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Today: November 21, 2024

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Greece general strike brings thousands onto streets, halts shipping, transport

A general strike docked ships and disrupted rail and bus services across Greece on Wednesday, as thousands of workers marched in

Greece general strike brings thousands onto streets, halts shipping, transport
Health|US|World

Health advocates in Africa worry Trump will reimpose abortion 'gag rule' governing US aid

Women's health advocates in Africa are worried that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will again invoke the so-called global gag rule, a policy that cuts off U.S. government funding for groups that offer abortion-related services

Health advocates in Africa worry Trump will reimpose abortion 'gag rule' governing US aid
Crime|Health|World

Doctors Without Borders halts operations in Haiti’s capital, citing police threats

Doctors Without Borders halts operations in Haiti’s capital, citing police threats

Doctors Without Borders halts operations in Haiti’s capital, citing police threats
Election|Health|US

Erin Burnett on what Dr. Oz and Trump’s other cabinet picks have in common

President-elect Donald Trump has picked Dr. Mehmet Oz to serve as the administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a key federal agency that oversees health insurance coverage for more than 150 million Americans. CNN’s Erin Burnett reports on what Dr. Oz and Trump’s other cabinet picks have in common.

Erin Burnett on what Dr. Oz and Trump’s other cabinet picks have in common
Health|Science

Being aerobically fit in middle age may reduce Alzheimer’s and dementia risk, study says

Being aerobically fit in middle age may reduce Alzheimer’s and dementia risk, study says

Being aerobically fit in middle age may reduce Alzheimer’s and dementia risk, study says
Business|Celebrity|Election|Health|Lifestyle|US

What to know about Dr. Mehmet Oz, Trump's pick to lead Medicare and Medicaid

Mehmet Oz, a celebrity heart surgeon turned talk show host and lifestyle guru, is President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the massive federal health care bureaucracy that covers more than a third of Americans

What to know about Dr. Mehmet Oz, Trump's pick to lead Medicare and Medicaid
Business|Health|US

Trump names Dr. Mehmet Oz to head Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Trump names Dr. Mehmet Oz to head Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Trump names Dr. Mehmet Oz to head Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Celebrity|Election|Health|US

Trump picks TV's Dr. Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he had chosen television personality and surgeon Dr.

Trump picks TV's Dr. Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid
Health|Science

Bacteria and mold found during inspection of Tom’s of Maine facility, FDA says

Bacteria and mold found during inspection of Tom’s of Maine facility, FDA says

Bacteria and mold found during inspection of Tom’s of Maine facility, FDA says
Crime|Health|US

Police looking for thieves who stole weight loss drugs from pharmacies in Dearborn, Dearborn Heights

Police looking for thieves who stole weight loss drugs from pharmacies in Dearborn, Dearborn Heights

Police looking for thieves who stole weight loss drugs from pharmacies in Dearborn, Dearborn Heights
Health|Lifestyle

Blind couple able to move into their own place with community organization's help

Blind couple able to move into their own place with community organization's help

Blind couple able to move into their own place with community organization's help
Food|Health

Dozens are sick in E. coli outbreak linked to carrots. Here’s what to know about symptoms and how it spreads

Dozens are sick in E. coli outbreak linked to carrots. Here’s what to know about symptoms and how it spreads

Dozens are sick in E. coli outbreak linked to carrots. Here’s what to know about symptoms and how it spreads
Health|Science|US

California health department reports possible bird flu case in child

California's public health department reported a possible case of bird flu in a child with mild respiratory symptoms on Tuesday, but said there was no

California health department reports possible bird flu case in child
Health

26 Thanksgiving side dishes ranked from healthiest to unhealthiest

Hers analyzed 26 popular Thanksgiving side dish recipes on Allrecipes.com to see which got top marks for nutrition based on six key categories.

26 Thanksgiving side dishes ranked from healthiest to unhealthiest
Economy|Health|Travel|US

US faces growing crisis over high traffic deaths, NTSB chair says

The United States must address a growing public-health crisis over traffic deaths that remain significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels, the head of the

US faces growing crisis over high traffic deaths, NTSB chair says
Business|Finance|Health

Healthcare executives expect more IPOs and corporate dealmaking in 2025

Healthcare executives and investors expect an uptick in initial public offerings and corporate dealmaking in 2025, with geopolitical tensions overtaking

Healthcare executives expect more IPOs and corporate dealmaking in 2025
Crime|Health|US

Florida doctor charged with stealing Helene donations to face court again in February

Florida doctor charged with stealing Helene donations to face court again in February

Florida doctor charged with stealing Helene donations to face court again in February
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Rethinking screen time: A better understanding of what people do on their devices is key to digital well-being

Screen time is more than just hours spent on devices. By studying diverse digital habits, researchers can help people adopt a balanced approach to technology.

Rethinking screen time: A better understanding of what people do on their devices is key to digital well-being
Environment|Health

Climate change is encouraging unsanitary toilet practices among vulnerable communities

Cambodian study finds climate vulnerability hurts toilet functionality and leads to more open defecation.

Climate change is encouraging unsanitary toilet practices among vulnerable communities
Education|Health|World

Volunteers came back to nonprofits in 2023, after the pandemic tanked participation

From foster grandparents who volunteer at an early child care center to citizen scientists who collect water quality data in remote locations, nonprofit volunteers have come back after the pandemic

Volunteers came back to nonprofits in 2023, after the pandemic tanked participation
Environment|Health|Science|US

4 monkeys remain free nearly 2 weeks after dozens escaped a South Carolina compound

Authorities say four monkeys remain free nearly two weeks after a group of 43 escaped from a South Carolina compound that breeds them for medical research

4 monkeys remain free nearly 2 weeks after dozens escaped a South Carolina compound
Health|Science

Survivor of suicide attempt receives innovative face transplant: ‘It was just a miracle’

Survivor of suicide attempt receives innovative face transplant: ‘It was just a miracle’

Survivor of suicide attempt receives innovative face transplant: ‘It was just a miracle’
Health|Science|US|Videos

'I look like a person again': Michigan man shares story after face transplant

Derek Pfaff, who received a face transplant after a failed suicide attempt, is one of only 50 people in the world to undergo the rare procedure. CNN's Jacqueline Howard reports.

'I look like a person again': Michigan man shares story after face transplant
Business|Finance|Health|Science|US

Bayer acquires rights to Cytokinetics' heart drug in Japan

Bayer on Tuesday struck a collaboration deal with U.S. biotech firm Cytokinetics to acquire certain rights in Japan to an experimental heart drug, as the German group strengthens

Bayer acquires rights to Cytokinetics' heart drug in Japan
Health|MidEast|World

Concerns grow for imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi's health in Iran

Imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has undergone a complex surgery in Iran that saw part of a bone in her right leg removed over cancer fears

Concerns grow for imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi's health in Iran
Asia|Australia|Health|Travel

Alcohol poisoning in Laos leaves 2 tourists hospitalized

Two 19-year-old Australian tourists are being treated in Thailand for suspected severe alcohol poisoning after apparently consuming tainted drinks in neighboring Laos

Alcohol poisoning in Laos leaves 2 tourists hospitalized
Environment|Health

Toxic smog persists over India's north, schools reopen in Pakistan

Residents in India's northern states woke up to another day of poor air quality on Tuesday, as a layer of dense fog shrouded most of the region and pollution in the capital Delhi

Toxic smog persists over India's north, schools reopen in Pakistan
Health|Political|US

Judge strikes down Wyoming abortion laws, including an explicit ban on pills to end pregnancy

A judge has struck down Wyoming’s overall ban on abortion and its first-in-the nation explicit prohibition on the use of medication to end pregnancy

Judge strikes down Wyoming abortion laws, including an explicit ban on pills to end pregnancy
Health|Sports

Bronny James has a left heel bruise and is listed as doubtful for the Lakers' next game

Bronny James has a bruised left heel, and he is listed as doubtful for the Los Angeles Lakers’ next game against the Utah Jazz

Bronny James has a left heel bruise and is listed as doubtful for the Lakers' next game
Americas|Health|World

Paraguayan President Pena discharged from hospital in Brazil

Paraguayan President Santiago Pena was discharged from a hospital early on Tuesday, his office said, a day after he was taken in for tests while attending the G20 summit in

Paraguayan President Pena discharged from hospital in Brazil
Business|Economy|Health|Technology

Global employers boost hiring towards year end, survey shows

Major global companies have boosted hiring for professional roles as they enter the final quarter of the year, especially in retail, technology and healthcare, but

Global employers boost hiring towards year end, survey shows
Celebrity|Crime|Health|US

Rapper NBA YoungBoy pleads guilty in Utah prescription drug fraud ring

A Louisiana-based rapper pleaded guilty Monday to his role in a large-scale prescription drug fraud ring that operated out of his multimillion-dollar Utah home

Rapper NBA YoungBoy pleads guilty in Utah prescription drug fraud ring
Health|Lifestyle

Animal lover creates nonprofit to find foster homes for dogs

Animal lover creates nonprofit to find foster homes for dogs

Animal lover creates nonprofit to find foster homes for dogs
Health|Environment|Local|News

County Health Department issues 7 warnings for area beaches

People planning to visit any of seven area beaches should avoid swimming, surfing or playing in ocean waters due to high bacteria levels, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health warned today.

County Health Department issues 7 warnings for area beaches
Health|Local

California dairy industry struggles as bird flu cases multiply

California health officials have identified 16 human cases of bird flu this month as the virus spreads through dairy farms, raising concerns about worker safety and testing protocols. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the cases represent most of the country’s cattle-to-human transmissions of H5N1. The California Department of Public Health reports testing only 39 people for H5N1, the strain affecting cattle herds across the state. Workers who tested positive have experienced mild symptoms, including flu-like conditions and pink eye, with no hospitalizations reported. State authorities have confirmed bird flu infections at 178 California dairies since the

California dairy industry struggles as bird flu cases multiply
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|US

Kids are dying from accessing loaded guns. A grieving Indiana mom is fighting to stop it.

Kids are dying from accessing loaded guns. A grieving Indiana mom is fighting to stop it.

Kids are dying from accessing loaded guns. A grieving Indiana mom is fighting to stop it.
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|US

Activist investor Ananym Capital pushes for changes at Henry Schein, sources say

Activist investor Ananym Capital Management is urging healthcare products distributor Henry Schein to refresh its board, cut costs, tackle succession

Activist investor Ananym Capital pushes for changes at Henry Schein, sources say
Health|Science|US

USDA confirms domestic flock infected with bird flu in Hawaii

The United States Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of bird flu in Hawaii on Monday, the first case of the virus in a domestic flock in the state since the current outbreak

USDA confirms domestic flock infected with bird flu in Hawaii
Europe|Health|World

Stockpile diapers, medication, baby food: NATO members Sweden and Finland advise citizens on how to survive war

Stockpile diapers, medication, baby food: NATO members Sweden and Finland advise citizens on how to survive war

Stockpile diapers, medication, baby food: NATO members Sweden and Finland advise citizens on how to survive war
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US

CVS Health bulks its board up to 16 members, adds hedge fund CEO

CVS Health has added four new board members, including the CEO of a hedge fund that has been critical of the struggling health care giant

CVS Health bulks its board up to 16 members, adds hedge fund CEO
Health|Science|US

6 monkeys are still on the loose from a South Carolina compound after dozens escaped

Authorities say only six monkeys are still on the loose after dozens escaped earlier this month from a South Carolina compound that breeds the primates for medical research

6 monkeys are still on the loose from a South Carolina compound after dozens escaped
Health|Lifestyle

From using plant rinds to high-tech materials, bike helmets have improved significantly over the past 2 centuries

As roads have evolved, so too have bikes and bike helmets.

From using plant rinds to high-tech materials, bike helmets have improved significantly over the past 2 centuries
Health|Lifestyle

Why do I feel better when I wake myself up instead of relying on an alarm? A neurologist explains the science of a restful night’s sleep

You can train your brain to wake up on time naturally.

Why do I feel better when I wake myself up instead of relying on an alarm? A neurologist explains the science of a restful night’s sleep
Health|Science

Sitting too much linked to heart disease –– even if you work out, according to new study

Sitting too much linked to heart disease –– even if you work out, according to new study

Sitting too much linked to heart disease –– even if you work out, according to new study
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US

CVS adds four new board members in deal with Glenview as CEO pursues a turnaround

CVS Health added Glenview Capital's top boss and three others to its board in a deal with the hedge fund, a month after the healthcare conglomerate tasked a new CEO with its

CVS adds four new board members in deal with Glenview as CEO pursues a turnaround
Economy|Health|US

Medicaid fuels US coverage of Novo, Lilly weight-loss drugs

U.S. government health plans account for the lion's share of coverage for popular new weight-loss drugs, far beyond the reimbursement available from private employers and

Medicaid fuels US coverage of Novo, Lilly weight-loss drugs
Crime|Europe|Health

Health workers go on trial in Turkey accused of private care scheme linked to 10 infant deaths

Doctors, nurses and an ambulance driver are among health care workers on trial accused of causing at least 10 infant deaths linked to a scheme to defraud Turkey's social security system

Health workers go on trial in Turkey accused of private care scheme linked to 10 infant deaths
Asia|Environment|Health|World

India's capital chokes as air pollution levels hit 50 times the safe limit

Authorities in India’s capital have shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering the city after air pollution shot up to its worst level this season

India's capital chokes as air pollution levels hit 50 times the safe limit
Asia|Environment|Health|World

India's north shrouded in smog as Delhi pollution hits season high

Toxic smog engulfed much of northern India on Monday and pollution readings in New Delhi hit their highest of this pre-winter season, after dense fog overnight.

India's north shrouded in smog as Delhi pollution hits season high

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