze finding the trainer who is best for you

November 02, 2024
How to choose the best personal trainer for your fitness goals — and budget
Business|Finance|Health

Novartis CEO 'very confident' on sales target, doesn't fear patent cliff - newspaper

Novartis expects to increase its annual sales by least 5% per year in the coming years, CEO Vas Narasimhan said in an interview on Saturday, with the pharmaceuticals giant having

November 02, 2024
Novartis CEO 'very confident' on sales target, doesn't fear patent cliff - newspaper
Education|Health|Lifestyle

Ready to ‘fall back’? How to help your baby adjust their sleep to the time change

Ready to ‘fall back’? How to help your baby adjust their sleep to the time change

November 02, 2024
Ready to ‘fall back’? How to help your baby adjust their sleep to the time change
Health|Sports

NHL union will form committee to help players better understand traumatic brain injuries

The NHLPA will form an advisory committee to help hockey players better understand chronic traumatic encephalopathy and the damage that concussions can do to the brain

November 02, 2024
NHL union will form committee to help players better understand traumatic brain injuries
Health|Political|US

'That is not what I said': Johnson denies wanting to repeal the Affordable Care Act

House Speaker Mike Johnson is preparing policy for a possible second Trump term, and it includes a major healthcare overhaul. The Louisiana Republican promised “no Obamacare” while campaigning in Pennsylvania, but later had to clarify his remarks. CNN's Manu Raju asks Johnson about his comments.

November 01, 2024
'That is not what I said': Johnson denies wanting to repeal the Affordable Care Act
Crime|Health|US

Prisoners plead for air conditioning in lawsuit against Florida corrections department

A lawsuit filed this week by the prison reform advocacy group Florida Justice Institute says that extreme heat in unairconditioned cells at a prison near the Florida Everglades has contributed to the deaths of four people and that state officials have failed to take “meaningful action” to mitigate the risk posed to the elderly and disabled inmates in their care

November 01, 2024
Prisoners plead for air conditioning in lawsuit against Florida corrections department
Environment|Health

With carbon capture boom, a wariness in historic Louisiana Black community over more pollution

Residents of the historic Black community of Elkinsville in southeastern Louisiana have elevated their fight against an ammonia plant proposed nearby

November 01, 2024
With carbon capture boom, a wariness in historic Louisiana Black community over more pollution
Health|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel

California man to run 7 marathons in 7 days across 7 continents for charity

California man to run 7 marathons in 7 days across 7 continents for charity

November 01, 2024
California man to run 7 marathons in 7 days across 7 continents for charity
Crime|Health|Lifestyle

'I had to give him to God': Mother grieves loss of son who was hit while on ATV by speeding driver

'I had to give him to God': Mother grieves loss of son who was hit while on ATV by speeding driver

November 01, 2024
'I had to give him to God': Mother grieves loss of son who was hit while on ATV by speeding driver
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

TCS NYC Marathon runner hopes to inspire others after 3 skull surgeries

TCS NYC Marathon runner hopes to inspire others after 3 skull surgeries

November 01, 2024
TCS NYC Marathon runner hopes to inspire others after 3 skull surgeries
Health|Science|Sports

Maine high school football player pledges to donate brain to science to help improve game safety

Maine high school football player pledges to donate brain to science to help improve game safety

November 01, 2024
Maine high school football player pledges to donate brain to science to help improve game safety
Health|US|World

An Idaho health department isn't allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines anymore. Experts say it's a first

A regional public health department in Idaho is no longer providing COVID-19 vaccines to residents in six counties after a narrow decision by its board

November 01, 2024
An Idaho health department isn't allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines anymore. Experts say it's a first
Health|World

Delayed Gaza polio vaccinations to resume on Saturday, agencies say

The third phase of a delayed polio vaccination campaign in Gaza will begin on Saturday, aid organisations said on Friday, after the rollout was derailed by Israeli bombardments, mass

November 01, 2024
Delayed Gaza polio vaccinations to resume on Saturday, agencies say
Health|Lifestyle|Technology

How to overcome your device dependency and manage a successful digital detox

Disconnecting from the digital realm from time to time is good for your well-being, but doing so can be difficult. There are steps you can take, however, to get in the habit of putting your phone down.

November 01, 2024
How to overcome your device dependency and manage a successful digital detox
Africa|Food|Health

Nigeria's hunger crisis deepens with 33 million at risk, report says

Nigeria faces one of its worst hunger crises with more than 30 million people expected to be food insecure next year, a one third jump from this year due to

November 01, 2024
Nigeria's hunger crisis deepens with 33 million at risk, report says
Health|Science|Technology

At-home brain stimulation relieves symptoms of depression, study finds

At-home brain stimulation relieves symptoms of depression, study finds

November 01, 2024
At-home brain stimulation relieves symptoms of depression, study finds
Health|Lifestyle

Life with narcolepsy: ‘It’s not a joke, it’s a very serious illness’

Life with narcolepsy: ‘It’s not a joke, it’s a very serious illness’

November 01, 2024
Life with narcolepsy: ‘It’s not a joke, it’s a very serious illness’
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Sports

‘There’s beauty in being vulnerable’: Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles open up about the importance of leading by example

‘There’s beauty in being vulnerable’: Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles open up about the importance of leading by example

November 01, 2024
‘There’s beauty in being vulnerable’: Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles open up about the importance of leading by example
Health|MidEast|World

In east Lebanon, looming winter hints at stretched aid response

Nerjes Hassan was so worried her children would fall ill from bathing in the frigid water of a displacement shelter in northeast Lebanon that she

November 01, 2024
In east Lebanon, looming winter hints at stretched aid response
Europe|Health|Lifestyle

Cremation rates surge in Italy as cultural norms shift

The number of Italians choosing to be cremated at the end of their lives has surged over the last 30 years as cultural changes, cost and a more secular society weaken

November 01, 2024
Cremation rates surge in Italy as cultural norms shift
Health|Political|US

Texas hospitals must now ask patients whether they're in the US legally. Here's how it works

Texas hospital patients will be asked if they’re in the U.S. legally starting Friday

November 01, 2024
Texas hospitals must now ask patients whether they're in the US legally. Here's how it works
Asia|Environment|Health|World

Diwali firecracker ban defiance makes Delhi world's most polluted city

New Delhi topped global pollution charts on Friday, partly due to revellers defying a ban on firecrackers to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights.

November 01, 2024
Diwali firecracker ban defiance makes Delhi world's most polluted city
Asia|Business|Health|World

How Asian pharma suppliers cash in on Ozempic copies

Just over a year ago, New Zealand customs officials started to intercept batches of injectable medications labelled Fitaro and Orsema, developed by a little-known

October 31, 2024
How Asian pharma suppliers cash in on Ozempic copies
Health|Political|US

Fact check: Trump falsely claims he never wanted to end the Affordable Care Act

Fact check: Trump falsely claims he never wanted to end the Affordable Care Act

October 31, 2024
Fact check: Trump falsely claims he never wanted to end the Affordable Care Act
Health|Science|US

Oregon identifies 3 human cases of bird flu in farm workers from Washington state

Bird flu has infected three more people from Washington state after they were exposed to poultry that tested positive for the virus, according to health authorities

October 31, 2024
Oregon identifies 3 human cases of bird flu in farm workers from Washington state
Health|Lifestyle|US

Louisiana sued over law classifying abortion pills as controlled substances

A group of healthcare providers and others on Thursday sued Louisiana in an effort to block a law that classified mifepristone and misoprostol, the drugs used in

October 31, 2024
Louisiana sued over law classifying abortion pills as controlled substances
Crime|Health|US|World

Survivors of deadly collapse at Georgia dock seek state's help for funerals, counseling

Survivors of a deadly walkway collapse at a state-operated ferry dock in Georgia say state officials should help them pay for funerals for the seven people killed as well as medical bills and counseling for those who lived

October 31, 2024
Survivors of deadly collapse at Georgia dock seek state's help for funerals, counseling
Business|Crime|Health|Political|US

Louisiana’s new law on abortion drugs establishes risky treatment delays, lawsuit claims

Louisiana’s new law categorizing two widely used abortion drugs as controlled dangerous substances is being challenged in a state court lawsuit by a physician, a pharmacist, two women who had difficult pregnancies and others

October 31, 2024
Louisiana’s new law on abortion drugs establishes risky treatment delays, lawsuit claims
Business|Finance|Health|US

Abbott and Reckitt unit secure win in infant formula trial

Abbott and Reckitt's unit Mead Johnson are not responsible for a young boy's debilitating intestinal disease, a jury found on Thursday in a lawsuit that accused the

October 31, 2024
Abbott and Reckitt unit secure win in infant formula trial
Health|Science

A promising schizophrenia drug showed mixed results. What does that mean for patients?

Some people who took a new schizophrenia drug for one year improved with only a few side effects, but many dropped out of the research

October 31, 2024
A promising schizophrenia drug showed mixed results. What does that mean for patients?
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle

Working Well: Seeking the elusive work-life balance, one step at a time

It’s no surprise that workers feel burned-out

October 31, 2024
Working Well: Seeking the elusive work-life balance, one step at a time
Crime|Health|US

Richfield police are investigating allegations that staff let a patient die at a nursing home

Richfield police are investigating allegations that staff let a patient die at a nursing home

October 31, 2024
Richfield police are investigating allegations that staff let a patient die at a nursing home
Election|Health|Opinion|US

Missouri has one of the nation’s strictest abortion bans. Now it’s up to voters to decide whether to keep it

Missouri has one of the nation’s strictest abortion bans. Now it’s up to voters to decide whether to keep it

October 31, 2024
Missouri has one of the nation’s strictest abortion bans. Now it’s up to voters to decide whether to keep it
Health|US

'Obamacare' enrollment opens, as Republicans threaten the health insurance program used by millions

Americans can start signing up Friday for health care coverage offered through the Affordable Care Act marketplace for 2025

October 31, 2024
'Obamacare' enrollment opens, as Republicans threaten the health insurance program used by millions
Environment|Health|Science

Fungus detected in Sutter County bats could lead to issues for crops

Fungus detected in Sutter County bats could lead to issues for crops

October 31, 2024
Fungus detected in Sutter County bats could lead to issues for crops
Health|US

Trump transition team co-chair endorses Kennedy anti-vax theories and says he would be able to access health data

Trump transition team co-chair endorses Kennedy anti-vax theories and says he would be able to access health data

October 31, 2024
Trump transition team co-chair endorses Kennedy anti-vax theories and says he would be able to access health data
Americas|Health|World

Brazil's Lula cancels APEC trip to Lima, adviser says

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has canceled a trip to the Nov. 14-15 APEC leaders' summit in Lima, a presidential adviser told Reuters on Thursday.

October 31, 2024
Brazil's Lula cancels APEC trip to Lima, adviser says
Business|Health|Technology

3D-printed spinal implants at Jefferson Health revolutionize recovery for Philadelphia-area mom

3D-printed spinal implants at Jefferson Health revolutionize recovery for Philadelphia-area mom

October 31, 2024
3D-printed spinal implants at Jefferson Health revolutionize recovery for Philadelphia-area mom
Europe|Health

Bird flu spreading faster than 2023 in the EU, data shows

Bird flu has been spreading faster in the European Union this season than a milder 2023, raising concerns of a repeat of previous crises that led to the

October 31, 2024
Bird flu spreading faster than 2023 in the EU, data shows
Business|Europe|Finance|Health

EU Commission fines Teva $500 million for trying to stop rival's multiple sclerosis drug

The European Commission has fined Israeli generic drugmaker Teva more than 460 million euros ($500 million) for improperly seeking to protect the patent for its multiple sclerosis drug and for disparaging a rival company’s development of a competing medicine

October 31, 2024
EU Commission fines Teva $500 million for trying to stop rival's multiple sclerosis drug
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US

Regeneron shares drop as higher-dose Eylea drug misses sales estimates

U.S. drugmaker Regeneron Pharmaceuticals on Thursday reported weaker-than-expected quarterly sales of the higher dose version of its blockbuster eye disease drug Eylea,

October 31, 2024
Regeneron shares drop as higher-dose Eylea drug misses sales estimates
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets

Bristol Myers earnings beat expectations, driven by sales of older drugs

Bristol Myers Squibb reported a higher-than-expected third-quarter profit on Thursday, citing strong sales of established drugs like blood thinner Eliquis and cancer

October 31, 2024
Bristol Myers earnings beat expectations, driven by sales of older drugs
Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion

Britain has banned protests outside abortion clinics, but silent prayer is a gray area

A ban on protesting outside abortion clinics has gone into effect in England and Wales

October 31, 2024
Britain has banned protests outside abortion clinics, but silent prayer is a gray area
Business|Finance|Health|US

Merck sees Gardasil China woes carrying into 2025

Merck & Co said on Thursday that weak sales of Gardasil in China are likely to carry over into 2025 as the vaccine's distributor there reduces inventories

October 31, 2024
Merck sees Gardasil China woes carrying into 2025
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets

Cigna forecasts 2025 profit growth of at least 10% after quarterly beat

Cigna projected 2025 profit growth of at least 10% on Thursday, after posting quarterly results that beat Wall Street expectations, driven by strong demand for its specialty

October 31, 2024
Cigna forecasts 2025 profit growth of at least 10% after quarterly beat
Africa|Election|Health|World

At least 10 people are killed by police in Mozambique post-election protests, medical groups say

Two medical groups in Mozambique say at least 10 people were fatally shot by police and 63 others sustained gunshot wounds when authorities cracked down on unrest following the presidential election

October 31, 2024
At least 10 people are killed by police in Mozambique post-election protests, medical groups say
Election|Health|Opinion|Political|US

Opponents use parental rights and anti-trans messages to fight abortion ballot measures

As voters in nine states determine whether to enshrine abortion rights in their state constitutions, opponents are using parental rights and anti-transgender messages to try to undermine support for the ballot proposals

October 31, 2024
Opponents use parental rights and anti-trans messages to fight abortion ballot measures
Crime|Health|US

GOP-led House panel to refer former NY Gov. Cuomo to DOJ for potential prosecution over report on Covid nursing home deaths

GOP-led House panel to refer former NY Gov. Cuomo to DOJ for potential prosecution over report on Covid nursing home deaths

October 31, 2024
GOP-led House panel to refer former NY Gov. Cuomo to DOJ for potential prosecution over report on Covid nursing home deaths
Health|Science

Use of race and ethnicity is sometimes ‘harmful’ in medical research, says new report

Use of race and ethnicity is sometimes ‘harmful’ in medical research, says new report

October 30, 2024
Use of race and ethnicity is sometimes ‘harmful’ in medical research, says new report
Health|Lifestyle

5 tips for staying hydrated that don't involve chugging water

Drinking enough water? To help you stay hydrated without having to guzzle an ocean, Live It Up found five other ways to meet your fluid needs.

October 30, 2024
5 tips for staying hydrated that don't involve chugging water
Food|Health|US

Onions are likely source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s, federal agencies say; 15 additional cases reported

Onions are likely source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s, federal agencies say; 15 additional cases reported

October 30, 2024
Onions are likely source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s, federal agencies say; 15 additional cases reported
Health|Science

1st US case of bird flu in a pig raises concerns over potential human threat

A pig at an Oregon farm was found to have bird flu

October 30, 2024
1st US case of bird flu in a pig raises concerns over potential human threat
Business|Finance|Health|US

Jury asked to award more than $6 billion in preterm formula case against Abbott, Reckitt's Mead

A lawyer for a Missouri mother on Wednesday asked a jury to make Abbott and Reckitt's Mead Johnson pay a total of more than $6 billion in the latest trial over claims

October 30, 2024
Jury asked to award more than $6 billion in preterm formula case against Abbott, Reckitt's Mead
Health|Science|US|World

H5N1 bird flu identified in pig for first time in United States

H5N1 bird flu identified in pig for first time in United States

October 30, 2024
H5N1 bird flu identified in pig for first time in United States
Health|Lifestyle

North Texan with down syndrome finds therapy in being an equestrian

North Texan with down syndrome finds therapy in being an equestrian

October 30, 2024
North Texan with down syndrome finds therapy in being an equestrian
Crime|Health|Lifestyle

Long Island community stunned by woman's death at posh wellness resort

Long Island community stunned by woman's death at posh wellness resort

October 30, 2024
Long Island community stunned by woman's death at posh wellness resort
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Breast cancer survivor completes triathlon and becomes chemo nurse to help other patients

Breast cancer survivor completes triathlon and becomes chemo nurse to help other patients

October 30, 2024
Breast cancer survivor completes triathlon and becomes chemo nurse to help other patients
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Weekend warriors have the same risk of mild dementia as more frequent exercisers, study suggests

Weekend warriors have the same risk of mild dementia as more frequent exercisers, study suggests

October 30, 2024
Weekend warriors have the same risk of mild dementia as more frequent exercisers, study suggests
Health|US

Johnson vows health care overhaul if Republicans win in November elections

Johnson vows health care overhaul if Republicans win in November elections

October 30, 2024
Johnson vows health care overhaul if Republicans win in November elections
Health|Science|US

US detects H5N1 bird flu in a pig for the first time

H5N1 bird flu was confirmed in a pig on a backyard farm in Oregon, the first detection of the virus in swine in the country, the U.S.

October 30, 2024
US detects H5N1 bird flu in a pig for the first time
Health|US

Pennsylvania woman is now believed to be the oldest living person in North America

A 114-year-old Pennsylvania woman is now believed to be the oldest living person in North America

October 30, 2024
Pennsylvania woman is now believed to be the oldest living person in North America
Health|Sports

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels practices through his rib injury and says he's 'still intact'

Jayden Daniels was a limited participant in Washington Commanders practice Wednesday while dealing with a rib injury

October 30, 2024
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels practices through his rib injury and says he's 'still intact'
Health|MidEast|World

Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes

Wrapped in gauze from her head to her tiny toes, toddler Ivana Skayki lies nearly motionless in a hospital bed much too big for her.

October 30, 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
Health|Science

Britain identifies its first case of new mpox variant

Britain has detected its first case of new mpox variant clade Ib, the country's health security agency (UKHSA) said on Wednesday, adding that the risk to the population remained low.

October 30, 2024
Britain identifies its first case of new mpox variant
Food|Health

Mystery mushroom candies raise concerns over safety and labeling

Mystery mushroom candies raise concerns over safety and labeling

October 30, 2024
Mystery mushroom candies raise concerns over safety and labeling
Education|Health|Lifestyle

Wauwatosa East High School students make Halloween costumes for babies in the NICU

Wauwatosa East High School students make Halloween costumes for babies in the NICU

October 30, 2024
Wauwatosa East High School students make Halloween costumes for babies in the NICU
Health|Science

Why some people intentionally cut, burn or bruise themselves

Why some people intentionally cut, burn or bruise themselves

October 30, 2024
Why some people intentionally cut, burn or bruise themselves
Health|Opinion|Political|US

What alarms health experts most about RFK Jr. is what he’s leaving out of his health policy proposals

What alarms health experts most about RFK Jr. is what he’s leaving out of his health policy proposals

October 30, 2024
What alarms health experts most about RFK Jr. is what he’s leaving out of his health policy proposals
Health|Science

Fighting antibiotic resistance at the source – using machine learning to identify bacterial resistance genes and the drugs to block them

By analyzing the resistance genes and proteins of E. coli, researchers can optimize treatments to address both current and future antimicrobial resistance.

October 30, 2024
Fighting antibiotic resistance at the source – using machine learning to identify bacterial resistance genes and the drugs to block them
Environment|Health|Science

Time to freak out? How the existential terror of hurricanes can fuel climate change denial

Terror management theory explores the lengths our minds will go to to deny existential threats. Psychologists explain what that can mean for climate denial.

October 30, 2024
Time to freak out? How the existential terror of hurricanes can fuel climate change denial
Economy|Health|Lifestyle

People with blindness and low vision are squeezed by high costs of living − new research

About 1 in 4 of the people with blindness or low vision who were surveyed said they spent less on food to be able to afford expenses associated with their disability.

October 30, 2024
People with blindness and low vision are squeezed by high costs of living − new research
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets

Global Payments sharpens core focus with $1.1 billion medical software unit sale

Global Payments will sell its medical software business, AdvancedMD, to investment firm Francisco Partners for $1.13 billion, the companies said on Wednesday, as the

October 30, 2024
Global Payments sharpens core focus with $1.1 billion medical software unit sale
Business|Finance|Health|US

AbbVie raises 2024 profit forecast on strong sales of key drugs Skyrizi, Rinvoq

AbbVie raised its annual profit forecast after strong sales of its newer immunology drugs and key cancer treatment helped the company beat Wall Street estimates for third-

October 30, 2024
AbbVie raises 2024 profit forecast on strong sales of key drugs Skyrizi, Rinvoq
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|US

GE HealthCare beats Q3 profit estimates on U.S. demand for medical devices

GE HealthCare Technologies beat estimates for quarterly profit on Wednesday as strong demand for its medical devices in the U.S. offset slowing sales in China due to disruptions in the

October 30, 2024
GE HealthCare beats Q3 profit estimates on U.S. demand for medical devices
Health|Opinion|Technology

‘There are no guardrails.’ This mom believes an AI chatbot is responsible for her son’s suicide

‘There are no guardrails.’ This mom believes an AI chatbot is responsible for her son’s suicide

October 30, 2024
‘There are no guardrails.’ This mom believes an AI chatbot is responsible for her son’s suicide
Health|Technology|US|Videos

Mom describes dark exchange son had with bot

Megan Garcia is suing AI chatbot company Character.AI after her 14-year-old son, who was a frequent user, died by suicide. She alleges the platform lacks the proper safeguards for young users, and that her son was talking to his chatbot about self-harm when he took his own life. Clare Duffy reports. This story contains discussion of suicide. Help is available if you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters. In the US: Call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

October 30, 2024
Mom describes dark exchange son had with bot
Health|Science

You may not need to throw out those ‘expired’ Covid-19 home tests

You may not need to throw out those ‘expired’ Covid-19 home tests

October 30, 2024
You may not need to throw out those ‘expired’ Covid-19 home tests
Business|Health|Stock Markets|US

Eli Lilly's rare sales miss for weight-loss drug sends shares tumbling

Eli Lilly's high profile weight-loss and diabetes drugs fell short of Wall Street sales estimates on Wednesday as supplies sat in warehouses, a 180-

October 30, 2024
Eli Lilly's rare sales miss for weight-loss drug sends shares tumbling
Business|Economy|Health

Who in the US benefits from $35 insulin?

Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail has frequently touted capping the price of insulin at $35 a month as a major accomplishment of the Biden

October 30, 2024
Who in the US benefits from $35 insulin?
Business|Finance|Health

GSK warns of lower 2024 vaccine sales after weaker RSV, shingles demand

GSK on Wednesday said its vaccine sales would fall this year, after a weaker-than-expected performance for its respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and

October 30, 2024
GSK warns of lower 2024 vaccine sales after weaker RSV, shingles demand
Health|Political|World

Abortion access is dwindling in Milei’s Argentina, three years after legalization

Abortion access is dwindling in Milei’s Argentina, three years after legalization

October 30, 2024
Abortion access is dwindling in Milei’s Argentina, three years after legalization
Health|US

RFK Jr. said Trump promised him ‘control’ of HHS and USDA

RFK Jr. said Trump promised him ‘control’ of HHS and USDA

October 29, 2024
RFK Jr. said Trump promised him ‘control’ of HHS and USDA
Election|Health|US

Manager of a key Nevada swing county goes on medical leave ahead of election

The manager of a key swing county in northern Nevada is out on medical leave, a departure announced just days before the election

October 29, 2024
Manager of a key Nevada swing county goes on medical leave ahead of election
Crime|Health|US

Owner of NYC day care where toddler fatally ingested fentanyl pleads guilty to federal charges

A woman who owned a New York City day care center where a toddler died after ingesting fentanyl has pleaded guilty to federal drug charges

October 29, 2024
Owner of NYC day care where toddler fatally ingested fentanyl pleads guilty to federal charges
Business|Food|Health|US

McDonald's sued by consumers in proposed class action over E.coli outbreak

McDonald's was sued on Tuesday by consumers in a proposed class action stemming from the E.coli outbreak linked to onions in the fast-food chain's Quarter Pounders.

October 29, 2024
McDonald's sued by consumers in proposed class action over E.coli outbreak
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

2 Philadelphia medical students running in New York City Marathon for a good cause

2 Philadelphia medical students running in New York City Marathon for a good cause

October 29, 2024
2 Philadelphia medical students running in New York City Marathon for a good cause
Health|Sports

Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs out for season after tearing right ACL

Houston Texans receiver Stefon Diggs will miss the rest of the season after tearing the ACL in his right knee Sunday

October 29, 2024
Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs out for season after tearing right ACL
Education|Health|Technology

UC student with rare diagnoses creates app to help patients track symptoms

UC student with rare diagnoses creates app to help patients track symptoms

October 29, 2024
UC student with rare diagnoses creates app to help patients track symptoms
Crime|Health|US

Kentucky's medical marijuana program has police departments rethinking K9 teams

Kentucky's medical marijuana program has police departments rethinking K9 teams

October 29, 2024
Kentucky's medical marijuana program has police departments rethinking K9 teams
Health|Science|World

Tuberculosis returns as top infectious disease killer, WHO says

Tuberculosis replaced COVID-19 to become the top cause for infectious disease-related deaths in 2023, according to a World Health Organization report published on Tuesday, highlighting the

October 29, 2024
Tuberculosis returns as top infectious disease killer, WHO says
Economy|Health|US

'It was vital': Alabama county loses funding for second ambulance; drops to one unit for entire county

'It was vital': Alabama county loses funding for second ambulance; drops to one unit for entire county

October 29, 2024
'It was vital': Alabama county loses funding for second ambulance; drops to one unit for entire county
Environment|Health|Science

Florida officials warn residents about snakes in storm debris piles

Florida officials warn residents about snakes in storm debris piles

October 29, 2024
Florida officials warn residents about snakes in storm debris piles
Health|Lifestyle|Technology|US

Orlando mother speaks after filing suit claiming AI chatbot contributed to son’s suicide

Orlando mother speaks after filing suit claiming AI chatbot contributed to son’s suicide

October 29, 2024
Orlando mother speaks after filing suit claiming AI chatbot contributed to son’s suicide
Health|Lifestyle

Dog survives vicious mountain lion attack, on the road to recovery

Dog survives vicious mountain lion attack, on the road to recovery

October 29, 2024
Dog survives vicious mountain lion attack, on the road to recovery
Election|Health|US

Judge continues to block Florida officials from threatening TV stations over abortion ads

A federal judge has continued to block the head of Florida’s health department from taking any more steps to threaten TV stations that air commercials for an abortion rights measure on next week’s ballot

October 29, 2024
Judge continues to block Florida officials from threatening TV stations over abortion ads
Education|Health

Water filtration system to help Asheville City Schools return to regular school hours

Water filtration system to help Asheville City Schools return to regular school hours

October 29, 2024
Water filtration system to help Asheville City Schools return to regular school hours
Health|Lifestyle|Opinion

Why one North Carolina woman says a mammogram changed her life in more ways than one

Why one North Carolina woman says a mammogram changed her life in more ways than one

October 29, 2024
Why one North Carolina woman says a mammogram changed her life in more ways than one
Environment|Health|US

Maui firefighters rescues a girl and a man from Iao Valley flash flooding

Maui firefighters rescues a girl and a man from Iao Valley flash flooding

October 29, 2024
Maui firefighters rescues a girl and a man from Iao Valley flash flooding
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US

Pfizer rides Paxlovid sales growth to better-than-expected third quarter

A boost from COVID-19 treatment sales helped bush Pfizer to a better-than-expected third quarter and higher forecast for the year

October 29, 2024
Pfizer rides Paxlovid sales growth to better-than-expected third quarter
Africa|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|World

‘A disability is not inability’: How this blind soccer league is changing lives in the world’s newest country

‘A disability is not inability’: How this blind soccer league is changing lives in the world’s newest country

October 29, 2024
‘A disability is not inability’: How this blind soccer league is changing lives in the world’s newest country
Health|US

Cannabis legalization may hit a ‘red wall’ at the ballot box

Five states have marijuana on the ballot in some form this November. But the once-bipartisan legalization movement now faces an uphill battle in states dominated by Republicans.

October 29, 2024
Cannabis legalization may hit a ‘red wall’ at the ballot box
Health|Science

Grow fast, die young? Animals that invest in building high-quality biomaterials may slow aging and increase their lifespans

Understanding the differences in growth rate between animals can help clarify the mechanisms behind aging-related diseases and offer ways to treat them.

October 29, 2024
Grow fast, die young? Animals that invest in building high-quality biomaterials may slow aging and increase their lifespans
Environment|Health|Science

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are everywhere and could have many health impacts, researchers say

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are everywhere and could have many health impacts, researchers say

October 29, 2024
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are everywhere and could have many health impacts, researchers say
Business|Food|Health

McDonald’s has a plan to win back customers after visits plunge

McDonald’s has a plan to win back customers after visits plunge

October 29, 2024
McDonald’s has a plan to win back customers after visits plunge
Food|Health

: MCDONALD'S QUARTER POUNDER BACK ON MENUS AFTER TESTS (4aET)

Quarter pounders are going back on menus nationwide after state regulators ruled out beef as the E. coli outbreak source.

October 29, 2024
: MCDONALD'S QUARTER POUNDER BACK ON MENUS AFTER TESTS (4aET)
Business|Health|US

Dr. Sanjay Gupta reveals top 4 foods linked to outbreak illness

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta reveals how common E. coli outbreaks are in restaurants after McDonald’s announced they will resume selling Quarter Pounders in all locations after beef patties in Colorado tested negative for E. coli.

October 29, 2024
Dr. Sanjay Gupta reveals top 4 foods linked to outbreak illness
Asia|Health|Lifestyle|World

Diwali fireworks could worsen air in Indian capital, despite fewer farm fires

Fireworks set off during celebrations for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, could further worsen air quality in the Indian capital this week, officials said

October 29, 2024
Diwali fireworks could worsen air in Indian capital, despite fewer farm fires
Business|Finance|Health|US

Pfizer CEO defends turnaround strategy as activist pressures management

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla, under pressure from activist hedge fund Starboard Value, made his case to Wall Street on Tuesday that the drugmaker's turnaround

October 29, 2024
Pfizer CEO defends turnaround strategy as activist pressures management
Australia|Health|World

Fewer Australians will accept lockdowns in future pandemics, report says

Australians have lost trust in government and many are likely to resist drastic health measures in a future pandemic, the first review of the country's COVID-19

October 29, 2024
Fewer Australians will accept lockdowns in future pandemics, report says
Crime|Health|World

Attack on a health center used in an anti-polio campaign in Pakistan kills 2 police officers

Pakistani officials say militants attacked a health center used in an ongoing anti-polio campaign in the country's northwest, triggering a shootout that left two police officers dead

October 29, 2024
Attack on a health center used in an anti-polio campaign in Pakistan kills 2 police officers
Health|Science|World

Japan's Shionogi says Phase 3 study showed COVID pill reduces transmission

Japan's Shionogi & Co said on Tuesday a global, late-stage study showed its pill-based treatment for COVID-19 was effective in reducing transmission of the disease.

October 29, 2024
Japan's Shionogi says Phase 3 study showed COVID pill reduces transmission
Asia|Health

Malaysia's former PM Mahathir discharged from hospital

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad was discharged from hospital on Monday, his aide said, after the 99-year-old had been admitted earlier this month because of

October 29, 2024
Malaysia's former PM Mahathir discharged from hospital
Health|Sports

Michigan QB Jack Tuttle retires from football, citing concussions – the second college QB to do so in less than a week

Michigan QB Jack Tuttle retires from football, citing concussions – the second college QB to do so in less than a week

October 29, 2024
Michigan QB Jack Tuttle retires from football, citing concussions – the second college QB to do so in less than a week
Health|US|World

Iowa resident dies of rare Lassa fever, officials say

Iowa resident dies of rare Lassa fever, officials say

October 28, 2024
Iowa resident dies of rare Lassa fever, officials say
Economy|Finance|Health

UK budget to give health service huge boost, Reeves says

Britain's finance minister Rachel Reeves will announce billions of pounds in funding for the National Health Service (NHS) in Wednesday's budget that will go towards buying new

October 28, 2024
UK budget to give health service huge boost, Reeves says
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|US

48 homeless veterans displaced after fire at HVAF housing complex

48 homeless veterans displaced after fire at HVAF housing complex

October 28, 2024
48 homeless veterans displaced after fire at HVAF housing complex
Environment|Health

‘You can’t sleep’: Factory noise returns in Okmulgee

‘You can’t sleep’: Factory noise returns in Okmulgee

October 28, 2024
‘You can’t sleep’: Factory noise returns in Okmulgee
Health|US

Healthcare history: How U.S. health coverage got this bad

Thatch explores the complex history of U.S. health care, from the Great Depression to the Affordable Care Act. Learn how key legislation shaped today's system and how innovations like ICHRAs are driving a more equitable, efficient, and accessible healthcare future.

October 28, 2024
Healthcare history: How U.S. health coverage got this bad
Health|US

Delaware tops the 2024 list of states with the best access to men's reproductive healthcare

Hims reports on the U.S. states with the most access to reproductive health resources for men.

October 28, 2024
Delaware tops the 2024 list of states with the best access to men's reproductive healthcare
Africa|Health|World

Sudan's warring forces are escalating attacks and outsiders are 'fueling the fire,' Guterres says

The U.N. chief says Sudan’s warring military and paramilitary forces are escalating attacks with outside powers “fueling the fire,” which is intensifying hunger and disease for millions

October 28, 2024
Sudan's warring forces are escalating attacks and outsiders are 'fueling the fire,' Guterres says
Europe|Health

French PM Barnier undergoes operation on cervical lesion

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier underwent surgery on a cervical lesion over the weekend, his doctor said in a statement shared by Barnier's office on Monday.

October 28, 2024
French PM Barnier undergoes operation on cervical lesion
Health|Lifestyle

5 tips to wean yourself off added sugar

5 tips to wean yourself off added sugar

October 28, 2024
5 tips to wean yourself off added sugar
Business|Food|Health

McDonald's E. coli outbreak could worsen near-term sales decline

McDonald's investors will look for signs of near-term sales disruption from the recent E. coli outbreak linked to its Quarter Pounder hamburgers when it reports third-

October 28, 2024
McDonald's E. coli outbreak could worsen near-term sales decline
Asia|Health|Lifestyle

China looks to spur births, aid families in fight on shrinking population

China outlined steps on Monday to improve family planning and parenting measures in an effort to boost the number of births, a statement from the state council, or

October 28, 2024
China looks to spur births, aid families in fight on shrinking population
Australia|Health|Travel

Woman survives snake bite during days lost in Australia’s Snowy Mountains

Woman survives snake bite during days lost in Australia’s Snowy Mountains

October 28, 2024
Woman survives snake bite during days lost in Australia’s Snowy Mountains
Health|World

Pakistan begins another vaccination campaign after a worrying surge in polio cases

Pakistan has begun a nationwide vaccination campaign to protect 45 million children from polio after a surge in new cases

October 28, 2024
Pakistan begins another vaccination campaign after a worrying surge in polio cases
Asia|Environment|Health

Thick smog chokes northern India and eastern Pakistan ahead of Diwali

Thick smog chokes northern India and eastern Pakistan ahead of Diwali

October 28, 2024
Thick smog chokes northern India and eastern Pakistan ahead of Diwali
Business|Europe|Finance|Health|Stock Markets

Philips' deteriorating China sales send shares tumbling 16%

By Bart H.

October 28, 2024
Philips' deteriorating China sales send shares tumbling 16%
Asia|Business|Health

Olympus CEO ousted after allegation of illegal drug purchase, shares slump

Japanese endoscope manufacturer Olympus Corp said on Monday it has sacked Chief Executive Stefan Kaufmann after an allegation that he had purchased illegal drugs,

October 27, 2024
Olympus CEO ousted after allegation of illegal drug purchase, shares slump
Business|Food|Health

McDonald’s rules out beef patties as source of E. coli outbreak

McDonald’s on Sunday ruled out beef patties as a source of the E. coli outbreak linked to Quarter Pounder hamburgers, which has killed at least one person and sickened nearly 75 others.

October 27, 2024
McDonald’s rules out beef patties as source of E. coli outbreak
Food|Health

McDonald’s Quarter Pounder back on the menu after testing rules out beef patties as E. coli source

McDonald's says testing has ruled out beef patties as the source of the outbreak of E

October 27, 2024
McDonald’s Quarter Pounder back on the menu after testing rules out beef patties as E. coli source
Health|US|World

The Vessel in NYC’s Hudson Yards reopens with safety netting 3 years after spate of suicides. But is it any better?

The Vessel in NYC’s Hudson Yards reopens with safety netting 3 years after spate of suicides. But is it any better?

October 27, 2024
The Vessel in NYC’s Hudson Yards reopens with safety netting 3 years after spate of suicides. But is it any better?
Africa|Crime|Health|World

More than 120 killed in paramilitary rampage in east-central Sudan, UN and a doctors group say

A doctors group and the United Nations say fighters from the notorious paramilitary Rapid Support Forces ran riot in east-central Sudan in a multi-day attack that killed more than 120 people in one town

October 27, 2024
More than 120 killed in paramilitary rampage in east-central Sudan, UN and a doctors group say
Health|Sports

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani expected to play in World Series Game 3 despite shoulder injury

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani expected to play in World Series Game 3 despite shoulder injury

October 27, 2024
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani expected to play in World Series Game 3 despite shoulder injury
Election|Health|Opinion|US

‘What side of history do you want to be on?’: Michelle Obama makes impassioned plea to protect reproductive rights

Former first lady Michelle Obama made the case to voters at a Kamala Harris rally in Kalamazoo, Michigan, that women's reproductive rights need protect the health of all women and will be in danger if Donald Trump is elected.

October 27, 2024
‘What side of history do you want to be on?’: Michelle Obama makes impassioned plea to protect reproductive rights
Election|Health|Opinion|Political

Michelle Obama makes passionate plea for women’s health while campaigning for Harris

Michelle Obama makes passionate plea for women’s health while campaigning for Harris

October 27, 2024
Michelle Obama makes passionate plea for women’s health while campaigning for Harris
Health|Science|Technology

NASA astronaut is released from the hospital after returning from space

NASA says an astronaut has been released from the hospital after returning from space

October 26, 2024
NASA astronaut is released from the hospital after returning from space
Health|Lifestyle|US

She was the oldest living American. This was her secret to reaching 115

She was the oldest living American. This was her secret to reaching 115

October 26, 2024
She was the oldest living American. This was her secret to reaching 115
Health|MidEast|World

Israeli army leaves north Gaza hospital, detains medics, says health ministry

Israeli forces withdrew from a hospital complex in northern Gaza on Saturday, one day after storming it, and the Palestinian enclave's health ministry said the

October 26, 2024
Israeli army leaves north Gaza hospital, detains medics, says health ministry
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Travel|World

This Halloween, be safe when trick-or-treating by watching for cars

Experts say the scariest things on Halloween aren’t monsters or ghosts — it's traffic

October 26, 2024
This Halloween, be safe when trick-or-treating by watching for cars
Africa|Americas|Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Education|Election|Europe|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|MidEast|US|World

War affects over 600 million women and girls, UN says

Top U.N. officials say more than 600 million women and girls are now affected by war

October 25, 2024
War affects over 600 million women and girls, UN says
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Researcher’s fears of ‘weaponized’ data reignite focus on puberty-blocking drugs for transgender youth

Researcher’s fears of ‘weaponized’ data reignite focus on puberty-blocking drugs for transgender youth

October 25, 2024
Researcher’s fears of ‘weaponized’ data reignite focus on puberty-blocking drugs for transgender youth
Health|Local|Science

Hidden brain genes link ADHD and Parkinson's disease

Groundbreaking brain genetics study identifies 254 genetic variants affecting brain structure, revealing new connections to Parkinson's disease and ADHD.

October 25, 2024
Hidden brain genes link ADHD and Parkinson's disease
Business|Food|Health

Costco recalls salmon products over listeria contamination concern

Costco recalls salmon products over listeria contamination concern

October 25, 2024
Costco recalls salmon products over listeria contamination concern
Health|Sports

Three-time Texas heart surgery patient now runs half marathons, climbs mountains

Three-time Texas heart surgery patient now runs half marathons, climbs mountains

October 25, 2024
Three-time Texas heart surgery patient now runs half marathons, climbs mountains
Business|Crime|Health|Lifestyle|Technology|US

An AI chatbot pushed a teen to kill himself, a lawsuit against its creator alleges

A Florida mother is suing a tech company over an AI chatbot that she says pushed her son to kill himself

October 25, 2024
An AI chatbot pushed a teen to kill himself, a lawsuit against its creator alleges
Crime|Health|Lifestyle

Colorado family says memory care facility's "fall detectors" failed

Colorado family says memory care facility's "fall detectors" failed

October 25, 2024
Colorado family says memory care facility's "fall detectors" failed
Business|Food|Health|US

E. coli cases linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders rises to 75, federal agencies say

E. coli cases linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders rises to 75, federal agencies say

October 25, 2024
E. coli cases linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders rises to 75, federal agencies say
Health|Sports

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa clears concussion protocol and will start vs. Cardinals

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has cleared the NFL’s concussion protocol and will play against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday

October 25, 2024
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa clears concussion protocol and will start vs. Cardinals
Business|Food|Health

At least 75 people are sickened as the deadly McDonald's E. coli outbreak expands

A food poisoning outbreak tied to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has expanded, with at least 75 people sickened in 13 states

October 25, 2024
At least 75 people are sickened as the deadly McDonald's E. coli outbreak expands
Health|Science|Technology

SpaceX Crew-8 astronaut hospitalized with ‘medical issue’ after splashdown has been released, NASA says

SpaceX Crew-8 astronaut hospitalized with ‘medical issue’ after splashdown has been released, NASA says

October 25, 2024
SpaceX Crew-8 astronaut hospitalized with ‘medical issue’ after splashdown has been released, NASA says
Business|Food|Health|US

E. coli infections tied to McDonald's burgers rise to 75, US FDA says

The number of people infected by the E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers increased to 75 from 49, the U.S.

October 25, 2024
E. coli infections tied to McDonald's burgers rise to 75, US FDA says
Health|Political|Science|US

Doctors are preoccupied with threats of criminal charges in states with abortion bans, putting patients’ lives at risk

A new study finds that doctors are hesitant to provide potentially lifesaving care for pregnant patients in states with abortion bans.

October 25, 2024
Doctors are preoccupied with threats of criminal charges in states with abortion bans, putting patients’ lives at risk
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US

Hospital operator HCA's quarterly profit dented by hurricane hit; shares slide

HCA Healthcare reported lower-than-expected quarterly profit on Friday and forecast up to a $300-million hit in the fourth quarter due to delays in medical procedures from recent hurricanes

October 25, 2024
Hospital operator HCA's quarterly profit dented by hurricane hit; shares slide
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets

Health insurer Centene eases investor fears with better-than-expected profit

Centene beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter earnings on strength in its commercial health insurance plans and maintained its annual profit forecast,

October 25, 2024
Health insurer Centene eases investor fears with better-than-expected profit
Health|MidEast|World

Gaza children dying as Israel curtails medical evacuations, U.N. agencies say

Children in Gaza are dying in pain for want of emergency treatment as a result of Israeli authorities approving fewer and fewer of them for medical evacuation

October 25, 2024
Gaza children dying as Israel curtails medical evacuations, U.N. agencies say
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|US

In Texas, Harris embraces Beyoncé and warns swing-state voters that ‘Trump abortion bans’ are coming for them

In Texas, Harris embraces Beyoncé and warns swing-state voters that ‘Trump abortion bans’ are coming for them

October 25, 2024
In Texas, Harris embraces Beyoncé and warns swing-state voters that ‘Trump abortion bans’ are coming for them
Health|US

McDonald's E. coli crisis reveals why vegetable contamination is harder problem than beef

Moves by major U.S. fast-food chains to temporarily pull fresh onions off their menus on Thursday, after the vegetable was named as the likely source of an E. coli

October 25, 2024
McDonald's E. coli crisis reveals why vegetable contamination is harder problem than beef
Business|Finance|Health

Sanofi profit growth beats market view on early start of vaccine sales

French drug maker Sanofi on Friday posted stronger earnings growth than analysts had expected in the third quarter, boosted by an earlier-than-anticipated start of the

October 25, 2024
Sanofi profit growth beats market view on early start of vaccine sales
Health|Opinion|US

Ohio judge blocks 'heartbeat' abortion ban, criticizes Republican attorney general

An Ohio judge permanently struck down the state's ban on abortion after about six weeks on Thursday and criticized its Republican attorney general for attempting to

October 24, 2024
Ohio judge blocks 'heartbeat' abortion ban, criticizes Republican attorney general
Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|US

County judge strikes down Ohio abortion ban, citing voter-approved reproductive rights amendment

A judge has permanently blocked enforcement of Ohio's ban on virtually all abortions

October 24, 2024
County judge strikes down Ohio abortion ban, citing voter-approved reproductive rights amendment
Food|Health

McDonald's says onions from California-based produce company linked to deadly E. coli outbreak

A California-based produce company is the source of fresh onions linked to a deadly E

October 24, 2024
McDonald's says onions from California-based produce company linked to deadly E. coli outbreak
Health|Sports

NHRA legend John Force will attend a race four months after his traumatic brain injury

NHRA legend John Force, who suffered a traumatic brain injury during a harrowing crash at Virginia Motorsports Park in June, has been cleared to attend a race

October 24, 2024
NHRA legend John Force will attend a race four months after his traumatic brain injury
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Story2Share: A 82-year-old equestrian's secret to staying young

Story2Share: A 82-year-old equestrian's secret to staying young

October 24, 2024
Story2Share: A 82-year-old equestrian's secret to staying young
Food|Health|US

McDonald's sued by Colorado man sickened in E. coli outbreak

A Colorado man has filed what appears to be the first lawsuit against McDonald’s over an E. coli outbreak linked to Quarter Pounder burgers that has killed one person

October 24, 2024
McDonald's sued by Colorado man sickened in E. coli outbreak
Education|Food|Health|Lifestyle|US

Denver lunch lady has been serving up kindness with meals for nearly half a century

Denver lunch lady has been serving up kindness with meals for nearly half a century

October 24, 2024
Denver lunch lady has been serving up kindness with meals for nearly half a century
Celebrity|Fashion and Beauty|Health

‘Proof of how hard I fought’: Why Olivia Munn chose to show her mastectomy scars in new Skims campaign

‘Proof of how hard I fought’: Why Olivia Munn chose to show her mastectomy scars in new Skims campaign

October 24, 2024
‘Proof of how hard I fought’: Why Olivia Munn chose to show her mastectomy scars in new Skims campaign
Health|Science

Officials find no evidence bird flu is spreading between people after Missouri investigation

Health officials say there’s no evidence bird flu is spreading between people after investigating a mysterious Missouri infection

October 24, 2024
Officials find no evidence bird flu is spreading between people after Missouri investigation
Food|Health|US

Fast-food chains hold the onions after McDonald's E. coli outbreak

U.S. fast-food chains were pulling fresh onions out of their menu items on Thursday after the vegetable was named as the likely source of an E. coli

October 24, 2024
Fast-food chains hold the onions after McDonald's E. coli outbreak
Health|Opinion|Political|US

Expanding abortion access strengthens democracy, while abortion bans signal broader repression − worldwide study

Research shows that when abortion rights are on the ballot, democracy wins − including in the US.

October 24, 2024
Expanding abortion access strengthens democracy, while abortion bans signal broader repression − worldwide study
Business|Health

CVS workers reach tentative contract agreement after weekend strike

The unions representing more than 7,000 CVS workers in Southern California have reached a tentative agreement on a contract

October 24, 2024
CVS workers reach tentative contract agreement after weekend strike
Business|Food|Health

Yum Brands takes out onions from meals after E.coli outbreak at McDonald's

Yum Brands said on Thursday it would be removing fresh onions from its meals at certain Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC restaurants out of an "abundance of caution", following an E.coli

October 24, 2024
Yum Brands takes out onions from meals after E.coli outbreak at McDonald's
Business|Health|Technology|US

Hack at UnitedHealth's tech unit impacted 100 million people, US health dept says

The February hack at UnitedHealth's tech unit Change affected the personal information of 100 million people, the U.S. health department's website showed, making it the largest healthcare

October 24, 2024
Hack at UnitedHealth's tech unit impacted 100 million people, US health dept says
Africa|Americas|Crime|Finance|Health|Technology|US|World

Nigeria releases American crypto executive after dropping money laundering case

An American cryptocurrency executive held in Nigeria for the past eight months has been released after authorities there announced that they were ending his money laundering trial on health and diplomatic grounds

October 24, 2024
Nigeria releases American crypto executive after dropping money laundering case
Food|Health|US

McDonald's and Boar's Head outbreaks may have you worried. Experts say the food supply is safe

Deadly food poisoning outbreaks tied to McDonald's and Boar's Head may have left Americans wondering whether there are new risks in the U.S. food supply

October 24, 2024
McDonald's and Boar's Head outbreaks may have you worried. Experts say the food supply is safe
Health|Science|World

Blood tests confirm a second person in Missouri caught bird flu without exposure to infected animals, but questions remain

Blood tests confirm a second person in Missouri caught bird flu without exposure to infected animals, but questions remain

October 24, 2024
Blood tests confirm a second person in Missouri caught bird flu without exposure to infected animals, but questions remain
Crime|Health

Woman calls date with convicted Denver cardiologist Stephen Matthews "Scariest day of my life. I thought I might die"

Woman calls date with convicted Denver cardiologist Stephen Matthews "Scariest day of my life. I thought I might die"

October 24, 2024
Woman calls date with convicted Denver cardiologist Stephen Matthews "Scariest day of my life. I thought I might die"
Health|Science|US

Human bird flu cases in California may be undercounted as workers resist testing

Human bird flu cases in California may be undercounted as farm workers avoid testing due in part to economic concerns, according to a labor union and a state expert.

October 24, 2024
Human bird flu cases in California may be undercounted as workers resist testing
Americas|Environment|Health|World

In Colombia, Amazon River's extreme drought falls hard on Indigenous communities

The severe drought of the Amazon River has caused Indigenous communities who live beside it to struggle for food, water and simply getting from one place to another

October 24, 2024
In Colombia, Amazon River's extreme drought falls hard on Indigenous communities
Business|Food|Health

First lawsuit filed against McDonald’s over its E. coli outbreak

First lawsuit filed against McDonald’s over its E. coli outbreak

October 24, 2024
First lawsuit filed against McDonald’s over its E. coli outbreak
Crime|Europe|Health

British killer nurse Lucy Letby loses appeal bid for attempted baby murder conviction

An appeals court in London has rejected British killer nurse Lucy Letby’s bid to challenge her conviction for the attempted murder of a baby girl in her care

October 24, 2024
British killer nurse Lucy Letby loses appeal bid for attempted baby murder conviction
Environment|Health|Science

Tiny airborne particles within air pollution could be a silent killer – new study uncovers hidden risks and reveals who’s most at risk in New York state

Ultrafine particles are approximately one-thousandth the width of a human hair. But because of their tiny size, they are easily inhaled – and typically more dangerous than larger particles.

October 24, 2024
Tiny airborne particles within air pollution could be a silent killer – new study uncovers hidden risks and reveals who’s most at risk in New York state
Food|Health

Amid McDonald’s-linked E. coli outbreak, here are symptoms to watch for and ways to stay safe

Amid McDonald’s-linked E. coli outbreak, here are symptoms to watch for and ways to stay safe

October 24, 2024
Amid McDonald’s-linked E. coli outbreak, here are symptoms to watch for and ways to stay safe
Business|Finance|Health

Labcorp's quarterly results beat on diagnostic tests demand

Laboratory operator Labcorp beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter profit and revenue on Thursday as strong demand for diagnostic tests offset a hit from hurricane-led disruptions.

October 24, 2024
Labcorp's quarterly results beat on diagnostic tests demand
Health|World

Israeli strike on Gaza shelter kills 17 as Blinken says cease-fire talks will resume

Palestinian officials say an Israeli strike on a school where displaced people were sheltering in the central Gaza Strip has killed at least 17 people

October 24, 2024
Israeli strike on Gaza shelter kills 17 as Blinken says cease-fire talks will resume
Economy|Finance|Health|US

Exclusive: Weight-loss drugs didn't curb health costs within two years, data show

Drugs like Wegovy may trim your waistline but not medical costs, according to an analysis of U.S. health insurance claims shared with Reuters.

October 24, 2024
Exclusive: Weight-loss drugs didn't curb health costs within two years, data show

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