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Tick season has arrived. Protect yourself with these tips

Tick season is starting across the U.S., and experts are warning the bloodsuckers may be as plentiful as ever

May 17, 2024
Tick season has arrived. Protect yourself with these tips
Health|Environment|News

English fishing village told to boil water after a parasite outbreak sickens over 45 people

A scenic fishing village in southwestern England is on its third day under instructions to boil its tap water after a parasite sickened more than 45 people

May 17, 2024
English fishing village told to boil water after a parasite outbreak sickens over 45 people
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|Technology|US

Peloton CEO McCarthy steps down, fitness equipment maker to cut 15% jobs

Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy, who was tasked in early 2022 to stem the fitness equipment maker's slide in sales from the pandemic highs, has quit as the company announced job

May 17, 2024
Peloton CEO McCarthy steps down, fitness equipment maker to cut 15% jobs
Business|Finance|Health|News|Stock Markets|US

Regeneron's blockbuster eye drug posts weaker sales due to inventory impact

U.S. drugmaker Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc missed Wall Street estimates for quarterly profit on Thursday, hurt by softer sales of its blockbuster eye drug Eylea due to reduction in

May 17, 2024
Regeneron's blockbuster eye drug posts weaker sales due to inventory impact
Health|US

GSK knew about Zantac cancer risk, attorneys tell jury in first trial

U.S. attorneys for a woman who claims her colon cancer was caused by the now discontinued heartburn drug Zantac on Thursday told a jury in Chicago that pharmaceutical

May 17, 2024
GSK knew about Zantac cancer risk, attorneys tell jury in first trial
Health|Science|US

What is pasteurization? A dairy expert explains how it protects against foodborne illness, including avian flu

Before World War II, pathogens in milk accounted for 1 in 4 cases of foodborne diseases in the US. Pasteurization reduced this figure to less than 1%.

May 17, 2024
What is pasteurization? A dairy expert explains how it protects against foodborne illness, including avian flu
Environment|Health|Science

Bats in Colorado face fight against deadly fungus that causes white-nose syndrome

Numerous bats have been found in Colorado with white-nose syndrome. The fungus has killed millions of bats in North America, leaving biologists concerned about its impact on bats in the state.

May 17, 2024
Bats in Colorado face fight against deadly fungus that causes white-nose syndrome
Health|News|US

Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in historic shift

The Justice Department has formally moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a historic shift in generations of U.S. drug policy

May 16, 2024
Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in historic shift
Health|News|US

Sen. Bob Menendez reveals his wife has breast cancer as his trial focuses on FBI raid of his home

Sen. Bob Menendez says his wife has breast cancer and will require a mastectomy, a revelation made just as the presentation of evidence began at his New York bribery trial

May 16, 2024
Sen. Bob Menendez reveals his wife has breast cancer as his trial focuses on FBI raid of his home
Business|Health|Technology|US

UnitedHealth says hackers potentially stole a third of Americans' data

Hackers who breached UnitedHealth's tech unit in February potentially stole a third of Americans' data, the largest U.S. health insurer's

May 16, 2024
UnitedHealth says hackers potentially stole a third of Americans' data
Business|Finance|Health|US

J&J advances $6.48 billion settlement of talc cancer lawsuits

Johnson & Johnson said on Wednesday it is moving forward with a $6.48 billion proposed settlement of tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging that

May 16, 2024
J&J advances $6.48 billion settlement of talc cancer lawsuits
Health|News|US

US judge blocks some North Carolina restrictions on abortion pill

A federal judge has struck down parts of a North Carolina law restricting patients' access to the abortion pill mifepristone, which has become the subject of legal

May 16, 2024
US judge blocks some North Carolina restrictions on abortion pill
Asia|Health

Taiwan says may be hard to attend WHO assembly, Blinken offers support

It will be hard for Taiwan to attend this year's World Health Organization annual assembly, and it hopes more countries will support its presence, the island's

May 16, 2024
Taiwan says may be hard to attend WHO assembly, Blinken offers support
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US

Zimmer Biomet beats Q1 profit estimates on robust demand for knee, hip devices

Medtech firm Zimmer Biomet Holdings beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit on Thursday, on the back of robust demand for its devices that are used in knee and hip

May 16, 2024
Zimmer Biomet beats Q1 profit estimates on robust demand for knee, hip devices
Health|News|US

Teen who ate spicy tortilla chip died of high chile consumption and had a heart defect, autopsy says

An autopsy of a Massachusetts teen who died after participating in a spicy tortilla chip challenge says his death was caused by eating a large quantity of chile pepper extract

May 16, 2024
Teen who ate spicy tortilla chip died of high chile consumption and had a heart defect, autopsy says
Health|News|Sports

Rose Zhang withdraws from this week's LPGA tournament because of illness after playing three holes

Defending champion Rose Zhang withdrew from the Mizuho Americas Open because of illness after completing only three holes of the opening round

May 16, 2024
Rose Zhang withdraws from this week's LPGA tournament because of illness after playing three holes
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US

Amgen investors await weight-loss drug data

Amgen investors eyeing dramatic share price gains for rivals with successful obesity drugs will be focused on any updates the biotech company may provide on its own weight-

May 16, 2024
Amgen investors await weight-loss drug data
Education|Health|Opinion

College students in Austin, Texas, have dwelled in windowless rooms for years − here’s why the city finally decided to ban them

Students in windowless rooms are reporting anxiety, depression and fatigue. A professor of architecture says developers need to let the light shine in.

May 16, 2024
College students in Austin, Texas, have dwelled in windowless rooms for years − here’s why the city finally decided to ban them
Crime|Health|News|US

Over 80,000 Illinois people banned from owning guns still keep them, report shows

In Illinois, 114,000 people are banned from owning guns because of legal tangles or mental health issues

May 16, 2024
Over 80,000 Illinois people banned from owning guns still keep them, report shows
Asia|Health|News|World

Pro-cannabis advocates in Thailand rally ahead of the government's plan to recriminalize the plant

Dozens of pro-cannabis advocates in Thailand gathered at the health ministry on Thursday to oppose the government’s plan to relist it as narcotics, two years after it was decriminalized

May 16, 2024
Pro-cannabis advocates in Thailand rally ahead of the government's plan to recriminalize the plant
Education|Health|News

South Korean court rejects effort to block plan that would boost medical school admissions

A South Korean court has ruled in favor of the government’s contentious plan to drastically boost medical school admissions

May 16, 2024
South Korean court rejects effort to block plan that would boost medical school admissions
Business|Finance|Health|US

Sensodyne-maker Haleon posts tepid sales as demand for some products cool off

Consumer healthcare company Haleon reported first-quarter revenue slightly below market estimates on Wednesday, as volumes declined due to retailer destocking in U.S. and cooling demand for

May 16, 2024
Sensodyne-maker Haleon posts tepid sales as demand for some products cool off
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Science

GSK raises profit outlook on strong vaccine, HIV drug sales

GSK raised its full-year profit forecast on Wednesday on strong demand for its common respiratory vaccine and specialty HIV medicines, though it expects sales

May 16, 2024
GSK raises profit outlook on strong vaccine, HIV drug sales
Health|News|US|World

US surgeon in Gaza: nothing prepared me for scale of injuries

A U.S. vascular surgeon who left Gaza after a stint as a volunteer said nothing had prepared him for the scale of injuries he had faced there.

May 16, 2024
US surgeon in Gaza: nothing prepared me for scale of injuries
Environment|Health|News|Science

Hawaii study shows almost 75% of Maui wildfire survey participants have respiratory issues

A University of Hawaii study examining the health effects of last year’s deadly wildfires on Maui has found that up to 74% of participants may have difficulty breathing and otherwise have poor respiratory health

May 16, 2024
Hawaii study shows almost 75% of Maui wildfire survey participants have respiratory issues
Health|News|US

New Kansas abortion clinic will open to help meet demand from restrictive neighboring states

A new abortion clinic is going to open in southeast Kansas this fall, bolstering the state’s role as a regional hub for reproductive health services since the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade

May 15, 2024
New Kansas abortion clinic will open to help meet demand from restrictive neighboring states
Health|News

First trial over Zantac cancer claims set to begin in Chicago

The first trial over claims that blockbuster heartburn drug Zantac, once sold by GSK and other companies, causes cancer is set to begin this week in Chicago.

May 15, 2024
First trial over Zantac cancer claims set to begin in Chicago
Business|Finance|Health

Weight-loss drug drives Eli Lilly to raise 2024 sales forecast by $2 billion

Explosive demand and increased manufacturing capacity for Eli Lilly's weight-loss drug Zepbound drove the company to raise its annual sales forecast by

May 15, 2024
Weight-loss drug drives Eli Lilly to raise 2024 sales forecast by $2 billion
Health|News|Science|World

Bird flu may infect cows outside the US, says WHO

There is a risk that the H5N1 bird flu virus, present in many wild birds, may infect cows in countries beyond the United States as they migrate, a World Health Organization official

May 15, 2024
Bird flu may infect cows outside the US, says WHO
Crime|Health|News|US

Factbox-U.S. states where recreational marijuana is legal

The U.S. Department of Justice is moving to make marijuana use a less serious crime, taking a step to reclassify the drug out of a category that includes heroin.

May 15, 2024
Factbox-U.S. states where recreational marijuana is legal
Europe|Health|World

Smiling King Charles visits cancer centre on his return to public duties

A smiling and healthy-looking King Charles returned to public duties on Tuesday for the first time since he was diagnosed with cancer in February, telling patients at a treatment

May 15, 2024
Smiling King Charles visits cancer centre on his return to public duties
Health|News|US

Fewer US overdose deaths were reported last year, but experts are still cautious

The number of U.S. fatal overdoses fell last year

May 15, 2024
Fewer US overdose deaths were reported last year, but experts are still cautious
Education|Health

Florence Nightingale overcame the limits set on proper Victorian women – and brought modern science and statistics to nursing

Among her 5 decades of accomplishments, Nightingale founded the world’s first nursing school and advocated health care for all.

May 15, 2024
Florence Nightingale overcame the limits set on proper Victorian women – and brought modern science and statistics to nursing
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|Technology

GE HealthCare misses quarterly revenue estimates on weakness in China market

GE HealthCare Technologies missed first-quarter revenue estimates on Tuesday, hurt by lower sales in China market and weaker-than-expected demand for its scanning devices, sending its

May 15, 2024
GE HealthCare misses quarterly revenue estimates on weakness in China market
Americas|Health|Science|World

UN agency authorizes second vaccine against dengue amid outbreaks in the Americas

The World Health Organization has authorized a second dengue vaccine, a move that could provide protection for millions worldwide against the mosquito-borne disease that has already sparked numerous outbreaks across the Americas this year

May 15, 2024
UN agency authorizes second vaccine against dengue amid outbreaks in the Americas
Health|News|US

Florida abortion clinics and funds face uncertain future on eve of six-week ban

Florida's ban on abortions past six weeks of pregnancy takes effect this week, threatening the future of the state's clinics and abortion funds and

May 15, 2024
Florida abortion clinics and funds face uncertain future on eve of six-week ban
Health|MidEast|News|World

Gaza ministry says 34,535 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes since Oct. 7

More than 34,535 Palestinians have been killed and 77,704 wounded in the Israeli military offensive in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7 last year, the Gaza health ministry said on Tuesday

May 15, 2024
Gaza ministry says 34,535 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes since Oct. 7
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Food|Health|World

Australian regulator examines possible contamination of Indian spice mixes

Australia's food safety agency is collecting information on the possible contamination of spice mixes sold by Indian companies MDH and

May 15, 2024
Australian regulator examines possible contamination of Indian spice mixes
Business|Finance|Health|US

J&J, Bristol Myers lose challenges to US drug price negotiation program

A U.S. judge on Monday rejected a challenge by Bristol Myers Squibb and Johnson & Johnson to a law requiring them to negotiate the prices of their blockbuster blood clot

May 14, 2024
J&J, Bristol Myers lose challenges to US drug price negotiation program
Health|Sports

Bronny James says he's 'grateful' to have NBA dream in reach after health scare last summer

Bronny James says he's “grateful for everything” with his NBA dream in reach after a major health scare last summer

May 14, 2024
Bronny James says he's 'grateful' to have NBA dream in reach after health scare last summer
Business|Health|US

California to make $3.3 billion available for mental health, substance use treatment centers

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday the state will make $3.3 billion available by July for counties and private developers to start building more behavior health treatment centers

May 14, 2024
California to make $3.3 billion available for mental health, substance use treatment centers
Health|News|US

State health plans must cover gender-affirming surgery, US appeals court rules

Health insurance plans run by U.S. states must cover gender-affirming surgeries for transgender people, a U.S. appeals court ruled on Monday.

May 14, 2024
State health plans must cover gender-affirming surgery, US appeals court rules
Health|News|US

US to test ground beef in states with bird-flu outbreaks in dairy cows

The U.S. government said on Monday it is collecting samples of ground beef at retail stores in states with outbreaks of bird flu in dairy cows for testing, but

May 14, 2024
US to test ground beef in states with bird-flu outbreaks in dairy cows
Asia|Education|Environment|Health|News|World

Bangladesh shuts schools again with no let-up in heatwave

Bangladesh again closed all primary schools across the country and educational institutions in almost half of districts including the capital as a severe heatwave saw

May 14, 2024
Bangladesh shuts schools again with no let-up in heatwave
Americas|Health|News|World

Uruguay ex-president Jose Mujica diagnosed with 'challenging' cancer

Jose Mujica, Uruguay's former president and one of Latin America's best-known leaders, announced a cancer diagnosis on Monday that doctors say will be

May 14, 2024
Uruguay ex-president Jose Mujica diagnosed with 'challenging' cancer
Health|News

`Micropreemie' baby who weighed just over 1 pound at birth goes home from Illinois hospital

A baby girl who weighed just over one pound when she was born prematurely has beaten the odds and gone home with her parents after six months at a Chicago area hospital

May 14, 2024
`Micropreemie' baby who weighed just over 1 pound at birth goes home from Illinois hospital
Business|Health|News|Science|US

US FDA tightens scrutiny of lab-developed tests with new rule

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday tightened regulations for clinical laboratories with a new rule that gives it more oversight of diagnostic tests developed by them.

May 14, 2024
US FDA tightens scrutiny of lab-developed tests with new rule
Crime|Health|News|US

Anti-abortion activist who led a clinic blockade is sentenced to nearly 5 years in prison

An anti-abortion activist who led others on an invasion and blockade of a reproductive health clinic in the nation’s capital has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison

May 14, 2024
Anti-abortion activist who led a clinic blockade is sentenced to nearly 5 years in prison
Environment|Health|News|World

Wildfire smoke is back – fires burning across Canada are already triggering US air quality alerts in the Midwest and Plains

States could be in for another summer of unhealthy wildfire smoke as ‘zombie fires’ resurface in western Canada and more blazes break out in the dry conditions.

May 14, 2024
Wildfire smoke is back – fires burning across Canada are already triggering US air quality alerts in the Midwest and Plains
Environment|Health|News|US

Storms kill a pregnant woman in Louisiana, adding to the region's recent weather woes

Storms that slammed several Southern states have added to the region’s recent string of weather-related destruction and death

May 14, 2024
Storms kill a pregnant woman in Louisiana, adding to the region's recent weather woes
Food|Health|News|US

There's bird flu in US dairy cows. Raw milk drinkers aren't deterred

Sales of raw milk appear to be on the rise, despite an outbreak of bird flu in U.S. dairy cows

May 14, 2024
There's bird flu in US dairy cows. Raw milk drinkers aren't deterred
Health|Science|Technology

Will AI replace doctors who read X-rays, or just make them better than ever?

As AI moves into medicine, perhaps no one has more to gain or lose than radiologists, the doctors who review medical scans for signs of cancer and other diseases

May 14, 2024
Will AI replace doctors who read X-rays, or just make them better than ever?
Health|Economy|US

Survey finds 8,000 women a month got abortion pills despite their states' bans or restrictions

A new survey says medical providers were prescribing abortion pills to about 8,000 women a month in states with abortion bans or bans on telehealth abortions by the end of 2023

May 14, 2024
Survey finds 8,000 women a month got abortion pills despite their states' bans or restrictions
Health|Opinion|US

Confusion over how pregnancy dates are measured is widespread – and makes for uninformed debate over abortion limits

Most Americans surveyed did not know how pregnancies are dated or how long a trimester is – but this is especially true among some groups, like people who say they support six-week abortion bans.

May 14, 2024
Confusion over how pregnancy dates are measured is widespread – and makes for uninformed debate over abortion limits
Asia|Education|Health

Heat wave in Southeast Asia closes schools, triggers health alerts

The Philippines has closed schools down and warned of overloading on its power grid, as authorities across Southeast Asia issued a series of health alerts for

May 14, 2024
Heat wave in Southeast Asia closes schools, triggers health alerts
Health|Science

Iron fuels immune cells – and it could make asthma worse

Asthma attacks can result from immune cells overreacting to a harmless allergen. Tamping down iron levels in certain immune cells can help control their activity.

May 14, 2024
Iron fuels immune cells – and it could make asthma worse
Finance|Health|News|Science|Technology|World

Wiping out polio 'not guaranteed', support needed, Bill Gates says

Success in the fight to wipe out polio is not guaranteed, according to tech billionaire turned philanthropist Bill Gates, whose foundation has poured billions into

May 14, 2024
Wiping out polio 'not guaranteed', support needed, Bill Gates says
Asia|Environment|Health|Science

Philippine students suffer in wilting heat, thwarting education efforts

Sweltering heat in the Philippines can curb farm production,

May 14, 2024
Philippine students suffer in wilting heat, thwarting education efforts
Health|News

UK considers tightening its disability benefits system

Britain is considering making changes to disability and mental health benefit payments as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak aims to slow the rise in the government's welfare bill and get

May 14, 2024
UK considers tightening its disability benefits system
Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Day care prices aren't getting better. So states are stepping in

Child care has long been expensive for families, hard to find and financially precarious for day care owners and workers

May 14, 2024
Day care prices aren't getting better. So states are stepping in
Health|Sports

Mercury eight-time All-Star Brittney Griner has a fractured toe in her left foot

Phoenix Mercury All-Star center Brittney Griner has a fractured toe in her left foot, which will cause her to miss an undisclosed amount of time

May 13, 2024
Mercury eight-time All-Star Brittney Griner has a fractured toe in her left foot
Crime|Health|News|World

Thousands rally in Australian capitals to demand gender violence justice

Violence against women is an "epidemic" in Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday, as thousands attended rallies in Sydney and other major Australian cities

May 13, 2024
Thousands rally in Australian capitals to demand gender violence justice
Health|News

Canada's British Columbia scraps program to allow drug use in public spaces

The Canadian province of British Columbia on Friday scrapped a much-criticized pilot program that allowed the open use of some illegal drugs, citing the need to maintain public

May 13, 2024
Canada's British Columbia scraps program to allow drug use in public spaces
Health|News|US

Biden administration delays plan to ban menthol cigarettes

The Biden administration on Friday delayed its plan to ban menthol cigarettes, a move that reflected the potential for a political backlash from Black voters in an

May 13, 2024
Biden administration delays plan to ban menthol cigarettes
Health|News|Science|US

US tests show pasteurized milk safe as bird flu spreads to Colorado

Additional tests of milk showed that pasteurization killed the bird flu virus, federal health officials said on Friday, as Colorado became the ninth U.S.

May 13, 2024
US tests show pasteurized milk safe as bird flu spreads to Colorado
Environment|Health|News|World

Canadian wildfire smoke chokes Upper Midwest for second straight year

Smoke from Canadian wildfires has prompted health warnings across the Upper Midwest for a second straight year

May 13, 2024
Canadian wildfire smoke chokes Upper Midwest for second straight year
Business|Health|News|US

CVS Omnicare staff in Las Vegas vote to join new union

Staff at CVS Health's unit Omnicare in Las Vegas voted to join the Pharmacy Guild, becoming the first location at the national pharmacy chain to join the union.

May 13, 2024
CVS Omnicare staff in Las Vegas vote to join new union
Europe|Health|News|World

King Charles to resume public duties after cancer diagnosis

Britain's King Charles will return to public duties next week for the first time since being diagnosed with cancer as he makes good progress following treatment and

May 13, 2024
King Charles to resume public duties after cancer diagnosis
Business|Health|US

Drugmaker AbbVie expects Humira volume erosion to worsen

AbbVie expects a drop in sales volumes of its blockbuster arthritis drug Humira to deepen after recent changes by U.S. pharmacy benefit managers and as

May 13, 2024
Drugmaker AbbVie expects Humira volume erosion to worsen
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health

Binge drinking is a growing public health crisis − a neurobiologist explains how research on alcohol use disorder has shifted

Singer Amy Winehouse died from alcohol toxicity in 2011, the same year that the American Society of Addiction Medicine publicly recognized addiction as a brain disorder.

May 13, 2024
Binge drinking is a growing public health crisis − a neurobiologist explains how research on alcohol use disorder has shifted
Celebrity|Europe|Health|News

Timeline: King Charles set to resume duties after cancer treatment

Britain's King Charles will return to public duties on April 30 following nearly three months of treatment for cancer, Buckingham Palace said on Friday.

May 13, 2024
Timeline: King Charles set to resume duties after cancer treatment
Health|News|Science

WHO says bird flu risk currently low, asks countries to remain vigilant

The current overall public health risk posed by the H5N1 bird flu virus is low, the World Health Organization said on Friday, but urged countries to stay alert for cases of animal-to-human

May 13, 2024
WHO says bird flu risk currently low, asks countries to remain vigilant
Asia|Health|News|World

Smaller towns in South Korea bear brunt of doctors’ shortage

Hospitals in South Korea's smaller cities are struggling with a lack of physicians, as a nationwide strike of trainee doctors enters its

May 13, 2024
Smaller towns in South Korea bear brunt of doctors’ shortage
Crime|Health|News|World

Violence is traumatizing Haitian kids. Now the country's breaking a taboo on mental health services

Violence is traumatizing Haitian children

May 13, 2024
Violence is traumatizing Haitian kids. Now the country's breaking a taboo on mental health services
Business|Finance|Health|US

Cigna to offer Humira rivals with $0 copay at specialty pharmacy

Cigna plans to make close copies of AbbVie's blockbuster arthritis drug Humira available with no out-of-pocket payment to eligible patients in the U.S.

May 12, 2024
Cigna to offer Humira rivals with $0 copay at specialty pharmacy
News|Economy|Health|US

Local governments struggle to distribute their share of billions from opioid settlements

Local governments across the country are receiving money from opioid settlements, but not all of them know how to use it

May 12, 2024
Local governments struggle to distribute their share of billions from opioid settlements
Health|News|Science

First person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant dies nearly 2 months later

The first recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure

May 12, 2024
First person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant dies nearly 2 months later
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|News|Uncategorized|US

NYC's Rikers Island jail gets a kid-friendly visitation room ahead of Mother's Day

The women's section of Rikers Island is getting a redesigned and more kid-friendly visitation room ahead of Mother's Day

May 11, 2024
NYC's Rikers Island jail gets a kid-friendly visitation room ahead of Mother's Day
News|Environment|Health|US

Hawaii officials outline efforts to prevent another devastating wildfire ahead of a dry season

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green announced Wildfire Mitigation and Risk Reduction Preparedness Month nine months after the nation’s deadliest wildfire in over a century burned the historic town of Lahaina

May 10, 2024
Hawaii officials outline efforts to prevent another devastating wildfire ahead of a dry season
Business|Health|News|Political|US

US states sue over agency rule on protections for workers who get abortions

A group of Republican-led U.S. states filed a lawsuit on Thursday seeking to block a federal rule that gives workers who had abortions the same legal protections as

May 10, 2024
US states sue over agency rule on protections for workers who get abortions
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Technology|US

US plans to impose major new tariffs on EVs, other Chinese green energy imports, AP sources say

The Biden administration is planning to announce new tariffs on electric vehicles, semiconductors, solar equipment and medical supplies imported from China

May 10, 2024
US plans to impose major new tariffs on EVs, other Chinese green energy imports, AP sources say
Crime|Health|News|US

Specialty lab exec gets 10-year prison term for 11 deaths from tainted steroids in Michigan

A Michigan judge has sentenced the former executive of a Massachusetts specialty pharmacy to at least 10 years in prison for the deaths of 11 people in 2012

May 10, 2024
Specialty lab exec gets 10-year prison term for 11 deaths from tainted steroids in Michigan
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health

Here's what to know about conservatorships and how Brian Wilson's case evolved

A judge has put Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson under a court conservatorship to oversee his personal and medical affairs after the legendary songwriter’s doctor reported that he has a major neurocognitive disorder

May 10, 2024
Here's what to know about conservatorships and how Brian Wilson's case evolved
Health|Sports

Djokovic says he's 'fine' after being hit on the head by a water bottle

Novak Djokovic needed medical attention after accidentally getting knocked on the head by a water bottle after a win at the Italian Open

May 10, 2024
Djokovic says he's 'fine' after being hit on the head by a water bottle
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Brain-dwelling worm found in patient - no one saw it coming

An Australian woman’s harrowing medical saga sounds too bizarre to be true – doctors shockingly discovered a live, wriggling worm parasite inhabiting her brain. In this world-first case, surgeons in Canberra extracted the 8cm-long roundworm from the 64-year-old patient’s skull. Typically found in pythons, the Ophidascaris robertsi specimen represented an unprecedented instance of this brain parasite infesting a human host. The patient’s journey from common symptoms to this grotesque revelation contains important lessons about emerging health threats. Initially, the woman from southeastern New South Wales experienced relatively routine issues like abdominal pain, diarrhea, coughing, fever and night sweats. But as

May 10, 2024
Brain-dwelling worm found in patient - no one saw it coming
Celebrity|Health|News

Prince William says Kate's 'doing well,' in rare comments since she announced her cancer diagnosis

Prince William has offered a positive assessment of his wife’s health in one of his few statements about Kate’s condition since she announced that she was undergoing treatment for cancer

May 10, 2024
Prince William says Kate's 'doing well,' in rare comments since she announced her cancer diagnosis
Food|Health|News|World

Northern Gaza still heading toward famine, says deputy WFP chief

The northern Gaza Strip is still heading toward a famine, the deputy U.N. food chief said on Thursday, appealing for a greater volume and diversity of

May 10, 2024
Northern Gaza still heading toward famine, says deputy WFP chief
Health|News|US

US pledges money and other aid to help track and contain bird flu on dairy farms

U.S. officials pledged nearly $200 million in new spending and other efforts Friday to help track and contain an outbreak of bird flu in the nation's dairy cows

May 10, 2024
US pledges money and other aid to help track and contain bird flu on dairy farms
Health|News|Technology|US

A cyberattack forces a big US health system to divert ambulances and take records offline

A cyberattack on the Ascension health system operating in 19 states across the U.S. forced some of its 140 hospitals to divert ambulances, caused patients to postpone medical tests and blocked online access to patient records

May 10, 2024
A cyberattack forces a big US health system to divert ambulances and take records offline
Health|Science

How cannabis and psilocybin might help some of the 50 million Americans who are experiencing chronic pain

Cannabis and psilocybin – used under supervision – have the potential to work better than current pain treatments, but the research into both has long been hindered by federal legislation.

May 10, 2024
How cannabis and psilocybin might help some of the 50 million Americans who are experiencing chronic pain
Health|Science

Engineering mini human hearts to study pregnancy complications and birth defects

Human heart organoids allow researchers to study the developing heart while avoiding the ethical issues of using human embryos and the imperfections of animal models.

May 10, 2024
Engineering mini human hearts to study pregnancy complications and birth defects
Health|News|Science

Bird flu detected in Colorado dairy cattle − a vet explains the risks of the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus

A veterinarian and epidemiologist who studies infectious diseases in dairy cows discusses the outbreak, how cows recover and what the government is doing to keep the milk supply safe.

May 10, 2024
Bird flu detected in Colorado dairy cattle − a vet explains the risks of the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
Business|Finance|Health|US

Bristol Myers posts quarterly loss, lays out $1.5 billion cost-saving plan

Bristol Myers Squibb reported a first-quarter loss on Thursday as charges related to its acquisitions of Karuna Therapeutics, RayzeBio and Mirati

May 10, 2024
Bristol Myers posts quarterly loss, lays out $1.5 billion cost-saving plan
Health|News|World

Countries struggle to draft 'pandemic treaty' to avoid mistakes made during COVID

After the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders worldwide vowed to do better next time but are still struggling to finalize a global plan

May 10, 2024
Countries struggle to draft 'pandemic treaty' to avoid mistakes made during COVID
Environment|Health|News|Science

No sign of widespread lead exposure from Maui wildfires, Hawaii health officials say

Hawaii health officials say testing on west Maui residents shows no evidence of widespread lead exposure from last summer’s wildfires

May 10, 2024
No sign of widespread lead exposure from Maui wildfires, Hawaii health officials say
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|US

Virginia judge to decide whether state law considers embryos as property

A judge must decide whether Virginia law allows frozen embryos to be considered property that can be divided up and given a monetary value

May 09, 2024
Virginia judge to decide whether state law considers embryos as property
Education|Health|News|US

States with abortion bans saw greater drops in medical school graduates applying for residencies

A new report finds fewer U.S. medical school graduates are applying to residency programs, but the drop is more pronounced in states that ban abortion compared with other states

May 09, 2024
States with abortion bans saw greater drops in medical school graduates applying for residencies
Business|Finance|Health

Sanofi profit slips on generic competition and currency effects

Sanofi's first-quarter operating income fell 14.7% as currency effects and cheap competition to its multiple sclerosis drug Aubagio outweighed rising sales of anti-

May 09, 2024
Sanofi profit slips on generic competition and currency effects
Health|News|US

US births retreat after pandemic-era growth

The number of births in the United States fell by 2% in 2023 from the previous year, driven in part by a marked birth rate decline among older teenagers and women

May 09, 2024
US births retreat after pandemic-era growth
Health|News|Science

US requires bird flu tests for dairy cattle moving between states

The U.S. government will require dairy cattle moving between states to be tested for bird flu starting on Monday as federal officials ramp up

May 09, 2024
US requires bird flu tests for dairy cattle moving between states
Health|Lifestyle|Opinion

I interviewed moms with 5 or more kids − here’s what I learned about the women who are quietly going against the grain

Low birth rates aren’t just a potential economic crisis. They can tell a deeply personal story about women failing to reach their goals for motherhood.

May 09, 2024
I interviewed moms with 5 or more kids − here’s what I learned about the women who are quietly going against the grain
Health|Science

Brain study identifies a cost of caregiving for new fathers

One of the first longitudinal studies of male brain changes across the transition to first-time parenthood finds that becoming a dad affects the brain – without the direct experience of pregnancy.

May 09, 2024
Brain study identifies a cost of caregiving for new fathers
Health|News|World

Gaza could surpass famine thresholds in six weeks, WFP official says

The Gaza Strip could surpass famine thresholds of food insecurity, malnutrition and mortality in six weeks, an official from the World Food Programme

May 09, 2024
Gaza could surpass famine thresholds in six weeks, WFP official says
Environment|Health|News|US

Air quality in some parts of US worst in 25 years, report says

About 44 million Americans live in cities or counties that received a failing grade for air quality, which has deteriorated to its worst in 25 years across a swath of the U.S

May 09, 2024
Air quality in some parts of US worst in 25 years, report says
Health|MidEast|News|World

Saudi Arabia's King Salman leaves hospital following routine check up - TV

Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz has left King Faisal Specialist hospital in Jeddah after completing "a routine check up", Saudi state media reported on Wednesday citing the

May 09, 2024
Saudi Arabia's King Salman leaves hospital following routine check up - TV
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US

US Senate committee investigates pricing of Novo's Ozempic and Wegovy

A U.S. Senate committee said on Wednesday it had launched an investigation into the prices of Novo Nordisk's diabetes and weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy in the United States.

May 09, 2024
US Senate committee investigates pricing of Novo's Ozempic and Wegovy
Education|Health|News|US

Biden administration toughens school nutrition standards

The Biden administration on Wednesday announced new rules limiting the sugar and sodium content of meals served to millions of children at U.S. public schools.

May 09, 2024
Biden administration toughens school nutrition standards
Business|Finance|Health

Biogen cost cuts drive profit beat, as Alzheimer's drug off to slow start

Biogen reported a quarterly profit that topped Wall Street estimates, helped by cost cutting, as the launch of its new Alzheimer's disease drug remained

May 09, 2024
Biogen cost cuts drive profit beat, as Alzheimer's drug off to slow start
Business|Finance|Health|US

Insurer Humana pulls 2025 profit forecast on disappointing Medicare rates

Humana withdrew its already downscaled 2025 profit forecast on Wednesday, citing disappointing government Medicare reimbursement rates, sending the health

May 09, 2024
Insurer Humana pulls 2025 profit forecast on disappointing Medicare rates
Health|News|Political|US

How a Texas man is testing out-of-state abortions by asking a court to subpoena his ex-partner

A Texas man is petitioning a court for information over his former partner's alleged out-of-state abortion, setting up a first-of-its-kind legal test to the limits of statewide abortion bans

May 08, 2024
How a Texas man is testing out-of-state abortions by asking a court to subpoena his ex-partner
Business|Economy|Health|News|US

Steward Health Care says it is selling the 30+ hospitals it operates nationwide

Steward Health Care says it plans to sell off all its hospitals after announcing this week that it filed for bankruptcy protection

May 08, 2024
Steward Health Care says it is selling the 30+ hospitals it operates nationwide
Africa|Health|News

Kenya's public hospital doctors sign agreement to end national strike after almost 2 months

Kenya's public hospital doctors union has called off a national strike that had left patients in limbo for almost two months

May 08, 2024
Kenya's public hospital doctors sign agreement to end national strike after almost 2 months
Health|US

Dogs entering US must be 6 months old and microchipped to prevent spread of rabies, new rules say

New U.S. rules require all dogs coming into the U.S. to be at least 6 months old and microchipped to help prevent the spread of rabies

May 08, 2024
Dogs entering US must be 6 months old and microchipped to prevent spread of rabies, new rules say
Business|Finance|Health|Technology

Buy now, pay later lender Affirm pushes into elective medical procedures

Fintech lender Affirm has started quietly offering "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) loans for elective medical procedures, in a major push beyond its core e-commerce market, the

May 08, 2024
Buy now, pay later lender Affirm pushes into elective medical procedures
Health|Science

Playing with the kids is important work for chimpanzee mothers

When resources are tight, mothers bear the costs of playing with their offspring even as they avoid socializing with others.

May 08, 2024
Playing with the kids is important work for chimpanzee mothers
Health|Opinion

Arizona’s now-repealed abortion ban serves as a cautionary tale for reproductive health care across the US

The implications of restrictive laws or near-total bans go well beyond abortions, reducing overall access to prenatal care, birthing services, routine reproductive health care and more.

May 08, 2024
Arizona’s now-repealed abortion ban serves as a cautionary tale for reproductive health care across the US
Business|Europe|Health|News|Science

AstraZeneca pulls its COVID-19 vaccine from the European market

The pharma giant AstraZeneca has requested that the European authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine be pulled

May 08, 2024
AstraZeneca pulls its COVID-19 vaccine from the European market
Business|Health|US

Alzheimer's drug adoption in US slowed by doctors' skepticism

Nine months into the U.S. launch of the first drug proven to slow the advance of Alzheimer's, Eisai and Biogen's Leqembi is facing an unexpected hurdle to widespread use: an

May 08, 2024
Alzheimer's drug adoption in US slowed by doctors' skepticism
Election|Health|News|US

Trump to blame for abortion 'nightmare,' Biden says in Florida

President Joe Biden on Tuesday blamed his Republican opponent Donald Trump for new Florida abortion restrictions during a campaign stop in Tampa, as Democrats double

May 08, 2024
Trump to blame for abortion 'nightmare,' Biden says in Florida
Europe|Health|News|World

Italy passes contested plan to 'support motherhood' in abortion clinics

Italy's Senate gave final approval on Tuesday to a contested government plan to allow groups who "support motherhood" into abortion clinics to try to deter women terminating

May 08, 2024
Italy passes contested plan to 'support motherhood' in abortion clinics
Health|News

Peruvian woman dies by euthanasia after years-long fight for 'dignified death'

A Peruvian woman suffering from a degenerative illness has died by euthanasia after a lengthy court battle ended in a landmark ruling allowing her to end her life with medical

May 08, 2024
Peruvian woman dies by euthanasia after years-long fight for 'dignified death'
Health|News|World

The Latest | Rafah's hospitals will run out of fuel in 3 days, WHO says

The U.N. World Health Organization says it has only three days of fuel for its medical operations in southern Gaza, and shortages have already forced one of three hospitals in the city of Rafah to shut down

May 08, 2024
The Latest | Rafah's hospitals will run out of fuel in 3 days, WHO says
Health|News|Science|Technology

Pfizer vs Moderna battle over COVID vaccine patents begins in UK

Pfizer and BioNTech asked a London court to revoke rival Moderna's patents over technology key to the development of vaccines for COVID-19, as the latest leg of a

May 08, 2024
Pfizer vs Moderna battle over COVID vaccine patents begins in UK
Health|US

US Supreme Court faces fight over emergency abortions after toppling Roe

The idea of a doctor in the United States having to consider the risk of imprisonment before performing an emergency abortion might have been difficult to imagine

May 08, 2024
US Supreme Court faces fight over emergency abortions after toppling Roe
Health|WrittenByLAPost

"Who am I?" Haunting question for kids of anonymous sperm donors

When Jaclyn Frosolone swiped the solution from the inside of her cheek, she had no idea she was about to unravel thousands of buried truths about her identity. The young woman from New York had taken an at-home DNA test on a whim, never expecting the earth-shattering results waiting on the other side. Instead of confirming her sole sisterly bond as she assumed, the report revealed dozens of previously unknown half-siblings scattered across the country. Even more mind-blowing, Frosolone’s sperm donor had fathered at least 200 children through anonymous donations to a sperm bank. Unbelievably, this same sperm donor’s genetic

May 07, 2024
"Who am I?" Haunting question for kids of anonymous sperm donors
Health|News|US

Louisiana lawmakers reject adding exceptions of rape and incest to abortion ban

Despite pleas from Democrats and gut-wrenching testimony from doctors and rape survivors, a GOP-controlled legislative committee rejected a bill that would have added cases of rape and incest as exceptions to Louisiana’s abortion ban

May 07, 2024
Louisiana lawmakers reject adding exceptions of rape and incest to abortion ban
Health|US

Florida sues Biden administration over new transgender healthcare rule

Florida's top prosecutor and a Catholic medical group on Tuesday sued the Biden administration in an effort to block a rule that they say will force doctors to provide

May 07, 2024
Florida sues Biden administration over new transgender healthcare rule
Health|MidEast|News|World

UN expert warns of mental health risks for Gaza citizens from war

A United Nations expert on Monday warned there was a risk that mental illnesses could manifest themselves years from now among the people of Gaza due to the current conflict.

May 07, 2024
UN expert warns of mental health risks for Gaza citizens from war
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|News|Stock Markets|US

Drug distributor Cardinal Health to lose OptumRx contracts

Cardinal Health said on Monday its contracts with UnitedHealth Group's OptumRx, one of its largest customers, will not be renewed after they expire at the end of June,

May 07, 2024
Drug distributor Cardinal Health to lose OptumRx contracts
Business|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|News|Technology|World

Grindr facing UK data lawsuit for allegedly sharing users' HIV status

Gay dating app Grindr is facing a mass data protection lawsuit in London from hundreds of users who allegedly had their private information, including HIV status, shared with third

May 07, 2024
Grindr facing UK data lawsuit for allegedly sharing users' HIV status
Business|Europe|Health|Technology|US

Bristol Myers signs $380 million CAR-T therapies supply deal with Cellares

Drugmaker Bristol Myers Squibb said it has signed a $380 million deal with contract manufacturer Cellares to manufacture its CAR-T cell therapies in the United States, EU and Japan.

May 07, 2024
Bristol Myers signs $380 million CAR-T therapies supply deal with Cellares
Health|News|US

Judge blocks Kansas law requiring doctors to say medication abortion can be reversed

A judge in Kansas on Monday blocked a state law requiring healthcare providers to tell patients that medication abortion can be reversed and that abortion is linked to

May 07, 2024
Judge blocks Kansas law requiring doctors to say medication abortion can be reversed
Health|News

A child killed on average every 10 minutes in Gaza, says WHO chief

A child is killed on average every 10 minutes in the Gaza Strip, World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told the United

May 07, 2024
A child killed on average every 10 minutes in Gaza, says WHO chief
Health|News|World

Surgeon flees Gaza City's last functioning hospital after anaesthetics run out

Hundreds of patients desperately needed his help, but now there was nothing he could do.

May 07, 2024
Surgeon flees Gaza City's last functioning hospital after anaesthetics run out
Health|News|Political|US

Paxton asks Texas Supreme Court to stop woman from emergency abortion

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Friday asked the Texas Supreme Court to halt a lower court ruling that would allow a Texas woman to get an emergency abortion.

May 07, 2024
Paxton asks Texas Supreme Court to stop woman from emergency abortion
Asia|Business|Health|News|US

US regulator sounds alarm over Doraemon toy magnets after seven deaths

The U.S. consumer protection authority on Thursday warned people to immediately stop using Chinese seller Doraemon's magnetic ball sets, after its loose, hazardous magnets resulted in

May 07, 2024
US regulator sounds alarm over Doraemon toy magnets after seven deaths
Health|News|Political|US

US Defense Secretary Austin taken to hospital for 'symptoms suggesting emergent bladder issue' - Pentagon

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was taken to a Washington, D.C. hospital on Sunday for treatment of "symptoms suggesting an emergent bladder issue", a Pentagon spokesman said.

May 07, 2024
US Defense Secretary Austin taken to hospital for 'symptoms suggesting emergent bladder issue' - Pentagon
Business|Health|Technology|US

Exclusive-Musk's SpaceX fined for 'near amputation' suffered by worker, records show

U.S. worker safety officials fined Elon Musk’s SpaceX $3,600 this month after an accident at its site in Washington state led to a “near amputation,” according

May 07, 2024
Exclusive-Musk's SpaceX fined for 'near amputation' suffered by worker, records show
Crime|Health|News|Opinion

Missouri accuses Planned Parenthood of 'trafficking' minors to get abortions

Missouri's Republican attorney general on Thursday sued a Planned Parenthood affiliate, accusing it of helping minors travel to Kansas to get abortions without notifying

May 07, 2024
Missouri accuses Planned Parenthood of 'trafficking' minors to get abortions
Crime|Health|US

FTC, 10 US states sue 'sham' women's cancer charity

The Federal Trade Commission and 10 U.S. states on Monday sued what they called a "sham" charity that raised $18.25 million to help women fight cancer, but spent just $

May 07, 2024
FTC, 10 US states sue 'sham' women's cancer charity
Health|Opinion|US

US Supreme Court abortion pill fight brings claims of distorted science

The abortion opponents who are seeking to convince the U.S.

May 07, 2024
US Supreme Court abortion pill fight brings claims of distorted science
Business|Crime|Health|News|US

US biotech executive sentenced to 7 years in jail for COVID test fraud

The chief executive of a U.S. biotechnology company that falsely promised investors it could produce a quick and accurate COVID-19 test was sentenced to seven years' in jail on Friday, the

May 07, 2024
US biotech executive sentenced to 7 years in jail for COVID test fraud
Health|News|Opinion|US

For a Louisiana lawmaker, exempting incest and rape from the state's abortion ban is personal

Democratic state Rep. Delisha Boyd is fighting an uphill battle in her attempt to pass a bill that would exempt cases of rape and incest from Louisiana's near-total abortion ban

May 06, 2024
For a Louisiana lawmaker, exempting incest and rape from the state's abortion ban is personal
Economy|Health|US

Medicare and Social Security go-broke dates are pushed back in a 'measure of good news'

The go-broke dates for benefit programs Medicare and Social Security have been pushed back as an improving economy has contributed to changed projected depletion dates, according to the annual Social Security and Medicare trustees report

May 06, 2024
Medicare and Social Security go-broke dates are pushed back in a 'measure of good news'
Arts|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Health|Lifestyle

Inspired by the Met, 'sleeping baddies' tackle medical debt at the Debt Gala's pajama party

The Met Gala has inspired pajama-clad New Yorkers to fundraise for medical debt relief at an alternative benefit called the Debt Gala

May 06, 2024
Inspired by the Met, 'sleeping baddies' tackle medical debt at the Debt Gala's pajama party
Economy|Health|MidEast|News|World

The UN says there's 'full-blown famine' in northern Gaza. What does that mean?

The head of the United Nations World Food Program says northern Gaza has entered “full-blown famine” after nearly seven months of war between Israel and Hamas

May 06, 2024
The UN says there's 'full-blown famine' in northern Gaza. What does that mean?
Food|Health

Can yogurt reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes?

Yogurt sold in U.S. grocery store may soon have new labels that say the popular food might help reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes

May 06, 2024
Can yogurt reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes?
Health|Science

People with two copies of a risk gene have genetic form of Alzheimer's, scientists say

People who carry two copies of the APOE4 gene are virtually guaranteed to develop Alzheimer's and face symptoms at an earlier age, researchers reported on

May 06, 2024
People with two copies of a risk gene have genetic form of Alzheimer's, scientists say
Health|News|Science

A gene long thought to just raise the risk for Alzheimer's may cause some cases

For the first time, researchers have identified a genetic form of late-in-life Alzheimer's disease

May 06, 2024
A gene long thought to just raise the risk for Alzheimer's may cause some cases
Economy|Health

Paying caregivers more could boost Nebraska’s economy − new research

Paying the caregivers of people with disabilities more would improve care while increasing economic growth, a research team found.

May 06, 2024
Paying caregivers more could boost Nebraska’s economy − new research
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

How does the brain think?

Eating right, exercising, playing sports, reading and journaling are just a few of the ways you can keep your brain in top shape.

May 06, 2024
How does the brain think?
Environment|Health|Science

What are nanoplastics? An engineer explains concerns about particles too small to see

Nanoplastics are the smallest microplastics, far narrower than a human hair. Very little is known about their composition, structure or how they break down in the environment.

May 06, 2024
What are nanoplastics? An engineer explains concerns about particles too small to see
Africa|Crime|Health|Lifestyle|News|World

An inquiry into a building fire in South Africa that killed 76 finds city authorities responsible

A report into a building fire that killed 76 people in South Africa last year has concluded that city authorities should be held responsible because they were aware of serious safety issues at the apartment block at least four years before the blaze

May 06, 2024
An inquiry into a building fire in South Africa that killed 76 finds city authorities responsible
Finance|Health|US

UnitedHealth CEO to testify before US House panel on cyberattack at tech unit

UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty will testify before a U.S.

May 06, 2024
UnitedHealth CEO to testify before US House panel on cyberattack at tech unit
Asia|Health|News

South Korea government to compromise on medical reforms, meet opposition

South Korea's government announced a compromise in its medical reform plans on Friday in a bid to end a two-month walkout by doctors, and also said President Yoon Suk

May 06, 2024
South Korea government to compromise on medical reforms, meet opposition
Health|News|World

WHO likely to issue wider alert on contaminated J&J cough syrup

The World Health Organization is likely to issue a wider warning about contaminated Johnson and Johnson-made children's cough syrup found in Nigeria last week, it

May 05, 2024
WHO likely to issue wider alert on contaminated J&J cough syrup
Health|News|Political|US

Many Florida women can't get abortions past 6 weeks. Where else can they go?

Since Florida enacted a six-week abortion ban, clinics in several other Southern and mid-Atlantic states have sprung into action

May 05, 2024
Many Florida women can't get abortions past 6 weeks. Where else can they go?
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Health|News|Opinion

King Charles III’s openness about cancer has helped him connect with people in year after coronation

King Charles III’s decision to be open about his cancer diagnosis has helped the new monarch connect with the people of Britain and strengthened the monarchy in the year since his dazzling coronation at Westminster Abbey

May 05, 2024
King Charles III’s openness about cancer has helped him connect with people in year after coronation
Europe|Health|MidEast|News|World

A British Palestinian doctor was denied entry to France for a Senate meeting about the war in Gaza

A British Palestinian surgeon who volunteered in Gaza hospitals says he was denied entry to France to speak at the French Senate

May 04, 2024
A British Palestinian doctor was denied entry to France for a Senate meeting about the war in Gaza
Health|News|Opinion

After Roe, the network of people who help others get abortions see themselves as 'the underground'

A makeshift national network of abortion doulas, navigators at clinics and individual volunteers are helping people who live in restrictive states and need or want an abortion

May 04, 2024
After Roe, the network of people who help others get abortions see themselves as 'the underground'
Health|Opinion

After Roe, the network of people who help others get abortions see themselves as 'the underground'

A makeshift national network of abortion doulas, navigators at clinics and individual volunteers are helping people who live in restrictive states and need or want an abortion

May 04, 2024
After Roe, the network of people who help others get abortions see themselves as 'the underground'
Africa|Health|News|World

The UN warns Sudan's warring parties that Darfur risks starvation and death if aid isn't allowed in

The United Nations food agency is warning Sudan’s warring parties that there is a serious risk of widespread starvation and death if they don’t allow humanitarian aid into the vast western region

May 04, 2024
The UN warns Sudan's warring parties that Darfur risks starvation and death if aid isn't allowed in
Health|News

As the US moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, could more states legalize it?

A federal proposal to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug has raised the hopes of some pot backers that more states will embrace cannabis

May 04, 2024
As the US moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, could more states legalize it?
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|News|US

Arizona is boosting efforts to protect people from the extreme heat after hundreds died last summer

Arizona’s new heat officer said Friday that he is working with local governments and nonprofit groups to open more cooling centers and ensure homes have working air conditioners in a more unified effort to prevent another ghastly toll of heat-related deaths this summer

May 03, 2024
Arizona is boosting efforts to protect people from the extreme heat after hundreds died last summer
Business|Health|Lifestyle|US

Aetna agrees to settle lawsuit over fertility coverage for LGBTQ+ customers

The health insurer Aetna has agreed to settle a lawsuit over whether its fertility treatment coverage discriminates against LGBTQ+ patients

May 03, 2024
Aetna agrees to settle lawsuit over fertility coverage for LGBTQ+ customers
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Is Chlamydia causing infertility? First vaccine trial shows promises

There is new hope in the fight against a sexually transmitted disease that impacts many people around the world. Medical scientists have taken remarkable preliminary strides toward forging an effective chlamydia vaccine to vanquish this stealthy yet pervasive sexually transmitted infection. Chlamydia case tallies have soared in recent years, with over 1.6 million U.S. infections chronicled in 2022 alone, per CDC epidemiological data. However, these jarring statistics likely understate the true pervasiveness, as this bacterial invader frequently remains asymptomatic, eluding detection. Chlamydia case tallies have soared in recent years, with over 1.6 million U.S. infections chronicled in 2022 alone, per

May 03, 2024
Is Chlamydia causing infertility? First vaccine trial shows promises
Health|News|US

Biden administration says 100,000 new migrants are expected to enroll in 'Obamacare' next year

Roughly 100,000 immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children are expected to enroll in the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance next year

May 03, 2024
Biden administration says 100,000 new migrants are expected to enroll in 'Obamacare' next year
Health|News|Science

After COVID, WHO defines disease spread 'through air'

The World Health Organization and around 500 experts have agreed for the first time what it means for a disease to spread through the air, in a bid to avoid the

May 03, 2024
After COVID, WHO defines disease spread 'through air'
Economy|Finance|Health|News

World Bank sets goal of expanding healthcare to 1.5 billion people by 2030

The World Bank Group on Thursday unveiled a new goal to help countries deliver affordable healthcare to 1.5 billion people by 2030 by expanding services to

May 03, 2024
World Bank sets goal of expanding healthcare to 1.5 billion people by 2030
Business|Economy|Health|US

Sanofi to overhaul US operations of vaccines, cut jobs

French drugmaker Sanofi said on Thursday it would restructure the U.S. com­mer­cial op­er­a­tions for its vac­cines and cut an undis­closed num­ber of jobs.

May 03, 2024
Sanofi to overhaul US operations of vaccines, cut jobs
Environment|Health|US

US will lease public lands for conservation under new policy

The Biden administration on Thursday finalized new measures to protect the health of U.S. public lands, including by leasing acreage for conservation in much the same way

May 03, 2024
US will lease public lands for conservation under new policy
Health|News

J&J wins trial over Florida woman who claimed its baby powder caused her cancer

A Florida jury on Thursday concluded that Johnson & Johnson's baby powder talc product did not cause the ovarian cancer of a Florida woman who died in 2019.

May 03, 2024
J&J wins trial over Florida woman who claimed its baby powder caused her cancer
Health|News|US

Arizona governor's signing of abortion law repeal follows political fight by women lawmakers

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs' signing of the repeal of a Civil War-era ban on nearly all abortions was a stirring occasion for the women working to ensure the 19th century law remains in the past

May 03, 2024
Arizona governor's signing of abortion law repeal follows political fight by women lawmakers
Health|Lifestyle|News|US

South Carolina Senate approves ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors

The South Carolina Senate has approved a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors

May 02, 2024
South Carolina Senate approves ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors
Business|Health|News|US

Georgia governor signs law adding regulations for production and sale of herbal supplement kratom

Georgia’s governor has signed a bill putting new regulations on the production and sale of products containing kratom, a plant-based supplement

May 02, 2024
Georgia governor signs law adding regulations for production and sale of herbal supplement kratom
Health|News

Non-white pedestrians more often end up in the ER for vehicle-related injuries, report shows

Pedestrians who are not white ended up in the emergency room for traffic-related injuries at higher rates than white people

May 02, 2024
Non-white pedestrians more often end up in the ER for vehicle-related injuries, report shows
Health|News|US

What defines a heartbeat? Judge hears arguments in South Carolina abortion case

South Carolina’s ban on abortions after roughly six weeks is back in court and centered on the definition of fetal heartbeat

May 02, 2024
What defines a heartbeat? Judge hears arguments in South Carolina abortion case
Crime|Health|News|US

Pennsylvania nurse who gave patients lethal or possibly lethal insulin doses gets life in prison

A Pennsylvania nurse who administered lethal or potentially lethal doses of insulin to numerous patients has pleaded guilty to three counts of murder and other charges and been sentenced to life in prison

May 02, 2024
Pennsylvania nurse who gave patients lethal or possibly lethal insulin doses gets life in prison
Health|Opinion|US

Halle Berry shouts from the Capitol, 'I'm in menopause' as she seeks to end a stigma and win funding

Halle Berry is joining a group of bipartisan senators to push for legislation that would put $275 million toward research and education around menopause, the significant hormone shift women go through in middle age

May 02, 2024
Halle Berry shouts from the Capitol, 'I'm in menopause' as she seeks to end a stigma and win funding
Health|Science

A wild orangutan used a medicinal plant to treat a wound, scientists say

Researchers say an orangutan appeared to treat a wound with medicine from a tropical plant

May 02, 2024
A wild orangutan used a medicinal plant to treat a wound, scientists say
Health|Technology

One Tech Tip: How to repair an electric toothbrush

Toothbrushes used to be simple, powered only by your hand so they never broke down

May 02, 2024
One Tech Tip: How to repair an electric toothbrush
Africa|Health|Science|World

A new form of mpox that may spread more easily found in Congo's biggest outbreak

Scientists say a new form of mpox detected in a mining town in Congo might more easily spread among people

May 02, 2024
A new form of mpox that may spread more easily found in Congo's biggest outbreak
Health|News|US

Arizona's Democratic governor signs a bill to repeal 1864 ban on most abortions

Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has signed a bill to repeal a ban on most abortions

May 02, 2024
Arizona's Democratic governor signs a bill to repeal 1864 ban on most abortions
Health|News|Political|US

Arizona repealed its 1864 abortion ban. Democrats are still planning to use it against Trump

Arizona’s 1864 abortion ban will soon be gone from the law books, but not from the campaign trail

May 02, 2024
Arizona repealed its 1864 abortion ban. Democrats are still planning to use it against Trump
Health|News|US

Maternal deaths have fallen to pre-pandemic levels, new US data says

New government data suggests U.S. maternal deaths have fallen back to pre-pandemic levels

May 02, 2024
Maternal deaths have fallen to pre-pandemic levels, new US data says
Health|News|Political|US

Abortion is still consuming US politics and courts 2 years after a Supreme Court draft was leaked

Abortion is still consuming U.S. state legislatures, courts and political campaigns two years after the draft of a Supreme Court decision that would upend the status quo was leaked

May 02, 2024
Abortion is still consuming US politics and courts 2 years after a Supreme Court draft was leaked
Health|News|Science

This Texas veterinarian helped crack the mystery of bird flu in cows

It was a Texas veterinarian who collected samples from dairy farms that confirmed the outbreak of H5N1 bird flu in cattle for the first time

May 01, 2024
This Texas veterinarian helped crack the mystery of bird flu in cows
Americas|Health|Opinion|Political|US

Mexico emerges as a destination for Americans seeking reproductive health services – not for the first time

In Mexico, more states are legalizing abortion at the same time US states like Florida are imposing more restrictions.

May 01, 2024
Mexico emerges as a destination for Americans seeking reproductive health services – not for the first time
Health|Science

Brain cancer in children is notoriously hard to treat – a new mRNA cancer vaccine triggers an attack from within

Cancer vaccines have gained much interest among scientists but face a number of hurdles. A new mRNA vaccine for glioma offers a step forward in training the immune system to fight cancer.

May 01, 2024
Brain cancer in children is notoriously hard to treat – a new mRNA cancer vaccine triggers an attack from within
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|News|Stock Markets|US

CVS Health chops 2024 forecast as cost struggles with Medicare Advantage persist

CVS Health missed first-quarter expectations and chopped its 2024 outlook more than a dollar below Wall Street’s forecast

May 01, 2024
CVS Health chops 2024 forecast as cost struggles with Medicare Advantage persist
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|US

J&J subsidiary proposes paying about $6.48B over 25 years to settle talc ovarian cancer lawsuits

A subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson is now proposing paying approximately $6.48 billion over 25 years as part of a settlement in the U.S. to cover allegations that its baby powder containing talc caused ovarian cancer

May 01, 2024
J&J subsidiary proposes paying about $6.48B over 25 years to settle talc ovarian cancer lawsuits
Health|News|Political|US

Arizona lawmakers vote to undo near-total abortion ban from 1864, with Gov. Hobbs expected to sign

The Arizona Legislature has approved a repeal of a long-dormant ban on nearly all abortions

May 01, 2024
Arizona lawmakers vote to undo near-total abortion ban from 1864, with Gov. Hobbs expected to sign
Health|News|Political|US

Florida's 6-week abortion ban takes effect as doctors worry women will lose access to health care

Florida’s ban on most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy has gone into effect, and some doctors are concerned that women in the state will no longer have access to needed health care

May 01, 2024
Florida's 6-week abortion ban takes effect as doctors worry women will lose access to health care
Health|News|Science

Chinese scientist who published COVID-19 virus sequence allowed back in his lab after sit-in protest

The first scientist to publish a sequence of the COVID-19 virus in China says he has been allowed back into his lab after days of protest

May 01, 2024
Chinese scientist who published COVID-19 virus sequence allowed back in his lab after sit-in protest
Health|News|Political

Mississippi Medicaid expansion plan could struggle for bipartisan support, Democratic leader says

The Mississippi House Democratic leader says a Medicaid expansion plan endorsed by Republican leaders could struggle for bipartisan support

April 30, 2024
Mississippi Medicaid expansion plan could struggle for bipartisan support, Democratic leader says
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Some North Carolina abortion pill restrictions are unlawful, federal judge says

A federal judge has ruled that some of North Carolina government’s restrictions on dispensing abortion pills are unlawful

April 30, 2024
Some North Carolina abortion pill restrictions are unlawful, federal judge says
Health|News|US

What marijuana reclassification means for the United States

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is moving toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug

April 30, 2024
What marijuana reclassification means for the United States
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Kansas has new abortion laws while Louisiana may block exceptions to its ban

Kansas is requiring abortion providers to share patient information with the state and increasing funds to anti-abortion centers, while bills to loosen a restrictive ban in Louisiana face an uphill battle

April 30, 2024
Kansas has new abortion laws while Louisiana may block exceptions to its ban
Food|Health|News|US

The USDA is testing ground beef for bird flu. Experts are confident the meat supply is safe

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it will test ground beef for bird flu

April 30, 2024
The USDA is testing ground beef for bird flu. Experts are confident the meat supply is safe
Health|News|Opinion|US

Trump says states should decide on prosecuting women for abortions, has no comment on abortion pill

Former President Donald Trump says it should be left up to the states whether they want to prosecute women for getting abortions or whether to monitor their pregnancies

April 30, 2024
Trump says states should decide on prosecuting women for abortions, has no comment on abortion pill
Health|News|US

US poised to ease restrictions on marijuana in historic shift, but it'll remain controlled substance

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a historic shift to generations of American drug policy that could have wide ripple effects across the country

April 30, 2024
US poised to ease restrictions on marijuana in historic shift, but it'll remain controlled substance
Business|Health|News|US

US challenges 'bogus' patents on Ozempic and other drugs in effort to spur competition

The Federal Trade Commission is challenging patents on 20 brand-name drugs, including the blockbuster weight-loss injection Ozempic

April 30, 2024
US challenges 'bogus' patents on Ozempic and other drugs in effort to spur competition
Health|News|US

Breast cancer screening should begin at age 40, US panel says

Women at average risk for breast cancer should get screening mammograms every other year starting at age 40, the U.S.

April 30, 2024
Breast cancer screening should begin at age 40, US panel says
Environment|Health|News|World

5 takeaways from the global negotiations on a treaty to end plastic pollution

Nations finished a round of negotiations early Tuesday on a treaty to end plastic pollution and made more progress than they have in three prior meetings

April 30, 2024
5 takeaways from the global negotiations on a treaty to end plastic pollution
Health|Science|Sports

ACL injuries are more common in women soccer players than men. We may learn why

An English study into the causes of ACL injuries to women soccer players has been launched

April 30, 2024
ACL injuries are more common in women soccer players than men. We may learn why
Business|Finance|Health

Lilly rides Mounjaro, Zepbound to better-than-expected 1Q profit despite supply issues

Rapidly climbing sales of the new obesity drug Zepbound and its counterpart for diabetes, Mounjaro, pushed Eli Lilly to a better-than-expected first quarter profit

April 30, 2024
Lilly rides Mounjaro, Zepbound to better-than-expected 1Q profit despite supply issues
Environment|Health|News|Science

EPA bans consumer use of a toxic chemical widely used as a paint stripper but known to cause cancer

The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a ban on consumer uses of methylene chloride, a chemical widely used as a paint stripper but known to cause liver cancer and other health problems

April 30, 2024
EPA bans consumer use of a toxic chemical widely used as a paint stripper but known to cause cancer
Business|Health|US

Walmart to close its 51 health centers and virtual care service

Walmart is closing its health centers and virtual care service after struggling to find success with the offerings

April 30, 2024
Walmart to close its 51 health centers and virtual care service
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

‘It’s a deep emotional ride’ – 12 young people in Philly’s toughest neighborhoods explain how violence disrupts their physical and mental health

A social science researcher followed a dozen teens from different neighborhoods in North, West and Northeast Philadelphia, tracking their family histories and heart rates as they navigated daily life.

April 30, 2024
‘It’s a deep emotional ride’ – 12 young people in Philly’s toughest neighborhoods explain how violence disrupts their physical and mental health
Economy|Food|Health|News|World

How famines are formed: In Gaza and elsewhere, an underlying pattern that can lead to hunger and death

In Gaza, Sudan, Haiti and elsewhere around the globe, famine affects increasing numbers of people.

April 30, 2024
How famines are formed: In Gaza and elsewhere, an underlying pattern that can lead to hunger and death
Health|News|World

King Charles III returns to public duties with a trip to a cancer charity

King Charles III has returned to public duties with a visit to a cancer treatment charity, beginning his carefully managed comeback after the monarch’s own cancer diagnosis sidelined him for three months

April 30, 2024
King Charles III returns to public duties with a trip to a cancer charity
Asia|Health|News|Science

Chinese scientist who first published COVID sequence stages protest after being locked out of lab

The first scientist to publish a sequence of the COVID-19 virus in China staged a sit-in protest outside his lab after authorities locked him out of the facility

April 30, 2024
Chinese scientist who first published COVID sequence stages protest after being locked out of lab
News|Election|Health|US

Florida Democrats hope abortion and marijuana questions draw young voters despite low enthusiasm

Democrats believe young Florida voters will go to the polls in November because of the abortion and marijuana measures on the ballot

April 30, 2024
Florida Democrats hope abortion and marijuana questions draw young voters despite low enthusiasm
Health|News|US

Backers of a ban on gender care for minors in Kansas fail to override the governor's veto

Republican legislators in Kansas have failed to override the Democratic governor’s veto of a proposed ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors

April 29, 2024
Backers of a ban on gender care for minors in Kansas fail to override the governor's veto
Health|Lifestyle|News|US

Winner of $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot is an immigrant from Laos who has cancer

One of the winners of a $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot this month is an immigrant from Laos who has had cancer for eight years and had his latest chemotherapy treatment last week

April 29, 2024
Winner of $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot is an immigrant from Laos who has cancer
Health|News|US

West Virginia and North Carolina's transgender care coverage policies discriminate, judges rule

A federal appeals court has ruled that West Virginia and North Carolina’s refusal to cover certain health care for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance is discriminatory

April 29, 2024
West Virginia and North Carolina's transgender care coverage policies discriminate, judges rule
Health|Lifestyle|Science|US

CDC: 'Vampire facials' at an unlicensed spa in New Mexico led to HIV infections in three women

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a Morbidity and Mortality Report last week that documented the first instances of HIV transmissions contracted through unsterile injections used while receiving “vampire facials,” cosmetic procedures involving microneedling

April 29, 2024
CDC: 'Vampire facials' at an unlicensed spa in New Mexico led to HIV infections in three women
Business|Economy|Health|News|Science

FDA brings lab tests under federal oversight in bid to improve accuracy and safety

The Food and Drug Administration has finalized a rule to regulate medical tests that have long escaped oversight

April 29, 2024
FDA brings lab tests under federal oversight in bid to improve accuracy and safety
Business|Health|Technology|US

Philips will pay $1.1 billion to resolve US lawsuits over breathing machines that expel debris

Medical device maker Philips will pay $1.1 billion to settle personal injury lawsuits in the U.S. over its defective sleep apnea machines

April 29, 2024
Philips will pay $1.1 billion to resolve US lawsuits over breathing machines that expel debris
Business|Health|News|US

California is joining with a New Jersey company to buy a generic opioid overdose reversal drug

California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan, the most well-known version of naloxone that can save a person's life during an opioid overdose

April 29, 2024
California is joining with a New Jersey company to buy a generic opioid overdose reversal drug
Health|Sports

Why are some people faster than others? 2 exercise scientists explain the secrets of running speed

Your sprinting skills have a lot to do with genetics, but your brain also plays a big role.

April 29, 2024
Why are some people faster than others? 2 exercise scientists explain the secrets of running speed
Health|Science

CDC says it's identified 1st documented cases of HIV transmitted through cosmetic needles

Federal health officials say three women who were diagnosed with HIV after getting “vampire facial” procedures at an unlicensed New Mexico medical spa are believed to be the first documented cases of people contracting the virus through a cosmetic procedure using needles

April 28, 2024
CDC says it's identified 1st documented cases of HIV transmitted through cosmetic needles
Health|News|Sports

NFL to allow players to wear protective soft-shell helmet covers during games

The NFL says it will allow players to wear protective soft-shell helmet covers known as Guardian caps during games next season if they choose

April 26, 2024
NFL to allow players to wear protective soft-shell helmet covers during games
Business|Economy|Health|News|World

Temporary farmworkers get more protections against retaliation and other abuses under new rule

Temporary farmworkers workers are getting more legal protections against employer retaliation, unsafe working conditions, illegal recruitment and other abuses

April 26, 2024
Temporary farmworkers get more protections against retaliation and other abuses under new rule
Business|Health|News|US

Biden administration indefinitely postpones rule that would have banned menthol-flavored cigarettes

For the second time in recent months, President Joe Biden’s administration is delaying a sweeping plan to ban menthol cigarettes

April 26, 2024
Biden administration indefinitely postpones rule that would have banned menthol-flavored cigarettes
Health|News|Opinion|US

A ban in Kansas on gender-affirming care also would bar advocacy for kids' social transitions

A proposed ban in Kansas on gender-affirming care for minors also would bar state employees from promoting it or even children’s social transitioning

April 26, 2024
A ban in Kansas on gender-affirming care also would bar advocacy for kids' social transitions
Health|News|US

Long flu season winds down in US

The U.S. flu season appears to be over

April 26, 2024
Long flu season winds down in US
Health|News|Sports

What to know about Bell's palsy, the facial paralysis affecting Joel Embiid

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with Bell’s palsy

April 26, 2024
What to know about Bell's palsy, the facial paralysis affecting Joel Embiid
Crime|Health|Science

Under the influence and under arrest − what happens if you’re drunk in the interrogation room?

Legal psychology researchers are investigating how police treat drunken suspects, how impaired people behave when questioned, and how juries consider their statements.

April 26, 2024
Under the influence and under arrest − what happens if you’re drunk in the interrogation room?
Asia|Health|News

South Korean police raid office of incoming head of doctors' group over protracted strikes

South Korean police have searched the office of the hard-line incoming leader of a doctors association and confiscated his mobile phone

April 26, 2024
South Korean police raid office of incoming head of doctors' group over protracted strikes
Food|Health|News|US

USDA tells producers to reduce salmonella in certain frozen chicken products

U.S. poultry producers will have to reduce salmonella bacteria in certain chicken products to very low levels to prevent food poisoning

April 26, 2024
USDA tells producers to reduce salmonella in certain frozen chicken products
Business|Health|Technology

UnitedHealth unit Change Healthcare faces issue processing some medical claims

UnitedHealth Group said on Thursday a service provided by its Change Healthcare unit was facing an issue receiving batches of medical claims from customers.

April 26, 2024
UnitedHealth unit Change Healthcare faces issue processing some medical claims
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|US

Abbott beats quarterly profit estimates on strong medical device sales

Abbott Laboratories beat Wall Street estimates for quarterly profit on Wednesday and raised the lower end of its forecast, as robust demand for medical procedures boosted sales of its

April 26, 2024
Abbott beats quarterly profit estimates on strong medical device sales
Business|Health|News|US

Regeneron to defend US Justice Department's complaint on drug-pricing manipulation

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals said on Monday the U.S.

April 26, 2024
Regeneron to defend US Justice Department's complaint on drug-pricing manipulation
Africa|Health|News

Nigerian regulator: no record of child deaths from recalled J&J cough syrup

A senior official at Nigeria's drug regulator said on Tuesday that the regulator had no record of children dying from a batch of cough syrup manufactured by Johnson & Johnson which

April 26, 2024
Nigerian regulator: no record of child deaths from recalled J&J cough syrup
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US

J&J beats first-quarter profit estimates on cancer drugs strength

Johnson & Johnson reported a first-quarter profit above Wall Street estimates on Tuesday, helped by strong sales of its cancer drugs including top-selling blood cancer treatment Darzalex.

April 26, 2024
J&J beats first-quarter profit estimates on cancer drugs strength
Health|US

Explainer-Why are US pharmacy benefit managers under fire?

Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are in the crosshairs of Republicans and Democrats in Congress but have so far dodged any new litigation or reforms that had

April 26, 2024
Explainer-Why are US pharmacy benefit managers under fire?
Health|News|Science

WHO warns of falsified cough syrup ingredients seized in Pakistan

The World Health Organization issued an alert on Monday warning drugmakers of five contaminated batches of propylene glycol, an ingredient used in medicinal syrups,

April 26, 2024
WHO warns of falsified cough syrup ingredients seized in Pakistan
Business|Economy|Health|News|US

US employers must accommodate abortions, birth control, agency says

U.S. employers' obligation to accommodate workers' pregnancies also extends to abortions and the use of contraception, the U.S. agency that enforces workplace

April 26, 2024
US employers must accommodate abortions, birth control, agency says
Business|Health|Technology

UnitedHealth hack looms over first-quarter earnings report

UnitedHealth is expected to record higher medical costs in its first earnings report since a cyberattack disrupted its technology systems including those that manage

April 26, 2024
UnitedHealth hack looms over first-quarter earnings report
Health|News|Opinion|US

Explainer-What's next after Arizona's highest court upheld an abortion ban?

The Arizona Supreme Court's decision reviving a near-total abortion ban dating back to the 19th century is at odds with a pledge from the state's Democratic governor and

April 26, 2024
Explainer-What's next after Arizona's highest court upheld an abortion ban?
Africa|Health|News|World

South Africa recalls J&J's cough syrup sold in six African nations after suspected toxicity

South Africa's health regulator said on Saturday it is recalling batches of Johnson & Johnson's children's cough syrup after detection of high levels of diethylene glycol.

April 26, 2024
South Africa recalls J&J's cough syrup sold in six African nations after suspected toxicity
Business|Economy|Health|US

Teva, Viatris win new chance to challenge J&J schizophrenia drug patent

Teva Pharmaceutical and Viatris convinced a U.S. appeals court on Monday to revive their challenges to a patent covering a blockbuster Johnson & Johnson schizophrenia

April 26, 2024
Teva, Viatris win new chance to challenge J&J schizophrenia drug patent
Europe|Health|News|Science|US|World

Russian military intelligence unit may be linked to 'Havana syndrome', Insider reports

The mysterious "Havana syndrome" ailment that has afflicted U.S. diplomats and spies across the world may be linked to energy weapons wielded by members of a Russian military

April 26, 2024
Russian military intelligence unit may be linked to 'Havana syndrome', Insider reports
Health|News|World

Kremlin dismisses report Russia behind 'Havana Syndrome'

The Kremlin on Monday dismissed a report that Russian military intelligence may be behind the mysterious "Havana syndrome" ailment that has afflicted U.S. diplomats and spies

April 26, 2024
Kremlin dismisses report Russia behind 'Havana Syndrome'
Business|Finance|Health|Technology|US

Fitch says UnitedHealth unit hack to have no credit impact on not-for-profit hospitals

Fitch does not anticipate any credit impact on not-for-profit hospitals in the United States from the cyberattack at UnitedHealth's tech unit Change Healthcare that caused disruption to

April 26, 2024
Fitch says UnitedHealth unit hack to have no credit impact on not-for-profit hospitals
Business|Finance|Health

Weight-loss drug deals to drive around 4% of Gerresheimer yearly growth, CEO says

Gerresheimer CEO Dietmar Siemssen said he expects about 4% of the company's revenue growth per year from deals to supply makers of drugs for weight loss and diabetes

April 26, 2024
Weight-loss drug deals to drive around 4% of Gerresheimer yearly growth, CEO says
Business|Health|Technology|US

Exclusive-Philip Morris nears Texas launch of flagship heated tobacco device

Philip Morris International is preparing to launch its flagship heated tobacco device IQOS in Austin, Texas, indicating it will be the first testing ground for its

April 26, 2024
Exclusive-Philip Morris nears Texas launch of flagship heated tobacco device
Business|Finance|Health|US

Moderna gets $750 million funding from Blackstone Life Sciences to develop flu shots

Moderna said on Wednesday it has entered into an agreement with private equity firm Blackstone's life science investment platform for a funding of $750 million to develop its mRNA flu

April 26, 2024
Moderna gets $750 million funding from Blackstone Life Sciences to develop flu shots
Business|Europe|Health

European regulators close in on Big Tobacco's new tea sticks

European governments are weighing the introduction of tougher rules on cigarette makers' new zero-tobacco heat sticks, moving to close the loopholes they were

April 26, 2024
European regulators close in on Big Tobacco's new tea sticks
Economy|Health|News|US

Biden administration cracks down on so-called junk insurance

The Biden administration on Thursday will finalize a rule aimed at cracking down on short-term health insurance plans and surprise medical bills, the latest steps in its

April 26, 2024
Biden administration cracks down on so-called junk insurance
Business|Health

Johnson & Johnson considers deal to buy Shockwave Medical, WSJ reports

Johnson & Johnson is in talks to buy medical device maker Shockwave Medical, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.

April 26, 2024
Johnson & Johnson considers deal to buy Shockwave Medical, WSJ reports
Health|Science

Humans give more viruses to animals than they give us, study finds

Some of the deadliest diseases to stalk humankind have come from pathogens that jumped from animals to people.

April 26, 2024
Humans give more viruses to animals than they give us, study finds
Health|News|US

Ex-leaders of Massachusetts veterans' home avoid prison over COVID outbreak

Two former leaders of a Massachusetts veterans' home that was the site of one of the deadliest COVID-19 outbreaks at a U.S. long-term care facility on Tuesday

April 26, 2024
Ex-leaders of Massachusetts veterans' home avoid prison over COVID outbreak
Business|Health|Science|US

Exclusive - US lawmaker seeks answers on FDA inspection of Musk's Neuralink

A U.S. lawmaker involved in health policy has asked the Food and Drug Administration why it did not inspect Elon Musk's Neuralink before allowing the brain

April 26, 2024
Exclusive - US lawmaker seeks answers on FDA inspection of Musk's Neuralink
Business|Health|US

US FDA declines to approve Regeneron's blood cancer therapy

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals said on Monday the U.S.

April 26, 2024
US FDA declines to approve Regeneron's blood cancer therapy
Health|Technology

UnitedHealth says several services for handling medical claims at unit Change will go online

UnitedHealth Group said on Friday it expects several services related to handling medical claims by its unit Change Healthcare to be online over the next few weeks following a hack last

April 26, 2024
UnitedHealth says several services for handling medical claims at unit Change will go online
Europe|Health|News|US|World

UK leaders, White House offer support to Kate after cancer announcement

British political leaders and the United States' White House offered support to Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, after she said tests following abdominal surgery showed cancer had

April 26, 2024
UK leaders, White House offer support to Kate after cancer announcement
Election|Health|Opinion|US

Trump says leaning toward 15-week national abortion ban

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he was leaning toward a 15-week national ban on abortion but supports exceptions for rape, incest and saving

April 26, 2024
Trump says leaning toward 15-week national abortion ban
Business|Health|Science|Technology|US

Lonza to acquire biologics site from Roche in U.S. for $1.2 billion

Swiss contract drug manufacturer Lonza said on Wednesday it has signed an agreement to acquire the Genentech manufacturing facility in Vacaville, California, from drugmaker Roche

April 26, 2024
Lonza to acquire biologics site from Roche in U.S. for $1.2 billion
Health|News|Science|World

Global fertility rates to decline, shifting population burden to low-income countries

Fertility rates in nearly all countries will be too low to sustain population levels by the end of the century, and most of the world's live births will be occurring in

April 26, 2024
Global fertility rates to decline, shifting population burden to low-income countries
Business|Health|Technology|US

Factbox-Biggest cyberattacks in US healthcare sector

Disruptions from the Feb. 21 hack at UnitedHealth Group's tech unit created a cash crunch for small healthcare providers and led to a U.S. health department probe into whether there was a

April 26, 2024
Factbox-Biggest cyberattacks in US healthcare sector
Business|Europe|Finance|Health

After earnings plunge, BioNTech pins hopes on cancer drug launches

Germany's BioNTech, whose COVID-19 vaccine in partnership with Pfizer was widely used during the pandemic, reported on Wednesday a plunge in 2023 revenue and earnings as its focus

April 26, 2024
After earnings plunge, BioNTech pins hopes on cancer drug launches
Europe|Health|News

UK to introduce bill to phase out smoking among young people

The British government will introduce a bill in parliament on Wednesday to fulfill its promise to phase out smoking among young people by banning tobacco sales for future

April 26, 2024
UK to introduce bill to phase out smoking among young people
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets

Pfizer offloads $3.9 billion stake in Sensodyne-maker Haleon

Haleon said on Tuesday top shareholder Pfizer offloaded a roughly $3.9 billion stake in the consumer healthcare firm, bringing down its holding in the British company to 22.6%.

April 26, 2024
Pfizer offloads $3.9 billion stake in Sensodyne-maker Haleon
Health|News|US

More than 60% of US abortions in 2023 were done by pill, study shows

The proportion of U.S. abortions administered by medication rose to more than 60% in 2023, following a dramatic decline in surgical abortion access after the U.S.

April 26, 2024
More than 60% of US abortions in 2023 were done by pill, study shows
Business|Health|US

Kroger to sell specialty pharmacy business to Elevance Health's CarelonRx

Grocer Kroger said on Monday it had entered a definitive agreement for the sale of its specialty pharmacy business to CarelonRx, a unit of U.S. health insurer Elevance Health.

April 26, 2024
Kroger to sell specialty pharmacy business to Elevance Health's CarelonRx
Health|US

US study finds no evidence of Havana syndrome brain injury

A U.S. government research team found no significant evidence of brain injury among a group of federal employees reporting symptoms of the "Havana syndrome" ailment that

April 26, 2024
US study finds no evidence of Havana syndrome brain injury
Health|News|US

US appeals court revives Regeneron's antitrust lawsuit against Novartis

A U.S. appeals court on Monday revived an antitrust lawsuit by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals against Novartis related to prescription treatments to address a condition that can lead

April 26, 2024
US appeals court revives Regeneron's antitrust lawsuit against Novartis
Business|Europe|Health|Science

Novo Nordisk foundation to place more grants outside Denmark

The Novo Nordisk Foundation, top shareholder of Danish obesity drugmaker Novo Nordisk, plans to give a larger portion of its social, scientific and humanitarian grants outside

April 26, 2024
Novo Nordisk foundation to place more grants outside Denmark
Health|News|US

Biden pushes for expansion in women's health research

President Joe Biden will issue an executive order on Monday expanding U.S. government research on women's health, while spending $200 million next year to

April 26, 2024
Biden pushes for expansion in women's health research
Americas|Economy|Health|News|US|World

US aid chief to announce $25 million in humanitarian assistance for Haiti

U.S. aid chief Samantha Power is set to announce $25 million in humanitarian assistance for Haiti on Friday, according to a statement seen by Reuters in

April 26, 2024
US aid chief to announce $25 million in humanitarian assistance for Haiti
Business|Finance|Health|US

Reckitt will seek to overturn $60 million baby formula verdict

Reckitt Benckiser on Friday said it would pursue all options to have a $60 million verdict overturned in a baby formula case in the United States as it stood by the safety of all its

April 26, 2024
Reckitt will seek to overturn $60 million baby formula verdict
Business|Finance|Health|US

Reckitt unit hit with $60 million verdict in Enfamil baby formula case in Illinois

An Illinois jury has ordered Reckitt Benckiser unit Mead Johnson to pay $60 million to the mother of a premature baby who died of an intestinal disease after being fed

April 26, 2024
Reckitt unit hit with $60 million verdict in Enfamil baby formula case in Illinois
Business|Health|Technology

UnitedHealth says its unit Change Healthcare's pharmacy network back online

UnitedHealth Group said on Wednesday that its unit Change Healthcare's pharmacy network was back online, weeks after a cyberattack.

April 26, 2024
UnitedHealth says its unit Change Healthcare's pharmacy network back online
Health|Science|Technology

Study documents headaches experienced by astronauts in space

Research in the expanding field of space medicine has identified many ways in which a microgravity environment and other factors can meddle with the human body

April 26, 2024
Study documents headaches experienced by astronauts in space
Health|News

RFK Jr. to pick running mate for 2024 election on March 26

Anti-vaccine activist Robert F.

April 26, 2024
RFK Jr. to pick running mate for 2024 election on March 26
Business|Crime|Health|Technology|US

HHS opens probe into hack at UnitedHealth unit

The Department Of Health and Human Services has opened an investigation into UnitedHealth Group following a cyberattack on its unit Change Healthcare, it said on Wednesday.

April 26, 2024
HHS opens probe into hack at UnitedHealth unit
Health|US

Death of beaten Oklahoma nonbinary teen ruled a suicide

Oklahoma's medical examiner on Wednesday ruled that nonbinary teenager Nex Benedict died by suicide in a death that friends and family said came one day after a beating at

April 26, 2024
Death of beaten Oklahoma nonbinary teen ruled a suicide
Crime|Health|US

Class action lawsuits pile up over UnitedHealth data breach

UnitedHealth Group has already been hit with at least six class action lawsuits accusing it of failing to protect millions of people's personal data from last month's

April 26, 2024
Class action lawsuits pile up over UnitedHealth data breach
Business|Finance|Health|Technology|World

Biotech trade association to split with China's WuXi AppTec

A Washington-based global trade association representing biotechnology companies is taking steps to "separate" from Chinese member Wuxi AppTec, according to a letter from

April 26, 2024
Biotech trade association to split with China's WuXi AppTec
Business|Health|Technology

Lilly partners with Amazon to deliver Zepbound and other drugs

Eli Lilly said on Wednesday it has brought on Amazon.com's pharmacy unit to deliver drug prescriptions sent to its direct-to-consumer service, LillyDirect.

April 26, 2024
Lilly partners with Amazon to deliver Zepbound and other drugs
Health|MidEast|News|World

Germany to take part in Gaza airdrops, say government sources

The German Air Force will take part in humanitarian airdrops into Gaza, amid an unfolding humanitarian catastrophe, at the request of the foreign ministry in Berlin, government

April 26, 2024
Germany to take part in Gaza airdrops, say government sources
Business|Health

General Motors' executive vice president for software and services Mike Abbott to step down

General Motors said on Tuesday that Mike Abbott will step down as executive vice president, software and services, due to health reasons.

April 26, 2024
General Motors' executive vice president for software and services Mike Abbott to step down
Business|Health|US

Walgreens settles New York charges it inflated prices of infant formula

Walgreens has settled charges by New York Attorney General Letitia James that the pharmacy chain grossly inflated prices on at least 20 infant formula products in 2022 after a

April 26, 2024
Walgreens settles New York charges it inflated prices of infant formula
Business|Health|Technology|US

US providers could see credit impact from Change Healthcare hack, Moody's says

Ratings agency Moody's said on Friday that U.S. hospitals, physician facilities and other medical providers could see a credit impact resulting from disruptions from the hack at

April 26, 2024
US providers could see credit impact from Change Healthcare hack, Moody's says
Business|Health

UnitedHealth says online platform fully functional after Change Healthcare hack

UnitedHealth Group said the electronic prescribing for its pharmacy services is now fully functional, with claims submission and payment transmission also available after cyber attack on

April 26, 2024
UnitedHealth says online platform fully functional after Change Healthcare hack
Business|Europe|Health

Novo Nordisk hopes to launch experimental obesity drug this decade

Novo Nordisk's head of development on Friday told Reuters he was very comfortable the drugmaker would be able to launch the

April 26, 2024
Novo Nordisk hopes to launch experimental obesity drug this decade
Business|Health|US

Compounded semaglutide poses serious U.S. health issue, Novo Nordisk CEO says

Novo Nordisk's CEO on Friday said compounded semaglutide in the United States is a serious health issue.

April 26, 2024
Compounded semaglutide poses serious U.S. health issue, Novo Nordisk CEO says
Business|Health|Technology|US

Analysis-UnitedHealth hack could take months for full recovery

UnitedHealth Group, the largest U.S. health insurer, is likely to need several months to make a full recovery from a cyberattack that has been one of the most disruptive

April 26, 2024
Analysis-UnitedHealth hack could take months for full recovery
Americas|Environment|Health|News|Technology|World

Mexico waiting on US proof that GM corn safe for its people, deputy ag minister says

Mexico is waiting for the United States to prove imported genetically modified (GM) corn is safe for Mexicans, said Deputy Agriculture

April 26, 2024
Mexico waiting on US proof that GM corn safe for its people, deputy ag minister says
Business|Health|Technology

Factbox-Who and what is the hack of UnitedHealth's tech unit affecting?

The Feb. 21 ransomware hack at UnitedHealth Group's Change Healthcare technology unit, which processes insurance claims and payments for the industry, has disrupted

April 26, 2024
Factbox-Who and what is the hack of UnitedHealth's tech unit affecting?
Business|Finance|Health

Boehringer to cut out-of-pocket costs for inhalers to $35

Boehringer Ingelheim will reduce out-of-pocket costs for the company's inhaler products for a chronic lung disease and asthma to $35 per month starting June 1, the German drugmaker said on

April 26, 2024
Boehringer to cut out-of-pocket costs for inhalers to $35
Health|News|US

Biden to call for expanding Medicare drug negotiation program

President Joe Biden will call on Congress to expand the number of drugs subject to annual Medicare price negotiations in his State of the Union address on

April 26, 2024
Biden to call for expanding Medicare drug negotiation program
Health|News|US

Alabama IVF clinics resuming operations after governor signs law protecting industry

Two Alabama in vitro fertilization clinics are resuming treatment after the governor signed into law a measure aimed at protecting IVF in light of a state Supreme Court

April 26, 2024
Alabama IVF clinics resuming operations after governor signs law protecting industry
Business|Health|News|US

Group suing over Pfizer diversity fellowship program loses US appeal

A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit by a conservative group opposed to diversity initiatives in medicine that challenged a Pfizer fellowship

April 26, 2024
Group suing over Pfizer diversity fellowship program loses US appeal
Business|Health

Cancer-causing chemical found in some acne treatments, US lab reports

High levels of cancer-causing chemical benzene were detected in some acne treatments of brands including Estee Lauder's Clinique and Target's Up & Up, independent U.S. laboratory Valisure

April 26, 2024
Cancer-causing chemical found in some acne treatments, US lab reports
Business|Health|News|US

Bayer notches more wins in Roundup weedkiller cancer trials

Bayer on Tuesday said it won a trial in a lawsuit brought by a retired postal service worker in Pennsylvania who alleged he developed non-Hodgkins lymphoma from using

April 26, 2024
Bayer notches more wins in Roundup weedkiller cancer trials
Business|Health|Technology

US hospitals group calls UnitedHealth efforts after hack inadequate

The American Hospital Association (AHA) sent a letter to UnitedHealth Group assailing the company's efforts to restore its financial systems in the wake of a cyberattack on the

April 26, 2024
US hospitals group calls UnitedHealth efforts after hack inadequate
Health|News|US

South Carolina still cannot defund Planned Parenthood, US court rules

South Carolina cannot cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, a federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday, finding that doing so would deprive Medicaid patients of

April 26, 2024
South Carolina still cannot defund Planned Parenthood, US court rules
Crime|Health|US

Pharmacy exec in plea deal in Michigan over 2012 meningitis outbreak deaths

A former owner of a Massachusetts compounding pharmacy whose mold-tainted drugs sparked a deadly U.S. fungal meningitis outbreak in 2012 has pleaded no contest to

April 26, 2024
Pharmacy exec in plea deal in Michigan over 2012 meningitis outbreak deaths
Health|Science

Novo kidney trial finds Ozempic cuts cardiac risks in diabetics

Novo Nordisk's widely used diabetes drug Ozempic delayed progression of chronic kidney disease in diabetes patients, a large late-stage study

April 26, 2024
Novo kidney trial finds Ozempic cuts cardiac risks in diabetics
Business|Health|US

Latest J&J talc trial ends with hung jury

The latest trial over claims that Johnson & Johnson's talc products cause cancer ended in a mistrial on Tuesday, as a Florida state court jury said it could not agree on

April 26, 2024
Latest J&J talc trial ends with hung jury
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets

Dialysis firms gain as Ozempic kidney trial data disappoints

Shares of dialysis services providers jumped in early trading on Tuesday after Novo Nordisk's popular diabetes drug Ozempic fell short of some expectations when tested on patients with

April 26, 2024
Dialysis firms gain as Ozempic kidney trial data disappoints
Business|Health|US

U.S. Medicare negotiations for drug prices underway, Biden says

The manufacturers of drugs selected for the U.S. Medicare program's pricing negotiations have submitted counter offers to the U.S. government's initial proposal, U.S.

April 26, 2024
U.S. Medicare negotiations for drug prices underway, Biden says
Health|News|US

US court to weigh Obamacare mandate to cover HIV drug, cancer screenings

President Joe Biden's administration on Monday is set to urge a U.S. appeals court to preserve a federal mandate that requires health insurers to cover preventive care

April 26, 2024
US court to weigh Obamacare mandate to cover HIV drug, cancer screenings
Business|Health|News|US

Second judge upholds Medicare drug price negotiation program

A federal judge in Delaware on Friday upheld a law that requires some drugmakers to negotiate prices with Medicare, one of President Joe Biden's signature initiatives,

April 26, 2024
Second judge upholds Medicare drug price negotiation program
Asia|Celebrity|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|World

Norway's king has pacemaker implanted in Malaysia after falling ill on holiday

Norway's King Harald had a temporary pacemaker implanted on Saturday at a hospital in Malaysia after falling ill while on holiday there, the Norwegian royal household said.

April 26, 2024
Norway's king has pacemaker implanted in Malaysia after falling ill on holiday
Business|Health|News

Latest trial over Bayer's Roundup ends with hung jury

The latest trial over claims that Bayer's Roundup weedkiller causes cancer ended with a hung jury on Friday, the company said, highlighting the continued uncertainty

April 26, 2024
Latest trial over Bayer's Roundup ends with hung jury
Business|Health|US

CVS, Walgreens to begin selling abortion pill this month

CVS and Walgreens, the two largest U.S. pharmacy chains, will start selling abortion pill mifepristone at their stores in several states this month.

April 26, 2024
CVS, Walgreens to begin selling abortion pill this month
Business|Health|News|US

Republican-controlled Alabama House passes bill to protect IVF

Alabama's Republican-led House on Thursday voted to advance a bill aimed at protecting the IVF industry after the state Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos should be considered

April 26, 2024
Republican-controlled Alabama House passes bill to protect IVF
Health|Technology|US

Healthcare providers hit by frozen payments in ransomware outage

Healthcare providers across the United States are struggling to get paid following the week-long ransomware outage at a

April 26, 2024
Healthcare providers hit by frozen payments in ransomware outage
Business|Finance|Health|Science|Technology

Vivani shares skyrocket as implant reduces weight in mice

Vivani Medical shares surged more than five-fold in early trading on Wednesday after the drug developer said its experimental under-the-skin drug implant helped reduce weight in obese mice

April 26, 2024
Vivani shares skyrocket as implant reduces weight in mice
Health|News|US

FDA warns of potential risk from Hologic's devices implanted in soft tissue

The U.S. health regulator on Tuesday warned patients and healthcare providers about the potential risk of serious complications arising from the use of Hologic's devices that are implanted

April 26, 2024
FDA warns of potential risk from Hologic's devices implanted in soft tissue
Business|Health|News|US

DEA issues letter to e-commerce companies over illegal pill-making machines

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration issued a letter on Monday to e-commerce companies regarding the pill presses that are being used to make fentanyl pills.

April 26, 2024
DEA issues letter to e-commerce companies over illegal pill-making machines
Health|News|Travel

Mauritius allows Norwegian Dawn cruise ship to dock after no trace of cholera found

Mauritius will allow a ship belonging to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings to dock after no trace of cholera was found in samples taken from passengers on board, a senior health

April 26, 2024
Mauritius allows Norwegian Dawn cruise ship to dock after no trace of cholera found
Health|News|Technology|US

Exclusive-US pharmacy outage triggered by ransomware at unit of UnitedHealth, sources say

An outage at a unit of the UnitedHealth Group that has led to nationwide disruptions in the filling of prescriptions for days was

April 26, 2024
Exclusive-US pharmacy outage triggered by ransomware at unit of UnitedHealth, sources say
Health|News|Travel|Videos

Mauritius stops Norwegian cruise ship from docking, cites health risk

Mauritius stopped a ship belonging to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings from docking at its ports due to what it said was a health risk and took samples from about 15 passengers

April 26, 2024
Mauritius stops Norwegian cruise ship from docking, cites health risk
Food|Health|News|US

U.S. rice exports to Haiti have unhealthy levels of arsenic, study finds

U.S. rice exports to Haiti, which account for the bulk of supplies of the country's key food staple, contain unhealthy levels of arsenic and cadmium, heavy metals that can

April 26, 2024
U.S. rice exports to Haiti have unhealthy levels of arsenic, study finds
Health|US

New York attorney general urges stronger safety warning on asthma drug Singulair

The attorney general for one of the most populous U.S. states this week urged federal drug regulators to address safety risks associated with the widely

April 26, 2024
New York attorney general urges stronger safety warning on asthma drug Singulair
Business|Finance|Health|Technology

Moody's says hack against UnitedHealth Group is 'credit negative' for the company

Credit Rating agency Moody's said Friday that the recently reported hack against UnitedHealth Group was "credit negative" for the company.

April 26, 2024
Moody's says hack against UnitedHealth Group is 'credit negative' for the company
Health|News|US

Explainer-Alabama's highest court ruled frozen embryos are people. What is next?

The Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that frozen embryos created and stored for in vitro fertilization (IVF) are children under a state law allowing parents to sue for

April 26, 2024
Explainer-Alabama's highest court ruled frozen embryos are people. What is next?
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Donald Trump calls on Alabama legislature to find 'immediate solution' to preserve IVF

Former U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he supports the availability of in vitro fertilization treatment following an Alabama Supreme Court decision regarding IVF.

April 26, 2024
Donald Trump calls on Alabama legislature to find 'immediate solution' to preserve IVF
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Congress needs to restore reproductive healthcare protections after IVF ruling, White House says

Congress needs to restore reproductive healthcare protections following the Alabama Supreme Court decision regarding in vitro fertilization, White House spokesperson Karine Jean

April 26, 2024
Congress needs to restore reproductive healthcare protections after IVF ruling, White House says
Business|Economy|Health|US

Analysis-Prices for new US drugs rose 35% in 2023, more than the previous year

Pharmaceutical companies last year launched new U.S. drugs at prices 35% higher than in 2022, reflecting in part the industry's embrace of expensive therapies for rare

April 26, 2024
Analysis-Prices for new US drugs rose 35% in 2023, more than the previous year
Business|Finance|Health

Moderna reports surprise profit, sets out road map for RSV vaccine

Moderna on Thursday reported a surprise fourth-quarter profit helped by cost cutting and some deferred payments, and the vaccine maker set out a

April 26, 2024
Moderna reports surprise profit, sets out road map for RSV vaccine
Health|News|Opinion|US

Biden says Alabama IVF ruling is 'outrageous' -statement

U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday said a controversial Alabama court ruling over frozen embryos created through in-vitro fertilization was "outrageous and unacceptable."

April 26, 2024
Biden says Alabama IVF ruling is 'outrageous' -statement
Crime|Health|Sports

US man gets prison for Tokyo Olympics doping charge

A Texas man who pleaded guilty to involvement in providing banned performance-enhancing drugs to athletes before the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo was

April 26, 2024
US man gets prison for Tokyo Olympics doping charge
Health|Science|Technology|US

FDA warns consumers over use of smartwatches to measure blood glucose levels

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday warned consumers to not use smartwatches or smart rings that claim to measure blood glucose levels without piercing the skin.

April 26, 2024
FDA warns consumers over use of smartwatches to measure blood glucose levels
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|US

Conagra sees 'opportunity' to sell frozen meals to those on weight loss drugs

U.S. packaged foods firm Conagra Brands sees an "opportunity" to sell more frozen meals, meat snacks and popcorn to people using weight-loss drugs like Ozempic

April 26, 2024
Conagra sees 'opportunity' to sell frozen meals to those on weight loss drugs
Health|MidEast|News|World

Gaza's second-largest hospital 'completely out of service', health ministry says

The Gaza Strip's second-largest hospital has been put "completely out of service", a spokesperson for the Gaza health ministry said on Sunday.

April 26, 2024
Gaza's second-largest hospital 'completely out of service', health ministry says
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US

Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk get growth stock status on weight-loss drug boost

U.S.-based Eli Lilly and Denmark's Novo Nordisk have struck gold with their weight-loss drugs, sending their shares to stratospheric levels and putting them

April 26, 2024
Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk get growth stock status on weight-loss drug boost
Health|News|Science|US|World

Telemedicine abortion is as safe, effective as in-person care, US study finds

Abortion pills sent to pregnant women after video call or text message consultations are as safe and effective as in-person care, according to a large study from the United States,

April 26, 2024
Telemedicine abortion is as safe, effective as in-person care, US study finds
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|US

Pfizer agrees to pay $93 million to settle Lipitor antitrust lawsuit

Pfizer has agreed to pay $93 million to settle antitrust claims by wholesale drug distributors that accused it of conspiring with India's Ranbaxy Laboratories to delay

April 26, 2024
Pfizer agrees to pay $93 million to settle Lipitor antitrust lawsuit
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|Technology

Arm, SoundHound AI shares jump as Nvidia builds stake

Nvidia's bet on smaller AI firms from healthcare companies Nano-X Imaging and Recursion to chipmaker Arm Holdings boosted their shares in premarket trading on Thursday.

April 26, 2024
Arm, SoundHound AI shares jump as Nvidia builds stake
Health|Science|US

Do not read too much into Biden, Trump verbal stumbles, experts caution

Experts on aging caution against concluding that U.S.

April 26, 2024
Do not read too much into Biden, Trump verbal stumbles, experts caution
Health|News|US

Disabled employment surged in COVID; 2024 less certain

COVID-19 changed the trajectory of Lucy Trieshmann's budding legal career.

April 26, 2024
Disabled employment surged in COVID; 2024 less certain
Economy|Health|US

US hospitals see post pandemic catch-up behind insurer healthcare costs

Americans are catching up on healthcare missed during the COVID-19 pandemic, a trend driven by heart procedures and outpatient orthopedic surgeries that

April 26, 2024
US hospitals see post pandemic catch-up behind insurer healthcare costs
Business|Health|US

Pharmaceutical group's lawsuit over Medicare drug price program dismissed

A federal judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit by a major pharmaceutical industry trade association challenging a new program that allows Medicare to negotiate prices with

April 26, 2024
Pharmaceutical group's lawsuit over Medicare drug price program dismissed
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|News|US

Harvard wins dismissal of families' lawsuits over morgue scandal

A Massachusetts judge on Monday dismissed lawsuits by families accusing Harvard of mishandling the bodies of loved ones that were donated to its medical school and

April 26, 2024
Harvard wins dismissal of families' lawsuits over morgue scandal
Health|News|US|World

Explainer-Why is US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin hospitalized again?

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized again and was put under general anesthesia on Monday to address a bladder issue.

April 26, 2024
Explainer-Why is US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin hospitalized again?
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets

Drugmaker Gilead to acquire CymaBay for $4.3 billion

Gilead Sciences on Monday said it will acquire CymaBay Therapeutics for $4.3 billion, to expand its portfolio of liver disease drugs.

April 26, 2024
Drugmaker Gilead to acquire CymaBay for $4.3 billion
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US

Biogen fourth-quarter profit misses on Aduhelm exit costs

Biogen missed Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter profit on Tuesday following its decision last month to return the rights for Alzheimer's disease drug Aduhelm and on soft sales of

April 26, 2024
Biogen fourth-quarter profit misses on Aduhelm exit costs
Health|MidEast|News|World

Gaza death toll climbs 28,064 Palestinians killed, 67,611 injured since Oct. 7-Gaza health ministry

At least 28,064 Palestinians have been killed and 67,611 others injured in Israeli strikes on Gaza since Oct. 7, the health ministry in Gaza said in a statement on Saturday.

April 26, 2024
Gaza death toll climbs 28,064 Palestinians killed, 67,611 injured since Oct. 7-Gaza health ministry
Business|Finance|Health

Moderna shares slide as longer-term data shows quick fall in RSV vaccine efficacy

Moderna shares fell 6% on Friday after a longer-term analysis of a trial indicated a quicker fall in the efficacy of its experimental respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine.

April 26, 2024
Moderna shares slide as longer-term data shows quick fall in RSV vaccine efficacy
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US

Zimmer Biomet forecasts upbeat 2024 profit on steady medical devices demand

Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc forecast 2024 profit above Wall Street expectations on Thursday, betting on resilient demand for its medical devices, and said it had initiated a restructuring

April 26, 2024
Zimmer Biomet forecasts upbeat 2024 profit on steady medical devices demand
Business|Finance|Health|Technology|US

Illumina forecasts flat 2024 sales as sluggish demand drags on

Illumina on Thursday forecast its annual core business revenue to be nearly flat compared to fiscal year 2023 as subdued demand for its genetic testing tools and diagnostics products

April 26, 2024
Illumina forecasts flat 2024 sales as sluggish demand drags on
Economy|Health|News|US

Fed policy shift needs a farewell to 'elevated' inflation

As they navigated the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic Federal Reserve officials had a steady progression of descriptions for inflation, first saying it

April 26, 2024
Fed policy shift needs a farewell to 'elevated' inflation
Business|Health|Technology|US

BAT shores up US heated tobacco prospects as competition grows

British American Tobacco has submitted an application to market its Glo Hyper device as a reduced-risk product in the United States, its first movement in years on heated tobacco in

April 26, 2024
BAT shores up US heated tobacco prospects as competition grows
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US

Walgreens Boots pockets $992 million after cutting Cencora stake for third time

U.S. drugstore chain Walgreens Boots Alliance on Wednesday said it has cut its stake in pharmaceutical distributor Cencora for the third time in just over six months, pocketing about $992

April 26, 2024
Walgreens Boots pockets $992 million after cutting Cencora stake for third time
Business|Health|US

UnitedHealth's chief operating officer Dirk McMahon to retire

UnitedHealth's president and chief operating officer, Dirk McMahon, will retire after serving for more than 20 years in the company, the health insurer said on Wednesday.

April 26, 2024
UnitedHealth's chief operating officer Dirk McMahon to retire
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US

McKesson raises annual profit forecast on strong demand for specialty medicines

U.S.-based drug distributor McKesson raised its annual profit forecast on Wednesday, banking on strong demand for specialty medicines.

April 26, 2024
McKesson raises annual profit forecast on strong demand for specialty medicines
Health|News|Political|US

Florida top court weighs letting voters decide abortion rights amendment

Florida's attorney general on Wednesday urged the state's highest court to block voters from deciding whether to amend the state constitution to protect abortion,

April 26, 2024
Florida top court weighs letting voters decide abortion rights amendment
Business|Health|US

CVS cuts 2024 profit forecast on elevated medical costs

CVS Health lowered its adjusted profit forecast for 2024 on Wednesday after an increase in medical care among older adults in the United States drove up fourth-quarter costs at its

April 26, 2024
CVS cuts 2024 profit forecast on elevated medical costs
Health|News|Science

Column-Neutral rate debate resurfaces as US economy refuses to crack :Mike Dolan

If the drugs don't work, the dosage may be wrong.

April 26, 2024
Column-Neutral rate debate resurfaces as US economy refuses to crack :Mike Dolan
Business|Health|US

US FDA finds control lapses at Catalent plant being sold to Novo

U.S. drug regulators in November found quality control lapses at the Bloomington, Indiana factory of contract drug manufacturer Catalent, including discovery of a "pest

April 26, 2024
US FDA finds control lapses at Catalent plant being sold to Novo
Business|Health|Lifestyle|US

NFL-Employers bracing for a breakout of Super flu on Monday

Businesses across the United States are bracing for an outbreak of the Super flu next Monday when over 16 million Americans are expected to phone in sick after

April 26, 2024
NFL-Employers bracing for a breakout of Super flu on Monday
Business|Finance|Health

Lilly rides wave of weight-loss drug demand, working to expand capacity

Eli Lilly on Tuesday forecast 2024 profit above Wall Street estimates on soaring demand for Zepbound, its recently approved weight-loss drug, and said

April 26, 2024
Lilly rides wave of weight-loss drug demand, working to expand capacity
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US

GE HealthCare forecasts 2024 profit largely above estimates

GE HealthCare forecast 2024 profit largely above Wall Street expectations and beat fourth-quarter profit estimates on strong demand for its imaging devices, sending the company's shares up

April 26, 2024
GE HealthCare forecasts 2024 profit largely above estimates
Business|Health|Technology|US

Amazon to cut a few hundred jobs at healthcare units

Amazon.com will cut a few hundred jobs across its healthcare units, Amazon Healthcare Services executive Neil Lindsay said in a letter to employees on Tuesday.

April 26, 2024
Amazon to cut a few hundred jobs at healthcare units
Health|Lifestyle|News|US|World

South Carolina woman sues over state's six-week abortion ban

A South Carolina woman, along with Planned Parenthood, on Monday filed a lawsuit asking a court to rule that state's abortion ban applies after about nine weeks of

April 26, 2024
South Carolina woman sues over state's six-week abortion ban
Asia|Health|Science

Exclusive-Eisai expects 1,500 Alzheimer's patients in China launch, sees ‘huge’ growth

Japan’s Eisai aims to roll out its groundbreaking Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi to 1,500 people in China later this year, but expects

April 26, 2024
Exclusive-Eisai expects 1,500 Alzheimer's patients in China launch, sees ‘huge’ growth
Business|Health|US

Abbott Labs must face lawsuit over PediaSure height claims

A judge has rejected Abbott Laboratories' effort to dismiss a New York City grandmother's lawsuit claiming it misled consumers into believing its PediaSure

April 26, 2024
Abbott Labs must face lawsuit over PediaSure height claims
Health|News|US

Pentagon chief says should have handled cancer diagnosis better

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Thursday that his recent cancer diagnosis shook him but he should have notified President Joe Biden and the public about it.

April 26, 2024
Pentagon chief says should have handled cancer diagnosis better
Crime|Health|News|US

Doctor who prescribed more than 500,000 opioid doses has conviction tossed

A Virginia doctor who prescribed more than 500,000 opioid doses in less than two years had his conviction and 40-year prison sentence thrown out by a federal appeals

April 26, 2024
Doctor who prescribed more than 500,000 opioid doses has conviction tossed
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US

Cigna raises 2024 profit view, beats Q4 earnings estimates on lower costs

Health insurer Cigna Group raised its 2024 profit forecast on Friday after lower-than-expected medical costs and strong demand in its pharmacy benefit

April 26, 2024
Cigna raises 2024 profit view, beats Q4 earnings estimates on lower costs
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US

Bristol Myers posts better-than-expected 4th-quarter results

Drugmaker Bristol Myers Squibb on Friday posted better-than-expected results for the fourth quarter as sales of its new anemia drug Reblozyl and its already off patent

April 26, 2024
Bristol Myers posts better-than-expected 4th-quarter results
Business|Finance|Health|News|US

US government sends initial offers for Medicare drug price cuts

The Biden administration is sending drugmakers opening offers for the U.S. Medicare program's first ever price negotiations on Thursday, the White House said in a statement.

April 26, 2024
US government sends initial offers for Medicare drug price cuts
Business|Health|News|US

Merck posts better-than-expected quarterly results on soaring Keytruda sales

Merck & Co on Thursday reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results on strong sales of its cancer immunotherapy Keytruda, now the world's biggest selling

April 26, 2024
Merck posts better-than-expected quarterly results on soaring Keytruda sales
Asia|Crime|Health|News|US

US says fentanyl talks with China 'meaningful' but more needs to be done-official

Talks between the U.S. and Chinese officials on stemming the flow of chemicals used for the production of deadly fentanyl have been "substantive" but "much

April 26, 2024
US says fentanyl talks with China 'meaningful' but more needs to be done-official
Business|Finance|Health|Science|Stock Markets

Thermo Fisher forecasts 2024 profit below estimates on biotech demand slump

Medical equipment maker Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc on Wednesday forecast annual profit below Wall Street estimates, as it expects that a slump in demand for its services used to make

April 26, 2024
Thermo Fisher forecasts 2024 profit below estimates on biotech demand slump
Business|Europe|Health|US

Catalent's Indiana plant is filling Wegovy pens to Novo Nordisk for U.S. - ceo

Novo Nordisk's CEO Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen confirmed on Wednesday that Catalent's Indiana plant in the United States has started filling injection pens for its obesity

April 26, 2024
Catalent's Indiana plant is filling Wegovy pens to Novo Nordisk for U.S. - ceo
Business|Health|News|Science

Biogen to discontinue development of older Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm

Biogen Inc said on Wednesday it would terminate a post-approval study of its first Alzheimer's drug, Aduhelm, and discontinue all commercialization for the controversial treatment.

April 26, 2024
Biogen to discontinue development of older Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm
Business|Economy|Europe|Health

As Lilly competition heats up, Novo CEO details strategy for new Wegovy launches

Novo Nordisk will target launches of its mega popular obesity shot Wegovy in markets where it already has strong sales of its

April 26, 2024
As Lilly competition heats up, Novo CEO details strategy for new Wegovy launches
Business|Health|News|Travel

United exec says loss of skills may have contributed to Boeing problems

A senior United Airlines executive highlighted the widespread loss of experience in the aviation industry since the COVID-19 pandemic and said it may have contributed

April 26, 2024
United exec says loss of skills may have contributed to Boeing problems
Asia|Health|News

US House bill would curb genetic info sharing with China's Wuxi Apptec, BGI

A congressional committee focused on China has introduced a bill that would restrict federally funded medical providers from allowing China's BGI Group, WuXi Apptec and

April 26, 2024
US House bill would curb genetic info sharing with China's Wuxi Apptec, BGI
Health|News|US

Trump White House pharmacy improperly provided drugs and misused funds, Pentagon report says

The White House Medical Unit during the Trump administration provided prescription drugs, including controlled substances, to ineligible staff and spent tens

April 26, 2024
Trump White House pharmacy improperly provided drugs and misused funds, Pentagon report says
Health|News|US|World

First meeting of US-China working group on fentanyl precursor chemicals to be held Tuesday

The first joint meeting of the U.S.-China working group on fentanyl precursor chemicals will be held on Jan. 30 in Beijing, a senior U.S.

April 26, 2024
First meeting of US-China working group on fentanyl precursor chemicals to be held Tuesday
Business|Health|News|US

Bayer ordered to pay $2.25 billion in latest Roundup trial

Bayer was ordered on Friday to pay $2.25 billion to a Pennsylvania man who said he developed cancer from exposure to the company's Roundup weedkiller, the man's attorneys said.

April 26, 2024
Bayer ordered to pay $2.25 billion in latest Roundup trial
Health|News|US|World

Austin to make scheduled hospital visit on Friday after cancer treatment -Pentagon

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will visit the hospital for a scheduled follow-up appointment on Friday after his recent prostate cancer treatment, the Pentagon said in a statement.

April 26, 2024
Austin to make scheduled hospital visit on Friday after cancer treatment -Pentagon
Health|News|US

US signs up record 21.3 million people for 2024 Obamacare plans

A record 21.3 million Americans have so far enrolled for coverage under Obamacare health insurance for 2024, a 31% jump over the year earlier, and the highest since its inception, the U.S.

April 26, 2024
US signs up record 21.3 million people for 2024 Obamacare plans
Africa|Americas|Health|News|US|World

Namibia's president Geingob to travel to US for cancer treatment

Namibia's President Hage Geingob will travel to the United States on Wednesday to undergo cancer treatment, the presidency has announced.

April 26, 2024
Namibia's president Geingob to travel to US for cancer treatment
Business|Finance|Health

Humana forecasts dismal 2024 profit on high medical costs

Humana Inc forecast 2024 profit sharply below analysts' estimates on Thursday as the health insurer anticipated increased demand for medical procedures, especially among older adults, to

April 26, 2024
Humana forecasts dismal 2024 profit on high medical costs
Education|Health|News

Harvard urges judge to toss families' lawsuits over morgue scandal

Harvard University on Friday urged a judge in Boston to dismiss lawsuits by families accusing it of mishandling the bodies of loved ones that were donated to its

April 26, 2024
Harvard urges judge to toss families' lawsuits over morgue scandal
Business|Health|US

Exclusive-US FDA finds new manufacturing lapses at Eli Lilly plant

U.S. inspectors recently uncovered new manufacturing problems at an Eli Lilly plant that has been under scrutiny by federal investigators,

April 26, 2024
Exclusive-US FDA finds new manufacturing lapses at Eli Lilly plant
Economy|Health|News|Technology|US

US Minuteman III missile replacement breaks $96 billion budget, triggers Pentagon review

The replacement for the ground-based U.S. nuclear arsenal anchored by the Minuteman III has officially busted through its $95.8 billion budget due to the COVID-19

April 26, 2024
US Minuteman III missile replacement breaks $96 billion budget, triggers Pentagon review
Health|Technology

Spanish court rules Facebook moderator suffered work-related mental trauma

A Spanish court has ruled a former Facebook moderator's mental health was damaged by his work reviewing graphic content such as beheadings

April 26, 2024
Spanish court rules Facebook moderator suffered work-related mental trauma
Health|News|US

Minority children in US get poorer healthcare, analysis finds

The quality of healthcare for minority children in the United States is universally worse than it is for white children, even after accounting for insurance coverage, an

April 26, 2024
Minority children in US get poorer healthcare, analysis finds
Business|Finance|Health

Humana sees higher-than-expected medical costs in fourth quarter

Humana Inc said on Thursday it sees medical costs to be higher than previously expected in the fourth quarter due to increased demand for medical services, sending its shares down 13% in

April 26, 2024
Humana sees higher-than-expected medical costs in fourth quarter
Health|News|US

White House: Secretary Austin's doctors think he may need additional care

White House National Security spokesman John Kirby said on Sunday Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's doctor's think he may still need some additional care.

April 26, 2024
White House: Secretary Austin's doctors think he may need additional care
Health|News|US|World

US Defense Secretary Austin in good condition in hospital -Pentagon

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin remains hospitalized and is in good condition, the Pentagon said on Saturday, adding that it did not yet have a specific date for his release.

April 26, 2024
US Defense Secretary Austin in good condition in hospital -Pentagon
Health|News|World

WHO sees 'incredibly low' COVID, flu vaccination rates as cases surge

Low vaccination rates against the latest versions of COVID-19 and influenza are putting pressure on healthcare systems this winter,

April 26, 2024
WHO sees 'incredibly low' COVID, flu vaccination rates as cases surge
Health|News|US

US FDA identifies recall of ResMed's respiratory devices as most serious

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday classified the recall of certain respiratory masks made by ResMed as most serious as their use could cause major injuries or death.

April 26, 2024
US FDA identifies recall of ResMed's respiratory devices as most serious
Business|Finance|Health

UnitedHealth beats quarterly profit estimates despite higher medical costs

UnitedHealth on Friday reported better-than-expected profit for the fourth quarter even as high demand for non-urgent medical procedures drove up costs for the healthcare conglomerate.

April 26, 2024
UnitedHealth beats quarterly profit estimates despite higher medical costs
Business|Finance|Health|Science

BioNTech expects 2024 revenues of about $3.3 billion

COVID-19 vaccine maker BioNTech on Tuesday forecast total company revenues of about 3 billion euros ($3.28 billion)for 2024, as it works to scale up its oncology business with product

April 26, 2024
BioNTech expects 2024 revenues of about $3.3 billion
Business|Finance|Health|US

Regeneron preliminary Q4 US sales of Eylea below expectations

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals on Monday reported eye drug Eylea's fourth-quarter preliminary U.S. sales below Wall Street expectations, as the company's blockbuster product faced pressure from

April 26, 2024
Regeneron preliminary Q4 US sales of Eylea below expectations
Business|Finance|Health

Moderna's 2023 prelim COVID vaccine sales meet target

Moderna on Monday reported preliminary 2023 sales of $6.7 billion for its COVID vaccine, surpassing the lower end of its full-year forecast, while reiterating its goal of returning to

April 26, 2024
Moderna's 2023 prelim COVID vaccine sales meet target
Business|Health|Science|Technology

Merck to buy Harpoon Therapeutics for $680 million

Merck & Co said on Monday it would buy cancer drug developer Harpoon Therapeutics for about $680 million, reinforcing its oncology portfolio with immunotherapies.

April 26, 2024
Merck to buy Harpoon Therapeutics for $680 million
Business|Finance|Health

J&J to buy targeted cancer therapy developer Ambrx for $2 billion

Johnson & Johnson said on Monday it had agreed to buy drug developer Ambrx Biopharma for $2 billion to gain access to drugs that belong to a class of targeted cancer therapies which have

April 26, 2024
J&J to buy targeted cancer therapy developer Ambrx for $2 billion
Business|Health

Bristol Myers expects to launch 16 new products through 2030 - CEO

Bristol Myers Squibb CEO Christopher Boerner said on Monday the drugmaker expects to add 16 new products to its portfolio by the end of the decade.

April 26, 2024
Bristol Myers expects to launch 16 new products through 2030 - CEO
Business|Finance|Health|US

Analysis-Unloved healthcare stocks draw investors despite US election risks

The U.S. healthcare sector is showing signs of life after lagging in 2023 as investors bet cheap valuations will offset a tendency to underperform during

April 26, 2024
Analysis-Unloved healthcare stocks draw investors despite US election risks
Health|News

New York could be first state to offer prenatal paid leave to mothers

New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Thursday proposed offering pregnant women 40 hours of paid leave to attend prenatal medical appointments, which she said would make New

April 26, 2024
New York could be first state to offer prenatal paid leave to mothers
Business|Finance|Health

Late M&A bonanza stokes healthcare dealmakers ahead of JPMorgan conference

Healthcare dealmakers are making their way to San Francisco for a major industry

April 26, 2024
Late M&A bonanza stokes healthcare dealmakers ahead of JPMorgan conference
Election|Health|News|US

Florida abortion rights measure gets enough signatures to go before voters

A state constitutional amendment that would protect abortion access in Florida has received enough signatures of support to appear on ballots in the November election, but a challenge by

April 26, 2024
Florida abortion rights measure gets enough signatures to go before voters
Business|Health|Science|Technology|US

Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk signs research partnerships with U.S. biotech firms

Blockbuster weight-loss drug maker Novo Nordisk announced on Thursday research collaborations with two U.S. biotech firms, part of its efforts to stay ahead in big

April 26, 2024
Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk signs research partnerships with U.S. biotech firms
Business|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Peloton to bring its content to TikTok in exclusive partnership

Fitness equipment maker Peloton Interactive will bring its workout content to short-form video platform TikTok in an exclusive partnership, the companies said on Thursday.

April 26, 2024
Peloton to bring its content to TikTok in exclusive partnership
Health|News|US

Mask mandates return at some US hospitals as COVID, flu jump

Hospitals in at least four U.S. states have reinstated mask mandates amid a rise in cases of COVID, seasonal flu and other respiratory illness.

April 26, 2024
Mask mandates return at some US hospitals as COVID, flu jump
Health|News|US

Texas can ban emergency abortions despite federal guidance, court rules

The U.S. government cannot enforce federal guidance in Texas requiring emergency room doctors to perform abortions if necessary to stabilize emergency room patients, a

April 26, 2024
Texas can ban emergency abortions despite federal guidance, court rules
Business|Finance|Health

Moderna surges after CEO says sales growth expected in 2025

Moderna shares rose more than 11% on Tuesday after the vaccine maker's CEO Stéphane Bancel said in a shareholder letter that the company expects its sales to grow in 2025.

April 26, 2024
Moderna surges after CEO says sales growth expected in 2025
Business|Health|Technology|US

US judge allows FTC to temporarily block IQVIA acquisition of DeepIntent

A U.S. court on Friday upheld a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) order to block IQVIA’s acquisition of DeepIntent, a healthcare advertising firm, as it

April 26, 2024
US judge allows FTC to temporarily block IQVIA acquisition of DeepIntent
Business|Finance|Health|US

McKinsey to pay $78 million in US opioid settlement with health plans

Consulting firm McKinsey & Co has agreed to pay $78 million to resolve claims by U.S. health insurers and benefit plans that it fueled an epidemic of opioid addiction

April 26, 2024
McKinsey to pay $78 million in US opioid settlement with health plans
Business|Health|US

Lack of safety practices behind 2020 Chesapeake oil-well blast: U.S. safety board

A federal safety board investigation has found that Chesapeake Energy and its contractors failed to provide adequate control measures at the site of a 2020 fire at a company-operated oil

April 26, 2024
Lack of safety practices behind 2020 Chesapeake oil-well blast: U.S. safety board
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US

Bristol Myers to buy RayzeBio for about $4.1 billion

Bristol Myers Squibb said on Tuesday it would buy RayzeBio for about $4.1 billion to bolster its cancer drug business, marking the second large deal struck by the drugmaker in less than a

April 26, 2024
Bristol Myers to buy RayzeBio for about $4.1 billion
Business|Health

Bayer wins latest Roundup cancer trial, ending losing streak

Bayer has won a trial in a lawsuit brought by a California man who said he developed cancer from exposure to its Roundup weedkiller, ending what had been a five-trial

April 26, 2024
Bayer wins latest Roundup cancer trial, ending losing streak
Business|Europe|Health

Nestle CEO says weight-loss drugs no threat to coffee business

Nestle sees no threat to its huge coffee business from the rising popularity of weight-loss drugs like Eli Lilly's Zepbound and Novo Nordisk's Wegovy, Chief Executive Mark Schneider

April 26, 2024
Nestle CEO says weight-loss drugs no threat to coffee business
Health|News|US

Lawsuits claiming Tylenol causes autism lack scientific support, judge finds

A judge has barred expert witnesses from testifying that Johnson & Johnson spin-off Kenvue's painkiller Tylenol can cause autism if mothers take it during pregnancy,

April 26, 2024
Lawsuits claiming Tylenol causes autism lack scientific support, judge finds
Business|Economy|Health|News|US

Enrollment for 2024 Obamacare plans 33% higher than last year

More than 15.3 million Americans have signed up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for 2024, a 33% increase from this time last year, according to data released by

April 26, 2024
Enrollment for 2024 Obamacare plans 33% higher than last year
Health|News

Planned Parenthood drops challenge to Kentucky abortion ban

Lawyers at Planned Parenthood and other groups said Monday that they had dropped a class action lawsuit challenging Kentucky's near-total abortion ban, after the named

April 26, 2024
Planned Parenthood drops challenge to Kentucky abortion ban
Business|Health|Technology|US

Juul seeks US authorization for its new age-restricted menthol pods

Juul Labs said on Tuesday it was seeking U.S. authorization for its new menthol-flavored pods, which require user age verification, to be used with its e-cigarette device that is under

April 26, 2024
Juul seeks US authorization for its new age-restricted menthol pods
Business|Europe|Health|Science|Technology|US

Illumina to divest cancer test maker Grail after antitrust battles

Gene sequencing company Illumina said on Sunday it will divest cancer diagnostic test maker Grail after the companies battled both U.S. and European antitrust enforcers for more than two

April 26, 2024
Illumina to divest cancer test maker Grail after antitrust battles
Americas|Health|News|World

Mexico closes cantaloupe plant temporarily amid deadly salmonella outbreak

Mexico's government said Friday it temporarily closed a cantaloupe processing plant while investigating the source of a salmonella contamination that has killed at least nine

April 26, 2024
Mexico closes cantaloupe plant temporarily amid deadly salmonella outbreak
Business|Health|News|US

Exclusive-US FDA finds control lapses at Moderna manufacturing plant

U.S. drug regulators in September found quality control lapses at Moderna’s main factory including with equipment used to manufacture drug substance for its COVID-19

April 26, 2024
Exclusive-US FDA finds control lapses at Moderna manufacturing plant
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health

Actor Andre Braugher had been diagnosed with lung cancer months before death -publicist

Emmy-winning actor Andre Braugher, best known for two television roles playing cops - one dramatic, the other comedic - was diagnosed with lung cancer months

April 26, 2024
Actor Andre Braugher had been diagnosed with lung cancer months before death -publicist
Business|Health

US FDA warns Chewy, others over selling unapproved animal antibiotics

Chewy and eight other companies are violating federal law by selling or making unapproved antibiotics and other antimicrobial drugs for animals that could potentially give rise to drug-

April 26, 2024
US FDA warns Chewy, others over selling unapproved animal antibiotics
Asia|Health|News|Science|World

Scientists see risk of lost opportunity for long COVID research in China

With more than a full year past since China eased restrictions and let COVID-19 sweep its households, scientists are worried a unique opportunity may be slipping

April 26, 2024
Scientists see risk of lost opportunity for long COVID research in China
Business|Health|News|Science|World

Ban flavoured vapes, WHO says, urging tobacco-style controls

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday urged governments to treat e-cigarettes similarly to tobacco and ban all flavours, threatening cigarette companies' bets on smoking

April 26, 2024
Ban flavoured vapes, WHO says, urging tobacco-style controls
Health|News|World

WHO official pleas for Gaza's southern hospitals to be spared

A World Health Organization official said on Tuesday that only 11, or less than a third, of Gaza's hospitals remain partially functional and pleaded for them to remain intact.

April 26, 2024
WHO official pleas for Gaza's southern hospitals to be spared
Health|News|US

US public's downbeat view of economy is real, Chicago Fed research shows

Whether it's the "collective trauma" cited by the American Psychological Association (APA) or the bad "vibes" noted by internet analysts, there has been a

April 26, 2024
US public's downbeat view of economy is real, Chicago Fed research shows
Health|News|US

US Consumer group seeks stronger warnings on Botox, similar treatments

Consumer advocacy group Public Citizen on Tuesday filed a petition with the U.S.

April 26, 2024
US Consumer group seeks stronger warnings on Botox, similar treatments
Crime|Health|News|US

Texas top court rules against woman who sought abortion for medical emergency

The Texas Supreme Court on Monday overturned a lower court's ruling that would have allowed a pregnant woman to get an emergency abortion under the medical exception for

April 26, 2024
Texas top court rules against woman who sought abortion for medical emergency
Business|Health|News|US

Sanofi terminates deal on drug license after US FTC objects

Sanofi said on Monday it was terminating a deal to exclusively license a drug that Maze Therapeutics is developing to treat Pompe disease because of objections from the U.S.

April 26, 2024
Sanofi terminates deal on drug license after US FTC objects
Business|Finance|Health|News|US

Pfizer gets OK for $43-billion Seagen deal after donating cancer drug rights

Pfizer said on Tuesday it has agreed to donate the rights of royalties from sales of cancer drug Bavencio to address concerns from U.S. antitrust regulators related to its $43-billion deal

April 26, 2024
Pfizer gets OK for $43-billion Seagen deal after donating cancer drug rights
Business|Health|US

Moderna chief commercial officer steps down

U.S. drugmaker Moderna said on Tuesday Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) Arpa Garay has stepped down more than a year after she took on the role. Effective Dec.

April 26, 2024
Moderna chief commercial officer steps down
Health|MidEast|News|World

Gaza health situation is 'catastrophic': WHO chief

The impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict on Gaza's healthcare sector has been "catastrophic", the World Health Organization chief said on Sunday at an emergency board meeting, saying

April 26, 2024
Gaza health situation is 'catastrophic': WHO chief
Business|Finance|Health|US

Cigna abandons pursuit of Humana, plans $10 billion share buyback -sources

U.S. health insurer Cigna has ended its attempt to negotiate an acquisition of rival Humana after the pair failed to agree on price, two sources familiar with the situation

April 26, 2024
Cigna abandons pursuit of Humana, plans $10 billion share buyback -sources
Economy|Health|News|US

Pregnant woman sues to invalidate Kentucky's abortion bans

A pregnant woman and Planned Parenthood sued Kentucky on Friday, seeking to invalidate its near-total ban on abortion, saying the law violates rights to privacy and self

April 26, 2024
Pregnant woman sues to invalidate Kentucky's abortion bans
Crime|Health|News|Political|US

Texas AG threatens to prosecute doctors in emergency abortion

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Thursday threatened to prosecute any doctors involved in providing an emergency abortion to a woman, hours after she won a court

April 26, 2024
Texas AG threatens to prosecute doctors in emergency abortion
Business|Finance|Health|US

AbbVie to buy drug developer Cerevel for $8.7 billion

AbbVie said on Wednesday it would buy Cerevel Therapeutics, a developer of drugs for neurological conditions, for about $8.7 billion in a bid to replace revenue as its arthritis drug

April 26, 2024
AbbVie to buy drug developer Cerevel for $8.7 billion
Business|Health

AbbVie's $8.7 billion bet on Cerevel is risky but smart, analysts say

AbbVie's decision to buy Cerevel Therapeutics before key data on the drug developer's experimental schizophrenia treatment may have helped it avoid a

April 26, 2024
AbbVie's $8.7 billion bet on Cerevel is risky but smart, analysts say
Health|News|Opinion|US

Texas woman files lawsuit asking court to allow emergency abortion

A Texas woman on Tuesday asked a court to allow her to obtain an abortion despite the state's near-total ban on the procedure, saying her fetus was likely not viable and

April 26, 2024
Texas woman files lawsuit asking court to allow emergency abortion
Americas|Health|News|World

Panama says President Cortizo still in remission from rare blood disorder

Panamanian President Laurentino Cortizo is still in remission from the rare blood disorder known as myelodysplastic syndrome, the government said in a statement on Tuesday.

April 26, 2024
Panama says President Cortizo still in remission from rare blood disorder
Health|News|US

Over 7 million people have signed up for 2024 Obamacare plans

Nearly 7.3 million Americans so far have signed up for health insurance for next year through the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) marketplace, according to data released by the U.S.

April 26, 2024
Over 7 million people have signed up for 2024 Obamacare plans
Business|Health

J&J says it has settled some talc claims, will continue bankruptcy strategy

Johnson & Johnson's worldwide vice president for litigation said on Tuesday that the company has recently reached settlements with several law firms over their clients'

April 26, 2024
J&J says it has settled some talc claims, will continue bankruptcy strategy
Business|Finance|Health

Exclusive-AbbVie nears roughly $8 billion deal for drug developer Cerevel-sources

AbbVie Inc is nearing an approximately $8 billion deal to acquire Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings Inc, a developer of drugs for neurological conditions such as

April 26, 2024
Exclusive-AbbVie nears roughly $8 billion deal for drug developer Cerevel-sources
Business|Health|News|US

Bayer ordered to pay $3.5 million in latest Roundup weedkiller trial

Bayer was ordered on Tuesday to pay nearly $3.5 million by a Philadelphia jury that found the company's Roundup weedkiller caused a woman's cancer, the company said, the

April 26, 2024
Bayer ordered to pay $3.5 million in latest Roundup weedkiller trial
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US

BAT's US writedown puts tobacco transition in spotlight

British American Tobacco's admission that its U.S. cigarette brands will be worthless within decades has ramped up pressure on the company to prove it can better

April 26, 2024
BAT's US writedown puts tobacco transition in spotlight
Business|Finance|Health

Johnson & Johnson forecasts as much as 6% sales growth in 2024

Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday forecast revenue growth of 5-6% for the next year, as it banks on strong demand for cancer treatments Darzalex and Carvykti and resilient sales of blockbuster

April 26, 2024
Johnson & Johnson forecasts as much as 6% sales growth in 2024
Business|Finance|Health|US

Eli Lilly's obesity drug now available in U.S. pharmacies

Eli Lilly said on Tuesday its recently approved obesity treatment Zepbound is now available in U.S. pharmacies and could cost $550 a month for

April 26, 2024
Eli Lilly's obesity drug now available in U.S. pharmacies
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US

CVS forecasts 2024 revenue above estimates on health services demand

CVS Health on Tuesday forecast 2024 revenue above Wall Street estimates and an in-line profit as the company expects to benefit from its expansion into health services and strength in its

April 26, 2024
CVS forecasts 2024 revenue above estimates on health services demand
Business|Finance|Health

Roche joins race for obesity drugs with $2.7 billion Carmot deal

Roche agreed to take over obesity drug developer Carmot Therapeutics for $2.7 billion, joining a list global contestants seeking to challenge the dominant makers of weight

April 26, 2024
Roche joins race for obesity drugs with $2.7 billion Carmot deal
Business|Health|News

Analysis-As Bayer confronts mounting Roundup losses, all eyes on Philadelphia trial

With Bayer facing investor pressure to resolve thousands of lawsuits over its Roundup weedkiller after being hit with $2 billion in verdicts in recent weeks, all eyes

April 26, 2024
Analysis-As Bayer confronts mounting Roundup losses, all eyes on Philadelphia trial
Business|Crime|Health|News|US

Pfizer is sued by Texas over COVID vaccine claims

Pfizer has been sued by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who on Thursday accused the drugmaker of misrepresenting the efficacy of its widely-used COVID-19 vaccine.

April 26, 2024
Pfizer is sued by Texas over COVID vaccine claims
Business|Finance|Health|US

Novo Nordisk finds compounded Wegovy up to 33% impure, sues Florida pharmacies

Novo Nordisk on Thursday said it sued one compounding pharmacy and refiled a lawsuit against another after finding their products claiming to contain the active

April 26, 2024
Novo Nordisk finds compounded Wegovy up to 33% impure, sues Florida pharmacies
Business|Finance|Health|US

Factbox-Consolidation in US health insurance industry

Health insurer Cigna is in merger talks with Humana, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, potentially marking the latest in a long string of deals aimed at

April 26, 2024
Factbox-Consolidation in US health insurance industry
Business|Finance|Health|US

Explainer-Why prior mega health insurer deals like the possible Cigna/Humana merger failed

U.S. health insurers Cigna and Humana are in talks to merge, a potential deal likely to face aggressive scrutiny from the U.S.

April 26, 2024
Explainer-Why prior mega health insurer deals like the possible Cigna/Humana merger failed
Business|Finance|Health|Science|Stock Markets|US

AbbVie to buy ImmunoGen for $10.1 billion to boost cancer drug portfolio

AbbVie said on Thursday it will buy drugmaker ImmunoGen for $10.1 billion, boosting its presence in the market for cancer treatments.

April 26, 2024
AbbVie to buy ImmunoGen for $10.1 billion to boost cancer drug portfolio
Business|Finance|Health|US

US health insurers Humana, Cigna in talks to merge -source

Major U.S. health insurer Cigna is in merger talks with Humana, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, a deal that would give Cigna a much

April 26, 2024
US health insurers Humana, Cigna in talks to merge -source
Business|Finance|Health|US

UnitedHealth forecasts 2024 profit below Wall Street estimates

UnitedHealth Group on Tuesday forecast 2024 profit below Wall Street expectations, indicating that medical costs are likely to remain elevated for the health insurance giant.

April 26, 2024
UnitedHealth forecasts 2024 profit below Wall Street estimates
Business|Health|News|US

White House urges RSV vaccine makers to meet demand

Senior Biden administration officials met with RSV vaccine makers this week to underscore the need for manufacturers such as Sanofi and

April 26, 2024
White House urges RSV vaccine makers to meet demand
Health|Science|US

US FDA approves SpringWorks Therapeutics' non-cancerous tumor treatment

The U.S. health regulator on Monday approved SpringWorks Therapeutics' drug for treating adult patients with desmoid tumors, making it the first approved treatment for this type of non-

April 26, 2024
US FDA approves SpringWorks Therapeutics' non-cancerous tumor treatment
Health|News|US

Texas top court to hear arguments over abortions in medical emergencies

A group of patients and doctors will urge Texas' highest court on Tuesday to stop the state from enforcing its near-total abortion ban for women with medical conditions

April 26, 2024
Texas top court to hear arguments over abortions in medical emergencies
Business|Health|News

Formerly Philip Morris-backed foundation severs ties with nicotine industry

A research foundation originally set up by Philip Morris International (PMI) will no longer accept any funding from the nicotine industry as it seeks to win credibility with tobacco

April 26, 2024
Formerly Philip Morris-backed foundation severs ties with nicotine industry
Asia|Health|News|World

WHO asks China for details on respiratory illness outbreaks

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday officially requested that China provide detailed information on an increase in respiratory illnesses and reported clusters of pneumonia in

April 26, 2024
WHO asks China for details on respiratory illness outbreaks
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|News|US

Recalled WanaBana puree still on Dollar Tree shelves - US FDA

The WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Puree, a product potentially contaminated with lead, was still being sold at Dollar Tree stores despite a recall that began last month, the U.S.

April 26, 2024
Recalled WanaBana puree still on Dollar Tree shelves - US FDA
Business|Health

Novo Nordisk to launch obesity drug Wegovy in Japan in February

Novo Nordisk said on Thursday it will launch its hugely popular Wegovy obesity drug in Japan on Feb. 22 next year.

April 26, 2024
Novo Nordisk to launch obesity drug Wegovy in Japan in February
Health|News|Science

Don't press 'pandemic panic button' scientists caution on China pneumonia report

Leading scientists urged caution over fears of another pandemic on Thursday after the World Health Organization requested more information from China on a rise of

April 26, 2024
Don't press 'pandemic panic button' scientists caution on China pneumonia report
Business|Finance|Health

Morgan Stanley's Andy Saperstein diagnosed with cancer - memo

Morgan Stanley co-President Andy Saperstein has been diagnosed with cancer, he wrote in an internal memo seen by Reuters on Tuesday.

April 26, 2024
Morgan Stanley's Andy Saperstein diagnosed with cancer - memo
Business|Finance|Health|US

Wegovy craze was all the rage on Q3 earnings calls

Weight loss was the talk of this earnings season, making names such as Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro the water-cooler discussion that companies across

April 26, 2024
Wegovy craze was all the rage on Q3 earnings calls
Health|News|US

US to offer more free COVID tests nationwide

The U.S. government on Monday will start taking orders for another round of free COVID-19 tests for delivery across the country, a Department of Health and

April 26, 2024
US to offer more free COVID tests nationwide
Business|Health|News|US

FDA warns against using Cardinal's syringes, pain-control pumps

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday warned healthcare providers and facilities not to use Cardinal Health's Monoject syringes with patient-controlled pain management pumps.

April 26, 2024
FDA warns against using Cardinal's syringes, pain-control pumps
Business|Europe|Health

Bayer woes pile up as blood thinner drug trial fails

Germany's Bayer has aborted a large late-stage trial testing a new anti-clotting drug due to lack of efficacy, dealing a fresh blow to the embattled drugmaker and throwing

April 26, 2024
Bayer woes pile up as blood thinner drug trial fails
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Health|Technology|US

Lilly to build $2.5 billion diabetes drug plant in Germany

Eli Lilly will build its first plant in Germany for 2.3 billion euros ($2.5 billion) in the western town of Alzey, the U.S. pharmaceuticals maker said on

April 26, 2024
Lilly to build $2.5 billion diabetes drug plant in Germany
Health|Lifestyle|Technology

How well-off Brits still buy Ozempic online for weight loss

John, a tech executive who has been battling weight gain since his 30s, has a nine-month supply in his refrigerator.

April 26, 2024
How well-off Brits still buy Ozempic online for weight loss
Business|Health|News|US

Bayer ordered to pay $1.56 billion in latest US trial loss over Roundup weedkiller

A Missouri jury ordered Bayer to pay $1.56 billion to four plaintiffs who claimed the company's Roundup weedkiller caused injuries including cancer, a verdict that could

April 26, 2024
Bayer ordered to pay $1.56 billion in latest US trial loss over Roundup weedkiller
Business|Health|News

J&J settles first talc cases to go to trial after failed bankruptcies

Johnson & Johnson on Thursday said it has settled two lawsuits claiming its talc products caused cancer, the first such cases to go to trial since a federal court

April 26, 2024
J&J settles first talc cases to go to trial after failed bankruptcies
Health|MidEast|News

Gaza hospital shut down, 45 patients left needing surgery - director

The Indonesian Hospital in Gaza has shut down and about 45 patients who urgently need surgery have been left in the reception area, hospital chief Atef al-Kahlout told al Jazeera on

April 26, 2024
Gaza hospital shut down, 45 patients left needing surgery - director
Health|News|World

Egyptian minister says medical relief should be focused inside Gaza

Efforts to provide medical relief for Palestinians from the Gaza Strip should be concentrated within the besieged coastal enclave, Egypt's foreign minister said on Thursday.

April 26, 2024
Egyptian minister says medical relief should be focused inside Gaza
Asia|Health|News|World

After U.S. fentanyl deal, China warns against selling chemicals used in narcotics

China's narcotics control agency has warned against the manufacture and sale of substances that can be used to make illegal drugs, a day after President Xi Jinping said China would

April 26, 2024
After U.S. fentanyl deal, China warns against selling chemicals used in narcotics
Business|Health|Technology|US

US senators seek Meta documents over platforms' alleged mental, physical harms

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators have asked Meta to "provide documents related to senior executives’ knowledge of the mental and physical health harms associated with its

April 26, 2024
US senators seek Meta documents over platforms' alleged mental, physical harms
Business|Europe|Health|US

Eli Lilly to invest 2 billion euros to build first German production plant -source

U.S. pharmaceuticals company Eli Lilly plans to build a production plant in western Germany, sources close to the matter told Reuters,

April 26, 2024
Eli Lilly to invest 2 billion euros to build first German production plant -source
Business|Health|Technology|US

US FDA warns Amazon against sale of unapproved eye drops

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday it had sent a warning letter to Amazon.com related to sale of seven unapproved eye drops on the company's e-commerce platform.

April 26, 2024
US FDA warns Amazon against sale of unapproved eye drops
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US

Investors increase holdings of weight-loss drug makers’ shares in Q3 -filings

Some big investors showed increased appetite for weight-loss drug makers in the third quarter, piling in to shares of Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk amid growing

April 26, 2024
Investors increase holdings of weight-loss drug makers’ shares in Q3 -filings
Business|Health|US

Hair relaxer claims against L'Oreal, Revlon can proceed -U.S. judge

A federal judge on Monday allowed the majority of claims to move forward in sprawling litigation that claims chemical hair relaxer products made by L'Oreal USA, Revlon

April 26, 2024
Hair relaxer claims against L'Oreal, Revlon can proceed -U.S. judge
Business|Economy|Health|News

U.S. set to clear Paraguayan beef exports, says Brazil meatpacker

Brazilian meatpacker Minerva said on Monday it has been informed by Paraguayan authorities of the approval of a health protocol set to open the U.S. market for Paraguayan beef

April 26, 2024
U.S. set to clear Paraguayan beef exports, says Brazil meatpacker
Finance|Health|Technology

Medtech ETF outflows top $500 million since August on Wegovy worries

Investors are exiting exchange traded funds (ETFs) that track medical technology and device firms due to growing concerns over the impact new

April 26, 2024
Medtech ETF outflows top $500 million since August on Wegovy worries
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US

Medical device makers rise on relief after Wegovy obesity trial data

Shares of U.S. medical device makers climbed in early trading on Monday as a potential hit from the cardiac benefits of Novo Nordisk's Wegovy was seen as more moderate than initially

April 26, 2024
Medical device makers rise on relief after Wegovy obesity trial data
Health|News|US

Unpublished study finds elevated cancer rates at US military base

Cancer and mortality studies conducted by a U.S. health agency have found elevated cancer rates in military and civilian personnel who lived and worked at Camp Lejeune, a major American

April 26, 2024
Unpublished study finds elevated cancer rates at US military base
Health|US

Weight loss drugs transforming healthcare, may help with addiction -Reuters Events

A new class of weight loss drugs is transforming the U.S. healthcare system in ways that could extend to equally hard-to-treat areas like

April 26, 2024
Weight loss drugs transforming healthcare, may help with addiction -Reuters Events
Health|News|US

US FAA naming panel to address pilot mental health issues

The Federal Aviation Administration is naming a pilot mental health committee to provide recommendations to address barriers preventing pilots from reporting mental health

April 26, 2024
US FAA naming panel to address pilot mental health issues
Business|Health|US

UnitedHealth's unit to add eight insulin products to its reimbursement list

UnitedHealth's pharmacy benefit manager unit said on Thursday it was adding eight insulin products to its reimbursement list that would limit out-of-pocket spend to $35 or less.

April 26, 2024
UnitedHealth's unit to add eight insulin products to its reimbursement list
Business|Health|US

Kaiser healthcare workers ratify new contract

Kaiser Permanente's healthcare workers voted to ratify a new contract between their union and the hospital chain, the union said on Thursday, ending a months-long negotiation that resulted

April 26, 2024
Kaiser healthcare workers ratify new contract
Business|Finance|Health|US

COVID vaccine maker Novavax reports better-than-expected revenue

COVID-19 vaccine maker Novavax on Thursday beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter revenue, boosted by U.S. government grants to help cover the expense of clinical trials, sending its

April 26, 2024
COVID vaccine maker Novavax reports better-than-expected revenue
Crime|Health|Political

Woman arrested for threatening to kill Texas federal judge in abortion pill case

A woman was arrested in Florida on Wednesday on charges that she threatened to kill a Texas federal judge who earlier this year suspended approval of the abortion drug

April 26, 2024
Woman arrested for threatening to kill Texas federal judge in abortion pill case
Election|Health|News|Political|US

Factbox-After Ohio win, abortion rights advocates gear up for 2024 ballot fights

After a victory on Tuesday in Ohio, where voters enshrined abortion rights into the state constitution, abortion access advocates are turning their attention to 2024.

April 26, 2024
Factbox-After Ohio win, abortion rights advocates gear up for 2024 ballot fights
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets

Zimmer Biomet beats quarterly profit estimates on knee procedure strength

Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc on Tuesday beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter profit, as a rebound in knee surgeries lifted demand for the medical device maker's products.

April 26, 2024
Zimmer Biomet beats quarterly profit estimates on knee procedure strength
Health|News|US

Syphilis cases in US newborns rise 10-fold over a decade

The number of newborns with syphilis in the United States surged more than 10-fold in the last decade, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported on Tuesday.

April 26, 2024
Syphilis cases in US newborns rise 10-fold over a decade
Business|Health|Science

Eisai expects Alzheimer's drug to rake in revenue of $66.5 million by March

Japanese drugmaker Eisai said on Tuesday it was targeting revenue of 10 billion yen ($66.5 million) from its recently approved Alzheimer's drug, Leqembi, by March 2024.

April 26, 2024
Eisai expects Alzheimer's drug to rake in revenue of $66.5 million by March
Business|Finance|Health

Biogen cuts annual profit forecast on higher deal costs (Nov 8)

Biogen cut

April 26, 2024
Biogen cuts annual profit forecast on higher deal costs (Nov 8)
Environment|Health|News|US

Appeals court blocks California warning requirement for glyphosate

A divided federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld an injunction barring California from requiring businesses to warn consumers that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup weedkiller,

April 26, 2024
Appeals court blocks California warning requirement for glyphosate
Business|Health|Technology

Amazon cuts One Medical price again for Prime members

More than a year after Amazon.com agreed to buy One Medical, an in-person and virtual primary care practice, the company is cutting the telehealth

April 26, 2024
Amazon cuts One Medical price again for Prime members
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets

Vertex Pharma misses sales estimates on weak demand for older CF treatments

Vertex Pharmaceuticals missed Wall Street estimates for third-quarter sales on Monday, hurt by weaker-than-expected demand for its older cystic fibrosis (CF) treatments.

April 26, 2024
Vertex Pharma misses sales estimates on weak demand for older CF treatments
Crime|Health|News|US

Judge trims US lawsuit accusing Cencora of fueling opioid epidemic

A federal judge on Monday pared back a U.S. government lawsuit accusing drug distributor Cencora, formerly called AmerisourceBergen, of fueling the nation's deadly

April 26, 2024
Judge trims US lawsuit accusing Cencora of fueling opioid epidemic
Business|Finance|Health|US

Cigna explores shedding Medicare Advantage business -sources

U.S. health insurer Cigna Group is exploring the sale of its Medicare Advantage business, which manages government health insurance for people aged 65 and older

April 26, 2024
Cigna explores shedding Medicare Advantage business -sources
Business|Finance|Health

Bristol Myers buys Orum's blood cancer therapy for up to $180 million

Bristol Myers Squibb has acquired Orum Therapeutics' experimental therapy to treat a type of blood cancer for a total value of up to $180 million, the privately held company said on Monday

April 26, 2024
Bristol Myers buys Orum's blood cancer therapy for up to $180 million
Business|Economy|Health

Novo Nordisk, Lilly see insatiable demand for weight-loss drugs

Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly both expect juggernaut sales for their diabetes and weight-loss drugs to extend into coming years - limited only by their

April 26, 2024
Novo Nordisk, Lilly see insatiable demand for weight-loss drugs
Health|News|World

Israeli diplomat sees possible foreign hospital ships for Gaza wounded

Israel has asked foreign countries to send hospital ships to help treat wounded Palestinians who are allowed to leave the

April 26, 2024
Israeli diplomat sees possible foreign hospital ships for Gaza wounded
Health|News|US

E-cigarette use by US high school students falls in 2023 -survey

E-cigarette use among U.S. high school students dropped significantly this year to 10% from 14%, according to a government survey on Thursday, even as the potentially addictive nicotine

April 26, 2024
E-cigarette use by US high school students falls in 2023 -survey
Health|US

Bird flu infects Arkansas poultry as US cases rise

Arkansas, a major U.S. chicken producer, has reported its first outbreak of lethal avian flu in a commercial poultry flock in a year, as the nation sees an uptick

April 26, 2024
Bird flu infects Arkansas poultry as US cases rise
Business|Economy|Health|US

Novo Nordisk to 'significantly' boost U.S. Wegovy doses next year

Novo Nordisk said on Thursday it will supply "significantly" more doses of Wegovy in the U.S. next year, even as it cautioned

April 26, 2024
Novo Nordisk to 'significantly' boost U.S. Wegovy doses next year
Business|Finance|Health|US

Novo Nordisk: 80% of U.S. Wegovy patients with insurance paying less than $25/month

The majority of U.S. patients with health insurance coverage taking Novo Nordisk's powerful weight-loss drug Wegovy are paying less than $25 per month, a senior executive

April 26, 2024
Novo Nordisk: 80% of U.S. Wegovy patients with insurance paying less than $25/month
Business|Finance|Health|US

Moderna revenue tops expectations, expects to return to sales growth in 2025

Moderna on Thursday said it expected 2023 revenue of at least $6 billion, a decline reflecting weaker demand for COVID-19 vaccines this year, but that it would return

April 26, 2024
Moderna revenue tops expectations, expects to return to sales growth in 2025
Health|News

Column-California healthcare provider's move shows pitfalls of Medicare Advantage

Many people on Medicare look the other way when the program’s annual enrollment period rolls around, preferring simply to ignore the hassle.

April 26, 2024
Column-California healthcare provider's move shows pitfalls of Medicare Advantage
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Health|US

Bayer investor urges rethink after latest glyphosate defeat

Bayer investor Union Investment called on Wednesday for the German company to reconsider its litigation strategy for glyphosate and a key U.S.

April 26, 2024
Bayer investor urges rethink after latest glyphosate defeat
Business|Health

U.S. FDA approves Amgen's biosimilar version of J&J's psoriasis drug

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved Amgen's biosimilar version of Johnson & Johnson's blockbuster psoriasis treatment, Stelara, for multiple inflammatory diseases.

April 26, 2024
U.S. FDA approves Amgen's biosimilar version of J&J's psoriasis drug
Health|News|US

Over 15 million Americans got updated COVID vaccines so far

Around 15 million Americans had received the updated COVID-19 vaccines by the end of October, a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services spokesperson said on Wednesday.

April 26, 2024
Over 15 million Americans got updated COVID vaccines so far
Business|Finance|Health|US

Humana flags higher medical costs could hurt 2024 profit growth

Humana on Wednesday said it expected elevated demand for non-urgent surgeries to spill over into next year and hurt its profit growth, sending its shares down nearly 4%

April 26, 2024
Humana flags higher medical costs could hurt 2024 profit growth
Health|MidEast|News

Gaza's only cancer hospital goes out of service - health officials

The only cancer treatment hospital in the Gaza Strip has gone out of service after it ran out of fuel, health officials said on Wednesday.

April 26, 2024
Gaza's only cancer hospital goes out of service - health officials
Business|Finance|Health|US

CVS profit beats estimates on strong performance of pharmacy operations

CVS Health Corp beat Wall Street estimates for quarterly profit on Wednesday as strength in its drugstores and pharmacy benefit management business offset higher-than-expected medical

April 26, 2024
CVS profit beats estimates on strong performance of pharmacy operations
Business|Health|News

Bayer ordered to pay $332 million in Roundup cancer trial -Law.com

A California jury found Bayer liable in a case brought by a man who claimed his cancer was due to exposure to the company's Roundup weed killer, and ordered it to pay $332 million in

April 26, 2024
Bayer ordered to pay $332 million in Roundup cancer trial -Law.com
Health|News|US

Providers can sue over Arizona ban on abortion for genetic anomalies -court

A U.S. appeals court on Monday revived a challenge to an Arizona law banning abortions from being performed solely because the fetus has a genetic abnormality.

April 26, 2024
Providers can sue over Arizona ban on abortion for genetic anomalies -court
Business|Health|US

Pharmacy staff from CVS, Walgreens stores in US start 3-day walkout

Some employees at CVS Health Corp and Walgreens Boots Alliance's U.S. pharmacies launched a three-day walkout starting Monday to get the companies to improve working

April 26, 2024
Pharmacy staff from CVS, Walgreens stores in US start 3-day walkout
Business|Finance|Health

Pfizer looks beyond COVID after quarterly loss on Paxlovid charge

Pfizer on Tuesday urged investors to focus on growth in non-COVID products such as the new RSV vaccine Abrysvo as slumping demand for COVID-19 vaccines

April 26, 2024
Pfizer looks beyond COVID after quarterly loss on Paxlovid charge
Business|Health|News

Pfizer RSV vaccine lags GSK’s as head-to-head competition underway

Pfizer, which dominated COVID vaccine sales, now finds itself looking up at GSK, whose rival new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine has surged to an early lead

April 26, 2024
Pfizer RSV vaccine lags GSK’s as head-to-head competition underway
Business|Finance|Health

GSK signs $1 billion deal for exclusive license to J&J's hepatitis B therapy

British drugmaker GSK said on Tuesday it had signed a $1 billion agreement with Johnson & Johnson-owned Janssen for exclusive rights to further develop and commercialize the U.S.-based

April 26, 2024
GSK signs $1 billion deal for exclusive license to J&J's hepatitis B therapy
Business|Finance|Health|US

GE HealthCare beats quarterly profit estimates on imaging device demand

GE HealthCare Technologies Inc on Tuesday beat Wall Street expectations for third-quarter profit as a continued recovery in demand for surgical procedures boosted sales of its medical

April 26, 2024
GE HealthCare beats quarterly profit estimates on imaging device demand
Health|News

Company that managed NZ White Island volcano, where 22 died in eruption, guilty of safety breaches: judge

The management company of White Island, where a volcano eruption killed 22 people, mostly tourists, in 2019, was found guilty of one charge of breaching health

April 26, 2024
Company that managed NZ White Island volcano, where 22 died in eruption, guilty of safety breaches: judge
Business|Health|US

Johnson & Johnson produces documents in DoJ civil investigation of eye products

Johnson & Johnson has begun providing documents and information in response to a civil investigation by the U.S.

April 26, 2024
Johnson & Johnson produces documents in DoJ civil investigation of eye products
Education|Health|News|World

Hepatitis outbreak closes schools, sends scores to hospital in Ukraine's Vinnytsia

Schools will move to an online regime starting Monday in Ukraine's central city of Vinnytsia after a Hepatitis A outbreak sent scores of children and adults to the hospital, the country's

April 26, 2024
Hepatitis outbreak closes schools, sends scores to hospital in Ukraine's Vinnytsia
Business|Finance|Health|US

AbbVie takes $2.1 billion charge on cancer drug ahead of US price negotiation

AbbVie, girding for government price negotiations on its big-selling cancer drug Imbruvica, on Friday disclosed a $2.1 billion charge related to an expected drop in revenue

April 26, 2024
AbbVie takes $2.1 billion charge on cancer drug ahead of US price negotiation
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets

Merck 3rd-quarter profit tops expectations on COVID pill surprise

Merck & Co on Thursday reported higher-than-expected third-quarter sales and profit on surprisingly strong demand for its COVID-19 treatment, primarily in Japan.

April 26, 2024
Merck 3rd-quarter profit tops expectations on COVID pill surprise
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US

Labcorp beats quarterly profit estimates on strength in routine testing segment

Laboratory Corporation of America topped Wall Street expectations for quarterly adjusted profit on Thursday, as strength in its routine diagnostics business more than offset weak COVID

April 26, 2024
Labcorp beats quarterly profit estimates on strength in routine testing segment
Business|Finance|Health|Technology

Dexcom lifts 2023 revenue view on strong demand for diabetes devices

Medical device maker Dexcom on Thursday raised its annual revenue forecast and beat quarterly estimates on strong demand for its continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices, sending its

April 26, 2024
Dexcom lifts 2023 revenue view on strong demand for diabetes devices
Business|Health|US

Bristol Myers says it needs another year to hit target for new drugs

Drugmaker Bristol Myers Squibb on Thursday pushed back by a year the time frame for its current new-product portfolio to hit $10 billion in sales as the ramp-up of new

April 26, 2024
Bristol Myers says it needs another year to hit target for new drugs
Business|Health|US

Marlboro maker cuts profit forecast as smokers swap to cheaper brands

Tobacco giant Altria Group cut its annual profit forecast on Thursday as more smokers swapped its higher priced cigarettes for cheaper brands or smoking alternatives, sending the Marlboro

April 26, 2024
Marlboro maker cuts profit forecast as smokers swap to cheaper brands
Food|Health

Consumer Reports finds more lead, cadmium in chocolate, urges change at Hershey

Consumer Reports on Wednesday said it has found "concerning" levels of lead and cadmium in a new array of chocolate products, and renewed its call for Hershey

April 26, 2024
Consumer Reports finds more lead, cadmium in chocolate, urges change at Hershey
Health|Science|Technology|US

23andMe notifies customers of data breach into its 'DNA Relatives' feature

Genetics testing company 23andMe on Tuesday sent emails to several customers to inform them of a breach into the "DNA Relatives" feature that allowed them to

April 26, 2024
23andMe notifies customers of data breach into its 'DNA Relatives' feature
Business|Finance|Health

Roche buys Telavant Holdings for $7.1 billion

Roche on Monday said it will buy Telavant, a developer of a new treatment for inflamatory bowel diseases, for an initial $7.1 billion from American biopharma company Roivant

April 26, 2024
Roche buys Telavant Holdings for $7.1 billion
Economy|Health|US

Planned Parenthood must face trial over Texas Medicaid fraud claims

Planned Parenthood must face a trial in a $1.8 billion lawsuit by Texas accusing the organization of defrauding the Republican-led state's Medicaid

April 26, 2024
Planned Parenthood must face trial over Texas Medicaid fraud claims
Health|News|US

Fight over Texas anti-abortion transport bans reaches biggest battlegrounds yet

Two Texas jurisdictions will consider measures this week to outlaw the act of transporting another person along their roads for an abortion, part of a strategy by

April 26, 2024
Fight over Texas anti-abortion transport bans reaches biggest battlegrounds yet
Business|Europe|Finance|Health|Technology

Dutch health tech company Philips raises outlook as Q3 profit jumps

Dutch health technology company Philips on Monday raised its full-year outlook as it beat analyst expectations with a more than doubling of third-quarter core profit to 457

April 26, 2024
Dutch health tech company Philips raises outlook as Q3 profit jumps
Health|News|US

Colorado cannot ban unproven abortion pill reversal treatment, judge says

Colorado cannot stop a Catholic medical center from offering an unproven treatment meant to reverse the effects of pill used in medication abortion, a federal judge has

April 26, 2024
Colorado cannot ban unproven abortion pill reversal treatment, judge says
Business|Health|Science

First pill for dengue shows promise in human challenge trial

A pill for dengue fever developed by Johnson & Johnson appeared to protect against a form of the virus in a handful of patients in a small human challenge trial in the

April 26, 2024
First pill for dengue shows promise in human challenge trial
Business|Finance|Health

Royalty Pharma to pay $1 billion for Roche's SMA drug royalties

Royalty Pharma said on Thursday it has purchased additional royalties on Roche and PTC Therapeutics' oral spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) drug for an upfront payment of $1 billion.

April 26, 2024
Royalty Pharma to pay $1 billion for Roche's SMA drug royalties
Business|Finance|Health

Pfizer wins unconditional EU antitrust okay for $43 billion Seagen buy

U.S. pharmaceutical company Pfizer gained unconditional EU antitrust approval on Thursday for its proposed $43 billion acquisition of cancer drug maker Seagen.

April 26, 2024
Pfizer wins unconditional EU antitrust okay for $43 billion Seagen buy
Business|Finance|Health|Science|US

Thermo Fisher Scientific to buy Olink in $3.1 billion deal

Thermo Fisher Scientific said on Tuesday it would acquire Olink Holding AB in a deal valued at $3.1 billion as the U.S. medical equipment maker seeks to boost its life sciences portfolio

April 26, 2024
Thermo Fisher Scientific to buy Olink in $3.1 billion deal
Business|Health

J&J to restructure orthopedic business after medical device sales miss

Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday said it has embarked on a two-year restructuring program for its orthopedics business after third-quarter medical devices

April 26, 2024
J&J to restructure orthopedic business after medical device sales miss
Business|Health|US

Bankrupt Rite Aid resolves drug supply dispute with McKesson

Pharmacy chain Rite Aid has settled a critical dispute with drug supplier McKesson Corp to ensure that customers' prescriptions will continue to be filled

April 26, 2024
Bankrupt Rite Aid resolves drug supply dispute with McKesson
Business|Finance|Health

Abbott says market overestimating sales hit from new diabetes drugs

Abbott Laboratories said the market was overestimating the hit to sales of its glucose monitoring products from growing popularity of new diabetes drugs,

April 26, 2024
Abbott says market overestimating sales hit from new diabetes drugs
Health|News|World

WHO says it needs urgent access to Gaza to deliver aid, medical supplies

The World Health Organization said on Tuesday it needs urgent access to Gaza to deliver aid and medical supplies, as the UN agency warned of a humanitarian crisis in the Israeli-

April 26, 2024
WHO says it needs urgent access to Gaza to deliver aid, medical supplies
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US

Pfizer, BioNTech shares fall on COVID product sales uncertainty

Shares of Pfizer and German partner BioNTech fell on Monday after the U.S. drugmaker slashed the sales forecast for its COVID vaccine and therapy last week, and some

April 26, 2024
Pfizer, BioNTech shares fall on COVID product sales uncertainty
Business|Finance|Health

Novo Nordisk in $1.3 billion deal to buy hypertension drug

Novo Nordisk has agreed to buy ocedurenone, a drug for uncontrolled hypertension with potential application in cardiovascular and kidney disease, from KBP Biosciences for up to

April 26, 2024
Novo Nordisk in $1.3 billion deal to buy hypertension drug
Business|Finance|Health|US

Moderna reaffirms annual COVID vaccine sales forecast

Moderna on Monday reaffirmed its forecast of $6 billion to $8 billion in COVID vaccine sales for the year, after rival Pfizer slashed forecast for its vaccine last week.

April 26, 2024
Moderna reaffirms annual COVID vaccine sales forecast
Business|Crime|Health|US

Factbox-Rite Aid joins companies going bankrupt amid opioid litigation

Drugstore chain Rite Aid is the latest U.S. company to seek bankruptcy protection following pressure from lawsuits alleging that they helped fuel the opioid crisis.

April 26, 2024
Factbox-Rite Aid joins companies going bankrupt amid opioid litigation
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|News|US

Drug retailer Rite Aid files for bankruptcy, gets $3.45 billion commitment

Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Sunday, a move that would halt lawsuits the drugstore chain is facing over its alleged role in the U.S. opioid crisis and named a new CEO.

April 26, 2024
Drug retailer Rite Aid files for bankruptcy, gets $3.45 billion commitment
Business|Health|Technology

Big Tobacco turns to rooibos tea to counter upcoming ban

Big Tobacco firms including British American Tobacco are selling heat sticks made from nicotine-infused substances such as rooibos tea, countering an incoming

April 26, 2024
Big Tobacco turns to rooibos tea to counter upcoming ban
Environment|Finance|Health

As global debt worries mount, is another crisis brewing?

Record debts, high interest rates, the costs of climate change, health and pension spending as populations age and fractious

April 26, 2024
As global debt worries mount, is another crisis brewing?
Asia|Health|News|US|World

US to announce $12 million in aid for Afghanistan following earthquakes

The United States is providing $12 million in immediate humanitarian assistance to respond to earthquakes in Afghanistan this month that have killed and injured

April 26, 2024
US to announce $12 million in aid for Afghanistan following earthquakes
Business|Finance|Health|US

UnitedHealth profit beats on lower-than-feared medical costs

UnitedHealth reported a third-quarter profit on Friday ahead of analysts' estimates, helped by a lower-than-feared rise in medical costs at the company's

April 26, 2024
UnitedHealth profit beats on lower-than-feared medical costs
Health|News|US

Over 7 million Americans have gotten updated COVID vaccines

More than 7 million Americans had rolled up their sleeves for the updated COVID-19 vaccines as of Wednesday, according to the U.S.

April 26, 2024
Over 7 million Americans have gotten updated COVID vaccines
Business|Health|US

Kaiser Permanente resumes talks with healthcare workers union week after strike

Kaiser Permanente and the union representing healthcare workers resumed negotiations on Thursday, more than a week after contract talks broke off at the start

April 26, 2024
Kaiser Permanente resumes talks with healthcare workers union week after strike
Americas|Economy|Food|Health|News|World

In a warming world, hunger stalks Guatemala's Mayan highlands

A few tortillas and a half bowl of reheated beans were all Maria Concepcion Rodriguez had to feed her six children in the isolated village of

April 26, 2024
In a warming world, hunger stalks Guatemala's Mayan highlands
Business|Europe|Health|Science|Technology|US

Illumina ordered by EU antitrust regulators to sell Grail

U.S. genetic testing company Illumina has been ordered by EU antitrust regulators to sell cancer test maker Grail after it completed the deal before securing their

April 26, 2024
Illumina ordered by EU antitrust regulators to sell Grail
Economy|Food|Health|News|World

High inflation means children go hungry around the world - survey

High levels of inflation and increased costs of living are contributing to worldwide hunger, according to a survey of 16 countries commissioned by the humanitarian group

April 26, 2024
High inflation means children go hungry around the world - survey
Business|Health|Science

Ozempic's early success in kidney disease trial drags down dialysis stocks

Shares of dialysis service providers fell sharply on Wednesday after Novo Nordisk's Ozempic showed early signs of success in delaying the progression of kidney disease in

April 26, 2024
Ozempic's early success in kidney disease trial drags down dialysis stocks
Health|News|Political|US

Idaho abortion ban again partly halted amid appeal

A federal appeals court on Tuesday temporarily limited Idaho's ability to enforce its near-total abortion ban in medical emergencies while it weighs in on a legal

April 26, 2024
Idaho abortion ban again partly halted amid appeal
Business|Economy|Finance|Health

Weight-loss drugs fuel boom for firms that fill syringes

Contract drug manufacturers seeking to tap into the booming market for weight-loss drugs are investing billions of dollars to expand or build factories that fill the

April 26, 2024
Weight-loss drugs fuel boom for firms that fill syringes
Business|Health|US

Walmart expands online healthcare facility for US employees

Walmart said on Tuesday it will expand online primary care facilities as part of its employee health insurance plan to its workers in 28 U.S. states.

April 26, 2024
Walmart expands online healthcare facility for US employees
Business|Health|US

U.S. employers covering weight-loss drugs could nearly double in 2024 - survey

The number of U.S. employers who cover obesity medications, including Wegovy from Novo Nordisk that belongs to a class of GLP-1 drugs, could nearly double next year, according to a

April 26, 2024
U.S. employers covering weight-loss drugs could nearly double in 2024 - survey
Business|Health

Tesla workers in Germany join union as health and safety issues grow - union

Tesla workers at the carmaker's Brandenburg plant are joining the IG Metall union in rising numbers over concerns around health, safety and

April 26, 2024
Tesla workers in Germany join union as health and safety issues grow - union
Business|Health|US

Kaiser healthcare union says week-long strike possible early next month

The union for tens of thousands of workers at Kaiser Permanente, a leading non-profit hospital network and managed-care organization, said it may hold a one-week strike starting Nov. 1,

April 26, 2024
Kaiser healthcare union says week-long strike possible early next month
Asia|Health|Political|US|World

China has said it will 'look into' appointing senior official on fentanyl - Schumer

China has said it would "look into" appointing a senior official responsible for the fentanyl issue that has become a major sticking point in U.S.-China

April 26, 2024
China has said it will 'look into' appointing senior official on fentanyl - Schumer
Business|Health|US

Walgreens pharmacy employees plan walkout at US stores, CNN reports

Pharmacy employees at some U.S.

April 26, 2024
Walgreens pharmacy employees plan walkout at US stores, CNN reports
Health|US

New COVID shots still hard to find for some Americans

Americans have started rolling up their sleeves for the latest version of the COVID-19 vaccine, but weeks into the rollout some

April 26, 2024
New COVID shots still hard to find for some Americans
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US

Bristol-Myers Squibb to acquire Mirati in a $4.8 billion deal

Bristol-Myers Squibb is set to acquire cancer drugmaker Mirati Therapeutics for $58 per share in cash, representing $4.8 billion equity value.

April 26, 2024
Bristol-Myers Squibb to acquire Mirati in a $4.8 billion deal
Business|Health|News|US

Kaiser healthcare workers' 3-day strike winds down, parties agree to more talks

A 72-hour strike by 75,000 healthcare workers against Kaiser Permanente drew to a close on Friday as both sides in the labor dispute agreed

April 26, 2024
Kaiser healthcare workers' 3-day strike winds down, parties agree to more talks
Business|Finance|Health

Nestle shares at two-year low as investors weigh Wegovy rollout

Nestle shares were under pressure on Friday as investors weighed the potential impact of Novo Nordisk's blockbuster weight-losing drug Wegovy and how it could reduce spending on food.

April 26, 2024
Nestle shares at two-year low as investors weigh Wegovy rollout
Health|News|US

Bird flu infects commercial US poultry flock for first time since April

The U.S. has detected its first case of avian flu on a commercial poultry farm since April, in a flock of 47,300 turkeys in Jerauld County, South Dakota, the U.S.

April 26, 2024
Bird flu infects commercial US poultry flock for first time since April
Business|Health|US

US plans shift of Merck COVID treatment to commercial market

The U.S. government will stop distributing free doses of Merck & Co's COVID-19 antiviral treatment molnupiravir by the middle of next month and expects it to be sold on

April 26, 2024
US plans shift of Merck COVID treatment to commercial market
Business|Finance|Health|News

Sanofi to explore acquisition of cancer drugmaker Mirati- Bloomberg News

Paris-based drugmaker Sanofi is exploring a potential acquisition of cancer drugmaker Mirati Therapeutics, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday citing people familiar with the matter.

April 26, 2024
Sanofi to explore acquisition of cancer drugmaker Mirati- Bloomberg News
Health|US

RFK Jr could draw one in seven US voters in 2024 presidential election - Reuters/Ipsos poll

Anti-vaccine activist Robert F.

April 26, 2024
RFK Jr could draw one in seven US voters in 2024 presidential election - Reuters/Ipsos poll
Crime|Education|Health|US

Former USC campus gynecologist who was set to go on trial in abuse case dies

Former University of Southern California campus gynecologist George Tyndall, who was accused of sexually assaulting patients under the guise of treatment

April 26, 2024
Former USC campus gynecologist who was set to go on trial in abuse case dies
Business|Health|News|US

Explainer-Why are Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers on strike?

About 75,000 medical workers from Kaiser Permanente facilities went on a planned three-day strike on Wednesday, putting pressure on one of the leading not-

April 26, 2024
Explainer-Why are Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers on strike?
Business|Economy|Health

Kaiser Permanente and healthcare workers head for labor clash as strike deadline looms

Kaiser Permanente appeared headed for a labor clash with 75,000 of its healthcare workers as union leaders said contract talks had stalled on Tuesday,

April 26, 2024
Kaiser Permanente and healthcare workers head for labor clash as strike deadline looms
Business|Health

Eli Lilly's head of diabetes and obesity unit to retire

Eli Lilly and Co said on Wednesday that the head of its diabetes and obesity division, Mike Mason, will retire by the end of the year after more than three decades with the drugmaker.

April 26, 2024
Eli Lilly's head of diabetes and obesity unit to retire
Business|Health|News|US

Court tosses $223.8 million verdict against J&J in talc cancer case

A New Jersey appeals court on Tuesday threw out a $223.8 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson in a trial over four plaintiffs' claims that they developed cancer

April 26, 2024
Court tosses $223.8 million verdict against J&J in talc cancer case
Health|US

US State Dept slams Congress for failure to renew anti-AIDS program

The failure of Congress to reauthorize the main U.S. program aimed at reducing the spread of AIDS sends a message that Washington is "

April 26, 2024
US State Dept slams Congress for failure to renew anti-AIDS program
Health|News|Science|World

Kariko and Weissman win medicine Nobel for COVID-19 vaccine work

Scientists Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discoveries enabling the development of COVID-19 vaccines, the award-giving

April 26, 2024
Kariko and Weissman win medicine Nobel for COVID-19 vaccine work
Health|News|Science|World

France kicks off bird flu vaccination despite trade backlash risk

France started vaccinating ducks against bird flu on Monday to try and stem the virus that killed millions of birds around the world, a move that prompted the United States to impose

April 26, 2024
France kicks off bird flu vaccination despite trade backlash risk
Business|Finance|Health|US

Drugmakers sign on to negotiate Medicare prices under protest

All the drugmakers that make the 10 prescription medicines subject to the first-ever price negotiations for the U.S.

April 26, 2024
Drugmakers sign on to negotiate Medicare prices under protest
Business|Health

Walgreens considers former Cigna executive Tim Wentworth as next CEO - Bloomberg News

Walgreens Boots Alliance is considering former Cigna executive Tim Wentworth to be its next chief executive, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

April 26, 2024
Walgreens considers former Cigna executive Tim Wentworth as next CEO - Bloomberg News
Health|News|US

Kaiser Permanente workers say they are unlikely to reach deal to avert strike

The coalition of unions representing healthcare workers at Kaiser Permanente said late on Saturday it is unlikely there will be a new agreement with the healthcare provider, as their

April 26, 2024
Kaiser Permanente workers say they are unlikely to reach deal to avert strike
Business|Finance|Health|US

Cigna Group announces settlement with US on claims it overcharged Medicare Advantage program

Health insurer Cigna Group says it has reached a settlement with the United States over claims it overcharged the government's Medicare Advantage program by making it appear

April 26, 2024
Cigna Group announces settlement with US on claims it overcharged Medicare Advantage program
Health|News|US

Around 1.8 million Americans received COVID shots last week-IQVIA

Around 1.8 million people in the United States received a COVID vaccine during the week ended Sept. 22, according to data compiled by health care data and analytics firm IQVIA Holdings Inc

April 26, 2024
Around 1.8 million Americans received COVID shots last week-IQVIA
Health|Science

Unitaid urges Johnson & Johnson to improve access to TB drug bedaquiline

Global health aid agency Unitaid has written to Johnson & Johnson's (J&J) CEO Joaquin Duato, urging him to take "immediate action" to expand access to the company's tuberculosis

April 26, 2024
Unitaid urges Johnson & Johnson to improve access to TB drug bedaquiline
Business|Health|News

Column-US Medicare drug negotiations a good start on bringing down healthcare costs

An important Biden administration effort to control the soaring cost of prescription drugs made headlines this week - but drug costs are just one part of a growing struggle

April 26, 2024
Column-US Medicare drug negotiations a good start on bringing down healthcare costs
Health|News|Science|US

Biden says government shutdown not inevitable

President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that a government shutdown is not evitable, but that if there is one, a lot of vital work could be impacted in science and health.

April 26, 2024
Biden says government shutdown not inevitable
Health|News|Political|US

Appeals court upholds Tennessee, Kentucky bans on transgender care for minors

A federal appeals court on Thursday allowed Tennessee and Kentucky to enforce laws banning gender-affirming medical care for minors, such as puberty blockers, hormones

April 26, 2024
Appeals court upholds Tennessee, Kentucky bans on transgender care for minors
Economy|Health|News|US

17 states challenge federal rules entitling workers to accommodations for abortion

Seventeen states are challenging new federal rules entitling workers to time off and other accommodations for abortions

April 25, 2024
17 states challenge federal rules entitling workers to accommodations for abortion
Health|News|US

Tennessee lawmakers OK bill criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care

Tennessee’s GOP-controlled Statehouse has given their final approval on legislation criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care without parental consent

April 25, 2024
Tennessee lawmakers OK bill criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|News|Political|US

Minneapolis smokers to pay some of the highest cigarette prices in US with a $15 per-pack minimum

Smokers in Minneapolis will pay some of the highest cigarette prices in the country after the City Council voted unanimously to impose a minimum retail price of $15 per pack to promote public health

April 25, 2024
Minneapolis smokers to pay some of the highest cigarette prices in US with a $15 per-pack minimum
Food|Health|Science

How bird flu virus fragments get into milk sold in stores, and what the spread of H5N1 in cows means for the dairy industry and milk drinkers

Five livestock experts who study infectious diseases in the dairy industry explain the risks.

April 25, 2024
How bird flu virus fragments get into milk sold in stores, and what the spread of H5N1 in cows means for the dairy industry and milk drinkers
Economy|Food|Health|Lifestyle|News

New York City to require warning labels for sugary foods and drinks in chain restaurants

New York City residents may soon see warning labels next to sugary foods and drinks in chain restaurants and coffee shops

April 25, 2024
New York City to require warning labels for sugary foods and drinks in chain restaurants
Health|Lifestyle|News|Sports

USA Track & Field expands its maternity policy to give athletes more time to work their way back

USA Track & Field unveiled a program Thursday that expands an existing maternity support system to give athletes more time to return

April 25, 2024
USA Track & Field expands its maternity policy to give athletes more time to work their way back
Health|US

Arizona’s 1864 abortion law was made in a women’s rights desert – here’s what life was like then

Abortions happened in Arizona, despite a near-complete abortion ban enacted in 1864. But people also faced penalties for them, including a female doctor who went to prison.

April 25, 2024
Arizona’s 1864 abortion law was made in a women’s rights desert – here’s what life was like then
Health|Science

What do weight loss drugs mean for a diet industry built on eating less and exercising more?

New weight loss drugs are reshaping a dieting industry built on eating less and exercising more

April 25, 2024
What do weight loss drugs mean for a diet industry built on eating less and exercising more?
Americas|Education|Health|News

Venezuela broke its HPV vaccine promises, and there's barely any sex ed. Experts say it's a problem

Venezuela’s government has repeatedly broken its promise to provide vaccines against HPV for free, and many public-school teachers ignore the requirement to teach sex ed

April 25, 2024
Venezuela broke its HPV vaccine promises, and there's barely any sex ed. Experts say it's a problem
Africa|Health|Science|World

Malaria is still killing people in Kenya, but a vaccine and local drug production may help

Malaria is still a significant public health challenge in Kenya, but an important pilot of the world’s first malaria vaccine may help

April 25, 2024
Malaria is still killing people in Kenya, but a vaccine and local drug production may help
Health|News|Political|US

US abortion battle rages on with moves to repeal Arizona ban and a Supreme Court case

The U.S. Supreme Court is considering another abortion-related case while a repeal of Arizona's abortion ban has picked up steam

April 25, 2024
US abortion battle rages on with moves to repeal Arizona ban and a Supreme Court case
Health|News|US

US births fell last year, marking an end to the late pandemic rebound, experts say

The number of U.S. births fell last year

April 25, 2024
US births fell last year, marking an end to the late pandemic rebound, experts say
Health|News|US

Relatives of those who died waiting for livers at now halted Houston transplant program seek answers

Several relatives of patients who died while awaiting a new liver say they want to know if their loved ones were wrongfully denied a transplant by a Houston doctor accused of manipulating a hospital waitlist

April 24, 2024
Relatives of those who died waiting for livers at now halted Houston transplant program seek answers
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Nutrition labels demystified: The inside scoop on what's really in your food

You probably glance at nutrition labels every time you pick up a box of cereal, bag of chips, or candy bar at the grocery store. But do you truly understand the wealth of information those tiny panels contain? Learning how to read nutrition labels is the key to decoding exactly what you’re putting into your body with each bite.  Behind those small black-and-white rectangles lies a simple yet powerful tool that could transform your health. Those unassuming nutrition labels provide a shockingly transparent look at the quality of nutrients in your favorite foods and snacks. From unveiling sky-high levels of

April 24, 2024
Nutrition labels demystified: The inside scoop on what's really in your food
Economy|Health|News|Science|US

More cows are being tested and tracked for bird flu. Here's what that means

U.S. health and agriculture officials are ramping up testing and tracking of bird flu in dairy cows in an urgent effort to understand and stop the growing outbreak

April 24, 2024
More cows are being tested and tracked for bird flu. Here's what that means
Health|News|Political|US

Key moments in the U.S. Supreme Court's latest abortion case that could change how women get care

It’s unclear exactly where the Supreme Court will land after hearing arguments about Idaho's abortion ban

April 24, 2024
Key moments in the U.S. Supreme Court's latest abortion case that could change how women get care
Business|Health|News|US

Missouri House backs legal shield for weedkiller maker facing thousands of cancer-related lawsuits

The Missouri House has passed legislation that could protect chemical manufacturer Bayer from some lawsuits alleging a popular weedkiller causes cancer

April 24, 2024
Missouri House backs legal shield for weedkiller maker facing thousands of cancer-related lawsuits
Business|Economy|Health|Technology|US

Oracle's Larry Ellison says planned Nashville campus will be company's 'world headquarters'

Oracle Corp. CEO Larry Ellison says the business software giant’s planned campus in Nashville, Tennessee, will serve as its world headquarters and place it in a city that's a center of the health care industry

April 24, 2024
Oracle's Larry Ellison says planned Nashville campus will be company's 'world headquarters'
Health|News|Political|US

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to let Arizona doctors provide abortions in California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers have announced legislation Wednesday aimed at helping Arizonans access abortions after the Arizona Supreme Court allowed a near total-ban to move forward

April 24, 2024
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to let Arizona doctors provide abortions in California
Business|Economy|Health|US

Dairy cattle must be tested for bird flu before moving between states, agriculture officials say

U.S. agriculture officials say dairy cattle moving between states must be tested for the bird flu virus in an effort to track and control the growing outbreak

April 24, 2024
Dairy cattle must be tested for bird flu before moving between states, agriculture officials say
Health|Science

Doctors combine a pig kidney transplant and a heart device in a bid to extend woman's life

A New Jersey woman who was near death has received a transplanted pig kidney, part of a dramatic pair of surgeries that also stabilized her failing heart

April 24, 2024
Doctors combine a pig kidney transplant and a heart device in a bid to extend woman's life
Economy|Education|Health|Technology

For millions of Americans, high-speed internet is unavailable or unaffordable − a telecommunications expert explains how to bring broadband to the places that need it the most

Affordable access to high-speed internet brings educational opportunities, economic development and better access to health professionals.

April 24, 2024
For millions of Americans, high-speed internet is unavailable or unaffordable − a telecommunications expert explains how to bring broadband to the places that need it the most
Health|Science

Nearsightedness is at epidemic levels – and the problem begins in childhood

While reading, scrolling and focusing on other objects near our faces increase the risk of developing myopia, a little time outdoors in the sun can help mitigate it.

April 24, 2024
Nearsightedness is at epidemic levels – and the problem begins in childhood
Health|News|Opinion

Do implicit bias trainings on race improve health care? Not yet – but incorporating the latest science can help hospitals treat all patients equitably

Many Black patients experience stark differences in how they’re treated during medical interactions compared to white patients.

April 24, 2024
Do implicit bias trainings on race improve health care? Not yet – but incorporating the latest science can help hospitals treat all patients equitably
Education|Food|Health|News|US

USDA updates rules for school meals that limit added sugars for the first time

U.S. agriculture officials announced new nutrition standards for school meals that will limit added sugars for the first time

April 24, 2024
USDA updates rules for school meals that limit added sugars for the first time
Health|News|Political|US

Arizona Democrats attempt to repeal the state’s 19th century abortion ban

For a third straight week, Democrats at the Arizona Legislature are attempting to repeal the state’s near-total ban on abortions after a court concluded the state can enforce the long-dormant law that permits the procedure only to save a patient’s life

April 24, 2024
Arizona Democrats attempt to repeal the state’s 19th century abortion ban
Economy|Health|News|Political|US

Supreme Court to consider when doctors can provide emergency abortions in states with bans

The Supreme Court is considering a case that will determine when doctors can provide abortions during medical emergencies in states with bans enacted after the high court’s sweeping decision overturning Roe v. Wade

April 24, 2024
Supreme Court to consider when doctors can provide emergency abortions in states with bans
Health|News|Science|US

Remnants of bird flu virus found in pasteurized milk, FDA says

U.S. health officials say samples of pasteurized milk have tested positive for remnants of the bird flu virus that has infected dairy cows

April 23, 2024
Remnants of bird flu virus found in pasteurized milk, FDA says
Health|US

Mississippi lawmakers haggle over possible Medicaid expansion as their legislative session nears end

Top Mississippi lawmakers have started negotiating on what could become a landmark plan to expand Medicaid coverage to tens of thousands of people in one of the poorest states in the U.S. But even with Republicans controlling both the state House and Senate, it’s far from clear that they will reach a compromise

April 23, 2024
Mississippi lawmakers haggle over possible Medicaid expansion as their legislative session nears end
Crime|Health|News|US

US health officials warn of counterfeit Botox injections

U.S. health officials are warning of counterfeit Botox injections after more than 20 people got sick

April 23, 2024
US health officials warn of counterfeit Botox injections
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Risky basil could make you sick - Salmonella outbreak at Trader Joe's

This information will interest you if you’ve recently purchased fresh basil from Trader Joe’s. A salmonella outbreak has caused the prominent grocery chain to recall basil from all its branches worldwide. Over a dozen clients across different states have already fallen ill after consuming the potentially contaminated herb.  This unfortunate occurrence exposed serious flaws in the beautiful fabric of our modern food distribution networks and has captured the interest of the CDC (The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Midweek, the CDC issued a high-priority public advisory that the specific recalled basil varieties were packaged in 2.5-ounce plastic clamshell containers

April 23, 2024
Risky basil could make you sick - Salmonella outbreak at Trader Joe's
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|US

Ashley Judd and Aloe Blacc help the White House unveil its national suicide prevention strategy

Actor Ashley Judd and singer-songwriter Aloe Blacc have helped the Biden administration promote its new national strategy to prevent suicide

April 23, 2024
Ashley Judd and Aloe Blacc help the White House unveil its national suicide prevention strategy
Health|News|Political|US

Supreme Court to weigh whether doctors can provide emergency abortions in states with bans

Nearly two years after overturning the constitutional right to abortion, the Supreme Court will consider how far state abortion bans can extend to women in medical emergencies

April 23, 2024
Supreme Court to weigh whether doctors can provide emergency abortions in states with bans
Health|News|Political|US

What's EMTALA, the patient protection law at the center of Supreme Court abortion arguments?

The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday in a case that could determine whether doctors can provide abortions to pregnant women with medical emergencies in states that enact abortion bans

April 23, 2024
What's EMTALA, the patient protection law at the center of Supreme Court abortion arguments?
Business|Crime|Health|US

UnitedHealth says wide swath of patient files may have been taken in Change cyberattack

UnitedHealth says files with personal information that could cover a “substantial portion of people in America” may have been taken in the cyberattack on its Change Healthcare business

April 23, 2024
UnitedHealth says wide swath of patient files may have been taken in Change cyberattack
Health|News|US

Can states prevent doctors from giving emergency abortions, even if federal law requires them to do so? The Supreme Court will decide

EMTALA requires hospitals to provide stabilizing treatment to all patients – but Idaho is arguing that its abortion ban means it doesn’t have to allow the procedure, even if it is medically needed.

April 23, 2024
Can states prevent doctors from giving emergency abortions, even if federal law requires them to do so? The Supreme Court will decide
Health|Science

What you eat could alter your unborn children and grandchildren’s genes and health outcomes

Studies show a parent’s poor diet could affect the genes of generations to come – and set up children and grandchildren for obesity and cardiovascular issues.

April 23, 2024
What you eat could alter your unborn children and grandchildren’s genes and health outcomes
Europe|Health|News|Opinion|Political|World

Abortion returns to the spotlight in Italy, 46 years after it was legalized

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni’s far-right-led government has scored a victory with the Senate approving a law allowing anti-abortion groups access to women considering ending their pregnancies

April 23, 2024
Abortion returns to the spotlight in Italy, 46 years after it was legalized
Australia|Health|Sports

Legendary rugby league star Wally Lewis appeals for concussion and CTE awareness support

A legendary rugby player has cited the fear and anxiety that has invaded his life among the reasons for urging the Australian government to fund support services and education about chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)

April 23, 2024
Legendary rugby league star Wally Lewis appeals for concussion and CTE awareness support
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

In Tampa, Biden will assail Florida's six-week abortion ban as he tries to boost his reelection odds

President Joe Biden is traveling to Florida to assail the state’s forthcoming six-week abortion ban and similar restrictions nationwide

April 23, 2024
In Tampa, Biden will assail Florida's six-week abortion ban as he tries to boost his reelection odds
Crime|Health|News|World

Haiti health system nears collapse as medicine dwindles, gangs attack hospitals and ports stay shut

Life-saving medication and equipment is dwindling or altogether absent at hospitals and clinics across Haiti's capital as brutal gangs tighten their grip on Port-au-Prince and beyond

April 23, 2024
Haiti health system nears collapse as medicine dwindles, gangs attack hospitals and ports stay shut
Health|Lifestyle|News|US

Seattle hospital won't turn over gender-affirming care records in lawsuit settlement with Texas

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is dropping a request for a Seattle hospital to hand over records regarding gender-affirming treatment potentially given to children from Texas as part of a lawsuit settlement announced Monday

April 22, 2024
Seattle hospital won't turn over gender-affirming care records in lawsuit settlement with Texas
Americas|Health|News|World

Psychologist becomes first person in Peru to die by euthanasia after fighting in court for years

A Peruvian psychologist who suffered from an incurable disease that weakened her muscles and had her confined to her bed for several years, died by euthanasia, becoming the first person in the country to obtain the right to die with medical assistance

April 22, 2024
Psychologist becomes first person in Peru to die by euthanasia after fighting in court for years
Business|Finance|Health|News|US

Jury: BNSF Railway contributed to 2 deaths in Montana town where asbestos sickened thousands

A federal jury says Warren Buffett’s BNSF Railway contributed to the deaths of two people who were exposed to asbestos decades ago when tainted mining material was shipped through a Montana town where thousands have been sickened

April 22, 2024
Jury: BNSF Railway contributed to 2 deaths in Montana town where asbestos sickened thousands
Health|US

When red-hot isn't enough: New government heat risk tool sets magenta as most dangerous level

U.S. health and weather officials are unveiling a new color-coded system to warn Americans about heat danger, and it will set magenta as the most dangerous level

April 22, 2024
When red-hot isn't enough: New government heat risk tool sets magenta as most dangerous level
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Political|US

Biden administration tightens rules for obtaining medical records related to abortion

The medical records of women will be shielded from criminal investigations if they cross state lines to seek an abortion where it is legal

April 22, 2024
Biden administration tightens rules for obtaining medical records related to abortion
Environment|Health|News|US

Children of Flint water crisis make change as young environmental and health activists

Dozens of the children of Flint, Michigan's lead-contaminated water crisis have turned their trauma into advocacy 10 years after it began

April 22, 2024
Children of Flint water crisis make change as young environmental and health activists
Health|Science

Cannabis legalization has led to a boom in potent forms of the drug that present new hazards for adolescents

THC concentrations in newly available products far exceed those of traditional smoked weed, which can have dangerous unintended consequences in adolescents.

April 22, 2024
Cannabis legalization has led to a boom in potent forms of the drug that present new hazards for adolescents
Environment|Health|Science

Chemical pollutants can change your skin bacteria and increase your eczema risk − new research explores how

From synthetic fabrics to car exhaust to wildfires, exposure to environmental pollutants push the skin microbiome to adapt in ways that reduce its ability to protect the skin.

April 22, 2024
Chemical pollutants can change your skin bacteria and increase your eczema risk − new research explores how
Health|News|US

Vice President Harris to reveal final rules mandating minimum standards for nursing home staffing

The federal government will for the first time require nursing homes to have minimum staffing levels after the COVID-19 pandemic exposed grim realities in poorly staffed facilities for older Americans

April 22, 2024
Vice President Harris to reveal final rules mandating minimum standards for nursing home staffing
Health|News|World

A Palestinian baby in Gaza is born an orphan in an urgent cesarean section after an Israeli strike

Sabreen Jouda came into the world seconds after her mother left it

April 21, 2024
A Palestinian baby in Gaza is born an orphan in an urgent cesarean section after an Israeli strike
Business|Economy|Health|News|US

Biden sees a $35 price cap for insulin as a pivotal campaign issue. It’s not that clear-cut

President Joe Biden frequently cites insulin prices as he promotes a $35 price cap for Americans with diabetes who are on Medicare

April 21, 2024
Biden sees a $35 price cap for insulin as a pivotal campaign issue. It’s not that clear-cut
Crime|Health|News|World

Israeli strikes on southern Gaza city of Rafah kill 13, mostly children, as US advances aid package

Palestinian health officials say Israeli strikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah overnight killed 13 people, including nine children

April 21, 2024
Israeli strikes on southern Gaza city of Rafah kill 13, mostly children, as US advances aid package
Business|Health|News|US

Morning sickness? Prenatal check-ups? What to know about new rights for pregnant workers

Pregnant workers have the right to a wide range of accommodations under new federal regulations for enforcing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

April 20, 2024
Morning sickness? Prenatal check-ups? What to know about new rights for pregnant workers
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

The drug war devastated Black and other minority communities. Is marijuana legalization helping?

A major argument for legalizing the adult use of cannabis after 75 years of prohibition was to stop the harm caused by disproportionate enforcement of drug laws in Black, Latino and other minority communities

April 20, 2024
The drug war devastated Black and other minority communities. Is marijuana legalization helping?
Health|News|World

US says a UN agency has agreed to help in distribution of aid to Gaza via sea route

The U.N. World Food Program has agreed to help deliver aid for the starving civilians of Gaza once the U.S. military completes a pier for transporting the humanitarian assistance by sea

April 19, 2024
US says a UN agency has agreed to help in distribution of aid to Gaza via sea route
Health|News|Political|US

Idaho group says it is exploring a ballot initiative for abortion rights and reproductive care

A new Idaho organization says it will ask voters to restore abortion access and other reproductive health care rights in the state after lawmakers let a second legislative session end without modifying the strict abortion bans

April 19, 2024
Idaho group says it is exploring a ballot initiative for abortion rights and reproductive care
Education|Health|US

Kansas has a new anti-DEI law, but the governor has vetoed bills on abortion and even police dogs

The Democratic governor in Kansas has vetoed proposed tax breaks for anti-abortion counseling centers while allowing restrictions on college diversity initiatives to become law without her signature

April 19, 2024
Kansas has a new anti-DEI law, but the governor has vetoed bills on abortion and even police dogs
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Should Dictionary.com's "Girl Dinner" definition worry us?

Spreading rapidly across the internet like wildfire, the ‘girl dinner‘ trend has captured the imagination of food enthusiasts from all walks of life, sparking widespread discussion and interest. This seemingly lighthearted concept started as a viral TikTok trend before being officially cemented in Dictionary.com‘s hallowed pages.  The popular online reference bestowed lexical legitimacy on ‘girl dinner‘ by formally defining it as “an attractively presented collection of snacks that involve little preparation, such as small quantities of cold cuts, cheese, fruit, cherry tomatoes, etc., deemed sufficient to constitute a meal for one.” This dictionary induction signifies the trend’s transition from ephemeral

April 19, 2024
Should Dictionary.com's "Girl Dinner" definition worry us?
Environment|Health|Science

EPA designates 2 forever chemicals as hazardous substances, eligible for Superfund cleanup

The Environmental Protection Agency has designated two forever chemicals used in cookware, carpets and firefighting foams as hazardous substances

April 19, 2024
EPA designates 2 forever chemicals as hazardous substances, eligible for Superfund cleanup
Health|Lifestyle

Getting a good night’s rest is vital for neurodiverse children – pediatric sleep experts explain why

Sleep habits can be improved by making shifts in both daytime and evening routines.

April 19, 2024
Getting a good night’s rest is vital for neurodiverse children – pediatric sleep experts explain why
Africa|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Laborers and street vendors in Mali find no respite as deadly heat wave surges through West Africa

Street vendors in Mali’s capital of Bamako peddle water sachets, ubiquitous for this part of West Africa during the hottest months

April 19, 2024
Laborers and street vendors in Mali find no respite as deadly heat wave surges through West Africa
Asia|Business|Health|Science|Technology

China's drugmakers can't sell mRNA shots but haven't quit yet

China's vaccine developers stuck with unused mRNA COVID shots and idle manufacturing plants are pursuing new targets for the novel messenger RNA

April 19, 2024
China's drugmakers can't sell mRNA shots but haven't quit yet
Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion

AP Explains: 4/20 grew from humble roots to marijuana's high holiday

Marijuana advocates are gearing up for April 20

April 19, 2024
AP Explains: 4/20 grew from humble roots to marijuana's high holiday
Crime|Health|News|US

BNSF Railway says it didn't know about asbestos that's killed hundreds in Montana town

BNSF Railway attorneys are expected to argue before jurors that the railroad should not be held liable for the lung cancer deaths of two former residents of an asbestos-contaminated Montana town

April 19, 2024
BNSF Railway says it didn't know about asbestos that's killed hundreds in Montana town
Health|News|US

Emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom

Complaints about pregnant women being turned away from emergency rooms spiked in the months after states began enacting strict abortion laws following the 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade

April 19, 2024
Emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom
Health|Sports

Kawhi Leonard fighting 'stubborn inflammation' and is questionable for Game 1 of playoffs

Kawhi Leonard has been fighting “very, very stubborn inflammation” in his surgically repaired right knee for three weeks

April 18, 2024
Kawhi Leonard fighting 'stubborn inflammation' and is questionable for Game 1 of playoffs
Business|Economy|Health|News

Kentucky governor announces lottery to award initial round of medical cannabis business licenses

Gov. Andy Beshear says Kentucky will use a lottery to award licenses to businesses competing to participate in the state’s startup medical cannabis program

April 18, 2024
Kentucky governor announces lottery to award initial round of medical cannabis business licenses
Health|WrittenByLAPost

The one ingredient that can make you sick and ruin the charcuterie board

A concerning outbreak of Salmonella from contaminated charcuterie meats has hospitalized nearly 20 Americans so far, with instances across 30 states. Epidemiological tracing links bacterial infections to certain Fratelli Beretta charcuterie products containing Coppa. However, with many brands affected and gaps in testing, the true scope of the outbreak remains uncertain even as recalled meats continue to sicken consumers. Real threats persist while investigators pursue decisive actions to limit further contamination and treat those struggling with severe symptoms. As of mid-February 2024, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) directly verified 87 affected patients nationally. However, Agency estimates predict over 2,500

April 18, 2024
The one ingredient that can make you sick and ruin the charcuterie board
Health|News|US

As syphilis cases among US newborns soar, doctors group advises more screening during pregnancy

With syphilis cases in U.S. newborns skyrocketing, a doctors group is now recommending that all pregnant patients be screened three times for the sexually transmitted infection

April 18, 2024
As syphilis cases among US newborns soar, doctors group advises more screening during pregnancy
Health|News

A lab chief's sentencing for meningitis deaths is postponed, extending grief of victims' families

A 12-year saga over a fatal national meningitis outbreak still isn't over

April 18, 2024
A lab chief's sentencing for meningitis deaths is postponed, extending grief of victims' families
Health|News|Science|World

UN approves an updated cholera vaccine that could help fight a surge in cases

The World Health Organization has approved a new version of a widely used cholera vaccine that could help address a surge in cases that has depleted the global vaccine stockpile

April 18, 2024
UN approves an updated cholera vaccine that could help fight a surge in cases
Health|News

UK's Prince William returns to public duties for first time since Kate's cancer diagnosis

Prince William is returning to public duties for the first time since his wife’s cancer diagnosis

April 18, 2024
UK's Prince William returns to public duties for first time since Kate's cancer diagnosis
Environment|Health|News|US

Takeaways from this week's reports on the deadly 2023 Maui fire that destroyed Lahaina

Officials are still trying to determine exactly what went wrong when the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century burned through a historic Hawaii town, more than a half-year after the disaster

April 18, 2024
Takeaways from this week's reports on the deadly 2023 Maui fire that destroyed Lahaina
Business|Election|Health|News|US

Democrats clear path to bring proposed repeal of Arizona’s near-total abortion ban to a vote

Democrats in the Arizona Senate cleared a path to bring a proposed repeal of the state’s near-total ban on abortions to a vote after the state’s highest court concluded the law can be enforced and the state House blocked efforts to undo the long-dormant statute

April 17, 2024
Democrats clear path to bring proposed repeal of Arizona’s near-total abortion ban to a vote
Environment|Health|News

California sets long-awaited drinking water limit for 'Erin Brockovich' contaminant

California regulators adopted a drinking water limit on toxic hexavalent chromium, a chemical compound made infamous by the movie “Erin Brockovich."

April 17, 2024
California sets long-awaited drinking water limit for 'Erin Brockovich' contaminant
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Could tragedy have been avoided? Doctor dies after allergic reaction to food

A well-known and beloved New York doctor died tragically after suffering an apparent allergic reaction from food she ate at a restaurant in Disney Springs, Florida. A recent lawsuit states that Dr. Kanokporn Tangsuan, 42, had a severe allergy to dairy and nuts but believed the Disney-owned restaurant had strict safeguards against allergen contamination. Instead, the food she was served contained the very ingredients that would end her life shortly after. Dr. Tangsuan–a reputed family doctor in New York dedicated to serving her community’s healthcare needs–was dining at the Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant with her husband, Jeffrey J.

April 17, 2024
Could tragedy have been avoided? Doctor dies after allergic reaction to food
Crime|Health

Lab chief faces sentencing in Michigan 12 years after fatal US meningitis outbreak

The head of a specialty pharmacy will be sentenced in Michigan for 11 deaths more than a decade ago that were tied to tainted steroids

April 17, 2024
Lab chief faces sentencing in Michigan 12 years after fatal US meningitis outbreak
Health|Sports

Olympic champion Suni Lee back in form after gaining 45 pounds in water weight due to kidney ailment

Olympic gymnastics all-around champion Suni Lee revealed that at the height of dealing with a kidney disease last year, she retained 45 pounds in water weight that made her question whether a return to top form was even possible

April 17, 2024
Olympic champion Suni Lee back in form after gaining 45 pounds in water weight due to kidney ailment
Food|Health|Science

Fermented foods sustain both microbiomes and cultural heritage

From kimchi to kombucha and sauerkraut to sourdough, many traditional food staples across cultures make use of fermentation. And these variations are reflected in your microbiome.

April 17, 2024
Fermented foods sustain both microbiomes and cultural heritage
Africa|Americas|Europe|Health|Opinion

UN report points to yawning gap of inequality in sexual and reproductive health worldwide

The U.N. population fund says in a new study that an African woman is roughly 130 times more likely to die from pregnancy and childbirth complications than a woman in Europe or North America

April 17, 2024
UN report points to yawning gap of inequality in sexual and reproductive health worldwide
Africa|Health|News

Homes are demolished in Ivory Coast's main city over alleged health concerns. Thousands are homeless

Authorities in Ivory Coast's largest city are demolishing homes in low-income areas over what they say are public health concerns, leaving thousands without shelter and with nowhere to go

April 17, 2024
Homes are demolished in Ivory Coast's main city over alleged health concerns. Thousands are homeless
Health|News|World

UN appeals for $2.8 billion to help 3 million Palestinians in desperate need of food and other aid

The United Nations is appealing for $2.8 billion to provide desperately needed aid to 3 million Palestinians, stressing that tackling looming famine in war-torn Gaza requires not only food but sanitation, water and health facilities

April 17, 2024
UN appeals for $2.8 billion to help 3 million Palestinians in desperate need of food and other aid
Health|Lifestyle|News|Political|US

Idaho's ban on youth gender-affirming care has families desperately scrambling for solutions

Idaho families with transgender children are desperately scrambling for solutions as a state law banning gender-affirming care for minors has taken effect

April 16, 2024
Idaho's ban on youth gender-affirming care has families desperately scrambling for solutions
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Mastering the art of saying no: a life-changing skill

How to say no – gracefully declining requests is a vital talent, though frequently elusive. In our unrelenting modern existence, where prospects appear limitless, judiciously prioritizing and demurring commitments misaligned with our deepest values or well-being becomes paramount. This guide illuminates the virtues of respectfully rebuffing, imparts pragmatic tactics for doing so adroitly, and shares sensible insights on overcoming trepidations of disappointing others or forsaking opportunities. The inability to utter that small yet potent word can pave the path to depletion, acrimony, and an unsatisfying life. By continually overextending, one risks becoming dangerously overstretched, sacrificing mental and physical health, treasured

April 16, 2024
Mastering the art of saying no: a life-changing skill
Health|News|Sports

Philadelphia 76ers set to start another playoff run with an ailing Joel Embiid

Joel Embiid is again dealing with injuries headed into the NBA playoffs

April 16, 2024
Philadelphia 76ers set to start another playoff run with an ailing Joel Embiid
Health|News|US

Coal miners getting new protections from silica dust linked to black lung disease

The Labor Department issued a new rule Tuesday intended to protect coal miners from poisonous silica dust that has contributed to the premature deaths of thousands of mine workers from a respiratory ailment commonly known as “black lung” disease

April 16, 2024
Coal miners getting new protections from silica dust linked to black lung disease
Crime|Health|News|US|World

House panel says China subsidizes fentanyl production to fuel crisis in the United States

A congressional committee is accusing China of fueling the fentanyl crisis in the U.S. A report released Tuesday by a House select committee says China is directly subsidizing the manufacturing of materials used by drug traffickers to make fentanyl outside the country

April 16, 2024
House panel says China subsidizes fentanyl production to fuel crisis in the United States
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Technology

Cyberattack costs hit UnitedHealth in 1Q that still turns out better than expected

UnitedHealth Group trounced first-quarter expectations even as costs from a cyberattack to its Change Healthcare business ate into its performance

April 16, 2024
Cyberattack costs hit UnitedHealth in 1Q that still turns out better than expected
Health|Science|Technology

Drugs that aren’t antibiotics can also kill bacteria − new method pinpoints how

There are many ways to kill microbes that cause dangerous infections. Combining genetic screening with machine learning can help researchers identify new antimicrobials.

April 16, 2024
Drugs that aren’t antibiotics can also kill bacteria − new method pinpoints how
Health|News

UK lawmakers will vote on a landmark bill aiming to create the country's first smoke-free generation

British lawmakers are set to vote on the government’s plans to introduce a landmark smoking ban that aims to stop young people from ever smoking

April 16, 2024
UK lawmakers will vote on a landmark bill aiming to create the country's first smoke-free generation
Health|News|Science|World

Biden administration announces new partnership with 50 countries to stifle future pandemics

President Joe Biden's administration is launching a program that will help 50 countries identify and respond to infectious diseases, with the goal of preventing pandemics like the COVID-19 outbreak

April 16, 2024
Biden administration announces new partnership with 50 countries to stifle future pandemics
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Indiana limits abortion data for privacy under near-total ban, but some GOP candidates push back

Some Indiana Republicans in key campaigns for office are fighting for access to detailed abortion reports that the health department stopped releasing to protect patient privacy under a near-total ban on the procedure

April 16, 2024
Indiana limits abortion data for privacy under near-total ban, but some GOP candidates push back
Business|Economy|Health|News|US

Weedkiller manufacturer seeks lawmakers' help to squelch claims it failed to warn about cancer

The maker of a popular weedkiller is turning to lawmakers in key states to try to squelch legal claims that it failed to warn about cancer risks

April 16, 2024
Weedkiller manufacturer seeks lawmakers' help to squelch claims it failed to warn about cancer
Health|WrittenByLAPost

How to ensure water safety during national emergencies

The safety of America’s drinking water supplies has emerged as a critical national security concern, with alarming warnings about potentially devastating cyberattacks. In an unprecedented move, top federal officials sounded the alarm this week over the “drinking water issue” – malicious hacking attempts by hostile nations like Iran and China targeting the systems that provide communities with their most essential resource – clean drinking water. As cyber warfare tactics rapidly evolve, the harsh reality is that the nation’s vast water infrastructure could be just one vulnerability away from devastating disruptions that threaten public health, economic stability, and the fundamental lifeline

April 15, 2024
How to ensure water safety during national emergencies
Health|WrittenByLAPost

How to recognize and deal with the silent treatment as emotional abuse

When couples come together, open and honest conversations build closeness and understanding. Silent treatment in relationships can spell the death knell to this bonding and companionship if communication between the couple falls through. However, many still fall into this harmful pattern—the cold shoulder, withholding words, refusal to speak. Purposely depriving your partner of words, often as punishment or to exert control, causes profound emotional pain that can tear even the strongest relationships apart. This “silent treatment in relationships” may seem tame, but its roots are surprisingly cruel. In the 19th century, sailors used merciless silence to discipline misbehaving crew members

April 15, 2024
How to recognize and deal with the silent treatment as emotional abuse
Crime|Health|News|US

Asbestos victim's dying words aired in wrongful death case against Buffet's railroad

The dying words of an Oregon man who had an asbestos-linked cancer are being replayed in a federal courtroom for a jury hearing a wrongful death case against Warren Buffett’s BNSF Railway

April 15, 2024
Asbestos victim's dying words aired in wrongful death case against Buffet's railroad
Health|News|US

New rules for Pregnant Workers Fairness Act includes divisive accommodations for abortion

Workers are entitled to workplace accommodations for abortions under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, according to finalized federal regulations published Monday

April 15, 2024
New rules for Pregnant Workers Fairness Act includes divisive accommodations for abortion
Business|Food|Health|Lifestyle

With 'functional' beverages, brands rush to quench a thirst for drinks that do more than taste good

The global market has exploded for drinks that promise to do more than just taste good

April 15, 2024
With 'functional' beverages, brands rush to quench a thirst for drinks that do more than taste good
Health|News|Opinion|World

Experts group says abortion in Germany should be decriminalized during pregnancy's first 12 weeks

An independent experts commission has recommended that abortion in Germany should no longer fall under the country’s penal code and be made legal during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy

April 15, 2024
Experts group says abortion in Germany should be decriminalized during pregnancy's first 12 weeks
Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|US

Are Americans feeling like they get enough sleep? Dream on, a new Gallup poll says

It seems Americans don't think they're particularly well-rested

April 15, 2024
Are Americans feeling like they get enough sleep? Dream on, a new Gallup poll says
Health|News|Opinion|US

The Civil War raged and fortune-seekers hunted for gold. This era produced Arizona's abortion ban

The near-total abortion ban resurrected last week by the Arizona Supreme Court dates to 1864, a time when gold-seekers were moving, white settlers were clashing with Native Americans and dueling had to be regulated

April 15, 2024
The Civil War raged and fortune-seekers hunted for gold. This era produced Arizona's abortion ban
Crime|Health|News|US

Wife of ex-Harvard morgue manager pleads guilty to transporting stolen human remains

The wife of a former Harvard Medical School morgue manager has pleaded guilty to a federal charge after investigators said she shipped stolen human body parts to buyers

April 14, 2024
Wife of ex-Harvard morgue manager pleads guilty to transporting stolen human remains
Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Political|US

Can homeless people be fined for sleeping outside? A rural Oregon city asks the US Supreme Court

The rural city of Grants Pass in southern Oregon has become the unlikely face of the nation’s homelessness crisis as its case over anti-camping laws goes to the U.S. Supreme Court

April 14, 2024
Can homeless people be fined for sleeping outside? A rural Oregon city asks the US Supreme Court
Health|News|US

Oldest living conjoined twins, Lori and George Schappell, die at 62

The oldest living conjoined twins have died in Pennsylvania at age 62

April 13, 2024
Oldest living conjoined twins, Lori and George Schappell, die at 62
Health|News|Sports|US

Braves ace Spencer Strider will miss the rest of the season after having UCL surgery

The Atlanta Braves say ace Spencer Strider will miss the rest of the season after having surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow

April 13, 2024
Braves ace Spencer Strider will miss the rest of the season after having UCL surgery
Health|News|Science|US

Bird flu is spreading to more farm animals. Are milk and eggs safe?

A bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows has spread to more than two dozen herds in eight states

April 12, 2024
Bird flu is spreading to more farm animals. Are milk and eggs safe?
Health|News|Science|US

It's the first drug shown to slow Alzheimer's. Why is is it off to a slow start?

The first drug shown to slow Alzheimer’s hit the U.S. market over a year ago, but sales have lagged and diagnosis and treatment remain complicated

April 12, 2024
It's the first drug shown to slow Alzheimer's. Why is is it off to a slow start?
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Trump pushes Arizona lawmakers to "remedy" Arizona abortion ruling that he says "went too far"

Donald Trump is declaring anew that the Arizona Supreme Court “went too far” with a ruling allowing prosecutors to enforce a near-total abortion ban

April 12, 2024
Trump pushes Arizona lawmakers to "remedy" Arizona abortion ruling that he says "went too far"
Crime|Health|MidEast|News|World

Israeli settlers rampage through a West Bank village, killing 1 Palestinian and wounding 25

Palestinian health officials say dozens of Israeli settlers have rampaged through a village in the West Bank, killing one man and wounding at least 25 others

April 12, 2024
Israeli settlers rampage through a West Bank village, killing 1 Palestinian and wounding 25
Europe|Health|News|World

No link between Ozempic, Wegovy and suicide, EU drug regulators say

Drug regulators in Europe have found no evidence that popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are linked to a higher risk of suicidal thoughts or actions

April 12, 2024
No link between Ozempic, Wegovy and suicide, EU drug regulators say
Election|Health|US

What to know about this week's Arizona court ruling and other abortion-related developments

Abortion was already a major issue in U.S. elections in 2024

April 12, 2024
What to know about this week's Arizona court ruling and other abortion-related developments
Arts|Health|Lifestyle|Science

A young Black scientist discovered a pivotal leprosy treatment in the 1920s − but an older colleague took the credit

Historians are working to shine a light on Alice Ball’s legacy and contributions to an early treatment of a dangerous and stigmatizing disease.

April 12, 2024
A young Black scientist discovered a pivotal leprosy treatment in the 1920s − but an older colleague took the credit
Health|News

Nitazenes found in 5 overdose deaths in Philly – here’s what they are and why they’re so deadly

Initially developed in the 1950s, nitazenes are a type of synthetic opioid that has reappeared in Philadelphia’s street drug supply.

April 12, 2024
Nitazenes found in 5 overdose deaths in Philly – here’s what they are and why they’re so deadly
Europe|Health|News|Political

Polish lawmakers will vote on whether to lift a near-total abortion ban

Polish lawmakers are to vote on whether to lift the country’s near total abortion ban, a divisive issue in the traditionally Roman Catholic country, which has one of the most restrictive laws in Europe

April 12, 2024
Polish lawmakers will vote on whether to lift a near-total abortion ban
Europe|Health|Lifestyle|News|World

German parliament to vote on making it easier for people to legally change their name and gender

German lawmakers are expected to vote on a government plan to make it easier for transgender, intersex and nonbinary people to change their name and gender in official documents

April 12, 2024
German parliament to vote on making it easier for people to legally change their name and gender
Health|News|Opinion|US

'I'm dying, you're not': Those terminally ill ask more states to legalize physician-assisted death

Lawmakers in at least 12 states are debating bills that would legalize physician-assisted death

April 12, 2024
'I'm dying, you're not': Those terminally ill ask more states to legalize physician-assisted death
Economy|Health|News

One-fourth of people dropped from Medicaid still aren't insured, survey shows

A new survey shows that almost a quarter of people who have been dropped from Medicaid during post-pandemic eligibility reviews are still uninsured

April 11, 2024
One-fourth of people dropped from Medicaid still aren't insured, survey shows
Crime|Health|News

Doctors say Wisconsin woman who at 12 nearly killed girl should be let go from psychiatric hospital

Two doctors are in favor of releasing a Wisconsin woman from a psychiatric hospital, a decade after she nearly killed a girl at age 12

April 11, 2024
Doctors say Wisconsin woman who at 12 nearly killed girl should be let go from psychiatric hospital
Crime|Health|News|Opinion|US

Tennessee GOP senators OK criminalizing helping minors get transgender care, mimicking abortion bill

Tennessee lawmakers are considering criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care without parental consent

April 11, 2024
Tennessee GOP senators OK criminalizing helping minors get transgender care, mimicking abortion bill
Health|News|US

US measles cases are up in 2024. What's driving the increase?

There have been 17 times as many U.S. measles cases in the first three months of this year compared with the average number seen in the first three months of the previous three years

April 11, 2024
US measles cases are up in 2024. What's driving the increase?
Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion

Domestic violence survivors seek homeless services from a system that often leaves them homeless

Programs and policies to help domestic abuse survivors find safe housing work only if they’re implemented and supported with resources.

April 11, 2024
Domestic violence survivors seek homeless services from a system that often leaves them homeless
Australia|Health|News|Travel|World

Australian judge ends women's case against Qatar Airways but allows lawsuit against subsidiary

An Australian court has rejected a case brought by five women seeking compensation from Qatar Airways over invasive gynecological examinations conducted on passengers at Doha’s airport in 2020

April 11, 2024
Australian judge ends women's case against Qatar Airways but allows lawsuit against subsidiary
Health|Science|Technology

Personalized cancer treatments based on testing drugs quickly leads to faster treatment, better outcomes

Functional precision medicine works to take the guesswork out of deciding which drug to try next for patients with cancers that don’t respond to standard treatments.

April 11, 2024
Personalized cancer treatments based on testing drugs quickly leads to faster treatment, better outcomes
Europe|Health|News|Opinion|World

Poland has a strict abortion law — and many abortions. Lawmakers are now tackling the legislation

Poland's parliament is finally holding a long-awaited debate on liberalizing the country's strict abortion law

April 11, 2024
Poland has a strict abortion law — and many abortions. Lawmakers are now tackling the legislation
Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Political|US

Federal appeals court hearing arguments on nation's first ban on gender-affirming care for minors

A federal appeals court is hearing arguments over Arkansas' first-in-the-nation ban on gender-affirming care for minors

April 11, 2024
Federal appeals court hearing arguments on nation's first ban on gender-affirming care for minors
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Imprisoned by Generalized Anxiety Disorder? Unlock the keys to inner peace

If you’ve ever felt a nagging sense of worry or unease that just won’t go away, no matter how hard you try to rationalize it, you may have experienced the persistent dread associated with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Unlike temporary bouts of anxiousness brought on by specific stressful situations, GAD is characterized by excessive, uncontrollable anxiety and tension that permeates nearly every aspect of daily life. It manifests as a constant irrational worry, even when there is little or no apparent reason for concern. From the endless “what-if” thoughts to feeling physical symptoms like muscle tension and insomnia, this chronic condition

April 10, 2024
Imprisoned by Generalized Anxiety Disorder? Unlock the keys to inner peace
Health|Science

Newly discovered genetic variant that causes Parkinson’s disease clarifies why the condition develops and how to halt it

No treatments are currently available to cure Parkinson’s disease. Better understanding the genetic foundation of this condition can help researchers find ways to slow or halt its progression.

April 10, 2024
Newly discovered genetic variant that causes Parkinson’s disease clarifies why the condition develops and how to halt it
Health|News|US

Arizona's abortion ban is likely to cause a scramble for services in states where it's still legal

Doctors and clinic leaders say there’ll be a scramble across the Southwest and West for abortion care

April 10, 2024
Arizona's abortion ban is likely to cause a scramble for services in states where it's still legal
Health|US

Arizona abortion ruling upends legal and political landscape from Phoenix to Washington

Arizona abortion providers are vowing to continue service until forced to stop

April 10, 2024
Arizona abortion ruling upends legal and political landscape from Phoenix to Washington
Health|WrittenByLAPost

5 ways to maximize your everyday productivity with functional coffee's unique benefits

If you’re like most people, your morning doesn’t truly start until you’ve had that firs sip of coffee. But what if your beloved morning brew offered more than just a energizing caffeine kick? Enter functional coffee – the latest craze that’s taking the world by storm. These souped-up sips are infused with an array of herbs, nutrient-rich superfoods, and adaptogenic mushrooms to unleash a wave of body and brain benefit. But do these ambitious claims actually hold water? As this innovative trend gains mainstream momentum, it’s time to dive deep into separating fact from fiction when it comes to coffee’s

April 10, 2024
5 ways to maximize your everyday productivity with functional coffee's unique benefits
Economy|Education|Health|News|US

Iowa puts $1 million toward summer meal sites, still faces criticism for rejecting federal funds

Iowa is directing nearly a million dollars in grant funding to expand summer meal sites for low-income kids

April 10, 2024
Iowa puts $1 million toward summer meal sites, still faces criticism for rejecting federal funds
Environment|Health|Science

PFAS ‘forever chemicals’: Why EPA set federal drinking water limits for these health-harming contaminants

These chemicals are now found on almost every part of the planet, including in the bodies of a large percentage of the American public. An environmental health scientist explains the risks.

April 10, 2024
PFAS ‘forever chemicals’: Why EPA set federal drinking water limits for these health-harming contaminants
Environment|Health|News

Why is the EPA regulating PFAS and what are these "forever chemicals"?

The Environmental Protection Agency announced new limits on certain types of PFAS chemicals in drinking water

April 10, 2024
Why is the EPA regulating PFAS and what are these "forever chemicals"?
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Could a dog be nature's best antidepressant?

There’s nothing quite like the joy of a wagging tail to instantly brighten your day. As life grows hectic and at times stressful, our four-legged companions may hold the key to a happier, more fulfilling existence. Research shows a multitude of mental health benefits associated with playing with dogs, from reducing anxiety and loneliness to boosting self-esteem and overall life satisfaction. These furry bundles of unconditional love have an almost magical ability to melt away worry and bring an instant sense of tranquility with their affectionate nudges and calming presence. So if you’re feeling down or overwhelmed, spending quality time

April 10, 2024
Could a dog be nature's best antidepressant?
Crime|Health|News|US

Prosecutors recommend delaying the bribery trial of Sen. Bob Menendez from May to a summer date

Federal prosecutors say the May bribery trial of U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez should be postponed until July or August after it was learned that the New Jersey Democrat's wife, who's a co-defendant, has a serious medical issue

April 10, 2024
Prosecutors recommend delaying the bribery trial of Sen. Bob Menendez from May to a summer date
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Boysober: The rebellious new dating trend?

Coined by comedian Hope Woodard, “boysober” refers to a Gen z men who take yearlong break from sex and dating, almost a celibacy rebrand. From TikTok creators proudly donning “Celibate Club” merchandise to online forums brimming with discussions about choosing self-restraint over indulgence, this unorthodox trend is redefining masculinity and flipping the script on what it means to be a respected, desirable young man in today’s dating scene. As the Boysober movement gains traction, an intriguing question arises: When did the centuries-old practice of celibacy become the ultimate symbol of rebellious cool? Fast forward to 2024, and women aren’t just

April 10, 2024
Boysober: The rebellious new dating trend?
Election|Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Which states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024?

Voters have sided with abortion rights supporters every time the issue has been directly on the ballot since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the nationwide right to abortion in 2022

April 10, 2024
Which states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024?
Health|Science

Infections after surgery are more likely due to bacteria already on your skin than from microbes in the hospital − new research

Most infection prevention guidelines center on the hospital environment rather than the patient. But the source of antibiotic-resistant microbes is often from the patient’s own body.

April 10, 2024
Infections after surgery are more likely due to bacteria already on your skin than from microbes in the hospital − new research
Business|Economy|Health

Opponents of smoking in casinos try to enlist shareholders of gambling companies in non-smoking push

Add investors to the list of people that opponents of smoking in casinos are enlisting in hopes of banning the practice

April 10, 2024
Opponents of smoking in casinos try to enlist shareholders of gambling companies in non-smoking push
Health|News|Opinion|US

Trump says Arizona's abortion ban goes too far and defends the overturning of Roe v. Wade

Donald Trump says an Arizona law that criminalizes nearly all abortions goes too far and the former president called on Arizona lawmakers to change it

April 10, 2024
Trump says Arizona's abortion ban goes too far and defends the overturning of Roe v. Wade
Health|News|Opinion|US

Right to abortion unlikely to be enshrined in Maine Constitution after vote falls short

An effort to amend the Maine Constitution to enshrine the right to an abortion is coming up short

April 10, 2024
Right to abortion unlikely to be enshrined in Maine Constitution after vote falls short
Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion

As medical perils from abortion bans grow, so do opportunities for Democrats in a post-Roe world

When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, Republicans insisted the ruling would mostly impact those seeking abortions to end unwanted pregnancies

April 10, 2024
As medical perils from abortion bans grow, so do opportunities for Democrats in a post-Roe world
Health|News|Political|US

A bill passed by Kansas lawmakers would make it a crime to coerce someone into an abortion

People who make physical or financial threats against others in Kansas to force them to get an abortion could spend a year in prison and be fined up to $10,000 under a bill approved by state lawmakers

April 10, 2024
A bill passed by Kansas lawmakers would make it a crime to coerce someone into an abortion
Europe|Health

France is proposing to allow terminally ill patients to take lethal medication

France’s government has presented a bill to allow adults with terminal cancer or other end-of-life illness to take lethal medication

April 10, 2024
France is proposing to allow terminally ill patients to take lethal medication
Education|Health|Opinion

A major UK report says trans children are being let down by toxic debate and lack of evidence

A report from a senior doctor in England says children who question their gender identity are being let down by lack of evidence and a toxic political debate

April 10, 2024
A major UK report says trans children are being let down by toxic debate and lack of evidence
Environment|Health|News|Science

Biden administration imposes first-ever national drinking water limits on toxic PFAS

The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday announced its first-ever limits for several common types of PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

April 10, 2024
Biden administration imposes first-ever national drinking water limits on toxic PFAS
Health|News|Opinion|US

What to know about the Arizona Supreme Court ruling that reinstates an 1864 near-total abortion ban

The Arizona Supreme Court has delivered a landmark decision in giving the go-ahead to enforce a long-dormant law that bans nearly all abortions

April 10, 2024
What to know about the Arizona Supreme Court ruling that reinstates an 1864 near-total abortion ban
Crime|Education|Health|US

A mother releases video of her autistic son being hit by an aide on a school bus to raise awareness

The mother of an autistic boy shown being hit and punched by a school bus aide released a copy of bus surveillance video

April 09, 2024
A mother releases video of her autistic son being hit by an aide on a school bus to raise awareness
Education|Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Technology|US

Two tribal nations sue social media companies over Native youth suicides

Two tribal nations are accusing social media companies of contributing to high rates of suicides that disproportionately affect Native American youth

April 09, 2024
Two tribal nations sue social media companies over Native youth suicides
Business|Health|US

Company that made millions of defective sleep apnea machines ordered to overhaul manufacturing

The company responsible for a global recall of sleep apnea machines is now legally barred from resuming production at U.S. facilities until it meets a number of safety requirements

April 09, 2024
Company that made millions of defective sleep apnea machines ordered to overhaul manufacturing
Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|World

Transgender inclusion? World's major religions take varying stances on policies toward trans people

The Vatican has issued a new document rejecting the concept of changing one’s biological sex

April 09, 2024
Transgender inclusion? World's major religions take varying stances on policies toward trans people
Economy|Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Arizona court ruling makes nearly all abortions illegal in a presidential battleground state

An Arizona Supreme Court decision that will end virtually all abortions in the state puts the issue front and center in a battleground state

April 09, 2024
Arizona court ruling makes nearly all abortions illegal in a presidential battleground state
Africa|Health|News

Kenyan hospital lays off 100 striking doctors as nationwide strike nears a month

A public hospital in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, has laid off 100 doctors who are taking part in a nationwide strike for almost one month

April 09, 2024
Kenyan hospital lays off 100 striking doctors as nationwide strike nears a month
Crime|Health|News|US

Arizona can enforce an 1864 law criminalizing nearly all abortions, court says

The Arizona Supreme Court says the state can enforce its long-dormant law criminalizing all abortions except when a mother’s life is at stake

April 09, 2024
Arizona can enforce an 1864 law criminalizing nearly all abortions, court says
Environment|Health

New EPA rule says 200 US chemical plants must reduce toxic emissions that are likely to cause cancer

More than 200 chemical plants nationwide must reduce toxic emissions likely to cause cancer under a new Environmental Protection Agency rule

April 09, 2024
New EPA rule says 200 US chemical plants must reduce toxic emissions that are likely to cause cancer
Health|Lifestyle

Family caregivers can help shape the outcomes for their loved ones – an ICU nurse explains their vital role

Including the family in a patient’s treatment plan can help shorten hospital stays and assist in recovery. But caregivers often pay a price.

April 09, 2024
Family caregivers can help shape the outcomes for their loved ones – an ICU nurse explains their vital role
Crime|Health|News|US

More than 200 women and several men accuse doctor in lawsuit of sexual abuse, unnecessary exams

More than 200 women have accused a Massachusetts doctor in a lawsuit of sexual abusing them by performing unnecessary pelvic and breast exams

April 09, 2024
More than 200 women and several men accuse doctor in lawsuit of sexual abuse, unnecessary exams
Economy|Food|Health|US

New WIC rules include more money for fruits and veggies. They also expand food choices

The federal program that helps pay for groceries for millions of low-income mothers, babies and young kids will emphasize more fruits, vegetables and whole grains

April 09, 2024
New WIC rules include more money for fruits and veggies. They also expand food choices
Health|WrittenByLAPost

How parents can support children's mental health

A sobering reality surfaces – one in every five young individuals grapple with mental health or learning challenges severe enough for clinical diagnosis. This revelation has sparked the Child Mind Institute’s “Dare to Share” initiative, rallying renowned figures to recount personal journeys, shattering stigmas surrounding youth mental health, and empowering youth to seek solace. Acclaimed artist Pink candidly unveiled her battles with panic attacks, imparting reassurance that “radiant moments await, for the fears that grip you now shall ultimately subside.” Olympic athlete Gus Kenworthy laid bare his daily confrontation with depression, underscoring the availability of aid and resources for those

April 08, 2024
How parents can support children's mental health
Health|Opinion|Political|US

Fetal personhood rulings could nullify a pregnant patient’s wishes for end-of-life care

Laws such as Alabama’s controversial ruling that gives personhood rights to frozen embryos will have ripple effects on how advance directives are interpreted by doctors and the courts.

April 08, 2024
Fetal personhood rulings could nullify a pregnant patient’s wishes for end-of-life care
Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|World

Vatican blasts sex change surgery, surrogacy and gender theory as grave threats to human dignity

The Vatican has declared that sex change operations and surrogacy are grave threats to human dignity

April 08, 2024
Vatican blasts sex change surgery, surrogacy and gender theory as grave threats to human dignity
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Trump says he'll announce his position on abortion Monday, a key moment in the presidential race

Former President Donald Trump says he will finally announce Monday when in pregnancy he believes abortions should be banned

April 08, 2024
Trump says he'll announce his position on abortion Monday, a key moment in the presidential race
Health|News|Science|US

Many cancer drugs remain unproven 5 years after accelerated approval, a study finds

Researchers have found that most cancer drugs granted accelerated approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration do not deliver on their early promise

April 07, 2024
Many cancer drugs remain unproven 5 years after accelerated approval, a study finds
Health|News|Opinion|US|World

2 women who say abortion restrictions put them in medical peril feel compelled to campaign for Biden

As he campaigns for a second term, President Joe Biden is highlighting how women’s health has been affected by the overturning of federal abortion protections

April 07, 2024
2 women who say abortion restrictions put them in medical peril feel compelled to campaign for Biden
Health|Sports

Players' union head blames quicker pitch clock after series of pitcher elbow injuries

The head of the baseball players’ association thinks a shorter pitch clock has contributed to a series of pitcher injuries

April 06, 2024
Players' union head blames quicker pitch clock after series of pitcher elbow injuries
Health|Lifestyle|World

The world's oldest man says the secret to his longevity is luck, plus regular fish and chips

The world’s oldest man says the secret to his long life is luck, moderation — and fish and chips every Friday

April 06, 2024
The world's oldest man says the secret to his longevity is luck, plus regular fish and chips
Health|News|Sports

Guardians ace Shane Bieber to have season-ending Tommy John surgery after solid start in 2024

Cleveland Guardians ace Shane Bieber will have season-ending Tommy John elbow surgery, a major blow to the team and the 2020 Cy Young winner

April 06, 2024
Guardians ace Shane Bieber to have season-ending Tommy John surgery after solid start in 2024
Business|Health|News

P&G recalls 8.2 million bags of Tide, Gain and other laundry detergents over packaging defect

Procter & Gamble is recalling more than 8 million bags of Tide, Gain, Ace and Ariel laundry detergent packets sold in the U.S. and Canada

April 05, 2024
P&G recalls 8.2 million bags of Tide, Gain and other laundry detergents over packaging defect
Uncategorized|Health|WrittenByLAPost

Why plant-based meat ignites a lasting craving & is here to stay

A huge change is happening in the food world, questioning old ideas about where our meat comes from. This new kind of meat, cleverly named plant-based meat or “unicorn meat,” is either made from plants or grown from cells in a lab. This fresh, cutting-edge idea is still getting established. However, it could be an ethical, environmentally-friendly option compared to regular meat that’s also healthier. At its heart, unicorn meat aims to mimic traditional meat sources’ rich flavors, succulent textures, and nutritional might. But it does so through innovative culinary alchemy. Trailblazers like Upside Foods and Impossible Foods are spearheading

April 05, 2024
Why plant-based meat ignites a lasting craving & is here to stay
Business|Economy|Health|US

Workers sue to overturn law that exempts Atlantic City casinos from indoor smoking ban

For three years, many Atlantic City casino workers have been trying to get their elected officials to ban smoking in the gambling halls, to no avail

April 05, 2024
Workers sue to overturn law that exempts Atlantic City casinos from indoor smoking ban
Health|News|Opinion|World

Right to children or children’s rights? Surrogacy debate comes to a head in Rome

An international campaign to ban surrogacy has received a strong endorsement from the Vatican

April 05, 2024
Right to children or children’s rights? Surrogacy debate comes to a head in Rome
Business|Finance|Health

J&J to pump another $13B into its MedTech business with Shockwave deal

Johnson & Johnson is pumping more money into heart care with a roughly $13 billion deal for Shockwave Medical, which specializes in technology that helps open clogged arteries

April 05, 2024
J&J to pump another $13B into its MedTech business with Shockwave deal
Health|Lifestyle|Opinion

Loneliness can kill, and new research shows middle-aged Americans are particularly vulnerable

The need to connect is fundamental. But diminishing social ties and community support are contributing to the loneliness epidemic.

April 05, 2024
Loneliness can kill, and new research shows middle-aged Americans are particularly vulnerable
Health|Opinion

A natural deception: 3 marketing myths the supplement industry wants you to swallow

‘Natural’ isn’t the same thing as healthful. You can have too much of a good thing, and taking action can be worse than doing nothing.

April 05, 2024
A natural deception: 3 marketing myths the supplement industry wants you to swallow
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Did COVID drive a spike in teen antidepressant use?

A startling new study by Pediatrics Journal reveals the hidden pandemic fallout – antidepressant prescriptions for teens and young adults have exploded by over 64% compared to pre-COVID levels. This jarring spike mirrors the decline in youth mental well-being throughout the crisis and its aftermath. Most strikingly, the findings expose profound gender-based disparities underpinning this trend. For adolescent females between 12-17 years old, the rate at which antidepressants were dispensed skyrocketed by an astonishing 130% above pre-pandemic levels after March 2020. The situation was scarcely improved for young adult women aged 18-25, with the dispensing rate for this demographic spiking

April 04, 2024
Did COVID drive a spike in teen antidepressant use?
Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Political|US

Tennessee court to weigh throwing out abortion ban challenge, blocking portions of the law

Attorneys defending Tennessee’s sweeping abortion ban have alleged that doctors challenging the law do not want any oversight when deciding to terminate a pregnancy and instead are improperly withholding care to women facing serious medical emergencies

April 04, 2024
Tennessee court to weigh throwing out abortion ban challenge, blocking portions of the law
Americas|Environment|Health

Mercury exposure widespread among Yanomami tribe in Amazon, report finds

A study conducted in Brazil found that Yanomami people examined from nine villages have been contaminated with high levels of mercury

April 04, 2024
Mercury exposure widespread among Yanomami tribe in Amazon, report finds
Business|Health|News|Technology

2 million Black & Decker clothing steamers are under recall after dozens of burn injuries

About 2 million Black & Decker-branded clothing steamers are now under recall after consumers reported dozens of burn injuries that resulted from hot water spewing out of the devices

April 04, 2024
2 million Black & Decker clothing steamers are under recall after dozens of burn injuries
Business|Health

ALS drug will be pulled from US market after study showed patients didn't benefit

The maker of a drug for Lou Gehrig’s disease that recently failed in a study says it will pull the medicine from the U.S. market

April 04, 2024
ALS drug will be pulled from US market after study showed patients didn't benefit
Health|Science|Sports

What is metabolism? A biochemist explains how different people convert energy differently − and why that matters for your health

An elite athlete’s metabolism mostly looks different from a patient with COVID-19 − but their occasional similarities can reveal important insights into health and disease.

April 04, 2024
What is metabolism? A biochemist explains how different people convert energy differently − and why that matters for your health
Asia|Health|News

South Korea's president meets leader of striking doctors as he seeks to end their walkouts

South Korea’s president has met the leader of thousands of striking junior doctors and promised to respect their position during future talks over the government's contentious push to sharply increase medical school admissions

April 04, 2024
South Korea's president meets leader of striking doctors as he seeks to end their walkouts
Education|Health

Bringing dental care to kids in schools is helping take care of teeth neglected in the pandemic

There's a renewed push to meet kids where they are when it comes to seeing a dentist

April 03, 2024
Bringing dental care to kids in schools is helping take care of teeth neglected in the pandemic
Health|News|Science

What to know about the latest bird flu outbreak in the US

There have been numerous developments this week concerning avian flu that have raised concerns among experts

April 03, 2024
What to know about the latest bird flu outbreak in the US
Education|Health|News|Opinion|US

As Roe v. Wade fell, teenage girls formed a mock government in 'Girls State'

In the summer of 2022, days before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, some 500 high school girls gathered in Missouri for a weeklong mock government camp in which they elected their own governor and seated an all-female Supreme Court that would rule on their own bodies

April 03, 2024
As Roe v. Wade fell, teenage girls formed a mock government in 'Girls State'
Health|News|US

Hepatitis C cases dropped in the US. Health officials aren't sure if it's a blip or a trend

Federal health officials say that new U.S. hepatitis C infections dropped slightly in 2022

April 03, 2024
Hepatitis C cases dropped in the US. Health officials aren't sure if it's a blip or a trend
Economy|Health|News|US

President Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders join forces to promote lower health care costs

President Joe Biden teamed up with Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday to promote his administration’s efforts to lower the cost of inhalers and other health care needs

April 03, 2024
President Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders join forces to promote lower health care costs
Health|News|US

Florida's stricter ban on abortions could put more pressure on clinics elsewhere

A Florida ban on abortions earlier in pregnancy is expected to have an impact on providers in other parts of the country

April 03, 2024
Florida's stricter ban on abortions could put more pressure on clinics elsewhere
Environment|Health|News

AP Exclusive: EPA didn't declare a public health emergency after fiery Ohio derailment

Officials say the aftermath of last year’s fiery train derailment in eastern Ohio doesn’t qualify as a public health emergency because widespread health problems and ongoing chemical exposures haven’t been documented

April 03, 2024
AP Exclusive: EPA didn't declare a public health emergency after fiery Ohio derailment
Business|Health|News|US

The largest fresh egg producer in the US has found bird flu in chickens at Texas and Michigan plants

The largest fresh egg producer in the U.S. says it has stopped production at a plant in the Texas Panhandle after bird flu was found in the flock and the same infection was found in Michigan

April 02, 2024
The largest fresh egg producer in the US has found bird flu in chickens at Texas and Michigan plants
Crime|Health|News

Aid organizations suspend operations in Gaza after World Central Kitchen workers' deaths

Several humanitarian aid organizations have suspended operations in Gaza after an Israeli airstrike killed seven World Central Kitchen workers

April 02, 2024
Aid organizations suspend operations in Gaza after World Central Kitchen workers' deaths
Americas|Crime|Health|News|World

Haiti's surge in gang violence has led more than 53,000 to flee the capital in less than three weeks

More than 53,000 people have fled Haiti’s capital in less than three weeks as deadly gang violence continues

April 02, 2024
Haiti's surge in gang violence has led more than 53,000 to flee the capital in less than three weeks
Health|News|US

Arizona congressman Raúl Grijalva says he has cancer, but plans to work while undergoing treatment

U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva has announced that he has been diagnosed with cancer, but he says he is continuing to work as he undergoes treatment

April 02, 2024
Arizona congressman Raúl Grijalva says he has cancer, but plans to work while undergoing treatment
Health|News|US

Lawsuit seeks to force ban on menthol cigarettes after months of delays by Biden administration

Anti-smoking groups are suing the U.S. government over a long-awaited ban on menthol cigarettes, which has been stalled at the White House for months

April 02, 2024
Lawsuit seeks to force ban on menthol cigarettes after months of delays by Biden administration
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

March Madness brings unique gambling risks for college students

The legalization and ease of online sports betting is fueling a rise in gambling disorders among young people.

April 02, 2024
March Madness brings unique gambling risks for college students
Africa|Health|News|Opinion|World

Abortions are legal in much of Africa. But few women may be aware, and providers don't advertise it

More than 20 countries across Africa have loosened restrictions on abortion in recent years, but experts say many women probably don’t realize they are entitled to a legal abortion

April 02, 2024
Abortions are legal in much of Africa. But few women may be aware, and providers don't advertise it
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Elderly at risk? CDC investigates RSV vaccines linked to Guillain-Barre Syndrome 

Just when everyone was popping the champagne over these two new RSV vaccines getting the green light, a major buzzkill rolled in. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now examining a possible link between these newly authorized shots and an increased risk of developing Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). This uncommon neurological disorder leads to the immune system of the body attacking its own nerves. This concerning development has created significant worries regarding the safety of these vaccines, especially for the elderly who are the main focus group. At the center of this storm are concerning facts revealed at

April 01, 2024
Elderly at risk? CDC investigates RSV vaccines linked to Guillain-Barre Syndrome 
Health|MidEast|News|World

As Israeli withdraws from raid on Shifa Hospital, accounts from military and witnesses differ wildly

On Monday, the Israeli military withdrew from its second devastating raid on Gaza’s largest hospital, Shifa, leaving it in ruins, with the walls blown out and frame blackened

April 01, 2024
As Israeli withdraws from raid on Shifa Hospital, accounts from military and witnesses differ wildly
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Florida Supreme Court upholds state’s 15-week ban on most abortions, paving way for 6-week ban

The Florida Supreme Court has upheld the state’s ban on most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy

April 01, 2024
Florida Supreme Court upholds state’s 15-week ban on most abortions, paving way for 6-week ban
Election|Health|News|US

Florida voters will decide whether to protect abortion rights and legalize pot in November

The Florida Supreme Court will allow the state’s voters in November to decide whether to protect abortion rights and legalize recreational use of marijuana

April 01, 2024
Florida voters will decide whether to protect abortion rights and legalize pot in November
Health|News|US

Hospitals must obtain written consent for pelvic and similar exams, the federal government says

New federal guidance says hospitals must obtain written informed consent from patients before subjecting them to pelvic exams and exams of other sensitive areas — especially if an exam will be done while the patient is unconscious

April 01, 2024
Hospitals must obtain written consent for pelvic and similar exams, the federal government says
Health|News|Science|US

Texas person is diagnosed with bird flu after being in contact with cows

A person in Texas has been diagnosed with bird flu — an infection tied to the recent discovery of the virus in dairy cows

April 01, 2024
Texas person is diagnosed with bird flu after being in contact with cows
Health|News|Opinion

Hospice care for those with dementia falls far short of meeting people’s needs at the end of life

When dementia patients on Medicare enroll in hospice, they lose other crucial supports and services.

April 01, 2024
Hospice care for those with dementia falls far short of meeting people’s needs at the end of life
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Heart rate zones aren’t a perfect measure of exercise intensity, but regularly getting your heart pumping is still important for fitness

Both high- and moderate-intensity exercise provides similar overall health benefits.

April 01, 2024
Heart rate zones aren’t a perfect measure of exercise intensity, but regularly getting your heart pumping is still important for fitness
Asia|Education|Health|News

South Korea's Yoon vows not to back down in the face of doctors' strike over medical school plan

South Korea’s president has vowed not to back down in the face of vehement protests by doctors seeking to derail his plan to drastically increase medical school admissions

April 01, 2024
South Korea's Yoon vows not to back down in the face of doctors' strike over medical school plan
Africa|Health|Science

The pioneer of America's embattled global HIV program recalls the hope after years of despair

Dr. John Nkengasong has spent decades working in Africa on HIV and AIDS, his career intertwined with a U.S. program that has transformed care in some of the hardest-hit countries and saved an estimated 25 million lives

April 01, 2024
The pioneer of America's embattled global HIV program recalls the hope after years of despair
Health|News

A biased test kept thousands of Black people from getting a kidney transplant. It's finally changing

A racially biased test delayed Black patients from getting a kidney transplant and now more than 14,000 are part of a move to make amends

March 31, 2024
A biased test kept thousands of Black people from getting a kidney transplant. It's finally changing
Health|News|World

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is to undergo hernia surgery.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office says the Israeli leader will undergo surgery on Sunday for a hernia

March 31, 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is to undergo hernia surgery.
Health|Opinion|US

Volunteers uncover fate of thousands of Lost Alaskans sent to Oregon mental hospital a century ago

A 15-year volunteer effort is helping identify the fates of thousands of Alaskans who were shipped to a controversial psychiatric hospital in Oregon between 1904 and the 1960s

March 30, 2024
Volunteers uncover fate of thousands of Lost Alaskans sent to Oregon mental hospital a century ago
Health|News|World

Japanese authorities raid a factory making health supplements linked to 5 deaths

Japanese government health officials are raiding a factory that produces health supplements they say have killed at least five people and hospitalized more than 100 others

March 30, 2024
Japanese authorities raid a factory making health supplements linked to 5 deaths
Health|News|US

Tracking measles cases in the United States

Tracking measles cases in the United States

March 29, 2024
Tracking measles cases in the United States
Europe|Health|News|World

Pope skips Good Friday event to preserve health ahead of Easter, Vatican says

The Vatican says Pope Francis is skipping the traditional Good Friday procession at Rome’s Colosseum to protect his health, adding to concerns about his frail condition during a particularly busy liturgical period

March 29, 2024
Pope skips Good Friday event to preserve health ahead of Easter, Vatican says
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Irish star freshman Hannah Hidalgo misses time to get nose piercing out

Notre Dame star freshman had to miss the first few minutes of the second quarter as the team’s training staff tried to remove a nose piercing

March 29, 2024
Irish star freshman Hannah Hidalgo misses time to get nose piercing out
Health|WrittenByLAPost

The hidden struggle: uncovering depression in teenage boys

How do boys act when they are depressed? While concerns over teenage girls’ mental well-being have rightly captured attention, a largely overlooked issue lurks – the high rates of depression and anxiety impacting adolescent boys. Experts warn this segment is grappling with serious psychological distress that frequently goes unnoticed due to how depression manifests differently in young men. The consequences of this blind spot could prove dire. The crux of the problem? Depression in teenage boys often doesn’t fit society’s preconceived notions. Instead of sadness and melancholy, the telltale signs are externalizing behaviors like irritability, aggression, and acting out. Symptoms

March 29, 2024
The hidden struggle: uncovering depression in teenage boys
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Harvard researchers link ice cream consumption to lower diabetes

You scream, I scream, we all scream for…better heart health? As outlandish as it sounds, that’s precisely what some rigorous data analysis from Harvard University has implied. Their research found that diabetics who indulged in a daily ice cream treat had a lower risk of cardiac complications. A real head-scratcher for the nutrition academics, to say the least. It started with a student named Andres Ardisson Korat at Harvard. He was just doing his doctoral research on dairy and diseases when he noticed something weird. Diabetics who ate a half cup of ice cream daily seemed to have a lower

March 29, 2024
Harvard researchers link ice cream consumption to lower diabetes
Europe|Health

Poland's president vetoes law on free access to morning-after pill for ages 15 and above

The office of Poland's President Andrzej Duda says he has vetoed a law that would have allowed over-the-counter access to the morning-after pill for girls and women ages 15 and above

March 29, 2024
Poland's president vetoes law on free access to morning-after pill for ages 15 and above
Education|Health

Many travel nurses opt for temporary assignments because of the autonomy and opportunities − not just the big boost in pay

A new study found that temporary assignments in new places reignited nurses’ passion to help others and helped them rediscover the meaningfulness of their work.

March 29, 2024
Many travel nurses opt for temporary assignments because of the autonomy and opportunities − not just the big boost in pay
Health|News

5 dead and over 100 hospitalized from recalled Japanese health supplements

In the week since a line of Japanese health supplements began being recalled, five people have died and more than 100 people are hospitalized as of Friday

March 29, 2024
5 dead and over 100 hospitalized from recalled Japanese health supplements
Health|Science|Technology

AI fails to detect depression signs in social media posts by Black Americans, study finds

Analyzing social media using artificial intelligence may pick up signals of depression in white Americans but not in Black counterparts, according to a study that highlights

March 28, 2024
AI fails to detect depression signs in social media posts by Black Americans, study finds
Education|Health|Sports

Massachusetts joins with NCAA, sports teams to tackle gambling among young people

Top Massachusetts officials joined with NCAA President and former Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker on Thursday to announce a new initiative aimed at tackling the public health harms associated with sports gambling among young people

March 28, 2024
Massachusetts joins with NCAA, sports teams to tackle gambling among young people
Business|Health|Science

Bristol Myers' bowel disease drug fails to meet main goal in late-stage study

Bristol Myers Squibb said on Thursday its experimental drug to treat Crohn's disease, a chronic inflammatory bowel condition, failed to meet the main goal in a late-stage study.

March 28, 2024
Bristol Myers' bowel disease drug fails to meet main goal in late-stage study
Health|News|US

US officials warn of increase in bacterial illnesses that can lead to meningitis and possibly death

U.S. health officials are warning of an increase in illnesses caused by a bacteria that can cause meningitis and possible death

March 28, 2024
US officials warn of increase in bacterial illnesses that can lead to meningitis and possibly death
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Sleep tourism gains traction in luxury hospitality industry

In the last few years, luxury accommodations worldwide have jumped on the “sleep tourism” bandwagon – curating specialized experiences catered to provide guests with a truly revitalizing, high-quality slumber. From cutting-edge sleep tech gadgets to immersive wellness programming, these upscale hospitality brands aim to satisfy travelers’ cravings for a truly restorative, profoundly restful overnight stay. One such property embracing this trend is the historic Hotel Figueroa in downtown Los Angeles. In response to the “coronasomnia” phenomenon – the increase in sleep problems brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic – the hotel launched its Rest and Recovery suite in 2021. Priced

March 28, 2024
Sleep tourism gains traction in luxury hospitality industry
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Smoke Signals of Infidelity: 15 Understated Signs of Cheating

In an ideal world, love would be a sacred covenant, forever shielded from the erosive forces of infidelity. But the somber truth is that cheating remains an insidious reality, capable of reducing even the most steadfast bonds to ashes. While some signs of cheating are as subtle as a neon sign, others require a keener eye to discern. To shed light on this delicate subject, we consulted a seasoned private investigator who has spent countless hours uncovering the painful truth about unfaithful partners. Weaving their hard-earned wisdom into our own research, we present 15 undercover signs of cheating that your

March 28, 2024
Smoke Signals of Infidelity: 15 Understated Signs of Cheating
Health|News|US

US tuberculosis cases were at their the highest level in a decade in 2023

The U.S. saw the most tuberculosis illnesses in a decade in 2023

March 28, 2024
US tuberculosis cases were at their the highest level in a decade in 2023
Health|News|US

As Kansas nears gender care ban, students push university to advocate for trans youth

As Kansas prepares to ban gender-affirming care for minors, students at the state's largest university taking action

March 28, 2024
As Kansas nears gender care ban, students push university to advocate for trans youth
Health|News

King Charles stresses importance of kindness as he skips pre-Easter service amid cancer treatment

King Charles III stressed the importance of friendship and acts of caring in a recorded message delivered to a traditional pre-Easter church service, which the monarch skipped as he undergoes cancer treatment

March 28, 2024
King Charles stresses importance of kindness as he skips pre-Easter service amid cancer treatment
Health|Lifestyle|News|Uncategorized

Black pastors see popular Easter services as an opportunity to rebuild in-person worship attendance

As Black Protestants prepare for Easter this year, they hope to welcome more people to church than since the COVID-19 pandemic began four years ago

March 28, 2024
Black pastors see popular Easter services as an opportunity to rebuild in-person worship attendance
Business|Health|News|US

Biden is announcing a new rule to protect consumers who purchase short-term health insurance plans

President Joe Biden is announcing new steps to protect consumers who buy short-term health insurance plans that critics say amount to junk

March 28, 2024
Biden is announcing a new rule to protect consumers who purchase short-term health insurance plans
Health|MidEast|News|World

Doctors visiting a Gaza hospital are stunned by the war's toll on Palestinian children

An international team of doctors was prepared for the worst before visiting a hospital in central Gaza

March 28, 2024
Doctors visiting a Gaza hospital are stunned by the war's toll on Palestinian children
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Measles outbreak fuels heated debate over mandatory vaccination laws

People thought that measles was a disease of the past, but its scary comeback has broken that illusion. Several new measles outbreaks have emerged across multiple states including California and Michigan. Additionally, seven cases were identified among students at the same elementary school in Florida. These incidents highlight how the highly contagious measles virus continues to spread in communities around the country. Matthew Ferrari, the director of the Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics at Penn State University, aptly describes the situation as a “pile of firewood” with each outbreak acting as a match, increasing the risk of a larger conflagration.

March 27, 2024
Measles outbreak fuels heated debate over mandatory vaccination laws
Education|Health|US

West Virginia Gov. Justice breaks with GOP Legislature to veto bill rolling back school vaccine rule

West Virginia Republican Gov. Jim Justice broke with the GOP-majority Legislature to veto a bill that would have loosened one of the country’s strictest school vaccination policies

March 27, 2024
West Virginia Gov. Justice breaks with GOP Legislature to veto bill rolling back school vaccine rule
Business|Finance|Health

Steward Health Care strikes deal to sell its nationwide physician network to Optum

Financially embattled hospital operator Steward Health Care has struck a deal to sell its nationwide physician network to Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, as it works to stabilize its finances

March 27, 2024
Steward Health Care strikes deal to sell its nationwide physician network to Optum
Health|Science

Looking at a solar eclipse can be dangerous without eclipse glasses. Here’s what to know

Looking directly at the sun during a solar eclipse can lead to permanent eye damage

March 27, 2024
Looking at a solar eclipse can be dangerous without eclipse glasses. Here’s what to know
Europe|Health|News|World

Pope appears in better health, praises Israeli and Arab fathers who both lost daughters in conflict

Pope Francis appears in better health, walking into the Vatican audience hall on his own with a cane for his weekly audience and delivering his prepared text with a clear voice

March 27, 2024
Pope appears in better health, praises Israeli and Arab fathers who both lost daughters in conflict
Health|Science

Cancer often requires more than one treatment − an oncologist explains why some patients like Kate Middleton receive both chemotherapy and surgery

There are many approaches to treating cancer. Which ones work best is determined on an individual basis and informed by each tumor.

March 27, 2024
Cancer often requires more than one treatment − an oncologist explains why some patients like Kate Middleton receive both chemotherapy and surgery
Europe|Health|News|Opinion|Political|World

50 years after the former Yugoslavia protected abortion rights, that legacy is under threat

Religious and neo-conservative groups have been ramping up pressure to ban abortions in staunchly Catholic Croatia

March 27, 2024
50 years after the former Yugoslavia protected abortion rights, that legacy is under threat
Election|Health|News|US

Lands, a Democrat who ran on reproductive rights, flips seat in Alabama House

A Democrat who made reproductive rights a centerpiece of her campaign in deeply conservative Alabama has won a special election to the Alabama Legislature

March 27, 2024
Lands, a Democrat who ran on reproductive rights, flips seat in Alabama House
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Actress spotlights early breast cancer detection-urging awareness

early breast cancer

March 26, 2024
Actress spotlights early breast cancer detection-urging awareness
Crime|Health|US

Iowa attorney general not finished with audit that's holding up contraception money for rape victims

The Iowa attorney general’s office said it is still working on an audit of its victim services that has held up emergency contraception funding for victims of sexual assault despite having a completed draft in hand

March 26, 2024
Iowa attorney general not finished with audit that's holding up contraception money for rape victims
Crime|Health|News|US

Cases settled: 2 ex-officials of veterans home where 76 died in the pandemic avoid jail time

Two former officials of a Massachusetts veterans home where at least 76 people died during the COVID-19 pandemic will avoid jail time in the case

March 26, 2024
Cases settled: 2 ex-officials of veterans home where 76 died in the pandemic avoid jail time
Health|News|US

Controversial military reproductive health care travel policy was used just 12 times in 7 months

The Pentagon says a controversial policy that allows service members to be reimbursed for travel if they or a family member have to go out of state for reproductive health care — including abortions — was only used 12 times from June to December of last year

March 26, 2024
Controversial military reproductive health care travel policy was used just 12 times in 7 months
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

5 takeaways from the abortion pill case before the U.S. Supreme Court

U.S. Supreme Court justices on Tuesday did not appear ready to limit Americans’ access to the abortion pill mifepristone, in a case that could have sweeping implications for how the federal government approves scores of medications

March 26, 2024
5 takeaways from the abortion pill case before the U.S. Supreme Court
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Doctors treat conditions tied to ultra-processed foods

Imagine you’re walking through the grocery store. All around are bright, colorful ultra-processed foods and packages trying to grab your attention. They make easy promises about saving time, being happy, and tasting really yummy. It’s a familiar scene, one that we’ve all experienced countless times. But as you reach for that bag of cookies, that can of soda, or that tray of ready-made meals, pause for a moment and consider the hidden truth lurking beneath the attractive exterior. Lots of proof shows these man-made eats are truly bad news. They may seem tasty but these factory foods put our health

March 26, 2024
Doctors treat conditions tied to ultra-processed foods
Business|Health

Not having job flexibility or security can leave workers feeling depressed, anxious and hopeless

The way jobs are structured affects employee mental health, an analysis of more than 18,000 workers shows.

March 26, 2024
Not having job flexibility or security can leave workers feeling depressed, anxious and hopeless
Health|News|US

Biden and Harris team up for health care event in North Carolina

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will team up in Raleigh, North Carolina, for an event focused on promoting their health care agenda

March 26, 2024
Biden and Harris team up for health care event in North Carolina
Health|News|Political|US|World

Supreme Court hears arguments Tuesday in case that could restrict access to abortion medication

The Supreme Court is hearing arguments in its first abortion case since conservative justices overturned the constitutional right to an abortion two years ago

March 26, 2024
Supreme Court hears arguments Tuesday in case that could restrict access to abortion medication
Health|News|Sports

3-time Grand Slam champ Murray said he sustained serious ankle injury in Miami Open loss

Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray said he sustained a serious ankle injury at the Miami Open and expects to be out an extended time

March 25, 2024
3-time Grand Slam champ Murray said he sustained serious ankle injury in Miami Open loss
Health|News|Science|US

Dairy cattle in Texas and Kansas have tested positive for bird flu

Federal officials say that milk from dairy cows in Texas and Kansas has tested positive for bird flu

March 25, 2024
Dairy cattle in Texas and Kansas have tested positive for bird flu
Health|News|World

UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths is stepping down for health reasons

U.N. humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths is stepping down for health reasons after nearly three years of trying to tackle mounting crises in Ukraine, Gaza and Africa

March 25, 2024
UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths is stepping down for health reasons
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Supreme Court again confronts the issue of abortion, this time over access to widely used medication

The Supreme Court is considering a new abortion case affecting women across the U.S. Abortion opponents want the high court in arguments Tuesday to ratify a ruling from a conservative federal appeals court that would limit access to a medication called mifepristone, which was used in nearly two-thirds of abortions last year

March 25, 2024
Supreme Court again confronts the issue of abortion, this time over access to widely used medication
Health|World

The Latest | Aid groups describe an 'unimaginable' situation after visiting a packed Gaza hospital

Aid groups that visited a packed Gaza hospital have described an “unimaginable” situation in which large open wounds were left untreated

March 25, 2024
The Latest | Aid groups describe an 'unimaginable' situation after visiting a packed Gaza hospital
Asia|Health

Senior doctors in South Korea to submit resignations, deepening dispute over medical school plan

Senior doctors at dozens of hospitals in South Korea plan to submit their resignations in support of medical interns and residents who have been on a strike over the government’s push to sharply increase medical school admissions

March 25, 2024
Senior doctors in South Korea to submit resignations, deepening dispute over medical school plan
Business|Food|Health

Chick-Fil-A backtracks from its no-antibiotics-in-chicken pledge, blames projected supply shortages

The fast-food chain Chick-Fil-A backtracked from its decade-old “no antibiotics ever” pledge intended to help prevent human antibiotic resistance linked to the rampant use of the drugs in livestock production

March 24, 2024
Chick-Fil-A backtracks from its no-antibiotics-in-chicken pledge, blames projected supply shortages
Health|News|US

Mifepristone access is coming before the US Supreme Court. How safe is this abortion pill?

The U.S. Supreme Court will take up a case Tuesday that could impact how women get access to mifepristone

March 24, 2024
Mifepristone access is coming before the US Supreme Court. How safe is this abortion pill?
Celebrity|Health

The double cancer blow to Kate and King Charles leaves Britain's royal family depleted and strained

The Princess of Wales’ disclosure that she has cancer has prompted an outpouring of goodwill

March 23, 2024
The double cancer blow to Kate and King Charles leaves Britain's royal family depleted and strained
Celebrity|Health|Videos|World

Worldwide support pours in for Kate, the Princess of Wales, after shocking cancer reveal

Support has poured in from around the world for Kate, the Princess of Wales, after she revealed in a candid video message that she is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer following major abdominal surgery

March 23, 2024
Worldwide support pours in for Kate, the Princess of Wales, after shocking cancer reveal
Health|WrittenByLAPost

The crucial difference between being nice and kind, according to psychologists

Difference between being Nice and Kind

March 22, 2024
The crucial difference between being nice and kind, according to psychologists
Health|News|US

Texas medical panel won't provide list of exceptions to abortion ban

A Texas medical panel has rebuffed calls to list specific exceptions to one of the most restrictive abortions bans in the U.S., which physicians say is dangerously unclear and has forced women with serious pregnancy complications to leave the state

March 22, 2024
Texas medical panel won't provide list of exceptions to abortion ban
Health|News|World

What we know and don't know about Kate's cancer diagnosis

Kate, the Princess of Wales, has disclosed that she has cancer but hasn't said what kind

March 22, 2024
What we know and don't know about Kate's cancer diagnosis
Health|Science|Technology

AI chatbots are here to help with your mental health, despite limited evidence they work

A growing number of AI chatbots are being pitched as a way to address the recent mental health crisis among teens and young adults

March 22, 2024
AI chatbots are here to help with your mental health, despite limited evidence they work
Health|News|US

Heavy-smoking West Virginia becomes the 12th state to ban lighting up in cars with kids present

West Virginia has become the 12th state to ban smoking in vehicles with children present

March 22, 2024
Heavy-smoking West Virginia becomes the 12th state to ban lighting up in cars with kids present
Health|News

Read the transcript of Kate's video announcement about her cancer diagnosis

Kate, Princess of Wales, has released a statement saying she has been diagnosed with cancer

March 22, 2024
Read the transcript of Kate's video announcement about her cancer diagnosis
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|News

California work safety board approves indoor heat rules, but another state agency raises objections

As global warming raises temperatures, a California work safety board has approved standards that would require companies to protect employees from excessive indoor heat, particularly in warehouses

March 22, 2024
California work safety board approves indoor heat rules, but another state agency raises objections
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Suicide prevention experts issue urgent call after devastating tragedy strikes local school

It’s the kind of soul-crushing phone call that leaves you paralyzed with fear – a friend quietly confiding they’ve been consumed by intense thoughts of ending their own life. Their voice drips with hopelessness as they describe a feeling of worthlessness, that everyone would be better off without their presence. The weight of their problems seems utterly inescapable, an endless torture chamber of mental anguish they’re desperate to finally escape. In that grave moment, your heart sinks into your stomach as you realize your treasured friend has been silently crumbling under the darkest depths of human despair. You quickly find

March 22, 2024
Suicide prevention experts issue urgent call after devastating tragedy strikes local school
Health|News

Kate, Princess of Wales, says she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy

Kate, the Princess of Wales, says she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy

March 22, 2024
Kate, Princess of Wales, says she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy
Environment|Health|Lifestyle

With organic fields next door, conventional farms dial up the pesticide use, study finds

Champions of organic farming have long portrayed it as friendlier to humans and the earth

March 22, 2024
With organic fields next door, conventional farms dial up the pesticide use, study finds
Environment|Health|Science|World

Bird flu is decimating seal colonies. Scientists don't know how to stop it

Avian influenza is killing tens of thousands of seals and sea lions in different corners of the world, disrupting ecosystems and flummoxing scientists who don’t see a clear way to slow the devastating virus

March 22, 2024
Bird flu is decimating seal colonies. Scientists don't know how to stop it
Health|Lifestyle|News

Requiring ugly images of smoking's harm on cigarettes won't breach First Amendment, court says

A federal appeals court says a requirement that cigarette packs and advertising include graphic images demonstrating the effects of smoking does not violate the First Amendment

March 21, 2024
Requiring ugly images of smoking's harm on cigarettes won't breach First Amendment, court says
Health|News|US

Allergy season arrived early in US. Here's how to keep pollen from ruining your spring

Allergy season in the U.S. is starting sooner than experts expected

March 21, 2024
Allergy season arrived early in US. Here's how to keep pollen from ruining your spring
Health|News|US

Drug overdoses reach another record with almost 108,000 Americans in 2022, CDC says

Nearly 108,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in 2022

March 21, 2024
Drug overdoses reach another record with almost 108,000 Americans in 2022, CDC says
Health|US

Republican majorities block efforts to expand Medicaid in Georgia and Kansas

Republican lawmakers in Georgia and Kansas have shot down attempts by Democrats to expand Medicaid in their states

March 21, 2024
Republican majorities block efforts to expand Medicaid in Georgia and Kansas
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Stuck at home during COVID-19, Gen Z started charities

Nothing has spurred the entrepreneurial spirit of Gen Z quite like the COVID-19 pandemic and that extends to launching nonprofits

March 21, 2024
Stuck at home during COVID-19, Gen Z started charities
Health|Science

US surgeons have transplanted a pig kidney into a patient

Doctors in Boston say they have transplanted a genetically modified pig kidney into a 62-year-old patient

March 21, 2024
US surgeons have transplanted a pig kidney into a patient
Asia|Health|News

Why are striking doctors in South Korea facing license suspensions and what’s next?

South Korea is poised to start suspending the licenses of thousands of striking junior doctors as a punitive measure against their weekslong walkouts that have shaken hospital operations

March 21, 2024
Why are striking doctors in South Korea facing license suspensions and what’s next?
Africa|Health|News

Kenyan doctors stop providing emergency services at public hospitals as strike enters second week

Kenyan doctors have stopped providing emergency services at public hospitals, as they escalated a national strike that entered its second week

March 21, 2024
Kenyan doctors stop providing emergency services at public hospitals as strike enters second week
Economy|Health|US

California wants to pay doctors more money to see Medicaid patients

California wants to pay doctors more money to convince them to see more Medicaid patients

March 21, 2024
California wants to pay doctors more money to see Medicaid patients
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Nearly 8 in 10 AAPI adults in US think abortion should be legal, AP-NORC poll finds

A new poll shows that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in the United States are highly supportive of legal abortion, even in situations where the pregnant person wants an abortion for any reason

March 21, 2024
Nearly 8 in 10 AAPI adults in US think abortion should be legal, AP-NORC poll finds
Asia|Education|Health|News

South Korea says it will suspend the licenses of striking junior doctors starting next week

South Korea’s government says it will start suspending the licenses of striking junior doctors next week

March 21, 2024
South Korea says it will suspend the licenses of striking junior doctors starting next week
Health|US

Washington Gov. Inslee signs fentanyl bill sending money to disproportionately affected tribes

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a multimillion-dollar measure to send state money to tribes and Indigenous people in the state who die from opioid overdoses at disproportionately high rates in Washington

March 20, 2024
Washington Gov. Inslee signs fentanyl bill sending money to disproportionately affected tribes
Health|Lifestyle

Late night pickups replace traditional sleepovers in many homes

As social values evolve, so do parenting practices. A new trend called “sleepunders” or “lateovers” is challenging the traditional notion of childhood sleepovers across the United States. In this emerging practice, parents opt to pick up their children before bedtime instead of allowing them to spend the entire night at a friend’s house. This shift raises questions about the motivations behind the change and its impact on children. Erica Komisar, a New York-based psychoanalyst and parenting expert, explains that sleepunders aren’t necessarily a sign of overprotective parenting. “They’re particularly helpful for younger kids or those who have separation anxiety or

March 20, 2024
Late night pickups replace traditional sleepovers in many homes
Economy|Health|News|Technology|World

New Zealand will ban disposable e-cigarettes in a bid to prevent minors from taking up the habit

New Zealand says it will ban disposable e-cigarettes, or vapes, and raise financial penalties for those who sell such products to minors

March 20, 2024
New Zealand will ban disposable e-cigarettes in a bid to prevent minors from taking up the habit
Health|Lifestyle|News|US

England is limiting gender transitions for youths. US legislators are watching

Legislators in at least two U.S. states are citing a recent decision by England's public health service to restrict puberty blockers for transgender youths as support for their own related proposals

March 20, 2024
England is limiting gender transitions for youths. US legislators are watching
Health|News|Opinion|US

Trump suggests he'd support a national ban on abortions around 15 weeks of pregnancy

Donald Trump is suggesting that he’d support a national ban on abortions around 15 weeks of pregnancy, voicing for the first time support for a specific limit on the procedure

March 20, 2024
Trump suggests he'd support a national ban on abortions around 15 weeks of pregnancy
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Ace adulthood by acing this presidential fitness test

Remember the Presidential Fitness Test from your childhood gym classes? For decades, students anxiously lined up to run miles, crank out sit-ups, and squeeze through flexibility drills, striving for that coveted award. Well, it turns out many of those old-school fitness challenges abandoned long ago still offer valuable insights today – if you approach them with the right mindset. Experts say rather than worrying about arbitrary benchmarks, focusing on personal progress can make elements of the Presidential Fitness Test timeless tools for improving functional fitness as adults. So dust off your gym shoes and get ready to jog down memory

March 19, 2024
Ace adulthood by acing this presidential fitness test
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Does "lucky girl syndrome" empower young women or exploit them?

Need a magic pill to fix your problems fast? That’s the alluring promise of “lucky girl syndrome” exploding on TikTok lately. Videos preach that truly believing you’re destined for spontaneous good fortune can suddenly attract penthouse apartments and dream jobs crashing into your real life. But can positive thinking manipulate external outcomes just by shifting self-perception? As coaches insist repeatedly affirming your latent “luckiness” works miracles, millions of eyeballs watch in hope. But backlash builds, too, as experts urge wariness about assumptions that luck alone controls fate. They argue that trends like “lucky girl syndrome” cruelly downplay systemic barriers by

March 19, 2024
Does "lucky girl syndrome" empower young women or exploit them?
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Researchers decode how to defeat mental fatigue and distraction

Feel like your mind goes blank when you need to focus most? You’re not alone. Mental fatigue plagues us all in our distraction-filled world. However, groundbreaking new research suggests refreshing strategies to sharpen concentration and banish burnout. For over a century, experts theorized our brains drain limited energy like muscles, leading to mental tiredness. But an innovative study upends conventional wisdom. It reveals mental fatigue is largely psychological – and conquerable through a simple yet powerful tactic. Researchers at the University of Oregon have uncovered goal-setting as the antidote to foggy thinking and wandering minds. Their experiments unveil how smart

March 19, 2024
Researchers decode how to defeat mental fatigue and distraction
Health|News|Science|US

More than six in 10 US abortions in 2023 were done by medication — a significant jump since 2020

New research shows that more than six in 10 of the abortions in the United States last year were done through medication

March 19, 2024
More than six in 10 US abortions in 2023 were done by medication — a significant jump since 2020
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|News|US

Minnesota court rules pharmacist discriminated against woman in denying emergency contraception

The Minnesota Court of Appeals has ruled that a pharmacist engaged in sex-based discrimination when he refused to provide emergency contraception to a woman in 2019

March 19, 2024
Minnesota court rules pharmacist discriminated against woman in denying emergency contraception
Health|Lifestyle|News|Political|US

Arizona lawmaker says she announced plans to get an abortion to underscore out-of-touch laws

A pregnant Arizona lawmaker who revealed in a speech in the state Senate that she's planning to get an abortion says she wanted to share with the public the practical effects of abortion restrictions passed over the years

March 19, 2024
Arizona lawmaker says she announced plans to get an abortion to underscore out-of-touch laws
Economy|Health|News|US

Over-the-counter birth control pill now available to Wisconsin Medicaid patients

Medicaid recipients in Wisconsin are getting access to the first over-the-counter birth control pill

March 19, 2024
Over-the-counter birth control pill now available to Wisconsin Medicaid patients
Economy|Health|WrittenByLAPost

The radical vegan's mission to overhaul your eating habits

“Meat is murder!” The provocative slogan rings across the urban park, held aloft on signs by a crowd of protesters. This isn’t just any rally – it’s a demonstration by the Radical Vegan Front, a controversial activist group striving to abolish all use of animals for food, clothing, or research. Their extreme stance and sensational tactics have earned them notoriety and disdain. But are their arguments completely without merit? Alex, a prominent member, explains what radicalizes vegans. “We’re driven by compassion for animals facing horrific cruelty in factory farms. Their suffering is needless and revolting. Society has to change its

March 18, 2024
The radical vegan's mission to overhaul your eating habits
Health|Technology

UnitedHealth says it has made progress on recovering from a massive cyberattack

UnitedHealth Group is testing software for submitting medical claims as it continues to recover from a cyberattack that disrupted care billing systems

March 18, 2024
UnitedHealth says it has made progress on recovering from a massive cyberattack
Health|Sports

Boxing great Roberto Durán receives pacemaker after heart issues

The family of boxing great Roberto Durán says he has received a pacemaker after being hospitalized in Panama City on the weekend

March 18, 2024
Boxing great Roberto Durán receives pacemaker after heart issues
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Are you relationshopping or ready for a relationship?

The proliferation of dating apps and social media has entirely transformed the quest for love in the 21st century. With a tap you can access seemingly endless romantic possibilities tailored to your every preference. But beware – having too many options can backfire for the lonely heart. Enter the rise of “relationshopping” – the habit of endlessly swiping through potential matches like items in a catalog, seeking the ideal romantic product. This mentality causes singles to constantly wonder if someone better awaits in their queue of virtual admirers. According to dating coaches, the assumption that a perfect soulmate exists perpetually

March 18, 2024
Are you relationshopping or ready for a relationship?
Environment|Health|News

EPA bans asbestos, a deadly carcinogen still in use decades after a partial ban was enacted

The Environmental Protection Agency has announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos, a carcinogen that is still used in some chlorine bleach, brake pads and other products and that kills thousands of Americans every year

March 18, 2024
EPA bans asbestos, a deadly carcinogen still in use decades after a partial ban was enacted
Asia|Crime|Health|News|World

Detention of 3 teens over gruesome killing of 13-year-old classmate sparks debate in China

Three teens have been detained over the gruesome murder of a 13-year-old boy in China, sparking debate over bullying and mental health in China’s countryside

March 18, 2024
Detention of 3 teens over gruesome killing of 13-year-old classmate sparks debate in China
Health|News|Science|US|World

New study finds no brain injuries among 'Havana syndrome' patients

An array of advanced tests found no brain injuries or degeneration among U_S_ diplomats who suffer mysterious health problems once dubbed “Havana syndrome.”

March 18, 2024
New study finds no brain injuries among 'Havana syndrome' patients
Africa|Health|News|World

In a global first, Gambia could reverse its ban on female genital cutting

Lawmakers in Gambia are voting Monday on legislation that seeks to repeal a 2015 ban on female genital cutting

March 18, 2024
In a global first, Gambia could reverse its ban on female genital cutting
Food|Health

Free school meals for all may reduce childhood obesity, while easing financial and logistical burdens for families and schools

Since nutrition standards were strengthened in 2010, eating at school provides many students with healthier food than is available cheaply elsewhere. Plus, reducing stigma increases the number of kids getting fed.

March 18, 2024
Free school meals for all may reduce childhood obesity, while easing financial and logistical burdens for families and schools
Asia|Health|News

South Korea suspends the licenses of 2 senior doctors in first punitive steps over doctors' walkouts

South Korean authorities have suspended the licenses of two senior doctors for allegedly inciting the weekslong walkouts by medical interns and residents that have disrupted hospital operations

March 18, 2024
South Korea suspends the licenses of 2 senior doctors in first punitive steps over doctors' walkouts
Business|Health|US

Biden to sign executive order aimed at advancing study of women's health

President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order aimed at advancing the study of women’s health in part by working to strengthen data collection and provide easier and better funding opportunities for biomedical research

March 18, 2024
Biden to sign executive order aimed at advancing study of women's health
Health|US

Idaho considers a ban on using public funds or facilities for gender-affirming care

Idaho lawmakers are expected to vote on a bill that would ban the use of any public funds for gender-affirming care, including for state employees using work health insurance and for adults covered by Medicaid

March 18, 2024
Idaho considers a ban on using public funds or facilities for gender-affirming care
Health|Sports|US

Florida center Micah Handlogten stretchered off court early at the SEC final with leg injury

Florida center Micah Handlogten center Micah Handlogten severely hurt his lower left leg in the opening minutes of the Southeastern Conference Tournament final Sunday and was taken off the court on a stretcher

March 17, 2024
Florida center Micah Handlogten stretchered off court early at the SEC final with leg injury
Africa|Health|News|World

South Sudan shutters all schools as it prepares for an extreme heat wave

South Sudan is shutting all its schools and warning of an extreme heat wave that's expected to last two weeks

March 17, 2024
South Sudan shutters all schools as it prepares for an extreme heat wave
Health|News|Sports

Embiid update: 76ers coach Nick Nurse says doctors are 'happy with the progress' following surgery

Joel Embiid has been re-evaluated by doctors and they are “happy with the progress” the 76ers center is making following meniscus surgery on his left knee, Philadelphia head coach Nick Nurse said Saturday

March 17, 2024
Embiid update: 76ers coach Nick Nurse says doctors are 'happy with the progress' following surgery
Health|News|US

State Medicaid offices target dead people’s homes to recoup their health care costs

Many Americans rely on Medicaid when fighting diseases

March 16, 2024
State Medicaid offices target dead people’s homes to recoup their health care costs
Health|US

A new kind of hospital is coming to rural America. To qualify, facilities must close their beds

Rural emergency hospitals are starting to gain a small foothold in the United States

March 16, 2024
A new kind of hospital is coming to rural America. To qualify, facilities must close their beds
Economy|Health|News|World

Hunger soars and aid dwindles as gangs in Haiti suffocate the country

Some 1.4 million Haitians are on the verge of famine, and more than 4 million require food aid, sometimes eating only once a day or not at all

March 16, 2024
Hunger soars and aid dwindles as gangs in Haiti suffocate the country
Crime|Health|News|US

Judge mulls third contempt case against Arizona for failing to improve prison health care

A federal judge presiding over a lawsuit challenging the quality of health care in Arizona’s prisons is considering whether to launch a third contempt-of-court proceeding against the state for failing to improve prisoner care

March 15, 2024
Judge mulls third contempt case against Arizona for failing to improve prison health care
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Stomach vacuums trending as the hot new workout on social media

Forget crunches. The Internet’s new abs obsession is stomach vacuums – an old school exercise unexpectedly gone viral overnight. As you scroll social media, you’ll see countless videos of people intensely sucking in their stomachs. The breath-controlled move promises a “snatched waist” and chiseled core. But is vacuuming in your gut the real secret to a six-pack? Or just another fitness fad of the moment? Fitness pros explain what stomach vacuums actually do, whether they live up to the tight tummy hype, and how to do them right. While abs likely won’t transform instantly from vacuuming alone, experts say the

March 15, 2024
Stomach vacuums trending as the hot new workout on social media
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Intrusive thoughts surprisingly common but treatable say experts

Nearly everyone experiences intrusive thoughts – unwanted, disturbing ideas that seem to come out of nowhere. These repetitive mental images or urges often involve violent, sexual, or morally questionable content violating one’s sense of character. While intrusive thoughts cause significant distress, they generally pose no actual risk of harm. Professional treatment can alleviate their suffering and regain peace of mind.  Intrusive thoughts feel egregiously opposed to a person’s true nature and desires. A hiker staring down a cliff imagines suddenly pushing their loved one. A doting parent envisions stabbing their precious newborn. These thoughts rarely align with the person’s behavior

March 15, 2024
Intrusive thoughts surprisingly common but treatable say experts
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Flamin' Hot Cheetos could soon be banned by California schools

California State Assembly introduced a controversial bill that could soon prohibit schools from serving snacks like Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. Proposed by Democrat Assembly member Jesse Gabriel, Assembly Bill 2316, proposes to ban public schools from providing any foods containing certain harmful artificial dyes and additives. Seven specific ingredients have been called out: The artificial dyes Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, and the whitening agent titanium dioxide. These unhealthy additives are commonly found in packaged snacks that are marketing to appeal to kids.  Advocacy groups have raised concerns about health impacts from heavy consumption

March 14, 2024
Flamin' Hot Cheetos could soon be banned by California schools
Crime|Economy|Education|Health|News|US

Iowa Republican shelves bill to criminalize death of an "unborn person" because of IVF concerns

A bill that would have criminalized the death of an “unborn person” has been shelved in Iowa after a Senate Republican joined Democrats in voicing concerns about the potential impact for in vitro fertilization after an Alabama court found frozen embryos can be considered children

March 14, 2024
Iowa Republican shelves bill to criminalize death of an "unborn person" because of IVF concerns
Environment|Health

EPA tightens limits on a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment, citing cancer risk

The Environmental Protection Agency is imposing stricter limits on a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment after finding a higher-than-expected cancer risk at facilities that use ethylene oxide to clean billions of devices including catheters and syringes

March 14, 2024
EPA tightens limits on a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment, citing cancer risk
Africa|Health|World

Republic Of Congo reports first mpox virus cases in several regions

The health ministry says the Republic of Congo has recorded its first cases of mpox in several regions

March 14, 2024
Republic Of Congo reports first mpox virus cases in several regions
Africa|Crime|Europe|Health|MidEast|News|World

Survivors of Mediterranean rescue say about 60 people died on the trip from Libya, aid group reports

A humanitarian rescue group says survivors aboard a deflating rubber dinghy rescued in the central Mediterranean Sea have reported that some 60 people who departed Libya with them more than a week ago perished during the journey

March 14, 2024
Survivors of Mediterranean rescue say about 60 people died on the trip from Libya, aid group reports
Health|News|World

Pope acknowledges criticism, health issues but says in upcoming memoir he has no plans to retire

Pope Francis says he has no plans to resign and isn’t suffering from any health problems that would require doing so

March 14, 2024
Pope acknowledges criticism, health issues but says in upcoming memoir he has no plans to retire
Africa|Health|World

A decade later, Liberians remember those who died in Ebola outbreak

Liberians are gathering to mark a decade since the country was hit by a devastating Ebola outbreak that killed more than 10,000 people in West Africa, adding to the region’s economic and political troubles

March 14, 2024
A decade later, Liberians remember those who died in Ebola outbreak
Health|Sports

After 50 years, Tommy John surgery is evolving to increase success and sometimes speed return

Tommy John surgery, like baseball itself, is evolving to increase success and sometimes speed return

March 14, 2024
After 50 years, Tommy John surgery is evolving to increase success and sometimes speed return
Health|News|US

Vice President Harris will visit a Minnesota clinic that performs abortions

Vice President Kamala Harris plans to tour a clinic in Minnesota that performs abortions and provides other reproductive care

March 14, 2024
Vice President Harris will visit a Minnesota clinic that performs abortions
Economy|Health|News|World

Many countries are bouncing back from the pandemic but the poorest are not, UN says

A U.N. report says many countries are bouncing back from the COVID-19 pandemic, but the poorest are not and a significant number are seeing their conditions deteriorate

March 14, 2024
Many countries are bouncing back from the pandemic but the poorest are not, UN says
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Experts reveal why women's sex drives tanked after COVID

The COVID-19 pandemic dealt a crushing blow to many women’s sex drives – one that hasn’t recovered even years later. Studies show female desire dropped steeply since lockdowns began and remains suppressed. But why are women still struggling with lagging libido? And how can couples reignite passion after the prolonged intimacy rut? Experts say pandemic-fueled stress overloaded already-taxed women juggling remote work, childcare, and household chores alone. With school and support gone, sex often slipped to the bottom of a lengthy to-do list. But even as life regains normalcy, many couples remain stuck in a sexual disconnect. The good news?

March 13, 2024
Experts reveal why women's sex drives tanked after COVID
Environment|Health|News|US

Arizona's most populous county has confirmed 645 heat-associated deaths in metro Phoenix last year

Public health officials in Arizona’s most populous county report they confirmed a staggering 645 heat-associated deaths last year

March 13, 2024
Arizona's most populous county has confirmed 645 heat-associated deaths in metro Phoenix last year
Health|Science

A blood test for colon cancer performed well in a study, expanding options for screening

A blood test for colon cancer performed well in a study, offering a new kind of screening

March 13, 2024
A blood test for colon cancer performed well in a study, expanding options for screening
Health|Science

A new strategy to attack aggressive brain cancer shrank tumors in two early tests

Researchers revved up immune cells that shrank an extremely aggressive type of brain tumor when tested in a handful of patients

March 13, 2024
A new strategy to attack aggressive brain cancer shrank tumors in two early tests
Health|News|US

South Dakota legislator calls for inquiry into Gov. Noem's Texas dental trip and promo video

A Democratic legislator is calling for an inquiry into South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem’s trip to Texas for dental work and a promotional video in which she praises the dental office

March 13, 2024
South Dakota legislator calls for inquiry into Gov. Noem's Texas dental trip and promo video
Health|News|Science|US

Early results show lower cancer rates than expected among Air Force nuclear missile personnel

The Air Force is reporting the first data on cancer diagnoses among troops who worked with nuclear missiles

March 13, 2024
Early results show lower cancer rates than expected among Air Force nuclear missile personnel
Health|Technology

The massive health care hack is now being investigated by the federal Office of Civil Rights

Federal civil rights investigators are looking into whether protected health information was exposed in the recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare

March 13, 2024
The massive health care hack is now being investigated by the federal Office of Civil Rights
Health|News

Texas man who used an iron lung for decades after contracting polio as a child dies at 78

A Texas man who spent decades using an iron lung after contracting polio as a child has died at the age of 78

March 13, 2024
Texas man who used an iron lung for decades after contracting polio as a child dies at 78
Health|News

A CDC team joins the response to 7 measles cases in a Chicago shelter for migrants

Seven people living at a Chicago shelter for migrants have tested positive for measles since last week

March 13, 2024
A CDC team joins the response to 7 measles cases in a Chicago shelter for migrants
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|News

Olivia Munn reveals she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy

Olivia Munn has revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy, thanking her doctors and urging fans to calculate their own risk assessment

March 13, 2024
Olivia Munn reveals she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|News|Sports

Former UFC champion Mark Coleman in the hospital after saving his parents from a house fire in Ohio

Former UFC champion Mark Coleman was airlifted to an Ohio hospital after saving his parents from a house fire

March 13, 2024
Former UFC champion Mark Coleman in the hospital after saving his parents from a house fire in Ohio
Health|Science

Another dangerous amoeba has been linked to neti pots and nasal rinsing. Here's what to know

Researchers have linked another kind of amoeba to nasal rinsing

March 13, 2024
Another dangerous amoeba has been linked to neti pots and nasal rinsing. Here's what to know
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|US

Buyouts can bring relief from medical debt, but they’re far from a cure

Local governments are increasingly buying – and forgiving – their residents’ medical debt.

March 13, 2024
Buyouts can bring relief from medical debt, but they’re far from a cure
Health|Political|US

Mississippi will allow quicker Medicaid coverage during pregnancy to try to help women and babies

Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves has signed a new law that will allow women to receive Medicaid coverage earlier in pregnancy

March 13, 2024
Mississippi will allow quicker Medicaid coverage during pregnancy to try to help women and babies
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Affairs with multiple partners? Why people get addicted to cheating & lying

Discovering your partner has not just cheated but done so repeatedly with different people elicits a special kind of excruciating betrayal. Experts call this pattern “serial cheating.” The deceit and risks to your health are cut so much deeper when it’s not an isolated lapse in judgment. So what drives someone to cheat over and over compulsively? Are there early warning signs you can spot to avoid being the next victim? Psychiatrists say underlying mental health issues like poor impulse control and intimacy problems are often at the root. While serial cheaters struggle with their demons, their actions gamble with

March 12, 2024
Affairs with multiple partners? Why people get addicted to cheating & lying
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Small diet tweaks can add up to 13 extra years of life - here's how

What if improving your diet could add over a decade to your lifespan? New research reveals the incredible impact daily food choices have on longevity and disease risk. Studies show that simply eating more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and less processed meat could extend life by 13 years on average. But with so many conflicting theories on what, when, and how to eat, how can you unlock the secrets to eating for longevity? “People can add up to 13 years of life by following a diet that has more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and nuts,” said Dr. Leana Wen, an

March 12, 2024
Small diet tweaks can add up to 13 extra years of life - here's how
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Federal courts move to restrict 'judge shopping,' which got attention after abortion medication case

Federal courts are moving to make it harder to file lawsuits in front of judges seen as friendly to a point of view, a practice known as judge shopping that gained national attention in a major abortion-medication case

March 12, 2024
Federal courts move to restrict 'judge shopping,' which got attention after abortion medication case
Health|Science|Technology

New AI tools can record your medical appointment or draft a message from your doctor

New artificial intelligence tools are helping doctors communicate with their patients

March 12, 2024
New AI tools can record your medical appointment or draft a message from your doctor
Health|News|Travel|World

U.S. airport nasal swabbing expanding to Chicago and Miami

The nation’s top public health agency is expanding a program that tests international travelers for COVID-19 and other infectious diseases

March 12, 2024
U.S. airport nasal swabbing expanding to Chicago and Miami
Celebrity|Health|News|Sports

Darryl Strawberry resting comfortably after heart attack, according to New York Mets

Former New York Mets and Yankees star Darryl Strawberry is recovering from a heart attack and is at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital

March 12, 2024
Darryl Strawberry resting comfortably after heart attack, according to New York Mets
Europe|Health|News

Europe's oldest monarch, the ailing King Harald V of Norway, gets a permanent pacemaker

Europe’s oldest monarch, Norwegian King Harald V is getting a permanent pacemaker

March 12, 2024
Europe's oldest monarch, the ailing King Harald V of Norway, gets a permanent pacemaker
Asia|Health|News

South Korea criticizes senior doctors who are joining their juniors in a prolonged walkout

South Korea’s government criticized senior doctors at a major hospital for threatening to resign in support of the weekslong walkouts by thousands of medical interns and residents that have disrupted hospital operations

March 12, 2024
South Korea criticizes senior doctors who are joining their juniors in a prolonged walkout
Health|WrittenByLAPost

How Amy Schumer's Cushing's revelation highlights the significance and dangers of cortisol

When comedian Amy Schumer shared her Cushing’s syndrome diagnosis, she put the spotlight on this little-known disorder caused by too much “stress hormone.” Cortisol is supposed to help our bodies deal with stress, but when levels stay high for too long, big problems start. Symptoms like sudden weight gain, mood swings, weak muscles and more can take over your life. Schumer even said the constant cortisol made her feel like “a different person.” Cushing’s is complex, confusing and nothing to joke about. While Schumer’s candid admission has raised public awareness, it has also fueled anxiety and uncertainty surrounding cortisol balance

March 11, 2024
How Amy Schumer's Cushing's revelation highlights the significance and dangers of cortisol
Health|News|US

Man bitten by a crocodile after falling off his boat at a Florida Everglades marina

Officials say a man visiting the Florida Everglades is recovering after being bitten by a crocodile after falling off a boat

March 11, 2024
Man bitten by a crocodile after falling off his boat at a Florida Everglades marina
Health|WrittenByLAPost

When does "main character energy" cross the line from self-love into self-absorption?

Strolling along Melrose Avenue with a cappuccino in hand, you notice your reflection in a boutique window and can’t help but appreciate how great you look today. People call it “main character energy” – when someone carries themselves as the protagonist of their own story. Experts say this self-affirming perspective can be healthy and help prioritize self-care as long as it’s not taken too far. “When you think of movies and the main character, that’s the person you’re following, that’s the person you’re rooting for,” says Raquel Martin, a licensed clinical psychologist in Los Angeles. “I see it the same

March 11, 2024
When does "main character energy" cross the line from self-love into self-absorption?
Health|Technology|WrittenByLAPost

How this mother regained control from Instagram's grip through a simple hack

During the challenging period of early motherhood, when days seem to blend together, and self-care seems like a far-off concept, new mothers discover comfort in the light of their phone displays. One California mother found comfort via Instagram, but soon it became a consuming addiction. “During the long, slow days of early parenthood, I checked the app compulsively,” she confessed in a recent interview. “Like someone who absentmindedly bites her nails or reaches for a cigarette, I would open the app without even thinking. The motion became automatic, reflexive.” Initially a harmless method to alleviate the routine of looking after

March 11, 2024
How this mother regained control from Instagram's grip through a simple hack
Health|News|Opinion|US

Report: New Jersey and US were not prepared for COVID-19 and state remains so for the next crisis

An independent report has found New Jersey and the nation were not prepared when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and the state remains underprepared for the next emergency

March 11, 2024
Report: New Jersey and US were not prepared for COVID-19 and state remains so for the next crisis
Europe|Health|News|World

France's Macron announces legislation allowing 'aid in dying' under strict conditions

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced new legislation to legalize “aid in dying” that will allow adults facing end-of-life illness to take lethal medication

March 11, 2024
France's Macron announces legislation allowing 'aid in dying' under strict conditions
Education|Health|Technology

Why you should stop texting your kids at school

Parents are keenly aware of the distractions and the mental health issues associated with smartphones and social media, but teachers say they might not realize how much those struggles play out at school

March 10, 2024
Why you should stop texting your kids at school
Education|Health|News

West Virginia lawmakers OK bill drawing back one of the country's strictest child vaccination laws

West Virginia’s GOP-controlled state Legislature has voted to allow some students who don’t attend traditional public schools to be exempt from state vaccination requirements

March 10, 2024
West Virginia lawmakers OK bill drawing back one of the country's strictest child vaccination laws
Health|News|Sports

Some fans at frigid Chiefs playoff game underwent amputations, hospital confirms

A Missouri hospital has confirmed that some of the people who attended the near-record cold Kansas City Chiefs playoff game in January had to undergo amputations

March 08, 2024
Some fans at frigid Chiefs playoff game underwent amputations, hospital confirms
Business|Food|Health|News|US

Lead-tainted cinnamon has been recalled. Here's what you should know

Several U.S. discount retailers are recalling packages of ground cinnamon after health officials warned they were contaminated with high levels of lead

March 08, 2024
Lead-tainted cinnamon has been recalled. Here's what you should know
Health|Science

FDA will take a deeper look into the safety and effectiveness of Lilly experimental Alzheimer's drug

Federal regulators are putting off a decision on Eli Lilly’s potential Alzheimer’s treatment with an unusual request to have an advisory committee examine the drug

March 08, 2024
FDA will take a deeper look into the safety and effectiveness of Lilly experimental Alzheimer's drug
Health|News|Science

Maker of much-debated ALS drug says it may stop selling it after study showed it didn't work

The maker of a much-debated drug for Lou Gehrig's disease said it failed to help patients with the fatal disease

March 08, 2024
Maker of much-debated ALS drug says it may stop selling it after study showed it didn't work
Economy|Health|US

Asthma meds have become shockingly unaffordable − but relief may be on the way

An inhaler that costs nearly $300 in the US goes for just $9 in Germany. What gives?

March 08, 2024
Asthma meds have become shockingly unaffordable − but relief may be on the way
Education|Health

Teenagers often know when their parents are having money problems − and that knowledge is linked to mental health challenges, new research finds

A study of more than 100 teens and their caregivers showed a unique link between hardship and behavior problems.

March 08, 2024
Teenagers often know when their parents are having money problems − and that knowledge is linked to mental health challenges, new research finds
Crime|Health|News|US

What families need to know about how to safely store firearms at home

Research shows that more children have handled household guns than their parents think.

March 08, 2024
What families need to know about how to safely store firearms at home
Africa|Health|News|Opinion|World

UNICEF: 230 million females are circumcised globally, 30 million more than in 2016

Over 230 million women and girls have undergone female genital mutilation, most of whom live in Africa, according to a report issued on Friday by the United Nations children’s agency

March 08, 2024
UNICEF: 230 million females are circumcised globally, 30 million more than in 2016
Europe|Health|News|Opinion|Political|World

France to seal the right to abortion in its constitution as world marks International Women's Day

France’s leaders will use a Napoleon-era press to seal the right to abortion into the country's constitution

March 08, 2024
France to seal the right to abortion in its constitution as world marks International Women's Day
Health|News|US

Kentucky bill to expand coverage for stuttering services advances with assist from ex-NBA player

The Kentucky Senate has voted to expand insurance coverage for people seeking treatment for stuttering

March 07, 2024
Kentucky bill to expand coverage for stuttering services advances with assist from ex-NBA player
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|US

Iowa House OKs bill to criminalize death of an "unborn person" despite IVF concerns

Republicans in Iowa’s House of Representatives have approved a bill that would criminalize the death of an “unborn person” — over Democrats’ concerns about how it might impact in vitro fertilization

March 07, 2024
Iowa House OKs bill to criminalize death of an "unborn person" despite IVF concerns
Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Political|US

Democrats walk out of Kentucky hearing on legislation dealing with support for nonviable pregnancies

Democratic lawmakers have walked out of a Kentucky House committee hearing as the GOP-led panel was taking up a bill to expand access to prebirth and newborn services for pregnant women carrying nonviable fetuses that are expected to die before or soon after birth

March 07, 2024
Democrats walk out of Kentucky hearing on legislation dealing with support for nonviable pregnancies
Crime|Health|News|US

Nothing to sniff at: Bill would help pay to retire Ohio drug-detecting K9s under legal cannabis

Two Ohio lawmakers are sponsoring a bill that seeks to ease the financial burden on law enforcement agencies that will have to replace their marijuana-sniffing dogs

March 07, 2024
Nothing to sniff at: Bill would help pay to retire Ohio drug-detecting K9s under legal cannabis
Health|US

West Virginia could become the 12th state to ban smoking in cars with kids present

West Virginia could become the 12th state to ban smoking in vehicles with children present under a bill that has won final legislative passage

March 07, 2024
West Virginia could become the 12th state to ban smoking in cars with kids present
Health|News

Senate passes bill to compensate Americans exposed to radiation by the government

The Senate has passed legislation that would compensate Americans exposed to radiation by the government by renewing a law initially passed more than three decades ago

March 07, 2024
Senate passes bill to compensate Americans exposed to radiation by the government
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Could this simple homemade drink be the key to better sleep?

In a world where bleary-eyed scrollers desperately seek the perfect night’s sleep, a simple homemade concoction has taken social media by storm. The “sleepy girl mocktail,” a sweet blend of tart cherry juice and magnesium powder, promises to lull even the most restless minds into a blissful slumber. But can this trendy drink really live up to its lofty claims? As the siren call of this seemingly miraculous elixir grows louder, experts weigh in on the science behind its ingredients and offer insights on how to effectively incorporate it into a holistic sleep routine. Discover whether the sleepy girl mocktail

March 07, 2024
Could this simple homemade drink be the key to better sleep?
Health|Sports

Ben Simmons will miss the rest of the Brooklyn Nets' season because of his back problems

Ben Simmons will miss the remainder of the season, the third straight year the former All-Star’s season has ended early because of back problems

March 07, 2024
Ben Simmons will miss the rest of the Brooklyn Nets' season because of his back problems
Business|Health|Lifestyle

To revive stale US sales, candy companies pitch gum as a stress reliever and concentration aid

Gum makers are trying to figure out what will make Americans start chewing again

March 07, 2024
To revive stale US sales, candy companies pitch gum as a stress reliever and concentration aid
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Kansas could soon make doctors ask patients why they want abortions and report the answers

Kansas would require abortion providers to ask patients why they’re terminating their pregnancies and report the answers to the state under a measure moving through the Republican-controlled Legislature

March 07, 2024
Kansas could soon make doctors ask patients why they want abortions and report the answers
Health|WrittenByLAPost

"Everything is great!" but is it? The truth behind smiling depression

Mary Johnson consistently starts her workday by kindly greeting her coworkers with a energetic “Good morning!” Her demeanor at meetings is characterized by laughter and humor, praising others, and offering positive motivation. Following work, she joins friends for supper and a movie, engaging in lively conversation and expressing joy while discussing the film. She enjoys cozying up with her children at home, reading them bedtime stories with a joyful expression on her face. At times, after the children have gone to bed, Mary finds solace in the bathroom, where she spends hours shedding tears, overwhelmed by a profound melancholy. She

March 06, 2024
"Everything is great!" but is it? The truth behind smiling depression
Health|WrittenByLAPost

The conservative argument against no-fault divorce

Even though no-fault divorce has been legal for over 50 years, many conservatives still argue against it. They think ending a marriage without blaming someone goes against family values. Some even want current no-fault divorce laws repealed. But supporters say no-fault divorce gives people more freedom and fairness. They warn that limiting it could lead to real harms. This big split shows a divide between different worldviews in America — those who think morals are relative and those who see moral truth as universal. When California legalized no-fault divorce in 1969, it began a nationwide shift in how the law views

March 06, 2024
The conservative argument against no-fault divorce
Environment|Health|Science

Study raises questions about plastic pollution's effect on heart health

A study raises more questions than it answers about how tiny specks of plastic might affect the heart

March 06, 2024
Study raises questions about plastic pollution's effect on heart health
Food|Health|News|US

Ground cinnamon sold at discount stores is tainted with lead, FDA warns

Ground cinnamon sold in U.S. discount stores is contaminated with high levels of lead and should be discarded

March 06, 2024
Ground cinnamon sold at discount stores is tainted with lead, FDA warns
Economy|Environment|Health|News

Nearly half of US states join GOP lawsuit challenging new EPA rule on deadly soot pollution

Twenty-four Republican-led states have filed a lawsuit challenging a new Biden administration rule that sets tougher standards for deadly soot pollution

March 06, 2024
Nearly half of US states join GOP lawsuit challenging new EPA rule on deadly soot pollution
Health|MidEast|News|World

Pressure grows on Israel to open more aid routes into Gaza by land and sea as hunger spreads

Efforts to get desperately needed humanitarian aid to war-wracked northern Gaza are gaining momentum

March 06, 2024
Pressure grows on Israel to open more aid routes into Gaza by land and sea as hunger spreads
Economy|Health|News|World

UN agency reports over 8,500 migrants died worldwide last year, a record since tallies began in 2014

The U.N. migration agency says more than 8,500 migrants died on land and sea routes worldwide last year, a record high since it began tallying deaths a decade ago

March 06, 2024
UN agency reports over 8,500 migrants died worldwide last year, a record since tallies began in 2014
Asia|Health|News|World

South Korea's president vows not to tolerate walkouts by junior doctors

South Korea’s president vows that he won't tolerate the prolonged walkouts by junior doctors, calling them “an illegal collective action” that threatens public health

March 06, 2024
South Korea's president vows not to tolerate walkouts by junior doctors
Health|News|US

Alabama lawmakers advance legislation to protect IVF providers after frozen embryo ruling

Alabama lawmakers have advanced legislation to protect in vitro fertilization providers

March 06, 2024
Alabama lawmakers advance legislation to protect IVF providers after frozen embryo ruling
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Ditch dull strolls and say hello to rucking

Rucking, which comes from the military word “ruck marching,” is just walking while carrying something heavy on your back, and it is the newest exercise trend taking the internet by storm.This one-of-a-kind full-body workout used to be mostly done by military trainees during intense training, but it’s becoming more and more popular because it burns a lot of calories while lowering the risk of injury.   As former Navy SEAL Stew Smith shared, weighted walking has become a routine sight even on suburban streets. He frequently spots neighbors lugging small loads in their backpacks, likely unaware that they are taking part

March 05, 2024
Ditch dull strolls and say hello to rucking
Environment|Health|News

Homes near St. Louis County creek are being tested after radioactive contamination found in yards

A federal agency is examining soil beneath homes in a small suburban St. Louis subdivision to determine if residents are living atop Cold War era nuclear contamination

March 05, 2024
Homes near St. Louis County creek are being tested after radioactive contamination found in yards
Health|News|Sports

Verlander, Gray and Giolito all in question for opening day after injuries hit starting pitchers

Three big-name right-handed starting pitchers all dealing with injuries that could cause each to miss the start of the regular season – and potentially more

March 05, 2024
Verlander, Gray and Giolito all in question for opening day after injuries hit starting pitchers
Americas|Asia|Crime|Health|News|World

Illegally imported goose intestines hidden under rattlesnakes, federal authorities say

Six people have been arrested in New York on charges of illegally importing goose and duck intestines from China

March 05, 2024
Illegally imported goose intestines hidden under rattlesnakes, federal authorities say
Crime|Health|News

Lab leader pleads no contest to manslaughter in 2012 Michigan meningitis deaths

The co-founder of a specialty pharmacy that was at the center of a deadly national meningitis outbreak has pleaded no contest to involuntary manslaughter in Michigan

March 05, 2024
Lab leader pleads no contest to manslaughter in 2012 Michigan meningitis deaths
Health|Political|US

What to know about Alabama's fast-tracked legislation to protect in vitro fertilization clinics

Alabama lawmakers are moving quickly with legislation to protect clinics that provide in vitro fertilization from lawsuits in response to a ruling last month from the State's Supreme Court that frozen embryos have the rights of children under the state’s wrongful death law

March 05, 2024
What to know about Alabama's fast-tracked legislation to protect in vitro fertilization clinics
Health|News|Technology|US

A month after cyberattack, Chicago children's hospital says some systems are back online

Doctors and nurses at a premier Chicago children’s hospital can again access patients’ electronic medical records, more than a month after a cyberattack forced Lurie Children’s Hospital to take its networks offline

March 05, 2024
A month after cyberattack, Chicago children's hospital says some systems are back online
Europe|Health

The Spanish region of Catalonia offers women and girls free and reusable menstruation products

Spain’s Catalonia region rolled out this week a pioneering women’s health initiative that offers millions of women and girls reusable menstruation products for free

March 05, 2024
The Spanish region of Catalonia offers women and girls free and reusable menstruation products
Asia|Health|News

Thousands of Korean doctors face license suspensions as Seoul moves to prosecute strike leaders

Thousands of striking junior doctors in South Korea are facing proceedings to suspend their medical licenses Tuesday

March 05, 2024
Thousands of Korean doctors face license suspensions as Seoul moves to prosecute strike leaders
Health|News|Political|US

Alabama lawmakers aim to approve immunity laws for IVF providers

Alabama lawmakers, who face public pressure to get in vitro fertilization services restarted, are nearing approval of immunity legislation for providers

March 05, 2024
Alabama lawmakers aim to approve immunity laws for IVF providers
Crime|Health|News|US

Rotting bodies, fake ashes and sold body parts push Colorado to patch lax funeral home rules

Colorado lawmakers have unveiled a bill that would install requirements for funeral home directors after nearly 200 bodies were found stacked and rotting in a funeral home in September

March 04, 2024
Rotting bodies, fake ashes and sold body parts push Colorado to patch lax funeral home rules
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Autism's skyrocketing suicide risk in California

Autism makes it difficult for individuals to communicate, express emotions, and perform the same actions repeatedly, and this condition is becoming more prevalent among children. What is occurring, and how can scientists assist these children and their families? A new study says that autism affects approximately 4% of males and 1% of girls aged 8, according to the study. Twenty years ago, the prevalence was below 1 in 100 children. By 2018, the proportion had surpassed 2 in 100. There are different numbers of autism in different parts of the United States. Some places have a lot more kids with

March 04, 2024
Autism's skyrocketing suicide risk in California
Health|US

White House lifting its COVID-19 testing rule for people around Biden, ending a pandemic vestige

The White House has lifted its COVID-19 testing requirement for those who plan to be in close contact with President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and their spouses

March 04, 2024
White House lifting its COVID-19 testing rule for people around Biden, ending a pandemic vestige
Europe|Health|News|Political|World

As France guarantees the right to abortion, other European countries look to expand access

France has become the only country to explicitly guarantee the right to abortion in its constitution and other Europeans wonder whether a rollback of rights like the 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision could happen in their countries

March 04, 2024
As France guarantees the right to abortion, other European countries look to expand access
Health|News|US

First over-the-counter birth control pill in US begins shipping to stores

The first over-the-counter birth control pill will be available in U.S. stores later this month

March 04, 2024
First over-the-counter birth control pill in US begins shipping to stores
Health|Science|Technology

Scientists have used cells from fluid drawn during pregnancy to grow mini lungs and other organs

Scientists in the United Kingdom have created mini organs from cells floating in the fluid that surrounds a fetus in the womb

March 04, 2024
Scientists have used cells from fluid drawn during pregnancy to grow mini lungs and other organs
Health|News|US

Ohio foundation begins process to distribute millions in opioid settlement money

Ohio is ready to begin doling out hundreds of millions of dollars in opioid settlement money to community and government organizations

March 04, 2024
Ohio foundation begins process to distribute millions in opioid settlement money
Health|News|Political|US

Latest attempt to chip away at 'Obamacare' questions preventive health care

A federal appeals court is set to hear arguments on whether former President Barack Obama’s signature health care law must fully cover certain types of preventive care, including HIV prevention and some types of cancer screenings

March 04, 2024
Latest attempt to chip away at 'Obamacare' questions preventive health care
Europe|Health|News

French lawmakers gather for a historic vote that will make abortion a constitutional right

A bill to enshrine a woman’s right to an abortion in the French constitution goes to a historic vote on Monday, as lawmakers gather for a joint session of parliament at the Palace of Versailles

March 04, 2024
French lawmakers gather for a historic vote that will make abortion a constitutional right
Asia|Health|News

What's next for South Korean doctors who face license suspensions because of walkouts

South Korea’s government is pressing ahead with its vow to suspend the licenses of thousands of junior doctors who ignore its repeated demands to end their collective walkouts

March 04, 2024
What's next for South Korean doctors who face license suspensions because of walkouts
Europe|Health

Indigenous women in Greenland sue Denmark over involuntary contraception in the 1960s and 1970s

A group of Indigenous women in Greenland has sued Denmark for forcing them to be fitted with intrauterine contraceptive devices in the 1960s and 1970s and demanded total compensation of nearly $6.3 million)

March 04, 2024
Indigenous women in Greenland sue Denmark over involuntary contraception in the 1960s and 1970s
Asia|Health|News

South Korea takes steps to suspend licenses of striking doctors after they refuse to end walkouts

South Korea’s government has begun steps to suspend the medical licenses of thousands of striking junior doctors, days after they missed a government-set deadline to end their joint walkouts, which have disrupted hospital operations

March 04, 2024
South Korea takes steps to suspend licenses of striking doctors after they refuse to end walkouts
Health|Sports

Rafael Nadal shows no sign of problems with injured hip in exhibition loss to Carlos Alcaraz

There has been plenty of mystery around Rafael Nadal and his health because he has played just 12 official matches since the 2022 U.S. Open

March 03, 2024
Rafael Nadal shows no sign of problems with injured hip in exhibition loss to Carlos Alcaraz
Food|Health|News|US

Trader Joe's chicken soup dumplings recalled for possibly containing permanent marker plastic

More than 61,000 pounds of steamed chicken soup dumplings sold at Trader Joe’s are being recalled for possibly containing hard plastic, according to U.S. regulators

March 03, 2024
Trader Joe's chicken soup dumplings recalled for possibly containing permanent marker plastic
Health|Lifestyle

After 10 years of trying, a Palestinian woman had twins. An Israeli strike killed them both

It took 10 years and three rounds of in vitro fertilization for Rania Abu Anza to become pregnant, and only seconds for her to lose her five-month-old twins, a boy and a girl

March 03, 2024
After 10 years of trying, a Palestinian woman had twins. An Israeli strike killed them both
Education|Health

Prisoners with developmental disabilities face unique challenges. One facility is offering solutions

A Pennsylvania prison unit is helping men with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities stay safe behind bars while learning life skills

March 03, 2024
Prisoners with developmental disabilities face unique challenges. One facility is offering solutions
Asia|Economy|Education|Health|News

South Korean doctors hold massive anti-government rally over medical school recruitment plan

Thousands of senior doctors have rallied in Seoul to express their support for junior doctors who have been on strike for nearly two weeks over a government plan to sharply increase the number of medical school admissions

March 03, 2024
South Korean doctors hold massive anti-government rally over medical school recruitment plan
Asia|Environment|Health|News|US|World

In Hawaii, coral is the foundation of life. What happened to it after the Lahaina wildfire?

A deadly wildfire burned more than 2,000 buildings in the Hawaiian town of Lahaina on Maui in August and left behind piles of toxic debris

March 03, 2024
In Hawaii, coral is the foundation of life. What happened to it after the Lahaina wildfire?
Health|News|Travel|World

Plane believed to be carrying Norway's king departs Malaysia, a day after he received a pacemaker

An airplane believed to be carrying Norway’s King Harald has departed Malaysia, a day after he was implanted with a pacemaker

March 03, 2024
Plane believed to be carrying Norway's king departs Malaysia, a day after he received a pacemaker
Health|US

In a rural California region, a plan takes shape to provide shade from dangerous heat

Elected officials, community leaders and farmworkers on Saturday launched a project to significantly increase the amount of shade in unincorporated areas in the Eastern Coachella Valley, a major agricultural area in southern California where temperatures routinely top 100 degrees in the summer

March 02, 2024
In a rural California region, a plan takes shape to provide shade from dangerous heat
Health|News|US

Oregon may revive penalties for drug possession. What will the change do?

Oregon is poised to step back from its first-in-the-nation drug decriminalization law

March 02, 2024
Oregon may revive penalties for drug possession. What will the change do?
Health|News

In Rio, rife with dengue, bacteria-infected mosquitoes are making a difference

Since Rio de Janeiro declared a public health emergency after an outbreak of dengue fever last month, the city has ramped up testing capacities, opened up a dozen of dengue health centers and trained medical staff to attend the ever-growing needs of its population

March 02, 2024
In Rio, rife with dengue, bacteria-infected mosquitoes are making a difference
Celebrity|Health|World

Norway's hospitalized king gets a pacemaker in Malaysia after falling ill during vacation

The royal house of Norway says King Harald has been implanted with a temporary pacemaker at a hospital in Malaysia’s resort island of Langkawi

March 02, 2024
Norway's hospitalized king gets a pacemaker in Malaysia after falling ill during vacation
Crime|Health|MidEast|News|Political|World

'They wanted to humiliate us.' Palestinian women detained by Israel allege abuse in Israeli custody

Palestinians in Gaza returning from wartime detention in Israeli custody are reporting physical abuse and medical neglect inside Israel's network of prisons

March 02, 2024
'They wanted to humiliate us.' Palestinian women detained by Israel allege abuse in Israeli custody
Health|News|Opinion|US

Medical groups urge Alabama Supreme Court to revisit frozen embryo ruling

Groups representing Alabama doctors and hospitals are urging the state Supreme Court to revisit a decision equating frozen embryos to children

March 02, 2024
Medical groups urge Alabama Supreme Court to revisit frozen embryo ruling
Americas|Health|World

Dengue cases in Peru are surging, fueled by mosquitoes and high temperatures brought by El Niño

Peru is suffering a growing problem of dengue cases

March 01, 2024
Dengue cases in Peru are surging, fueled by mosquitoes and high temperatures brought by El Niño
Business|Health|News|US

Mistrial declared in Delaware lawsuit blaming landscaper's cancer on use of Roundup weedkiller

A Delaware judge has declared a mistrial in the latest lawsuit alleging that exposure to the popular weedkiller Roundup causes cancer

March 01, 2024
Mistrial declared in Delaware lawsuit blaming landscaper's cancer on use of Roundup weedkiller
Health|Lifestyle|News|US

Judge blocks Texas from collecting info on transgender children receiving gender-affirming care

A Texas judge has blocked the state's attorney general from forcing an LGBTQ+ advocacy group to hand over information about transgender children receiving gender-affirming medical care

March 01, 2024
Judge blocks Texas from collecting info on transgender children receiving gender-affirming care
Election|Health|News|Political|US

Jill Biden casts Donald Trump as a threat to women as she opens a tour of battleground states

First lady Jill Biden is warning that returning Donald Trump to the White House would threaten women who already have watched the former president’s Supreme Court picks nix a federal right to abortion services

March 01, 2024
Jill Biden casts Donald Trump as a threat to women as she opens a tour of battleground states
Education|Health

The CDC has relaxed COVID guidelines. Will schools and day cares follow suit?

Four years after the COVID-19 pandemic closed schools, the CDC says parents can start treating the virus like other respiratory illnesses

March 01, 2024
The CDC has relaxed COVID guidelines. Will schools and day cares follow suit?
Entertainment|Health|Sports

After heart transplant, ex-NBA player Scot Pollard plans to campaign for organ donations

Ex-NBA player and “Survivor” contestant Scot Pollard has been discharged from the hospital following his heart transplant

March 01, 2024
After heart transplant, ex-NBA player Scot Pollard plans to campaign for organ donations
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Losing your mind early? It could be dementia 

At just 59 years old, talk show host Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with early-onset dementia, and because of her public battle, people are now more aware of this mental illness that can happen midlife. Williams first found fame with her nationally syndicated “Wendy Williams Show,” known for piping hot celebrity gossip. But last year, fans grew concerned as she seemed to slur her speech on air or stare blankly at cue cards. This February, through her spokesperson, Williams revealed doctors diagnosed her last summer with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD).   FTD ravages brain parts responsible for personality, behavior, and language. What

March 01, 2024
Losing your mind early? It could be dementia 
Food|Health|Science|US

Yogurts can make limited claim that the food reduces risk of type 2 diabetes, FDA says

Yogurt sold in the U.S. can make claims that the food may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes based on limited evidence

March 01, 2024
Yogurts can make limited claim that the food reduces risk of type 2 diabetes, FDA says
Business|Health

CVS and Walgreens plan to start dispensing abortion pill mifepristone soon

Drugstore chains CVS Health and Walgreens plan to start dispensing the abortion pill mifepristone in a few states

March 01, 2024
CVS and Walgreens plan to start dispensing abortion pill mifepristone soon
Health|News|US|World

U.S. health officials drop 5-day isolation time for COVID-19

U.S. health officials says Americans with COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days

March 01, 2024
U.S. health officials drop 5-day isolation time for COVID-19
Health|News|Political|US

What to know about the latest court rulings, data and legislation on abortion in the US

A judge in Montana ruled against restrictions in one of several developments this week on how abortion works in the U.S. since Roe v. Wade was overturned

March 01, 2024
What to know about the latest court rulings, data and legislation on abortion in the US
Europe|Health|News|World

Pope asks an aide to read a speech aloud for him, raising further concerns over his health

Pope Francis, who has been suffering from the flu, asked an aide to read out his prepared speech at a conference in the Vatican Friday, saying he was not yet well and becomes fatigued

March 01, 2024
Pope asks an aide to read a speech aloud for him, raising further concerns over his health
Europe|Health|News|Travel|World

Scandinavian Airlines medevac plane lands in Malaysian island where Norwegian king is hospitalized

A Scandinavian Airlines medical evacuation plane has arrived in Malaysia’s northern resort island of Langkawi, where the Norwegian king is being treated at a hospital for an infection

March 01, 2024
Scandinavian Airlines medevac plane lands in Malaysian island where Norwegian king is hospitalized
Crime|Health|News|US

Paramedic convictions in Elijah McClain's death spur changes for patients in police custody

Medical responders across the U.S. are rethinking how they treat people in police custody after a jury last December handed down rare convictions against two Colorado paramedics for their roles in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain

March 01, 2024
Paramedic convictions in Elijah McClain's death spur changes for patients in police custody
Health|WrittenByLAPost

FAA blasted over "outdated" pilot mental health rules

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is facing renewed scrutiny over its pilots’ mental health policies. This comes after an off-duty Alaska Airlines captain allegedly tried to crash a commercial flight, later telling police he was depressed. The incident has reignited calls for the FAA to reform its stringent medical certification process that deters pilots from seeking mental health treatment over fears it could ground them.   Critics argue the FAA’s antiquated approach perpetuates a culture of shame and silence around pilots’ mental health issues. They say the agency’s blunt messaging and threat of revoked licenses cause many to avoid treatment altogether.

February 29, 2024
FAA blasted over "outdated" pilot mental health rules
Health|Science

Officials investigate rare nervous system disorder in older adults who got RSV vaccine

Health officials are investigating whether there's a link between two new RSV vaccines and cases of a rare nervous system disorder

February 29, 2024
Officials investigate rare nervous system disorder in older adults who got RSV vaccine
Crime|Health|US

Texas prosecutor is fined for allowing murder charges against a woman who self-managed an abortion

A Texas prosecutor whose office filed murder charges against a woman who self-managed an abortion has been disciplined and fined

February 29, 2024
Texas prosecutor is fined for allowing murder charges against a woman who self-managed an abortion
Health|News|Technology|US

A large US health care tech company was hacked. It's leading to billing delays and security concerns

A massive U.S. health care technology company says it was attacked by the ransomware group ALPHV, also known as Blackcat

February 29, 2024
A large US health care tech company was hacked. It's leading to billing delays and security concerns
Business|Health|News|Opinion|US

South Dakota Republican lawmakers want clarity for the state's abortion laws. They propose a video

South Dakota’s Republican-controlled Legislature has approved the creation of a video to outline the state’s abortion laws and to clarify when health care providers are legally allowed to intervene

February 29, 2024
South Dakota Republican lawmakers want clarity for the state's abortion laws. They propose a video
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion

Stacy Wakefield had a passion for service that continued after husband Tim Wakefield's death

Stacy Wakefield is being remembered for her passion for service, which included visits with cancer-stricken kids up until the final months of her life

February 29, 2024
Stacy Wakefield had a passion for service that continued after husband Tim Wakefield's death
Asia|Health|News|World

Fire in Bangladesh capital leaves at least 43 people dead, health minister says

Bangladesh's health minister says a fire in a six-story commercial complex in the nation's capital, Dhaka, has killed at least 43 people and injured dozens of others

February 29, 2024
Fire in Bangladesh capital leaves at least 43 people dead, health minister says
Business|Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Zyn nicotine pouches are all over TikTok, sparking debate among politicians and health experts

A small nicotine pouch called Zyn has sparked a big debate among politicians, pundits and experts

February 29, 2024
Zyn nicotine pouches are all over TikTok, sparking debate among politicians and health experts
Health|News|US

Norovirus illnesses are up in some places. Here's what you need to know

Cases of norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug, are climbing in the Northeastern U.S. Nationwide, about 12% of most recent norovirus tests sent to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were positive

February 29, 2024
Norovirus illnesses are up in some places. Here's what you need to know
Health|US

Alabama lawmakers rush to get IVF services restarted

Alabama lawmakers are rushing to get in vitro fertilization services resumed in the state

February 29, 2024
Alabama lawmakers rush to get IVF services restarted
Health|Lifestyle|News|US

LGBTQ+ advocacy group sues Texas AG, says it won't identify transgender families

A national LGBTQ+ advocacy group is suing the Texas Attorney General, rather than handing over information about transgender children receiving gender-confirming medical care

February 29, 2024
LGBTQ+ advocacy group sues Texas AG, says it won't identify transgender families
Health|MidEast|News|World

The Latest | Gaza death toll surges over 30,000 as a strike kills and wounds dozens waiting for aid

Gaza health officials say more than 30,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip since the start of the Israel-Hamas war nearly five months ago

February 29, 2024
The Latest | Gaza death toll surges over 30,000 as a strike kills and wounds dozens waiting for aid
Asia|Health|News

South Korea has given doctors til tonight to end a strike, or face prosecution

South Korea’s government is making a last appeal to junior doctors to end a walkout, with hours left to go before the Thursday deadline on its threats to suspend medical licenses and prosecute the strikers

February 29, 2024
South Korea has given doctors til tonight to end a strike, or face prosecution
Health|News|Political|US

Defense chief on the defensive: Lawmakers to confront Austin on secret hospital stay

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is expected to face Congress publicly for the first time this week to explain his failure to quickly notify the president and other senior leaders about his hospitalization last month for complications from prostate cancer surgery

February 29, 2024
Defense chief on the defensive: Lawmakers to confront Austin on secret hospital stay
Health|News|Science|World

Fired scientists in Canada failed to protect sensitive information, newly released records say

Two scientists at a high-security infectious disease laboratory in Canada lost their jobs after security reviews found they failed to protect sensitive assets and information, newly released records show

February 29, 2024
Fired scientists in Canada failed to protect sensitive information, newly released records say
Health|News|Political|US

Republicans block Senate bill to protect nationwide access to IVF treatments

Senate Republicans have blocked legislation that would protect access to in vitro fertilization, objecting to a vote on the issue Wednesday even after widespread backlash to a recent ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court that threatens the practice

February 28, 2024
Republicans block Senate bill to protect nationwide access to IVF treatments
Health|News|US

West Virginia House OKs bill doctors say would eliminate care for most at-risk transgender youth

West Virginia’s Republican-controlled House of Delegates has approved a bill that doctors treating transgender youth in the state say would prevent the prescription of certain medical interventions like hormone therapy to patients at risk for self-harm or suicide

February 28, 2024
West Virginia House OKs bill doctors say would eliminate care for most at-risk transgender youth
Business|Environment|Health|US

Fast-food wrappers that contain PFAS are no longer sold in the US, the FDA says

Fast-food wrappers and packaging that contain so-called forever chemicals are no longer being sold in the U.S. The Food and Drug Administration says the voluntary effort that began in 2020 between the agency and U.S. food manufacturers has been completed

February 28, 2024
Fast-food wrappers that contain PFAS are no longer sold in the US, the FDA says
Health|News|Science|US

Older US adults should get another COVID-19 shot, advisers say

An influential government advisory panel says older U.S. adults who got a COVID-19 shot in the fall should get a booster dose now

February 28, 2024
Older US adults should get another COVID-19 shot, advisers say
Health|News|Political|US

Patients urge Alabama lawmakers to restore IVF services in the state

More than 200 in vitro fertilization patients have gathered at the Alabama Statehouse to urge lawmakers to find some way to restore IVF services in the state

February 28, 2024
Patients urge Alabama lawmakers to restore IVF services in the state
Health|Science

Our ancient animal ancestors had tails. Why don't we?

Scientists have identified a gene mutation that may explain why we don't have tails

February 28, 2024
Our ancient animal ancestors had tails. Why don't we?
Health|News|US

Biden is having his annual physical exam. The results will be closely watched as he seeks reelection

President Joe Biden is visiting Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in suburban Maryland for his annual physical exam

February 28, 2024
Biden is having his annual physical exam. The results will be closely watched as he seeks reelection
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

About as many abortions are happening in the US monthly as before Roe was overturned, report finds

The number of monthly abortions in the U.S. is similar to what it was before the nation's top court overturned the right to abortion

February 28, 2024
About as many abortions are happening in the US monthly as before Roe was overturned, report finds
Europe|Health|News|World

Pope Francis has been taken briefly to a Rome hospital after his weekly audience

Pope Francis was taken briefly to a hospital in central Rome after the papal audience on Wednesday

February 28, 2024
Pope Francis has been taken briefly to a Rome hospital after his weekly audience
Education|Health|US

States promise to help disabled kids. Why do some families wait a decade or more?

The parents of hundreds of thousands of U.S. children with physical or intellectual disabilities are waiting for state-covered services designed to foster independence and job skills for adulthood

February 28, 2024
States promise to help disabled kids. Why do some families wait a decade or more?
Health|MidEast|News|World

A quarter of Gaza's population is one step from famine and aid trucks are looted, UN says

At least one quarter of Gaza’s population – 576,000 people – are one step away from famine and virtually the entire population desperately needs food resulting in aid trucks being shot at, looted and overwhelmed by hungry people, top U.N. officials say

February 28, 2024
A quarter of Gaza's population is one step from famine and aid trucks are looted, UN says
Health|News|US

Ban on gender-affirming care for minors allowed to take effect in Indiana

Indiana's ban on gender-affirming care for minors is being allowed to take effect by a federal appeals court in Chicago

February 28, 2024
Ban on gender-affirming care for minors allowed to take effect in Indiana
Education|Health|News|US

Federal court dismisses case against Iowa governor's ban on school mask mandates

A federal court has dismissed a legal challenge to Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ policy prohibiting schools from instituting mask requirements

February 27, 2024
Federal court dismisses case against Iowa governor's ban on school mask mandates
Education|Health|US

$1B donation makes New York medical school tuition free and transforms students' lives

Students at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine say they can give up their part-time jobs, focus on their studies and reconsider the kind of medicine they hope to practice thanks to a generous donation to their New York school

February 27, 2024
$1B donation makes New York medical school tuition free and transforms students' lives
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Understanding the "Pick-Me" girl. The truth behind the label

The phrase “pick-me girl” emerged as various generations discussed internalized sexism – specifically, the issues that arise when women seek validation from others, particularly men. Middle and high school girls are starting to call out friends who seem too eager to please boys or try to fit into traditional ideas of what a girl should be like.  While the intentions behind the “pick-me girl” accusation are complex, mental health experts urge greater empathy from teens. They note that these behaviors often come from a developmentally normal desire to find belonging within friend groups. In today’s hyperconnected era, with enhanced visibility

February 27, 2024
Understanding the "Pick-Me" girl. The truth behind the label
Health|US

Kentucky lawmakers advance bill allowing child support to begin with pregnancy

Lawmakers in Kentucky have advanced a bill to grant the right to collect child support for unborn children

February 27, 2024
Kentucky lawmakers advance bill allowing child support to begin with pregnancy
Education|Health|News|Political|US

West Virginia Senate OKs bill requiring schools to show anti-abortion group fetal development video

West Virginia’s Republican-led Senate has greenlit a bill that would make a video on fetal development produced by an anti-abortion group required viewing in public schools

February 27, 2024
West Virginia Senate OKs bill requiring schools to show anti-abortion group fetal development video
Health|News|Sports

Browns QB Deshaun Watson to resume throwing next month following season-ending shoulder surgery

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will resume throwing next month following right shoulder surgery that cut short his second season with Cleveland after just six starts

February 27, 2024
Browns QB Deshaun Watson to resume throwing next month following season-ending shoulder surgery
Health|US

Alabama lawmakers look for IVF solution as patients remain in limbo

Alabama lawmakers have begun scrambling for ways to protect in vitro fertilization services after a state Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos could be considered children under state law

February 27, 2024
Alabama lawmakers look for IVF solution as patients remain in limbo
Asia|Health|News

Why thousands of junior doctors in South Korea are striking, and what it means for patients

Thousands of junior doctors in South Korea are a week into a labor boycott in protest of the government’s push to recruit more medical students to cope with the country’s fast-aging population

February 27, 2024
Why thousands of junior doctors in South Korea are striking, and what it means for patients
Health|News|US

Emhoff to announce $1.7B in pledges to help US President Biden meet goal of ending hunger by 2030

Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, is announcing $1.7 billion in commitments from more than 140 health systems, insurers and others to help President Joe Biden meet his goal of ending hunger by 2030

February 27, 2024
Emhoff to announce $1.7B in pledges to help US President Biden meet goal of ending hunger by 2030
Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|US

West Virginia medical professionals condemn bill that prohibits care to at-risk transgender youth

Hundreds of medical professionals in West Virginia have signed onto a letter condemning a bill advancing in the state House of Delegates that would bar transgender youth at risk for suicide from accessing medical interventions like hormone therapy

February 26, 2024
West Virginia medical professionals condemn bill that prohibits care to at-risk transgender youth
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Breadcrumbing: The dating trend that leaves you starving for more affection

The damaging dating phenomenon labeled as “toxic breadcrumbing” leaves individuals struggling between optimism and despair. Breadcrumbing involves pretending to be romantically interested by sporadically offering attention that ultimately leads to nothing substantial. This manipulative conduct compels targets to fixate on someone incapable of making a genuine commitment. While breadcrumbing can happen in other contexts, it most commonly occurs in modern dating, where technology makes offering fleeting spurts of affection easy. The psychology behind why it works involves “intermittent reinforcement.” You keep trying for more when rewards come randomly, like from a slot machine.  Breadcrumbing takes an insidious emotional toll. Targets

February 26, 2024
Breadcrumbing: The dating trend that leaves you starving for more affection
Health|WrittenByLAPost

The hidden epidemic of compulsive skin picking

Excoriation disorder, also called skin picking disorder, is a mental illness in which people can’t stop picking at their skin, sometimes so badly that they draw blood and hurt themselves.. Research shows that skin picking provides momentary relief from difficult emotions and anxiety. This disorder is officially recognized as a type of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and body-focused repetitive behavior in the DSM-5 psychiatric manual. Skin picking tends to be a chronic condition that is linked to underlying mental health issues like depression, anxiety, trauma, and body image issues. Although misunderstood, skin picking disorder causes great distress and impairment for millions

February 26, 2024
The hidden epidemic of compulsive skin picking
Health|News|US

Who was to blame for secrecy surrounding Austin's hospitalization? A Pentagon report says no one

An internal review about Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s hospitalization for complictions from prostate cancer surgery blames privacy restrictions and staff hesitancy for the Pentagon’s failure last month to quickly notify the president and other senior leaders

February 26, 2024
Who was to blame for secrecy surrounding Austin's hospitalization? A Pentagon report says no one
Asia|Health

South Korea sets Thursday as deadline for striking young doctors to return to work

The South Korean government is given striking young doctors four days to return to work

February 26, 2024
South Korea sets Thursday as deadline for striking young doctors to return to work
Health|Travel|US

California governor launches ads to fight abortion travel bans

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced an ad campaign urging voters in several Republican-controlled states to speak up against laws designed to prohibit out-of-state travel for abortions

February 25, 2024
California governor launches ads to fight abortion travel bans
Europe|Health|News|World

The pope delivers Sunday prayers from the Vatican window a day after suffering a mild flu

Pope Francis was well enough to celebrate his weekly Angelus prayer from the Vatican window overlooking St. Peter’s Square, a day after cancelling his engagements because of a mild flu

February 25, 2024
The pope delivers Sunday prayers from the Vatican window a day after suffering a mild flu
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Killing of nursing student out for a run underscores fears of solo female athletes

The killing of a 22-year-old nursing student has once again put the spotlight on dangers faced by female athletes who practice sports alone

February 24, 2024
Killing of nursing student out for a run underscores fears of solo female athletes
Europe|Health|News|World

Pope Francis cancels a meeting with Rome deacons because of mild flu, the Vatican says

The Vatican says that Pope Francis has canceled an audience as a precaution after coming down with mild flu

February 24, 2024
Pope Francis cancels a meeting with Rome deacons because of mild flu, the Vatican says
Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|US

Alabama IVF ruling puts spotlight on state plans for tax breaks and child support for fetuses

A recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are legally protected children is highlighting how support for the idea that a fetus should have the same rights as a person underpins far less dramatic laws and proposals from abortion foes across the U.S. Lawmakers in at least six states have proposals to allow women to seek child support back to conception

February 24, 2024
Alabama IVF ruling puts spotlight on state plans for tax breaks and child support for fetuses
Health|Sports

Olympic all-around champ Sunisa Lee is happy competing again. She also wants a skill named for her

Simply competing is an encouraging sign that Sunisa Lee is in a healthy place

February 23, 2024
Olympic all-around champ Sunisa Lee is happy competing again. She also wants a skill named for her
Education|Health|News|US

Florida refuses to bar unvaccinated students from school suffering a measles outbreak

Florida’s controversial surgeon general is drawing criticism for his handling of an elementary school’s measles outbreak, telling parents of unvaccinated children it is their choice whether their student attends class

February 23, 2024
Florida refuses to bar unvaccinated students from school suffering a measles outbreak
Health|News|US

Maryland House OKs bill to enable undocumented immigrants to buy health insurance on state exchange

The Maryland House has voted for a measure to enable people to buy health insurance through the state’s health care exchange regardless of their immigration status, with the approval of a federal waiver

February 23, 2024
Maryland House OKs bill to enable undocumented immigrants to buy health insurance on state exchange
Health|News

Facing backlash over IVF ruling, Alabama lawmakers look for a fix

Alabama lawmakers have begun scrambling for ways to protect in vitro fertilization services after a state Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos could be considered children under state law

February 23, 2024
Facing backlash over IVF ruling, Alabama lawmakers look for a fix
Health|Opinion

Trumps says he 'strongly supports' IVF and calls on Alabama lawmakers to protect access

Former President Donald Trump says he would “strongly support the availability of IVF" for couples who are trying to have a baby

February 23, 2024
Trumps says he 'strongly supports' IVF and calls on Alabama lawmakers to protect access
Business|Economy|Health|News|World

The collapse of a gold mine in Venezuela underscores the dangers of a poorly regulated industry

The collapse of the open-pit gold mine that killed at least 16 people has underscored the dangers of working in a poorly regulated industry

February 23, 2024
The collapse of a gold mine in Venezuela underscores the dangers of a poorly regulated industry
Health|News|Opinion

Bible-quoting Alabama chief justice sparks church-state debate in embryo ruling

When the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are considered children under state law, its chief justice had a higher authority in mind

February 23, 2024
Bible-quoting Alabama chief justice sparks church-state debate in embryo ruling
Africa|Crime|Health|News|Political|World

Rape and sexual violence in Sudan's ongoing conflict may amount to war crimes, a new UN report says

The U.N. human rights office says at least 118 people have been subjected to rape and other forms of sexual violence in more than 10 months of conflict in Sudan, assaults that may amount to war crimes

February 23, 2024
Rape and sexual violence in Sudan's ongoing conflict may amount to war crimes, a new UN report says
Europe|Health|News|World

Germany's parliament to debate and vote on liberalizing cannabis rules

German lawmakers are expected to vote on a government plan to liberalize rules on cannabis, which would decriminalize limited amounts of marijuana and allow members of “cannabis clubs” to buy it for recreational purposes

February 23, 2024
Germany's parliament to debate and vote on liberalizing cannabis rules
Health|Food|WrittenByLAPost

Outraged guest exposes hotel's $20 frozen Trader Joe's meal scam

A recent viral TikTok video has sparked outrage and raised concerns over the authenticity of some hotels’ room service offerings. The video, posted by Elle McLemore, exposes how one upscale hotel tried to pass off a $3.79 frozen Trader Joe’s meal as a $20 “Calming Cacio e Pepe Pasta with Truffle Oil” room service order. This deceitful bait-and-switch signals broader issues around truth-in-marketing and transparency from hotels. It also speaks to the loss of trust between hospitality providers and increasingly savvy consumers in the social media age. Most disturbingly, it highlights how some hotels are flat-out lying to charge exorbitant

February 22, 2024
Outraged guest exposes hotel's $20 frozen Trader Joe's meal scam
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Some Republicans are voicing doubt over Alabama IVF ruling. Democrats see an opportunity.

Democrats and reproductive rights groups are seizing on a ruling this week by the Alabama Supreme Court that plunges the future of access to in vitro fertilization, commonly known as IVF, into uncertainty

February 22, 2024
Some Republicans are voicing doubt over Alabama IVF ruling. Democrats see an opportunity.
Health|News|US

What's next after the Alabama ruling that counts IVF embryos as children?

The Alabama Supreme Court ruled last week that couples who were trying in vitro fertilization and lost frozen embryos in an accident at a south Alabama storage facility can sue under the state’s wrongful death law

February 22, 2024
What's next after the Alabama ruling that counts IVF embryos as children?
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health

Wendy Williams has frontotemporal dementia. What is FTD?

Former talk show host Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with a rare form of dementia called frontotemporal dementia, or FTD

February 22, 2024
Wendy Williams has frontotemporal dementia. What is FTD?
Health|News|US

GOP lawmakers try to thwart abortion rights ballot initiative in South Dakota

South Dakota’s Republican-led Legislature is trying to thwart a proposed ballot initiative that would enable voters to protect abortion rights in the state constitution

February 22, 2024
GOP lawmakers try to thwart abortion rights ballot initiative in South Dakota
Environment|Health|News|US

Wisconsin lawmakers OK bill to tackle forever chemicals pollution, but governor isn't on board

Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin have passed a bill that would unlock $125 million to fight so-called forever chemicals

February 22, 2024
Wisconsin lawmakers OK bill to tackle forever chemicals pollution, but governor isn't on board
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health

Wendy Williams diagnosed with same form of dementia as Bruce Willis

Former talk show host Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with the same form of dementia that actor Bruce Willis has

February 22, 2024
Wendy Williams diagnosed with same form of dementia as Bruce Willis
Health|News

HIV/AIDS activist Hydeia Broadbent, known for her inspirational talks as a young child, dies at 39

A prominent HIV/AIDS activist known for her inspirational talks in the 1990s as a young child to reduce the stigma surrounding the virus she was born with has died

February 22, 2024
HIV/AIDS activist Hydeia Broadbent, known for her inspirational talks as a young child, dies at 39
Economy|Health|News|US

A second Alabama IVF provider pauses parts of its program after court ruling on frozen embryos

A second in vitro fertilization provider in Alabama is pausing parts of its care to patients after the state Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are legally considered children

February 22, 2024
A second Alabama IVF provider pauses parts of its program after court ruling on frozen embryos
Economy|Environment|Health|News|World

A UN agency targets 35% growth in aquaculture production by 2030 to meet demand and fight hunger

The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization has set a target to further increase aquaculture production to meet rising demand for seafood and to fight global hunger and undernourishment

February 22, 2024
A UN agency targets 35% growth in aquaculture production by 2030 to meet demand and fight hunger
Food|Health|Lifestyle

Mothers’ dieting habits and self-talk have profound impact on daughters − 2 psychologists explain how to cultivate healthy behaviors and body image

Adopting healthy behaviors and thought patterns around food and nutrition takes time and intentional effort. But it will lead to more lasting change and positive outcomes than quick-fix dieting will.

February 22, 2024
Mothers’ dieting habits and self-talk have profound impact on daughters − 2 psychologists explain how to cultivate healthy behaviors and body image
Health|Opinion|US|Videos

Sex ed classes in some states may soon watch a fetal development video from an anti-abortion group

An animated fetus that develops over the course of a three-minute video has become a new front in state-level abortion politics

February 22, 2024
Sex ed classes in some states may soon watch a fetal development video from an anti-abortion group
Health|US

Amid fentanyl crisis, Oregon lawmakers propose more funding for opioid addiction medication in jails

A bipartisan group of Oregon lawmakers are working to boost funding for jails to provide medication used to treat opioid addiction

February 22, 2024
Amid fentanyl crisis, Oregon lawmakers propose more funding for opioid addiction medication in jails
Health|News|US

Dozens of Idaho obstetricians have stopped practicing there since abortions were banned, study says

A new report says dozens of Idaho obstetricians have stopped practicing in the state since a near-total abortion ban took effect in August 2022

February 22, 2024
Dozens of Idaho obstetricians have stopped practicing there since abortions were banned, study says
Health|Technology

FDA warns against smartwatches and rings that claim to measure blood sugar without needles

Smartwatches and smart rings that claim to measure blood sugar levels without piercing the skin could be dangerous and should be avoided

February 21, 2024
FDA warns against smartwatches and rings that claim to measure blood sugar without needles
Asia|Health|Science

Silent brain changes precede Alzheimer's. Researchers have new clues about which come first

A study of older adults in China offers a closer look at the dominolike sequence of brain changes that lead to Alzheimer's

February 21, 2024
Silent brain changes precede Alzheimer's. Researchers have new clues about which come first
Health|News|US|World

Alabama hospital puts pause on IVF in wake of ruling saying frozen embryos are children

A large Alabama hospital has paused in vitro fertilization treatments as health care providers weigh the impact of a state court ruling that frozen embryos are the legal equivalent of children

February 21, 2024
Alabama hospital puts pause on IVF in wake of ruling saying frozen embryos are children
Crime|Health|News|US

In wake of mass shooting, here is how Maine's governor wants to tackle gun control and mental health

Maine’s governor has rolled out legislation she says will prevent dangerous people from possessing weapons and strengthen mental health services to help prevent future tragedies like the Lewiston mass shooting that shook the state

February 21, 2024
In wake of mass shooting, here is how Maine's governor wants to tackle gun control and mental health
Health|News|Opinion|Science|US

What to know about how a court ruling that frozen embryos are children could affect IVF

The Alabama Supreme Court recently ruled that frozen embryos can be considered children under state law

February 21, 2024
What to know about how a court ruling that frozen embryos are children could affect IVF
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Alice Paul Tapper to publish picture book inspired by medical misdiagnosis

The new book from bestselling author Alice Paul Tapper, daughter of CNN anchor Jake Tapper, was inspired by a near-fatal health emergency

February 21, 2024
Alice Paul Tapper to publish picture book inspired by medical misdiagnosis
Business|Food|Health

Can a healthier plant-based burger combat falling US sales? Beyond Meat hopes so

Beyond Meat is revamping its signature plant-based burger, hoping that healthier ingredients will help it boost flagging U.S. sales

February 21, 2024
Can a healthier plant-based burger combat falling US sales? Beyond Meat hopes so
Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion

Marriage is not as effective an anti-poverty strategy as you’ve been led to believe

Marriage on its own won’t do away with child poverty, and in fact it can create even more instability for low-income families.

February 21, 2024
Marriage is not as effective an anti-poverty strategy as you’ve been led to believe
Health|Science

What is Alaskapox? A microbiologist explains the recently discovered virus that just claimed its first fatality

Alaskapox was discovered in 2015 and has generally only caused mild illness – until now.

February 21, 2024
What is Alaskapox? A microbiologist explains the recently discovered virus that just claimed its first fatality
Economy|Education|Health|Science|World

Jill Biden is announcing $100 million in funding for research and development into women's health

Jill Biden is set to announce $100 million in funding for research and development into women's health

February 21, 2024
Jill Biden is announcing $100 million in funding for research and development into women's health
Asia|Health|News

South Korea orders striking doctors to return to work as their walkouts burden hospital operations

South Korea has officially ordered thousands of striking doctors to return to work immediately

February 21, 2024
South Korea orders striking doctors to return to work as their walkouts burden hospital operations
Crime|Health|News

A Colorado man is dead after a pet Gila monster bite

Authorities say a Colorado man is dead after being bitten by his pet Gila monster

February 21, 2024
A Colorado man is dead after a pet Gila monster bite
Health|Technology|WrittenByLAPost

Are high-beam headlights too bright? You’re not alone.

As you drive down rain-slicked highways or winding rural roads late at night, have you recently found yourself squinting against the glare of oncoming headlights that seem brighter than ever? You’re not alone on the road. In recent years, high-intensity LED headlights have rapidly overtaken old halogen bulbs across most vehicles. While these crisper white lights provide improved visibility for drivers, they also cause mass discomfort and frustration, according to experts and many drivers. Jennifer Stockburger, the director of operations at the renowned Consumer Reports Auto Test Center, confirmed that LED lights are “whiter in color” compared to the yellowish

February 20, 2024
Are high-beam headlights too bright? You’re not alone.
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|News|Political|US

New Hampshire considers greatly expanding scope of settlement fund for youth center abuse victims

New Hampshire lawmakers are considering changing the settlement process for those who allege they were abused as children at the state's youth detention center

February 20, 2024
New Hampshire considers greatly expanding scope of settlement fund for youth center abuse victims
Education|Health|Lifestyle|News

San Francisco wants to offer free drug recovery books at its public libraries

The most stolen books from San Francisco public libraries' shelves are those about recovering from addiction

February 20, 2024
San Francisco wants to offer free drug recovery books at its public libraries
Africa|Health|News|World

Zimbabwe starts an emergency polio vaccination drive after detecting cases caused by a rare mutation

Zimbabwe has started an emergency campaign to inoculate more than 4 million children against polio after health authorities detected three cases caused by a rare mutation of the weakened virus used in oral vaccines

February 20, 2024
Zimbabwe starts an emergency polio vaccination drive after detecting cases caused by a rare mutation
Health|News|US

Alabama Supreme Court rules frozen embryos are 'children' under state law

The Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that frozen embryos created during fertility treatments should be considered children under state law

February 20, 2024
Alabama Supreme Court rules frozen embryos are 'children' under state law
Health|News|US

Supreme Court rejects appeal from 3 GOP House members over $500 mask fines

The Supreme Court has rejected appeals from three Republican U.S. House members who challenged fines for not wearing face coverings on the House floor in 2021

February 20, 2024
Supreme Court rejects appeal from 3 GOP House members over $500 mask fines
Health|Science

Nearly 2 million Americans are using kratom yearly, but it is banned in multiple states: A pharmacologist explains the controversy

Long-term use of kratom may actually reduce pain tolerance and cause physical dependence and withdrawal symptoms.

February 20, 2024
Nearly 2 million Americans are using kratom yearly, but it is banned in multiple states: A pharmacologist explains the controversy
Health|News|World

Live updates | US is set to veto a UN cease-fire resolution

UNICEF says one in six children are acutely malnourished in the isolated and largely devastated northern Gaza

February 20, 2024
Live updates | US is set to veto a UN cease-fire resolution
Asia|Health|News|World

South Korean doctors walk out to protest government policy, causing many surgery cancellations

South Korean trainee doctors have collectively walked off their jobs to protest a government medical policy, triggering cancellations of surgeries and other medical treatments at hospitals

February 20, 2024
South Korean doctors walk out to protest government policy, causing many surgery cancellations
Africa|Economy|Health|News|World

What's happening in eastern Congo and why aid groups are warning of a new humanitarian crisis

Aid organizations fear a new humanitarian crisis in the restive eastern Congo region, where the renowned armed rebel group M23 is in the midst of a new advance that threatens to cut off a major city and leave millions of people struggling for food and medical help

February 19, 2024
What's happening in eastern Congo and why aid groups are warning of a new humanitarian crisis
Health|MidEast|News|World

Daughter of a long-detained human rights activist in Bahrain says she has cancer, urges his release

The daughter of a long-detained human rights activist in Bahrain says she has been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma and again called for his release

February 19, 2024
Daughter of a long-detained human rights activist in Bahrain says she has cancer, urges his release
Health|Sports

ECU baseball player appears in game with prosthetic leg after boating accident

East Carolina sophomore Parker Byrd appeared in Friday’s season-opening win against Rider with a prosthetic leg after having part of his right leg amputated following a 2022 boating accident

February 17, 2024
ECU baseball player appears in game with prosthetic leg after boating accident
Health|News|Technology|US

State governments looking to protect health-related data as it's used in abortion battle

State governments across the U.S. are adopting or considering laws that would block the sale of personal health data or information about who visits sensitive sites such as sexual health facilities

February 17, 2024
State governments looking to protect health-related data as it's used in abortion battle
Crime|Health|News|US

Explosion at Virginia home kills 1 firefighter and hospitalizes 9 firefighters and 2 civilians

Authorities in Virginia say an explosion possibly caused by a gas leak has leveled a home, killing a firefighter and injuring 11 other people

February 17, 2024
Explosion at Virginia home kills 1 firefighter and hospitalizes 9 firefighters and 2 civilians
Health|News

5-year-old migrant boy who got sick at a temporary Chicago shelter died from sepsis, autopsy shows

An autopsy shows the cause of death for a 5-year-old Venezuelan boy who died in December after becoming ill at a temporary shelter for migrants in Chicago was sepsis and a bacterial infection that causes strep throat

February 17, 2024
5-year-old migrant boy who got sick at a temporary Chicago shelter died from sepsis, autopsy shows
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Instagram's game-changing move: New teen accounts tackle online safety crisis

Instagram has taken a major step towards addressing teen safety concerns with the introduction of Instagram Teen Accounts on September 17, 2024. This new feature is designed to automatically place teens in safer online environments and provide parents with greater peace of mind about their children’s Instagram experiences. Teen Accounts come with a suite of built-in protections, including private accounts by default, stricter messaging settings, and enhanced content filtering to limit exposure to potentially harmful material. The launch of Teen Accounts represents a significant shift in how the platform approaches youth safety, responding to longstanding concerns about the risks teens

February 16, 2024
Instagram's game-changing move: New teen accounts tackle online safety crisis
Health|News|Sports

Donor heart found for NBA champion, Survivor contestant Scot Pollard

A heart donor has been found for NBA champion and “Survivor” contestant Scot Pollard

February 16, 2024
Donor heart found for NBA champion, Survivor contestant Scot Pollard
Health|WrittenByLAPost

The invisible trauma: Self-harm by teens kept secret

There is a youth mental health disaster going on underneath the surface because of the alarming rise in self-harm among American teens in the past few years. As more parents deal with the heartbreaking news that their child is hurting themselves on purpose, fear, anger, and a lack of control are common emotions. According to new information, up to 20% of teens now hurt themselves in some way, like cutting, burning, pulling out their hair, or something else. This scary number shows a big rise over the last ten years, which mental health professionals say is because of the stress

February 16, 2024
The invisible trauma: Self-harm by teens kept secret
Crime|Health|News|US

Seven of 9 Los Angeles firefighters injured in truck blast have been released from a hospital

Seven of nine Los Angeles firefighters injured when a truck’s fuel tank exploded have been released from a hospital

February 16, 2024
Seven of 9 Los Angeles firefighters injured in truck blast have been released from a hospital
Health|News|Science

FDA expands use of asthma drug Xolair to treat severe food allergies

A medication used to treat asthma can now be used to help people with food allergies avoid severe reactions

February 16, 2024
FDA expands use of asthma drug Xolair to treat severe food allergies
Business|Fashion and Beauty|Health|Sports|US

Nike to cut 2%, or 1,600 jobs, as athletic wear giant cuts costs and reinvests in areas like health

Nike is cutting 2% of its global workforce, or a little over 1,600 jobs, as the athletic wear giant aims to cut costs and reinvests its savings into what it sees as big growth areas like sport, health and wellness

February 16, 2024
Nike to cut 2%, or 1,600 jobs, as athletic wear giant cuts costs and reinvests in areas like health
Celebrity|Health|News|World

Prince Harry says he jumped on a plane to London after learning of King Charles III's cancer

Prince Harry says he immediately arranged to go to London after his father, King Charles III, called to tell him he had cancer

February 16, 2024
Prince Harry says he jumped on a plane to London after learning of King Charles III's cancer
Education|Health|Lifestyle

A Bronx school district offers lessons in boosting student mental health

Giving students a voice in decision-making helps foster well-being, research has found.

February 16, 2024
A Bronx school district offers lessons in boosting student mental health
Health|Opinion|Political

Candidates’ aging brains are factors in the presidential race − 4 essential reads

Both men have faced criticism about what can appear to be obvious signs of aging, including questions about their memory and cognitive abilities.

February 16, 2024
Candidates’ aging brains are factors in the presidential race − 4 essential reads
Health|News|World

4 patients die as oxygen runs out in Gaza hospital seized by Israeli forces, health officials say

Health officials say four patients died after their oxygen ran out in southern Gaza's main hospital after Israel troops stormed and seized the facility

February 16, 2024
4 patients die as oxygen runs out in Gaza hospital seized by Israeli forces, health officials say
Health|News|World

To fight dengue epidemic, health agents in Brazil scour junkyards and roofs for mosquitos

Local public health officials in Rio de Janeiro have been scouring the city's neighborhoods and even its junkyards for signs of standing water where mosquitoes can lay their eggs

February 16, 2024
To fight dengue epidemic, health agents in Brazil scour junkyards and roofs for mosquitos
Health|News|US|World

Tribes in Washington are battling a devastating opioid crisis. Will a multimillion-dollar bill help?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports Native Americans and Alaska Natives in Washington state die of opioid overdoses at five times the state average

February 16, 2024
Tribes in Washington are battling a devastating opioid crisis. Will a multimillion-dollar bill help?
Health|News|US

More people die after smoking drugs than injecting them, US study finds

A new government study suggests smoking has surpassed injecting as the most common way of taking drugs in U.S. overdose deaths

February 15, 2024
More people die after smoking drugs than injecting them, US study finds
Health|News|US

Lyme disease case counts in the US rose by almost 70% in 2022 due to a change in how it's reported

Lyme disease cases in the United States jumped nearly 70% in 2022

February 15, 2024
Lyme disease case counts in the US rose by almost 70% in 2022 due to a change in how it's reported
Health|News|US

Iowa's abortion providers now have some guidance for the paused 6-week ban, if it is upheld

Iowa’s medical board has approved some guidance abortion providers would need to follow if the state’s ban on most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy is upheld by the Iowa Supreme Court

February 15, 2024
Iowa's abortion providers now have some guidance for the paused 6-week ban, if it is upheld
Health|Science

Bacteria in your gut can improve your mood − new research in mice tries to zero in on the crucial strains

The organisms living in your gut microbiome can influence your mental and physical health. Researchers have developed a way to better test for those biological effects.

February 15, 2024
Bacteria in your gut can improve your mood − new research in mice tries to zero in on the crucial strains
Health|News

Nitazenes are a powerful class of street drugs emerging across the US

An overdose death in Boulder County, Colorado, was linked to a powerful new formulation of a designer drug never approved for use in humans.

February 15, 2024
Nitazenes are a powerful class of street drugs emerging across the US
Health|Opinion

Puerto Rico is entangled in a heated public health debate over vaccines and masks

A fiery debate over public health and personal rights has gripped Puerto Rico as legislators clash with medical experts

February 14, 2024
Puerto Rico is entangled in a heated public health debate over vaccines and masks
Health|News|Technology|US

Cyberattacks on hospitals are likely to increase, putting lives at risk, experts warn

Cybersecurity experts are warning that hospitals around the United States are at risk for attacks such as the one that's crippling operations at a premier Midwestern children’s hospital

February 14, 2024
Cyberattacks on hospitals are likely to increase, putting lives at risk, experts warn
Education|Health|Lifestyle

Recognizing when someone is having a seizure – and how you can help during those first critical moments

What you don’t do: Don’t shout at them, don’t put things in their mouth and don’t let them get near things that are sharp or hard in case of a fall.

February 14, 2024
Recognizing when someone is having a seizure – and how you can help during those first critical moments
Europe|Health|Sports

Swiss bobsled athlete has surgery after being thrown to ice and hit by sled in training crash

Swiss bobsled athlete Sandro Michel is recovering from emergency surgery after a training crash that has some sliders considering whether it’s safe or appropriate to compete in World Cup races this weekend

February 14, 2024
Swiss bobsled athlete has surgery after being thrown to ice and hit by sled in training crash
Health|MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Israel's war against Hamas, now in its fifth month, has devastated Gaza's hospitals

The war between Israel and Hamas, now in its fifth month, has devastated the health sector in the Gaza Strip, with less than half of its hospitals only partially functioning as scores of people are killed and wounded in daily bombardments

February 14, 2024
Live updates | Israel's war against Hamas, now in its fifth month, has devastated Gaza's hospitals
Health|US

Some worry California proposition to tackle homelessness would worsen the problem

Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging voters to approve a ballot initiative that he says is needed to tackle the state’s homelessness crisis

February 14, 2024
Some worry California proposition to tackle homelessness would worsen the problem
Health|News|US

California may have to pay $300M for COVID-19 homeless hotel program after FEMA caps reimbursement

California cities and counties still don’t know how much they’ll have to pay for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s pandemic program to house homeless people in hotel rooms

February 14, 2024
California may have to pay $300M for COVID-19 homeless hotel program after FEMA caps reimbursement
Crime|Health|News|US

1 person killed and 10 injured when vehicle crashes into emergency room in Austin, Texas

A car crashed into a Texas hospital’s emergency room on Tuesday, killing one person and injuring at least 10 others, authorities said

February 14, 2024
1 person killed and 10 injured when vehicle crashes into emergency room in Austin, Texas
Crime|Health|News

Family of man who died after being tackled by mental crisis team sues paramedic, police officer

Members of a mental health response team sent to help a man who was having a “psychotic breakdown” instead killed him by tackling him and leaving him handcuffed, according to a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday by his family

February 14, 2024
Family of man who died after being tackled by mental crisis team sues paramedic, police officer
Health|WrittenByLAPost

The hidden dangers behind laundry detergent pods

A new study published in Clinical Toxicology revealed a disturbing upward trend – poisonings from laundry detergent pods are increasing among older children, teenagers, and adults. Over a recent three-year period, U.S. poison control centers received over 36,000 calls related to liquid laundry detergent pod exposures, averaging one call every 44 minutes. While the majority of vulnerabilities (87%) were in children under six, nine linked deaths were in adults. This trend raises critical questions about the safety of laundry pods and why ingestion is rising in demographics old enough to know better. The increase in laundry pod poisoning in older

February 13, 2024
The hidden dangers behind laundry detergent pods
Business|Environment|Health|News

Biden administration expands program to help rural towns plagued by sewage problems

The Biden administration says it's expanding a program to help rural communities with serious sewage problems get technical help to plan improvements and apply for funding

February 13, 2024
Biden administration expands program to help rural towns plagued by sewage problems
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Mental health emerges as a dividing line in abortion rights initiatives planned for state ballots

Abortion rights advocates are trying to get initiatives to protect reproductive health on the ballot in several states this year

February 13, 2024
Mental health emerges as a dividing line in abortion rights initiatives planned for state ballots
Health|Science|World

Global health research suffers from a power imbalance − decolonizing mentorship can help level the playing field

Though the Global South tends to experience higher disease burdens, most public health decisions and knowledge generation are centered in the Global North.

February 13, 2024
Global health research suffers from a power imbalance − decolonizing mentorship can help level the playing field
Asia|Health|News|World

Thailand looks set to crack down on legal pot market with ban on 'recreational' use

Two years after Thailand made pot legal, the country appears set to crack down on its freewheeling drug market with a ban on “recreational” use

February 13, 2024
Thailand looks set to crack down on legal pot market with ban on 'recreational' use
Health|News|US

Nebraska governor reverses course and says state will take federal funding to feed children

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has reversed course and now says he will accept federal funding to help feed hungry children during the summer break

February 12, 2024
Nebraska governor reverses course and says state will take federal funding to feed children
Health|Lifestyle|News

Smoking in cars with kids is banned in 11 states, and West Virginia could be next

West Virginia lawmakers are pushing to make the state the 12th in the nation to ban smoking in cars with children

February 12, 2024
Smoking in cars with kids is banned in 11 states, and West Virginia could be next
Europe|Health|News|US|World

Pentagon chief Austin remains hospitalized, will not travel to Brussels for Ukraine, NATO meetings

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has canceled his trip to Brussels to meet with NATO ministers and work on Ukraine military aid as he remains hospitalized while dealing with complications from prostate cancer

February 12, 2024
Pentagon chief Austin remains hospitalized, will not travel to Brussels for Ukraine, NATO meetings
Health|Lifestyle

Family caregivers face financial burdens, isolation and limited resources − a social worker explains how to improve quality of life for this growing population

Family caregivers who have stronger support networks and positive communication with loved ones tend to be more resilient.

February 12, 2024
Family caregivers face financial burdens, isolation and limited resources − a social worker explains how to improve quality of life for this growing population
Health|Lifestyle|Technology

AI ‘companions’ promise to combat loneliness, but history shows the dangers of one-way relationships

Tech companies are offering AI companions as a convenient cure for the loneliness epidemic, but there have been other forms of faux relationships, and they tend to have more to do with ego than heart.

February 12, 2024
AI ‘companions’ promise to combat loneliness, but history shows the dangers of one-way relationships
Asia|Health|News

Cambodia reports a new bird flu case, the brother of a 9-year-old who died of the virus

Cambodia’s Health Ministry says the brother of a boy who died last week from bird flu has tested positive for the virus

February 12, 2024
Cambodia reports a new bird flu case, the brother of a 9-year-old who died of the virus
Asia|Health|News

Foreign aid drops sharply as Taliban abuses jeopardize the Afghan health system, group says

Human Rights Watch says Afghanistan’s public health system has been hit hard following a sharp reduction in foreign assistance, coupled with serious Taliban abuses against women and girls, It says this is jeopardizing the right to healthcare of millions of Afghans

February 12, 2024
Foreign aid drops sharply as Taliban abuses jeopardize the Afghan health system, group says
Health|News|Opinion|US

Virginia's Youngkin aims to bolster mental health care, part of national focus after the pandemic

There's consensus in Virginia that the mental health care system is in need of reform, due to what Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration says is an overreliance on hospitalization at a time of growing need

February 12, 2024
Virginia's Youngkin aims to bolster mental health care, part of national focus after the pandemic
Health|News|US

Defense Sec. Austin hospitalized with bladder issue, but 'retaining the functions' of office

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized following symptoms pointing to an “emergent bladder issue,” the Pentagon says

February 11, 2024
Defense Sec. Austin hospitalized with bladder issue, but 'retaining the functions' of office
Africa|Crime|Health|Political|World

Madagascar is to castrate child rapists, prompting criticism but also support

Madagascar’s Parliament has passed a law allowing for the chemical and in some cases surgical castration of those found guilty of the rape of a minor

February 11, 2024
Madagascar is to castrate child rapists, prompting criticism but also support
Environment|Health|News|US

President Joe Biden to travel to East Palestine next week, a year after derailment

President Joe Biden will travel to East Palestine, Ohio, about a year after a Norfolk Southern train derailed there and spilled a cocktail of hazardous chemicals

February 11, 2024
President Joe Biden to travel to East Palestine next week, a year after derailment
Health|MidEast|News|World

28 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes in Rafah after Netanyahu says invasion there is inevitable

A hospital official and AP journalists say Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 28 Palestinians in the southern Gaza city of Rafah

February 10, 2024
28 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes in Rafah after Netanyahu says invasion there is inevitable
Education|Health|Lifestyle

Schools are trying to get more students therapy. Not all parents are on board

As schools across the country respond to a youth mental health crisis accelerated by the pandemic, many are confronting the thorny legal, ethical, and practical challenges of getting parents on board with treatment

February 10, 2024
Schools are trying to get more students therapy. Not all parents are on board
Food|Health|News

Bean dips, enchiladas and taco kits are among new recalled items linked to listeria outbreak

More foods are being recalled in the wake of a deadly outbreak of listeria food poisoning

February 09, 2024
Bean dips, enchiladas and taco kits are among new recalled items linked to listeria outbreak
Health|News|US

Flu hangs on in US, fading in some areas and intensifying in others

Flu is hanging on in the U.S., intensifying in some areas of the country after weeks of an apparent national decline

February 09, 2024
Flu hangs on in US, fading in some areas and intensifying in others
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Lack of access to health care is partly to blame for skyrocketing HIV rates among gay Black men

When appropriate care is available, several studies have shown, gay Black men are more likely to test themselves for HIV and engage in less risky sexual behaviors than gay men of other races.

February 09, 2024
Lack of access to health care is partly to blame for skyrocketing HIV rates among gay Black men
Europe|Health|News

Thousands of doctors in England to strike again as health likely to become a key UK election issue

Thousands of doctors in the early years of their careers in England are to go on strike later this month for another five-day stretch as their long-standing pay dispute with the British government remains in stasis

February 09, 2024
Thousands of doctors in England to strike again as health likely to become a key UK election issue
Health|News|Technology

A "criminal" actor is to blame for a dayslong cyberattack on a Chicago hospital, officials said

A large children’s hospital in Chicago remains hobbled by a cyberattack that began more than a week ago, cutting doctors and nurses off from digital patient records and limiting communication with patients

February 08, 2024
A "criminal" actor is to blame for a dayslong cyberattack on a Chicago hospital, officials said
Health|News|Science

Higher-dose naloxone spray didn't save more lives, researchers find

A study finds that a new, higher-dose nasal spray for reversing opioid overdoses didn't save more lives than the standard dose

February 08, 2024
Higher-dose naloxone spray didn't save more lives, researchers find
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Anger, sadness, boredom, anxiety – emotions that feel bad can be useful

Lots of people will do a lot to avoid feeling negative emotions. But researchers are figuring out how these unpleasant feelings actually have benefits.

February 08, 2024
Anger, sadness, boredom, anxiety – emotions that feel bad can be useful
Health|Science

Sugary handshakes are how cells talk to each other − understanding these name tags can clarify how the immune system works

Sugar molecules called glycans cover the surface of all cells, acting as ID cards that broadcast what they are to the rest of the body.

February 08, 2024
Sugary handshakes are how cells talk to each other − understanding these name tags can clarify how the immune system works
Environment|Health|News|Science|US

Heart attacks, cancer, dementia, premature deaths: 4 essential reads on the health effects driving EPA’s new fine particle air pollution standard

On Feb. 7, 2024, the EPA strengthened the federal limit for annual levels of fine particulate air pollution, or PM2.5. Many serious health effects have been linked to PM2.5 exposure.

February 08, 2024
Heart attacks, cancer, dementia, premature deaths: 4 essential reads on the health effects driving EPA’s new fine particle air pollution standard
Health|US

Breastfeeding benefits mothers as much as babies, but public health messaging often only tells half of the story

Some states, especially in the Southeastern US, have large disparities in breastfeeding among racial groups, making clear the need to lower barriers for breastfeeding in the workplace and elsewhere.

February 08, 2024
Breastfeeding benefits mothers as much as babies, but public health messaging often only tells half of the story
Health|Sports

Sports leagues promise the White House they will provide more opportunities for people to exercise

More than a dozen sports leagues and players associations have promised the White House that they will provide more opportunities for people to exercise and learn about nutrition and healthy lifestyles

February 08, 2024
Sports leagues promise the White House they will provide more opportunities for people to exercise
Health|News|Science

Anthony Fauci will reflect on his long government career in 'On Call,' to be published in June

Dr. Anthony Fauci has a memoir coming out in June, a look back at his long career as an infectious disease expert and the many outbreaks he contended with, from AIDS/HIV to the COVID-19 pandemic

February 08, 2024
Anthony Fauci will reflect on his long government career in 'On Call,' to be published in June
Americas|Health|News|World

Ecuador's high court decriminalizes euthanasia, following a lawsuit by a terminally ill patient

Ecuador’s high court has decriminalized euthanasia and ordered lawmakers and health officials to draft rules and regulations for the procedure

February 07, 2024
Ecuador's high court decriminalizes euthanasia, following a lawsuit by a terminally ill patient
Business|Health|News|Science|World

Studies cited in case over abortion pill are retracted due to flaws and conflicts of interest

A medical journal has retracted studies claiming to show the harms of the leading abortion pill

February 07, 2024
Studies cited in case over abortion pill are retracted due to flaws and conflicts of interest
Crime|Health|News|US

DEA reverses decision stripping drug distributor of licenses for fueling opioid crisis

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is allowing one of the nation’s largest wholesale drug distributors to stay in business, reversing an earlier order stripping the company of its licenses for its failure to properly monitor the shipment of tens of millions of addictive painkillers blamed for fueling the opioid crisis

February 07, 2024
DEA reverses decision stripping drug distributor of licenses for fueling opioid crisis
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|US

Minnesota and Eli Lilly settle insulin price-gouging lawsuit. Deal will hold costs to $35 a month

Minnesota has reached a settlement with Eli Lilly in a price gouging lawsuit filed against the country’s three biggest insulin manufacturers

February 07, 2024
Minnesota and Eli Lilly settle insulin price-gouging lawsuit. Deal will hold costs to $35 a month
Health|News|Science

How to get COVID-19 antiviral pills like Paxlovid

For some people with COVID-19, antiviral pills that can be taken at home can lessen the chances of winding up in the hospital

February 07, 2024
How to get COVID-19 antiviral pills like Paxlovid
Health|News|World

Prince Harry's visit to see King Charles III didn't bring reconciliation with William

Prince Harry flew more than 5,000 miles to see his father after King Charles III was diagnosed with cancer

February 07, 2024
Prince Harry's visit to see King Charles III didn't bring reconciliation with William
Health|News|Science

Paxlovid can lessen the chance of a severe COVID-19 illness. Why is it underused?

Paxlovid can prevent hospitalization and death from COVID-19, but experts say it's being underused

February 07, 2024
Paxlovid can lessen the chance of a severe COVID-19 illness. Why is it underused?
Health|Science|Technology

Synthetic human embryos let researchers study early development while sidestepping ethical and logistical hurdles

Early human development is a complex, multistep process that’s even more complicated to study in the lab. Models made from stem cells avoid some of the trouble with using real human embryos.

February 07, 2024
Synthetic human embryos let researchers study early development while sidestepping ethical and logistical hurdles
Environment|Health|News|US

Biden sets tighter standards for deadly soot pollution from tailpipes, smokestacks

The Biden administration is setting tougher standards for deadly soot pollution

February 07, 2024
Biden sets tighter standards for deadly soot pollution from tailpipes, smokestacks
Business|Economy|Finance|Health

CVS Health beats Q4 expectations, but trims annual outlook as costs rise

CVS Health’s fourth-quarter profit fell as the drugstore chain and pharmacy benefits manager dealt with increased operating costs

February 07, 2024
CVS Health beats Q4 expectations, but trims annual outlook as costs rise
Education|Health|News

Cough? Sore throat? More schools suggest mildly sick kids attend anyway

Schools are confronting soaring absence rates

February 07, 2024
Cough? Sore throat? More schools suggest mildly sick kids attend anyway
Election|Health|US

Which states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024?

Voters have sided with abortion rights supporters every time the issue has been directly on the ballot since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the nationwide right to abortion

February 07, 2024
Which states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024?
Food|Health|News|US|World

Ecuador officials name likely source of tainted cinnamon that poisoned U.S. children

Officials in Ecuador have named a likely source of contaminated ground cinnamon used in fruit pouches tied more than 400 cases of lead poisoning in U.S. children

February 06, 2024
Ecuador officials name likely source of tainted cinnamon that poisoned U.S. children
Health|WrittenByLAPost

New study shows black teens crumbling under an "avalanche" of trauma

A new study in JAMA Psychiatry sheds light on the alarming effects online racism has on Black adolescents’ mental well-being. Researchers discovered that Black children and teenagers who encounter racial discrimination online may develop symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The research involved 525 African American adolescents aged 11-19. Heading the research was Dr. Ashley Denise Maxie-Moreman, a child psychologist from Children’s National Hospital in Washington D.C. Dr. Maxie-Moreman acknowledged cyberbullying troubles all children but emphasized for African American minors, web-based racial harassment poses heightened hazards. The participants reported several PTSD symptoms in response to online racism, including feeling on

February 06, 2024
New study shows black teens crumbling under an "avalanche" of trauma
Health|News|US

South Dakota has apologized and must pay $300K to transgender advocates

South Dakota has apologized and will pay $300,000 under a settlement with a transgender advocacy group that sued Gov. Kristi Noem and her health secretary

February 06, 2024
South Dakota has apologized and must pay $300K to transgender advocates
Food|Health|News|US

Deadly decade-long listeria outbreak linked to cojita and queso fresco from a California business

A California cheese and dairy company is the source of a decade-long outbreak of listeria food poisoning that killed two people and sickened more than two dozen

February 06, 2024
Deadly decade-long listeria outbreak linked to cojita and queso fresco from a California business
Europe|Health|News|World

What does King Charles III actually do as Britain's head of state?

The news of King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis has refocused attention on the responsibilities of Britain’s monarch

February 06, 2024
What does King Charles III actually do as Britain's head of state?
Business|Health

Weight loss, diabetes drugs propel Eli Lilly to largely better-than-expected forecast for 2024

Eli Lilly rode soaring demand for diabetes and weight-loss treatments to a better-than-expected finish in 2023, and the drugmaker expects momentum to carry into the new year

February 06, 2024
Weight loss, diabetes drugs propel Eli Lilly to largely better-than-expected forecast for 2024
Health|Opinion

Dietary supplements and protein powders fall under a ‘wild west’ of unregulated products that necessitate caveats and caution

Although most Americans believe dietary supplements are safe, these products often make health claims that are unproven or downright false.

February 06, 2024
Dietary supplements and protein powders fall under a ‘wild west’ of unregulated products that necessitate caveats and caution
Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Perils of pet poop – so much more than just unsightly and smelly, it can spread disease

The signs that remind you to pick up after your pet are not just trying to keep public spaces clean; they’re urging you to help safeguard your community’s health.

February 06, 2024
Perils of pet poop – so much more than just unsightly and smelly, it can spread disease
Health|News|US

California could legalize psychedelic therapy after rejecting 'magic mushroom' decriminalization

California could soon legalize psychedelic therapy under a bipartisan bill being introduced Tuesday

February 06, 2024
California could legalize psychedelic therapy after rejecting 'magic mushroom' decriminalization
Health|News|World

Key events in the life of King Charles III

King Charles III has been diagnosed with an unspecified type of cancer

February 06, 2024
Key events in the life of King Charles III
Asia|Health|News|World

Turkey mourns tens of thousands dead, surrounded by the ruins of last year's earthquake

Millions of people across Turkey are mourning the loss of more than 53,000 friends, loved ones and neighbors in last year’s catastrophic earthquake

February 06, 2024
Turkey mourns tens of thousands dead, surrounded by the ruins of last year's earthquake
Americas|Health|News

Rio de Janeiro has declared a dengue health emergency days before Carnival is due to start

Rio de Janeiro city authorities have declared a public health emergency in the city because of an outbreak of mosquito-borne dengue fever

February 05, 2024
Rio de Janeiro has declared a dengue health emergency days before Carnival is due to start
Crime|Health|News|Technology

A Chicago children's hospital has taken its networks offline after a cyberattack

A Chicago children’s hospital has been forced to take its networks offline after an unspecified cyberattack

February 05, 2024
A Chicago children's hospital has taken its networks offline after a cyberattack
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Emma Heming Willis, wife of Bruce Willis, has a book on caregiving coming out in 2025

The wife of Bruce Willis is working on a guide to caregiving that draws upon her experiences tending to the beloved actor, who has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia

February 05, 2024
Emma Heming Willis, wife of Bruce Willis, has a book on caregiving coming out in 2025
Health|Science|Technology

Insider Q&A: Look for telemedicine to play a growing role in your regular care

Telemedicine’s early days of handling mostly mild illnesses like sinus infections or cases of pink eye are fading fast

February 05, 2024
Insider Q&A: Look for telemedicine to play a growing role in your regular care
Health|Science

What do your blood test results mean? A toxicologist explains the basics of how to interpret them

Your blood contains a wealth of information about the state of your health. Analyzing the levels of each component is an important part of diagnosis.

February 05, 2024
What do your blood test results mean? A toxicologist explains the basics of how to interpret them
Health|Science

Why do people and animals need to breathe? A biologist explains why you need a constant source of oxygen

Inhaling air is how you get the oxygen your body needs to turn your food into energy. Other living things use different strategies.

February 05, 2024
Why do people and animals need to breathe? A biologist explains why you need a constant source of oxygen
Africa|Health|News|World

About 13 children die each day at a camp in Sudan for displaced people, medical charity MSF says

Thirteen children are dying everyday of severe malnutrition at the Zamzam camp in Sudan’s Northern Darfur as a consequence of the 10 month war in their country, Medical charity Doctors without Borders or MSF said Monday

February 05, 2024
About 13 children die each day at a camp in Sudan for displaced people, medical charity MSF says
Health|News|Opinion|US

San Francisco considers a measure to screen welfare recipients for addiction

The Democratic mayor of San Francisco is pushing a March 5 ballot measure that would require single adults on welfare be screened and treated for illegal drug addiction or else lose cash assistance

February 05, 2024
San Francisco considers a measure to screen welfare recipients for addiction
Africa|Health|News|World

Namibian President Hage Geingob dies in a hospital where he was receiving treatment, his office says

Namibian President Hage Geingob died Sunday while receiving medical treatment, his office announced

February 04, 2024
Namibian President Hage Geingob dies in a hospital where he was receiving treatment, his office says
Health|News|Sports

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine is going to have season-ending surgery on his right foot

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine is going to have surgery on his right foot, sidelining the high-scoring guard for the rest of the season

February 03, 2024
Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine is going to have season-ending surgery on his right foot
Health|Science|Technology

As investors pile into psychedelics, idealism gives way to pharma economics

Dozens of psychedelic startup companies are racing to begin selling mind-expanding drugs for depression and other mental health conditions, riding a wave of promising research and media hype

February 02, 2024
As investors pile into psychedelics, idealism gives way to pharma economics
Environment|Health|Science

Extreme heat, wildfire smoke harm low-income and nonwhite communities the most, study finds

Extreme heat and wildfire smoke on their own are harmful to the human body, but the combination of both increases damage to people’s hearts and respiratory systems, according to a study released Friday

February 02, 2024
Extreme heat, wildfire smoke harm low-income and nonwhite communities the most, study finds
Africa|Food|Health|News|World

UN food agency says it has reports of people dying from starvation amid the conflict in Sudan

The U.N. food agency says it has received reports of people dying from starvation in Sudan, where raging fighting between rival generals is hampering the distribution of aid and food supplies to those most hungry

February 02, 2024
UN food agency says it has reports of people dying from starvation amid the conflict in Sudan
Asia|Environment|Health|News|Science|Technology|World

Residents ask for a full examination of damage to a Japanese nuclear plant caused by a recent quake

A group of residents of towns near Japanese nuclear plants has submitted a petition asking regulators to halt safety screening for the restart of idled reactors until damage to a plant that partially lost external power and spilled radioactive water during a recent powerful earthquake is fully examined

February 02, 2024
Residents ask for a full examination of damage to a Japanese nuclear plant caused by a recent quake
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|US

After Washington state lawsuit, Providence health system erases or refunds $158M in medical bills

Providence health care system is refunding nearly $21 million in medical bills paid by low-income residents of Washington — and it’s erasing $137 million more in outstanding debt for tens of thousands of others — to settle the state’s allegations that it overcharged those patients and then used aggressive collection tactics when they failed to pay

February 01, 2024
After Washington state lawsuit, Providence health system erases or refunds $158M in medical bills
Health|Science

Getting a dental X-ray? A new recommendation says you don't need a lead apron

People do not need to wear lead aprons or thyroid collars when getting X-rays at the dentist

February 01, 2024
Getting a dental X-ray? A new recommendation says you don't need a lead apron
Health|Opinion

How a debate over vaping might derail the war on tobacco

Anti-smoking groups aren’t just fighting the tobacco companies these days

February 01, 2024
How a debate over vaping might derail the war on tobacco
Health|News|Science

Newest COVID shots are 54% effective in preventing symptoms, CDC finds

The latest COVID-19 vaccines are 54% effective at preventing symptomatic infection in adults

February 01, 2024
Newest COVID shots are 54% effective in preventing symptoms, CDC finds
Business|Health|US

OxyContin marketer agrees to pay $350M rather than face lawsuits

A company that helped develop marketing campaigns for OxyContin and other opioids has agreed to a $350 million settlement with U.S. states over the toll of the powerful prescription painkillers

February 01, 2024
OxyContin marketer agrees to pay $350M rather than face lawsuits
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Lupus and other autoimmune diseases strike far more women than men. Now there's a clue why

Women are far more likely than men to get autoimmune diseases, illnesses like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis that occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks their own bodies

February 01, 2024
Lupus and other autoimmune diseases strike far more women than men. Now there's a clue why
Health|News|US

Austin says he never told anyone on his staff to keep White House in the dark on hospitalization

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says he never directed anyone on his staff not to tell the White House he’d been hospitalized and he takes full responsibility for keeping President Joe Biden in the dark for weeks that he had prostate cancer

February 01, 2024
Austin says he never told anyone on his staff to keep White House in the dark on hospitalization
Health|MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Death toll in Gaza passes 27,000 as South Africa says Israel is ignoring court ruling

Gaza's Health Ministry says Israel's offensive in the territory has killed more than 27,000 people

February 01, 2024
Live updates | Death toll in Gaza passes 27,000 as South Africa says Israel is ignoring court ruling
Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Political|US

Activists renew push to repeal Kentucky's near-total abortion ban

Abortion-rights supporters are mounting another push to restore abortion access in Kentucky

January 31, 2024
Activists renew push to repeal Kentucky's near-total abortion ban
Environment|Health|News|Science

Camp Lejeune water contamination tied to a range of cancers, CDC study says

A large study ties contaminated drinking water at North Carolina’s Camp Lejeune to an expanded range of cancers

January 31, 2024
Camp Lejeune water contamination tied to a range of cancers, CDC study says
Health|Science

Miracle cures: Online conspiracy theories are creating a new age of unproven medical treatments

Online conspiracy theories have created a new age of fringe medical treatments and supposed miracle cures

January 31, 2024
Miracle cures: Online conspiracy theories are creating a new age of unproven medical treatments
Business|Health|Science

Biogen plans to shut down its controversial Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm

Biogen will stop developing its Alzheimer’s treatment Aduhelm, a drug once seen as a potential blockbuster before stumbling soon after its launch a couple of years ago

January 31, 2024
Biogen plans to shut down its controversial Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm
Health|Science|Sports

Sleep can give athletes an edge over competitors − but few recognize how fundamental sleep is to performance

Studies show college athletes sleeping less than 7 hours per night are almost twice as likely to be injured when compared with athletes sleeping more than 8 hours.

January 31, 2024
Sleep can give athletes an edge over competitors − but few recognize how fundamental sleep is to performance
Health|Opinion

Eating disorders are the most lethal mental health conditions – reconnecting with internal body sensations can help reduce self-harm

Many people with eating disorders die from suicide. Improving perception of internal body states, or interoception, can help everyone better care for their own bodies.

January 31, 2024
Eating disorders are the most lethal mental health conditions – reconnecting with internal body sensations can help reduce self-harm
Health|MidEast|News|World

Live updates | 150 people are killed in Gaza in 24 hours, Health Ministry says

Gaza’s Health Ministry says 150 people have been killed in the territory in the last 24 hours and another 313 were wounded as Israeli forces continue to battle militants, even in the northern part of the territory

January 31, 2024
Live updates | 150 people are killed in Gaza in 24 hours, Health Ministry says
Health|News|US

Fentanyl state of emergency declared in downtown Portland, Oregon

Elected leaders in Oregon have declared a state of emergency for downtown Portland over the public health and public safety crisis fueled by fentanyl

January 31, 2024
Fentanyl state of emergency declared in downtown Portland, Oregon
Health|News|US

The US hasn't seen syphilis numbers this high since 1950. Other STD rates are down or flat

Infectious syphilis cases in the U.S. rose by 9% in 2022

January 30, 2024
The US hasn't seen syphilis numbers this high since 1950. Other STD rates are down or flat
Health|Science|Technology

Elon Musk says the first human has received an implant from Neuralink, but other details are scant

According to Elon Musk, the first human received an implant from his computer-brain interface company Neuralink over the weekend

January 30, 2024
Elon Musk says the first human has received an implant from Neuralink, but other details are scant
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets

Pfizer stays the course on 2024 outlook after delivering better earnings than Wall Street forecast

Pfizer turned in a better-than-expected fourth quarter, boosted by products outside the drugmaker’s slumping COVID-19 vaccine and treatment

January 30, 2024
Pfizer stays the course on 2024 outlook after delivering better earnings than Wall Street forecast
Health|Opinion

Backlash to transgender health care isn’t new − but the faulty science used to justify it has changed to meet the times

For as long as trans medicine has been around, so has its opposition. The tactics of prior waves of anti-trans policies are still in play today.

January 30, 2024
Backlash to transgender health care isn’t new − but the faulty science used to justify it has changed to meet the times
Health|Lifestyle

Dog care below freezing − how to keep your pet warm and safe from cold weather, road salt and more this winter

Dogs might have furry coats, but they can still get cold when the temperature drops.

January 30, 2024
Dog care below freezing − how to keep your pet warm and safe from cold weather, road salt and more this winter
Health|News|US

Attorney General Merrick Garland to undergo surgery, Justice Department says

Attorney General Merrick Garland will undergo back surgery this weekend and delegate his duties to the deputy attorney general during the procedure

January 29, 2024
Attorney General Merrick Garland to undergo surgery, Justice Department says
Business|Health|Technology|US

Maker of millions of recalled sleep apnea machines agrees to halt sales in US

The company behind a global recall of sleep apnea machines says it will stop selling the devices in the U.S., under a tentative agreement with regulators

January 29, 2024
Maker of millions of recalled sleep apnea machines agrees to halt sales in US
Health|Science

Popularly known as ‘gas station heroin,’ tianeptine is being sold as a dietary supplement – with deadly outcomes

Tianeptine is dangerous as an active ingredient, but the products containing it have no quality control and could be contaminated with metals, microorganisms or other undisclosed drugs.

January 29, 2024
Popularly known as ‘gas station heroin,’ tianeptine is being sold as a dietary supplement – with deadly outcomes
Health|News

The UK says it will ban disposable vapes and curb candy-flavored e-cigarettes aimed at kids

The British government says it will ban the sale of disposable vapes and limit their cornucopia of flavors in an effort to prevent children becoming addicted to nicotine

January 29, 2024
The UK says it will ban disposable vapes and curb candy-flavored e-cigarettes aimed at kids
Health|News|Sports

USA Hockey will mandate neck laceration protection for players under 18 effective Aug. 1

USA Hockey is mandating neck laceration protection for all players under the age of 18

January 28, 2024
USA Hockey will mandate neck laceration protection for players under 18 effective Aug. 1
Health|News|US

GOP legislatures in some states seek ways to undermine voters' ability to determine abortion rights

Legislative efforts in Missouri and Mississippi are attempting to prevent voters from having a say over abortion rights

January 28, 2024
GOP legislatures in some states seek ways to undermine voters' ability to determine abortion rights
Economy|Health|News

Community health centers serve 1 in 11 Americans. They're a safety net that's under stress

Federally funded community health centers serve 1 in 11 Americans

January 27, 2024
Community health centers serve 1 in 11 Americans. They're a safety net that's under stress
Health|News|US

Community health centers serve 1 in 11 Americans. They're a safety net under stress

Federally funded community health centers serve 1 in 11 Americans

January 27, 2024
Community health centers serve 1 in 11 Americans. They're a safety net under stress
Business|Health|News|US

Avian flu is devastating farms in California's 'Egg Basket' as outbreaks roil poultry industry

A year after the bird flu led to record egg prices and widespread shortages, the disease known as highly pathogenic avian influenza is wreaking havoc on California poultry farms

January 27, 2024
Avian flu is devastating farms in California's 'Egg Basket' as outbreaks roil poultry industry
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Does social media harm mental health?

A controversial new study from Oxford University experts says that more people using the internet has not really changed global mental health trends. The large study of over two million people from 168 countries, which was published in Nature Human Behaviour, tried to settle different ideas about how technology affects people’s minds. Even though they don’t see a clear threat, experts agree that they don’t have enough data to measure the effects in the real world. “There is no smoking gun to confirm that digital technologies are dangerously messing with the human psyche on a grand scale,” said co-author Andrew

January 27, 2024
Does social media harm mental health?
Health|Science

Science sleuths are using technology to find fakery in published research

Allegations of research fakery at a leading cancer center have turned a spotlight on scientific integrity and the amateur sleuths uncovering image manipulation in published research

January 26, 2024
Science sleuths are using technology to find fakery in published research
Health|News|US

Pentagon chief Austin's cancer prognosis is 'excellent,' no further treatments needed, doctors say

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's cancer doctors at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center say his prostate cancer prognosis is good and no further treatments will be needed after seeing him for a follow-up appointment Friday

January 26, 2024
Pentagon chief Austin's cancer prognosis is 'excellent,' no further treatments needed, doctors say
Crime|Health|News|US

Bill decriminalizing drug test strips in opioid-devastated West Virginia heads to governor

A bill that would decriminalize all the strips used to test deadly drugs now goes to West Virginia's governor

January 26, 2024
Bill decriminalizing drug test strips in opioid-devastated West Virginia heads to governor
Health|News|World

What are the symptoms of an enlarged prostate and how is it treated?

King Charles III is in a hospital to undergo a procedure for an enlarged prostate — an extremely common condition among older men

January 26, 2024
What are the symptoms of an enlarged prostate and how is it treated?
Health|News

Most state abortion bans have limited exceptions − but it’s hard to understand what they mean

Women in Texas and in other states with abortion bans are suing, asking for clarification on when medical exceptions could actually be granted.

January 26, 2024
Most state abortion bans have limited exceptions − but it’s hard to understand what they mean
Health|News|World

King Charles III is admitted to a hospital for a scheduled prostate operation

Buckingham Palace says King Charles III been admitted to a private London hospital to undergo a “corrective procedure” for an enlarged prostate

January 26, 2024
King Charles III is admitted to a hospital for a scheduled prostate operation
Education|Health|Lifestyle

Schools are using surveillance tech to catch students vaping, snaring some with harsh punishments

Schools around the country are installing sensors and cameras to crack down on student vaping and handing out harsh punishments for many who are caught

January 26, 2024
Schools are using surveillance tech to catch students vaping, snaring some with harsh punishments
Business|Health|News|US

Walgreens to pay $275,000 to settle allegations in Vermont about service during pandemic

Walgreens has agreed to pay $275,000 to settle allegations about service in some of the national pharmacy chain's Vermont stores during the coronavirus pandemic

January 25, 2024
Walgreens to pay $275,000 to settle allegations in Vermont about service during pandemic
Health|News|US

Minnesota lawmakers kick off debate on joining other states that permit physician-assisted suicide

The Minnesota Legislature has kicked off debate on whether to join the list of states that allow physician-assisted suicide

January 25, 2024
Minnesota lawmakers kick off debate on joining other states that permit physician-assisted suicide
Health|News|Travel|US

Report finds 93 US deaths after cosmetic surgery in Dominican Republic since 2009

U.S. health officials say 93 Americans have died after cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic since 2009

January 25, 2024
Report finds 93 US deaths after cosmetic surgery in Dominican Republic since 2009
Health|News|US

New Jersey weighs ending out-of-pocket costs for women who seek abortions

New Jersey's Democratic-led state government is considering legislation that would eliminate out-of-pocket costs for abortion

January 25, 2024
New Jersey weighs ending out-of-pocket costs for women who seek abortions
Health|Lifestyle|News|US

Transgender veterans sue to have gender-affirming surgery covered by Department of Veteran Affairs

A group of transgender veterans filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to force the Department of Veteran Affairs to pay for and provide them gender-affirming surgeries

January 25, 2024
Transgender veterans sue to have gender-affirming surgery covered by Department of Veteran Affairs
Health|News|Political|US

Wisconsin Republicans set to pass bill banning abortions after 14 weeks of pregnancy

Republicans who control the Wisconsin state Assembly are set to pass a bill that would call for a binding statewide referendum to ban abortion after 14 weeks of pregnancy

January 25, 2024
Wisconsin Republicans set to pass bill banning abortions after 14 weeks of pregnancy
Business|Finance|Health|US

Humana warns that rising care costs will persist through 2024, surprises Wall Street with forecast

Humana surprised Wall Street again on Thursday with a lower-than-expected earnings forecast, as insurers that sell Medicare Advantage plans continue to struggle with rising care costs

January 25, 2024
Humana warns that rising care costs will persist through 2024, surprises Wall Street with forecast
Africa|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Videos|World

A rhinoceros is pregnant from embryo transfer in a success that may help nearly extinct subspecies

A rhinoceros is pregnant through embryo transfer in the first successful use of a method that conservationists said could be used to try to save the nearly extinct northern white rhino subspecies

January 25, 2024
A rhinoceros is pregnant from embryo transfer in a success that may help nearly extinct subspecies
Health|Science

Experimental gene therapy allows kids with inherited deafness to hear

Gene therapy has allowed several children born with inherited deafness to hear

January 24, 2024
Experimental gene therapy allows kids with inherited deafness to hear
Economy|Health|News|US

Washington state reaches a nearly $150 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson over opioid crisis

The Washington state attorney general has announced a $149.5 million settlement agreement with drugmaker Johnson & Johnson, more than four years after the state sued the company over its role in the opioid addiction crisis

January 24, 2024
Washington state reaches a nearly $150 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson over opioid crisis
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Eating Disorders Striking Men as Often as Women

A concerning new body of research shows that eating disorders and disordered eating behaviors in men have reached epidemic proportions, now impacting millions of American males across backgrounds. Analyzing federal health surveys over two decades, a 2022 study in the American Journal of Men’s Health estimates that 10 million boys and men nationwide will experience an eating disorder at some point – equal to the female incidence rate. That disturbing parity spotlights insufficient awareness and resources dedicated towards male-specific risks, diagnoses, and treatment, given outdated cultural biases positioning eating disorders as afflicting mainly young, thin white women. “The assumption among

January 24, 2024
Eating Disorders Striking Men as Often as Women
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Experts Link Social Media to Uptick in Teen Eating Disorders

New research shows that TikTok’s algorithms promote unhealthy eating and unrealistic body image among vulnerable teens. Based on their analysis of popular nutrition and weight videos, researchers from the University of Vermont claim that the “For You” feed, which never ends, contributes to harmful diet culture by subjecting young users to moralized, oversimplified messages from unqualified influencers. Led by senior author Dr. Lizzy Pope, director of UVM’s Didactic Program in Dietetics, the team raised alarms over TikTok overriding legitimate experts to promote thinness and restrictive dieting as the sole path to health. Researchers warn TikTok may fuel disordered eating and

January 24, 2024
Experts Link Social Media to Uptick in Teen Eating Disorders
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Biden extends State of the Union invitation to a Texas woman who sued to get an abortion and lost

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden have extended an invitation to attend the president’s State of the Union address to a Texas woman who sued her state and lost over the ability to get an abortion to end a wanted pregnancy

January 24, 2024
Biden extends State of the Union invitation to a Texas woman who sued to get an abortion and lost
Health|Science|Technology

Pictures have been teaching doctors medicine for centuries − a medical illustrator explains how

From body snatching to Photoshop and virtual reality, the techniques of medical illustration have evolved. But its essential role in showing clinicians how to care for the body continues today.

January 24, 2024
Pictures have been teaching doctors medicine for centuries − a medical illustrator explains how
Health|News

Live updates | Patients stuck in Khan Younis' main hospital as Israel battles militants in the city

Medics say hundreds of patients and thousands of displaced people are unable to leave the main hospital in Khan Younis because of the fighting there

January 24, 2024
Live updates | Patients stuck in Khan Younis' main hospital as Israel battles militants in the city
Health|WrittenByLAPost

When does mental health slang go too far? The line is blurry

Thanks to Gen Z, conversations about mental health are finally coming out of the shadows through a new vocabulary permeating pop culture. Quirky terms like “stressy and depressed” and “menty b” are destigmatizing struggles previous generations brushed under the rug. But experts now debate if lighthearted lingo risks trivializing real illness or enabling avoidance of proper care. Trendy phrases help alleviate stigma, according to therapist Michael Dzwil. “Saying ‘I had a menty b’ takes control of the narrative,” he said of the slang meaning mental breakdown. Social media spaces allow young people to bond over shared troubles with peers facing similar

January 23, 2024
When does mental health slang go too far? The line is blurry
Crime|Health|Political|US

Bill would revise Tennessee's decades-old law targeting HIV-positive people convicted of sex work

A proposal advancing in the Tennessee legislature would stop requiring lifetime registration as a violent sex offender for anyone convicted of engaging in sex work while living with HIV

January 23, 2024
Bill would revise Tennessee's decades-old law targeting HIV-positive people convicted of sex work
Health|News|US

With Oregon facing rampant public drug use, lawmakers backpedal on pioneering decriminalization law

Democratic lawmakers in Oregon have unveiled a sweeping new bill that would undo a key part of the state's first-in-the-nation drug decriminalization law

January 23, 2024
With Oregon facing rampant public drug use, lawmakers backpedal on pioneering decriminalization law
Environment|Health|Science

A blast of cold lets gators show off a special skill to survive icy weather

The recent blast of cold weather has given alligators a chance to show off their way of coping with freezing temperatures

January 23, 2024
A blast of cold lets gators show off a special skill to survive icy weather
Health|News|US

North Dakota judge won't block part of abortion law doctors say puts them at risk of prosecution

A North Dakota judge won’t block a part of a state law that doctors say puts them at risk of prosecution if they perform an abortion to save a patient’s life or health

January 23, 2024
North Dakota judge won't block part of abortion law doctors say puts them at risk of prosecution
Business|Health|News|US

Martin Shkreli's lifetime drug industry ban is upheld

Martin Shkreli, known for once hiking the price of a life-saving drug more than 4,000%, cannot return to the pharmaceutical industry after a federal appeals

January 23, 2024
Martin Shkreli's lifetime drug industry ban is upheld
Business|Economy|Health|US

J&J agrees to resolve 42 U.S. states' talc investigations

Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday said it had reached a tentative settlement to resolve probes by U.S. states into whether it misled consumers about the safety of its talc products, which

January 23, 2024
J&J agrees to resolve 42 U.S. states' talc investigations
Health|News|Opinion|US

A pastor and a small Ohio city tussle over the legality of his 24/7 homeless ministry

A Christian pastor says his small Ohio city would lose a beacon of light downtown if he has to close an around-the-clock ministry for homeless people and others seeking shelter

January 23, 2024
A pastor and a small Ohio city tussle over the legality of his 24/7 homeless ministry
Business|Finance|Health

J&J profit edges past Street view after deals delay Stelara competition

Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday reported quarterly results just above Wall Street expectations, helped by strong sales of its blockbuster psoriasis drug

January 23, 2024
J&J profit edges past Street view after deals delay Stelara competition
Economy|Health|Lifestyle|News|World

Japan is rich, but many of its children are poor; a film documents the plight of single mothers

The women work hard, sleeping only a few hours a night, as they juggle the demands of caring for their children and doing housework — all while suffering from poverty

January 23, 2024
Japan is rich, but many of its children are poor; a film documents the plight of single mothers
Business|Finance|Health|News|Stock Markets

France's Sanofi to buy U.S. drugs project INBRX-101 for about $2.2 billion

French healthcare company Sanofi has agreed to buy the drug development project INBRX-101 from its parent company Inhibrx Inc for around $2.2 billion, the companies said on Tuesday.

January 23, 2024
France's Sanofi to buy U.S. drugs project INBRX-101 for about $2.2 billion
Celebrity|Health|News|US|World

Dexter Scott King, son of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., dies of cancer at 62

Dexter Scott King, the younger son of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, has died after battling prostate cancer

January 22, 2024
Dexter Scott King, son of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., dies of cancer at 62
Health|News

Memphis residents endure day 4 of water problems as freezing weather bursts pipes across the South

More than 600,000 people served by the Memphis, Tennessee, water utility are on their fourth day of boiling water for drinking, brushing teeth and preparing food

January 22, 2024
Memphis residents endure day 4 of water problems as freezing weather bursts pipes across the South
Europe|Health

Millions in the UK are being urged to get vaccinations during a surge in measles cases

U.K. health officials are urging millions of parents to book their children for missed measles, mumps and rubella shots during a sharp increase in the number of measles cases and the lowest vaccination rates in a decade

January 22, 2024
Millions in the UK are being urged to get vaccinations during a surge in measles cases
Health|Science

Alcohol and drugs rewire your brain by changing how your genes work – research is investigating how to counteract addiction’s effects

Improved understanding of the molecular mechanisms of addiction can change how researchers and clinicians approach treatments.

January 22, 2024
Alcohol and drugs rewire your brain by changing how your genes work – research is investigating how to counteract addiction’s effects
Health|Science

Transgender regret? Research challenges narratives about gender-affirming surgeries

The findings push back against the notion that many transgender people end up wishing they hadn’t gone through with gender-affirming surgeries.

January 22, 2024
Transgender regret? Research challenges narratives about gender-affirming surgeries
Health|Science

Breaking down fat byproducts could lead to healthier aging − researchers identify a key enzyme that does just that

Although you get your fatty acid levels routinely checked at the doctor’s, rarely do clinicians and researchers consider the effects of their potentially harmful byproducts.

January 22, 2024
Breaking down fat byproducts could lead to healthier aging − researchers identify a key enzyme that does just that
Health|News

Untrained bystanders can administer drone-delivered naloxone, potentially saving lives of opioid overdose victims

The study discovered that nonmedical personnel can provide the naloxone to an overdose victim in about one minute.

January 22, 2024
Untrained bystanders can administer drone-delivered naloxone, potentially saving lives of opioid overdose victims
Asia|Health|News|World

Taliban is enforcing restrictions on single and unaccompanied Afghan women, UN says

A U.N. report says the Taliban are restricting Afghan women's access to work, travel and health care if they are unmarried or don't have a male guardian, a mahram

January 22, 2024
Taliban is enforcing restrictions on single and unaccompanied Afghan women, UN says
Health|News|Political|US

Vice President Harris targets Trump as she rallies for abortion rights in Wisconsin

Vice President Kamala Harris targeted Donald Trump for paving the way for abortion bans during a visit to the key battleground state of Wisconsin

January 22, 2024
Vice President Harris targets Trump as she rallies for abortion rights in Wisconsin
Africa|Health|News|Science|World

Cameroon starts world's first malaria vaccine program for children

Cameroon will be the first country to routinely give children a new malaria vaccine as the shots are rolled out in Africa

January 22, 2024
Cameroon starts world's first malaria vaccine program for children
Health|News|Sports

Flames forward Dillon Dube goes on indefinite leave to attend to mental health

The Calgary Flames say forward Dillon Dube has been granted an indefinite leave to attend to his mental health

January 21, 2024
Flames forward Dillon Dube goes on indefinite leave to attend to mental health
Celebrity|Health|News

Sarah, the Duchess of York, diagnosed with malignant melanoma found during breast cancer treatment

Sarah, the Duchess of York, has been diagnosed with a malignant skin cancer that was discovered during her treatment for breast cancer

January 21, 2024
Sarah, the Duchess of York, diagnosed with malignant melanoma found during breast cancer treatment
Health|MidEast|News|World

Strike kills Hezbollah fighter, civilian in Lebanon, amid seeming Israeli shift to targeted killings

Lebanese state media and health officials say an Israeli airstrike has hit two vehicles near a Lebanese army checkpoint in south Lebanon

January 21, 2024
Strike kills Hezbollah fighter, civilian in Lebanon, amid seeming Israeli shift to targeted killings
Health|News

6-legged spaniel undergoes surgery to remove extra limbs and adjusts to life on 4 paws

A spaniel with six legs that was found abandoned in a supermarket parking lot is now like other dogs after having her extra limbs surgically removed

January 20, 2024
6-legged spaniel undergoes surgery to remove extra limbs and adjusts to life on 4 paws
Health|Opinion|US

Ohio is poised to become the 2nd state to restrict gender-affirming care for adults

Ohio's proposals for gender-affirming care could leave thousands of transgender adults scrambling to find medical providers who would be able to offer hormones and other services they rely on

January 20, 2024
Ohio is poised to become the 2nd state to restrict gender-affirming care for adults
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

US government rejects complaint that woman was improperly denied an emergency abortion in Oklahoma

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says an Oklahoma hospital did not violate federal law after doctors told a woman with a nonviable pregnancy to wait in the parking lot until her condition worsened enough to qualify for an abortion

January 19, 2024
US government rejects complaint that woman was improperly denied an emergency abortion in Oklahoma
Health|News|Opinion|US

In snowy DC, the March for Life rallies against abortion with an eye toward the November elections

Thousands of opponents of abortion rights went marching in Washington after speakers urged the impassioned crowd to capitalize on the movement’s major victory in the Supreme Court and keep fighting until abortion is eliminated

January 19, 2024
In snowy DC, the March for Life rallies against abortion with an eye toward the November elections
Food|Health|News

CDC expands warning about charcuterie meat trays as salmonella cases double

Federal health officials are expanding a warning about salmonella poisoning tied to charcuterie meat snack trays sold at Sam's Club and Costco stores

January 18, 2024
CDC expands warning about charcuterie meat trays as salmonella cases double
Health|Science

A first-ever experiment shows how pigs might one day help people who have liver failure

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have externally attached a pig liver to a brain-dead human body and watched it successfully filter blood

January 18, 2024
A first-ever experiment shows how pigs might one day help people who have liver failure
Crime|Health|News|US

NY midwife who gave kids homeopathic pellets instead of vaccines fined $300K for falsifying records

A New York midwife who gave nearly 1,500 children homeopathic pellets instead of required vaccinations has been fined $300,000

January 18, 2024
NY midwife who gave kids homeopathic pellets instead of vaccines fined $300K for falsifying records
Health|News|Science|Technology|US

Wastewater tests can find mpox, study finds. Expect more bugs to be tracked that way

New research bolsters a push to use sewage to track more diseases in the U.S. Wastewater testing does a good job at detecting mpox infections

January 18, 2024
Wastewater tests can find mpox, study finds. Expect more bugs to be tracked that way
Health|News|Opinion|Political

Biden's campaign pushes abortion rights in the 2024 battle with Republicans

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are highlighting the battle over abortion rights

January 18, 2024
Biden's campaign pushes abortion rights in the 2024 battle with Republicans
Africa|Asia|Crime|Health|News|World

1 dead, at least 6 injured in post-election unrest in the Indian Ocean island nation of Comoros

A health official says one person has been killed and at least six injured after a second day of violent unrest in the Indian Ocean island nation of Comoros

January 18, 2024
1 dead, at least 6 injured in post-election unrest in the Indian Ocean island nation of Comoros
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US

Late-year medical costs spike forces Humana to scale back profit expectations for 2023

Shares of Humana are tumbling after the health insurer said it was still dealing with higher-than-expected care costs from its Medicare Advantage customers and it chopped earnings expectations

January 18, 2024
Late-year medical costs spike forces Humana to scale back profit expectations for 2023
Education|Health

Students do better and schools are more stable when teachers get mental health support

Mental health for teachers carries critical benefits for students.

January 18, 2024
Students do better and schools are more stable when teachers get mental health support
Celebrity|Health|Lifestyle|News|World

Health announcements about King Charles III and Kate mark a departure for the tight-lipped UK royals

The double health announcements from Britain’s royal family have put a spotlight on the private lives of the U.K.‘s senior royals

January 18, 2024
Health announcements about King Charles III and Kate mark a departure for the tight-lipped UK royals
Health|News|Opinion|US

Missouri abortion-rights campaign backs proposal to enshrine access but allow late-term restrictions

Missouri activists are throwing support behind a constitutional amendment to restore abortion rights while also allowing the procedure to be restricted in later stages of pregnancy

January 18, 2024
Missouri abortion-rights campaign backs proposal to enshrine access but allow late-term restrictions
Health|News|World

UN: Palestinians are dying in hospitals as estimated 60,000 wounded overwhelm remaining doctors

Palestinians are dying every day in Gaza’s overwhelmed remaining hospitals which can’t deal with the estimated 60,000 injured people and daily arrival of hundreds more hurt in Israeli’s military offensive, a U.N. health emergency expert said Wednesday, while a doctor with the International Rescue Committee said the situation in Gaza’s hospitals was the most extreme she had ever seen

January 18, 2024
UN: Palestinians are dying in hospitals as estimated 60,000 wounded overwhelm remaining doctors
Health|Lifestyle|News|US

South Carolina House OKs ban on gender-affirming care for minors, Missouri panel sees similar bills

A proposed ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors has been approved overwhelmingly by the Republican-led South Carolina House

January 17, 2024
South Carolina House OKs ban on gender-affirming care for minors, Missouri panel sees similar bills
Health|Sports|US

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he won't sign a proposed ban on tackle football for kids under 12

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will not sign a proposed ban on tackle football for kids under 12

January 17, 2024
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he won't sign a proposed ban on tackle football for kids under 12
Health|News|Sports

Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević, 46, dies in Salt Lake City after heart attack

Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević has died in Salt Lake City after suffering a heart attack

January 17, 2024
Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević, 46, dies in Salt Lake City after heart attack
Africa|Health|News

A cholera outbreak in Zambia has caused more than 400 deaths and infected 10,000

A major cholera outbreak has killed more than 400 people and infected more than 10,000 in Zambia

January 17, 2024
A cholera outbreak in Zambia has caused more than 400 deaths and infected 10,000
Health|News|World

King Charles III will have a prostate operation next week while Kate recovers from abdominal surgery

Kensington Palace says the Princess of Wales has been hospitalized after undergoing planned abdominal surgery and will remain at the private London Clinic for up to two weeks

January 17, 2024
King Charles III will have a prostate operation next week while Kate recovers from abdominal surgery
Food|Health

What’s the best diet for healthy sleep? A nutritional epidemiologist explains what food choices will help you get more restful z’s

A growing body of research is finding a robust link between diet and sleep quality. But it’s not just the usual suspects like caffeine and alcohol that can get in the way of restful sleep.

January 17, 2024
What’s the best diet for healthy sleep? A nutritional epidemiologist explains what food choices will help you get more restful z’s
Health|MidEast|News|World

Medicine for hostages and Palestinians arrives in Gaza under first Israel-Hamas deal since November

A spokesman for Qatar’s Foreign Ministry says a shipment of medicine for dozens of hostages held by Hamas has reached the Gaza Strip

January 17, 2024
Medicine for hostages and Palestinians arrives in Gaza under first Israel-Hamas deal since November
Election|Health|US

Some New Hampshire residents want better answers from the 2024 candidates on the opioid crisis

Drug overdose deaths in New Hampshire have increased in recent years, and some residents want to hear more from the presidential candidates about how they'd help

January 17, 2024
Some New Hampshire residents want better answers from the 2024 candidates on the opioid crisis
Asia|Health|News|World

China's population falls for a 2nd straight year as births drop even after end of one-child policy

China’s population fell by 2 million people in 2023 in the second straight annual decrease as births dropped and deaths jumped

January 17, 2024
China's population falls for a 2nd straight year as births drop even after end of one-child policy
Health|News|US

Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, oldest member of Senate, hospitalized with infection

Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley has been hospitalized in the Washington area with an infection and is receiving antibiotic infusions

January 17, 2024
Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, oldest member of Senate, hospitalized with infection
Election|Health|News|Political|US

Why 'viability' is dividing the abortion rights movement

A divide between abortion-rights activists over whether to include restrictions regarding the viability of the fetus on planned state ballot measures is roiling the movement

January 16, 2024
Why 'viability' is dividing the abortion rights movement
Health|Lifestyle

Column: The last five weeks on the PGA Tour had something for everyone

Two winners on the road back from alcoholism

January 16, 2024
Column: The last five weeks on the PGA Tour had something for everyone
Health|Lifestyle|Opinion

How to prevent America’s aging buildings from collapsing – 4 high-profile disasters send a warning

Too often, signs of trouble are ignored until a problem becomes a crisis. Here are some clear warning signs residents should watch for.

January 16, 2024
How to prevent America’s aging buildings from collapsing – 4 high-profile disasters send a warning
Food|Health|Science

Your body already has a built-in weight loss system that works like Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro – food and your gut microbiome

Weight loss and diabetes drugs target regulatory pathways involved in metabolism that the microbes in your gut and certain molecules from food already play a key role in regulating.

January 16, 2024
Your body already has a built-in weight loss system that works like Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro – food and your gut microbiome
Crime|Europe|Health|News|Political|World

Belarus political prisoner dies after authorities fail to provide him with medical care, group says

A human rights group says that a political prisoner has died in prison in Belarus after authorities failed to provide him with proper medical care

January 15, 2024
Belarus political prisoner dies after authorities fail to provide him with medical care, group says
Health|News|Political|US

Austin is released from hospital after complications from prostate cancer surgery he kept secret

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says he's eager to return to the Pentagon after being released from a hospital where he was treated for complications from surgery for prostate cancer he kept secret from President Joe Biden

January 15, 2024
Austin is released from hospital after complications from prostate cancer surgery he kept secret
Health|News|World

UN agency chiefs say Gaza needs more aid to arrive faster, warning of famine and disease

The heads of three major U.N. agencies are warning that Gaza urgently needs more aid or its desperate population will suffer widespread famine and disease

January 15, 2024
UN agency chiefs say Gaza needs more aid to arrive faster, warning of famine and disease
Health|Science

What if every germ hit you at the exact same time? An immunologist explains

Your immune system is often able to fend off pathogens it’s never seen before. But defending your body against all of them all at once is a tough challenge.

January 15, 2024
What if every germ hit you at the exact same time? An immunologist explains
Asia|Health|News|World

Japan's Kishida vows more funds to quake-hit zone as worry over diseases in evacuation centers rises

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he was “speechless” by the severity and immense destruction of the disaster zone he saw during the helicopter ride on his first visit to the country’s north-central region of Noto since the deadly Jan. 1 earthquakes, amid worries about spreading diseases in evacuation centers

January 14, 2024
Japan's Kishida vows more funds to quake-hit zone as worry over diseases in evacuation centers rises
Asia|Environment|Health|News

Kashmir residents suffer through a dry winter waiting for snow. Experts point to climate change

A prolonged dry spell is sweeping across the Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir during the harshest phase of winter, leaving many people sick and farmers worried about impending water shortages

January 13, 2024
Kashmir residents suffer through a dry winter waiting for snow. Experts point to climate change
Health|News|World

During 100 days of war, a Gaza doctor pushes through horror and loss in his struggle to save lives

For a few hours every day or night, Dr. Suhaib Alhamss tries to sleep on a thin mattress in an operating room of the hospital he directs in the southern Gaza Strip

January 13, 2024
During 100 days of war, a Gaza doctor pushes through horror and loss in his struggle to save lives
Business|Food|Health

Quaker Oats expands recall of granola bars and cereals for salmonella risk

Quaker Oats has expanded a December recall of more than 40 products that may be contaminated with salmonella

January 12, 2024
Quaker Oats expands recall of granola bars and cereals for salmonella risk
Health|News|Opinion|US

Biden says Austin still has his confidence, but not revealing hospitalization was lapse in judgment

President Joe Biden says it was a lapse in judgment for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin not to tell him about his hospitalization last week, but he still has confidence in the Pentagon chief

January 12, 2024
Biden says Austin still has his confidence, but not revealing hospitalization was lapse in judgment
Health|US

A surgeon general report once cleared the air about smoking. Is it time for one on vaping?

Sixty years ago, the U.S. surgeon general released a report that settled a longstanding public debate about the dangers of cigarettes and led to huge changes in smoking in America

January 12, 2024
A surgeon general report once cleared the air about smoking. Is it time for one on vaping?
Environment|Health|News

Mississippi officials say water in state capital is safe one day after E. coli scare

The Mississippi State Health Department says Jackson's water is safe to consume

January 12, 2024
Mississippi officials say water in state capital is safe one day after E. coli scare
Economy|Health|Lifestyle

Parents facing diaper duty could see relief from bipartisan tax legislation introduced in Kentucky

For weary parents rolling up their sleeves for diaper duty, a bill in Kentucky would deliver tax relief when purchasing a necessity that adds up to a big expense

January 12, 2024
Parents facing diaper duty could see relief from bipartisan tax legislation introduced in Kentucky
Crime|Health|US

Ohio woman who miscarried at home won't be charged with corpse abuse, grand jury decides

An Ohio woman who miscarried on the toilet then left will not be criminally charged for her handling of a home miscarriage

January 11, 2024
Ohio woman who miscarried at home won't be charged with corpse abuse, grand jury decides
Education|Health

7 strategies to help gifted autistic students succeed in college

Self-advocacy and taking initiative have proven critical for autistic students who are also gifted, new research shows.

January 11, 2024
7 strategies to help gifted autistic students succeed in college
Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|US

US pastors struggle with post-pandemic burnout. Survey shows half considered quitting since 2020

Post-pandemic burnout is at worrying levels among Christian clergy in the U.S. It has prompted many to think about abandoning their jobs

January 11, 2024
US pastors struggle with post-pandemic burnout. Survey shows half considered quitting since 2020
Europe|Health|Sports

Former England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson says he has cancer and might have less than a year to live

Swedish soccer coach Sven-Goran Eriksson says he has cancer and might have less than a year to live

January 11, 2024
Former England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson says he has cancer and might have less than a year to live
Health|News|US

Amid firestorm created by Austin's cancer secrecy, missed opportunities to build trust and educate

The secrecy surrounding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s hospitalizations due to prostate cancer surgery set off a political firestorm, launched multiple reviews and triggered calls for his ouster

January 11, 2024
Amid firestorm created by Austin's cancer secrecy, missed opportunities to build trust and educate
Health|News

Efforts to restrict transgender health care endure in 2024, with more adults targeted

Republican-led state legislatures are again considering bills restricting medical care for transgender youths and some adults the year after a wave of high-profile bills became law

January 11, 2024
Efforts to restrict transgender health care endure in 2024, with more adults targeted
Health|News|World

Missouri lawsuit accusing China of hoarding pandemic gear can proceed, appeals panel says

A federal appeals panel says a Missouri lawsuit accusing China of hoarding masks and other protective gear during the COVID-19 pandemic can move forward

January 10, 2024
Missouri lawsuit accusing China of hoarding pandemic gear can proceed, appeals panel says
Economy|Health|News|US

'Obamacare' sign-ups surge to 20 million, days before open enrollment closes

The Biden administration says 20 million people have enrolled for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces, with still a few days left for signing up

January 10, 2024
'Obamacare' sign-ups surge to 20 million, days before open enrollment closes
Food|Health|WrittenByLAPost

Looking Beyond the Hype: What the Evidence Really Says About Kale

Kale is the vegetable that divides people the most, going from being a star favorite to an over-the-top health risk. Health-conscious fans rave about the vegetable’s abundant nutrients – from vitamin A for immunity to lutein for eye health. They also point to compounds called glucosinolates, which show promise in cancer prevention. Yet critics argue that anti-nutrient properties and thyroid risks outweigh potential benefits for many people. So beyond trends, what does unbiased science conclude on balance about routinely eating these greens? Dr. Amy Litchman is the lead expert on the effects of nutrition at Stanford. She doesn’t believe either

January 10, 2024
Looking Beyond the Hype: What the Evidence Really Says About Kale
Health|News

More adults sought help for ADHD during pandemic, contributing to drug shortages

Prescriptions for ADHD treatments surged among adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping to fuel lingering shortages that are frustrating parents and doctors

January 10, 2024
More adults sought help for ADHD during pandemic, contributing to drug shortages
Health|News|World

Nearly 10,000 died from COVID-19 last month, fueled by holiday gatherings and new variant, WHO says

The head of the U.N. health agency says holiday gatherings and the spread of the most prominent variant globally led to increased transmission of COVID-19 last month

January 10, 2024
Nearly 10,000 died from COVID-19 last month, fueled by holiday gatherings and new variant, WHO says
Health|Sports

NHLPA unveils mental health initiative to help hockey players learn more, watch for warning signs

The NHL players union has launched a mental health program aimed at educating and helping players learn more about their own well-being and that of their teammates and families

January 10, 2024
NHLPA unveils mental health initiative to help hockey players learn more, watch for warning signs
Europe|Health|Science

Ancient human DNA hints at why multiple sclerosis affects so many northern Europeans today

Northern Europeans are more prone to multiple sclerosis than other ancestries and now a study of ancient DNA hints at why

January 10, 2024
Ancient human DNA hints at why multiple sclerosis affects so many northern Europeans today
Asia|Environment|Health|News|World

Pakistani leader calls for global unity to fight diseases and emergencies caused by climate change

Pakistan’s prime minister has called for unified efforts to tackle global infectious diseases like COVID-19 and emergencies caused by climate change, nearly 1 1/2-year after devastating floods killed 1,700 people in his nation

January 10, 2024
Pakistani leader calls for global unity to fight diseases and emergencies caused by climate change
Health|Sports

Gary Woodland's brain tumor made him fear dying. Fear is replaced by gratitude to be playing again

Gary Woodland had a brain tumor that produced anxiety and a fear of dying

January 10, 2024
Gary Woodland's brain tumor made him fear dying. Fear is replaced by gratitude to be playing again
Health|News|Political|US

Secrecy surrounding the defense secretary's hospitalization has put the White House on the defensive

President Joe Biden’s administration is facing criticism and credibility questions after Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s hospitalization was kept secret for days — even from the White House

January 10, 2024
Secrecy surrounding the defense secretary's hospitalization has put the White House on the defensive
Americas|Health|World

Cesarean deliveries surge in Puerto Rico, reaching a record rate in the US territory, report says

Cesareans are surging in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico, which has one of the world’s highest rates

January 10, 2024
Cesarean deliveries surge in Puerto Rico, reaching a record rate in the US territory, report says
Health|News|Sports|US

California proposal to ban youth tackle football clears first legislative hurdle

California lawmakers are debating a ban on tackle football for children under 12 to reduce the risk of brain injuries under a bill that has cleared a key legislative hurdle

January 10, 2024
California proposal to ban youth tackle football clears first legislative hurdle
Health|News|Political|US

A timeline of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization and lack of White House notification

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had prostate cancer surgery and was later hospitalized in intensive care due to complications from that operation without President Joe Biden, Cabinet members or even his deputy knowing

January 09, 2024
A timeline of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization and lack of White House notification
Food|Health|News

USDA estimates 21 million kids will get summer food benefits through new program in 2024

About 21 million children are likely to receive food benefits this summer through a newly permanent federal program

January 09, 2024
USDA estimates 21 million kids will get summer food benefits through new program in 2024
Health|Science

Why don't fruit bats get diabetes? New understanding of how they've adapted to a high-sugar diet could lead to treatments for people

Fruit bats can eat up to twice their body weight in fruit a day. But their genes and cells evolved to process all that sugar without any health consequences − a feat drug developers can learn from.

January 09, 2024
Why don't fruit bats get diabetes? New understanding of how they've adapted to a high-sugar diet could lead to treatments for people
Election|Health|US

Campaign advocate for abortion rights makes plea for Kentucky lawmakers to relax abortion ban

A woman who dominated discussion about abortion during Kentucky’s campaign last year has stepped forward again

January 09, 2024
Campaign advocate for abortion rights makes plea for Kentucky lawmakers to relax abortion ban
Health|News|US

Austin kept prostate cancer, surgery complications a secret from everyone, even Biden

Doctors say Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has prostate cancer and his recent secretive hospitalization was for surgery and later to treat a urinary tract infection related to that operation

January 09, 2024
Austin kept prostate cancer, surgery complications a secret from everyone, even Biden
Health|Opinion

LGBTQ+ workers want more than just pride flags in June

Less hype and more health care, please.

January 09, 2024
LGBTQ+ workers want more than just pride flags in June
Health|Science

I set out to investigate where silky sharks travel − and by chance documented a shark's amazing power to regenerate its sabotaged fin

After scientists’ GPS tracking tag was violently removed from one shark’s dorsal fin, they were in for a surprise: The wound didn’t just heal, but the missing tissue grew back.

January 09, 2024
I set out to investigate where silky sharks travel − and by chance documented a shark's amazing power to regenerate its sabotaged fin
Health|Science

Rabies is an ancient, unpredictable and potentially fatal disease − two rabies researchers explain how to protect yourself

An unexpected case of rabies found in an animal can raise concerns for a potential outbreak. Proactive vaccination of both wildlife and people can help protect everyone.

January 09, 2024
Rabies is an ancient, unpredictable and potentially fatal disease − two rabies researchers explain how to protect yourself
Europe|Health|News

Spain makes face masks mandatory in hospitals and clinics after a spike in respiratory illnesses

Spain’s government says face masks will be mandatory in hospitals and healthcare centers starting Wednesday due to a surge in respiratory illnesses

January 09, 2024
Spain makes face masks mandatory in hospitals and clinics after a spike in respiratory illnesses
Crime|Health|News|World

Suspected militants kill 2 police officers assigned to protect polio workers in northwest Pakistan

Authorities say suspected militants have shot and killed two police officers assigned to escort polio workers in northwest Pakistan during the nationwide campaign against polio

January 09, 2024
Suspected militants kill 2 police officers assigned to protect polio workers in northwest Pakistan
Health|News

Marine commandant has open heart surgery, Corps says he will return to full duty

The Marine Corps says Gen. Eric Smith, the commandant, has had open heart surgery and is expected to return to full duty as the service's leader

January 09, 2024
Marine commandant has open heart surgery, Corps says he will return to full duty
Environment|Health|Science

Scientists find about a quarter million invisible nanoplastic particles in a liter of bottled water

New research shows that the average liter of bottled water has nearly a quarter million invisible pieces of ever so tiny nanoplastics

January 08, 2024
Scientists find about a quarter million invisible nanoplastic particles in a liter of bottled water
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Do you make this mistake when it comes to nutrition?

Trail runners face big challenges figuring out proper food intake on rough paths. The steep up-and-down hills burn way more calories than running on flat roads. According to new statistics, more than 40% of people are unable to fuel their bodies adequately, resulting in both visible and invisible injuries. The study, surveying nearly 2,000 trail runners, reveals over 4 in 10 display symptoms of inadequate calorie consumption for required effort. Such nutritional deficits yield measurable harm. “Low energy availability occurs when the body doesn’t get enough calories to power vital processes after strenuous exercise,” explains lead researcher and elite trail

January 08, 2024
Do you make this mistake when it comes to nutrition?
Health|News|US

More women join challenge to Tennessee's abortion ban law

More women have joined a Tennessee lawsuit challenging the state’s broad abortion ban that went into effect shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022

January 08, 2024
More women join challenge to Tennessee's abortion ban law
Education|Health|News|Opinion

Ta-Nehisi Coates spearheads new fund combatting sexual violence

Author and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates is teaming up with two nonprofits to launch a new fund that will make awards to champions of sexual violence prevention and that will support education and healing programs, predominantly for Black women and girls, with plans to raise $10 million over the next two years

January 08, 2024
Ta-Nehisi Coates spearheads new fund combatting sexual violence
Health|News|Sports

Mary Lou Retton says she's a 'fighter' as she recuperates at home following pneumonia scare

Olympic gymnastics great Mary Lou Retton says she faces a long battle recuperating at home from a rare form of pneumonia in which doctors weren’t sure whether she would survive

January 08, 2024
Mary Lou Retton says she's a 'fighter' as she recuperates at home following pneumonia scare
Education|Health|Science

College applications rose in states that legalized recreational marijuana

New research shows colleges attract interest from higher-caliber students when the schools’ home states allow their citizens to get high.

January 08, 2024
College applications rose in states that legalized recreational marijuana
Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|World

Pope Francis calls for a universal ban on surrogacy. He says it exploits mother and child

Pope Francis is calling for a universal ban on what he calls the “despicable” practice of surrogate motherhood

January 08, 2024
Pope Francis calls for a universal ban on surrogacy. He says it exploits mother and child
Asia|Crime|Health|News|World

Pakistani Taliban claims responsibility for bomb that killed 6 police guarding anti-polio campaign

A roadside bomb has exploded near a van carrying police assigned to protect workers in an anti-polio immunization campaign in restive northwestern Pakistan, killing at least six officers and wounding 10 others

January 08, 2024
Pakistani Taliban claims responsibility for bomb that killed 6 police guarding anti-polio campaign
Health|News|US

The Pentagon adds new details about Austin's secretive hospital stay and the delay in telling Biden

The Pentagon is releasing new details about Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s nearly weeklong hospitalization

January 07, 2024
The Pentagon adds new details about Austin's secretive hospital stay and the delay in telling Biden
Europe|Health|Lifestyle

A dog shelter gets a warm response to its appeal for homes for its pups during a cold snap in Poland

An animal shelter in Poland appealed to the public to adopt or temporarily shelter some of its dogs through a dangerous cold spell

January 07, 2024
A dog shelter gets a warm response to its appeal for homes for its pups during a cold snap in Poland
Europe|Health|News|Science|World

Roy Calne, a surgeon who led Europe's first liver transplant, has died aged 93

Pioneering surgeon Roy Calne, who led Europe’s first liver transplant operation, has died aged 93

January 07, 2024
Roy Calne, a surgeon who led Europe's first liver transplant, has died aged 93
Health|News|US

Senior Biden leaders, Pentagon officials unaware for days that defense secretary was hospitalized

U.S. officials say that senior Biden administration leaders, members of Congress and top Pentagon officials were unaware for days that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had been hospitalized since Monday

January 06, 2024
Senior Biden leaders, Pentagon officials unaware for days that defense secretary was hospitalized
Health|News|Political|US

A push to expand Medicaid has Kansas governor embracing politics and cutting against her brand

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly is more aggressive and openly political in pushing to expand Medicaid in Kansas as the Republican-controlled Legislature prepares to open its annual session

January 06, 2024
A push to expand Medicaid has Kansas governor embracing politics and cutting against her brand
Health|News|US

Defense Secretary Austin has been hospitalized since Jan. 1, but the Pentagon kept the news quiet

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized since Monday, due to complications following a minor elective medical procedure

January 05, 2024
Defense Secretary Austin has been hospitalized since Jan. 1, but the Pentagon kept the news quiet
Economy|Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies

The Supreme Court is allowing Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies, while a legal fight continues

January 05, 2024
Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies
Health|US

Lead-tainted applesauce pouches also contained another possible toxic substance, FDA says

U.S. health officials say that recalled cinnamon applesauce pouches tied to lead poisoning in U.S. kids contained chromium, a chemical element that can be toxic

January 05, 2024
Lead-tainted applesauce pouches also contained another possible toxic substance, FDA says
Health|News

Recalled meat snack trays sold at Sam's Club are linked to salmonella poisoning in two dozen people

Health officials say at least two dozen people in 14 states were sickened by salmonella poisoning tied to recalled meat snack trays sold at some Sam’s Club stores

January 05, 2024
Recalled meat snack trays sold at Sam's Club are linked to salmonella poisoning in two dozen people
Health|News|US

Flu and COVID infections got worse over the holidays, with more misery expected, CDC says

The flu season in the U.S. is getting worse with 38 states reporting high or very high levels for respiratory illnesses

January 05, 2024
Flu and COVID infections got worse over the holidays, with more misery expected, CDC says
Health|Science

People taking Wegovy and Ozempic have lower risk of suicidal thoughts vs. older drugs, study finds

A new federal study finds that people taking popular diabetes and obesity drugs Ozempic and Wegovy had a lower risk of suicidal thoughts than those taking other medications to treat the same conditions

January 05, 2024
People taking Wegovy and Ozempic have lower risk of suicidal thoughts vs. older drugs, study finds
Health|News

Abortion initiative hits milestone for getting in front of Florida voters

A petition initiative that would enshrine abortion rights in the Florida constitution has reached the necessary number of verified signatures to qualify for the 2024 ballot

January 05, 2024
Abortion initiative hits milestone for getting in front of Florida voters
Health|WrittenByLAPost

When Social Feeds Bring More Harm Than Good

Do those scenic vacation photos filling your feed spark joy or leave you depleted? Mounting clinical research reveals social media’s double-edged impact on mental health. Behind the veil of likes and filters lies a complex psychological chain reaction that both connects and isolates users. As you mindlessly scroll through the highlight reels of acquaintances living their best lives, a slither of envy turns to inadequacy before cascading into full-blown anxiety. Yet moments later a new notification alerts you to an old friend reaching out across the distance thanks to the very same platforms facilitating FOMO fueling your funk. The takeaway?

January 05, 2024
When Social Feeds Bring More Harm Than Good
Asia|Business|Health|Science|Technology|World

US biotech company halts sales of DNA kits in Tibet, as lawmakers mull more export controls on China

Thermo Fisher, an American biotech company, has halted sales of its DNA testing products in Tibet, amid concerns that its products might have assisted the Chinese government in a surveillance campaign in the ethnic region

January 05, 2024
US biotech company halts sales of DNA kits in Tibet, as lawmakers mull more export controls on China
Economy|Health|News

Florida can import prescription drugs from Canada, US regulators say

Federal officials have cleared the way for Florida to begin importing cheaper prescription drugs from Canada

January 05, 2024
Florida can import prescription drugs from Canada, US regulators say
Business|Economy|Food|Health|Lifestyle

WIC helps moms and kids eat. But finding what you need isn't always easy

More than 6 million people receive benefits through the nation’s food assistance program for women, infants and children, which is known as WIC

January 05, 2024
WIC helps moms and kids eat. But finding what you need isn't always easy
Economy|Food|Health|News|World

Global food prices declined from record highs in 2022, the UN says. Except for these two staples

The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization says global prices for food commodities like grain and vegetable oil fell last year from record highs in 2022

January 05, 2024
Global food prices declined from record highs in 2022, the UN says. Except for these two staples
Education|Health|Science

Literature inspired my medical career: Why the humanities are needed in health care

While medical school may teach students about how the body works, it often neglects the social, political and cultural factors that determine health and disease. The humanities can help.

January 05, 2024
Literature inspired my medical career: Why the humanities are needed in health care
Health|Lifestyle

What is resilience? A psychologist explains the main ingredients that help people manage stress

Supportive relationships, economic stability and exercise are among the building blocks that develop resilience.

January 05, 2024
What is resilience? A psychologist explains the main ingredients that help people manage stress
Health|Sports

Injury concerns for Nadal after losing in the quarterfinals of his tour comeback at Brisbane

Rafael Nadal has concerns over his surgically repaired left hip just two wins and a loss into his comeback from a year-long injury layoff and just over a week before the Australian Open

January 05, 2024
Injury concerns for Nadal after losing in the quarterfinals of his tour comeback at Brisbane
Crime|Health|News

Los Angeles County has thousands of ‘unclaimed dead.’ These investigators retrace their lives

A 74-year-old woman died alone in the hospital last year

January 05, 2024
Los Angeles County has thousands of ‘unclaimed dead.’ These investigators retrace their lives
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Peeing in the shower: harmless habit or hidden health hazard?

Does urine wash safely down the drain, or could peeing in the shower come back to bite you? New research reveals doing your business while bathing exposes surprising health risks between the tiles. As you stand there enjoying the steamy warmth enveloping your body, that familiar tingling urge suddenly strikes. You reason just a little pee can’t hurt anything amid the soothing hot water cascading over your feet. Yet growing scientific evidence demonstrates even this seemingly harmless shower move harbors hidden hazards that could seriously dampen your day if you let down your guard while soaping up. Repeated exposure to

January 05, 2024
Peeing in the shower: harmless habit or hidden health hazard?
Health|News

Kentucky governor backs longer list of conditions eligible for treatment under medical marijuana law

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says access to medical marijuana in the state should expand to include more health conditions

January 04, 2024
Kentucky governor backs longer list of conditions eligible for treatment under medical marijuana law
Business|Health|Technology|US

Eli Lilly starts website to connect patients with new obesity treatment, Zepbound, other drugs

Eli Lilly has launched a unique website to connect U.S. patients seeking obesity treatment to doctors, dieticians and its new weight-loss drug, Zepbound

January 04, 2024
Eli Lilly starts website to connect patients with new obesity treatment, Zepbound, other drugs
Health|News|Opinion|US

Terminally ill Connecticut woman ends her life on her own terms, in Vermont

A Connecticut woman who pushed for expanded access to Vermont’s law that allows people who are terminally ill to end their lives has died in Vermont

January 04, 2024
Terminally ill Connecticut woman ends her life on her own terms, in Vermont
Health|News|Political|US

There's a glimmer of hope for broader health coverage in Georgia, but also a good chance of a fizzle

Long-held Republican opposition to broader health care coverage may be softening in Georgia and Mississippi

January 04, 2024
There's a glimmer of hope for broader health coverage in Georgia, but also a good chance of a fizzle
Health|Sports

Guard Ricky Rubio says his NBA career is over. He stepped away from Cavs to work on mental health

Veteran guard Ricky Rubio, who stepped away from his playing career and the Cleveland Cavaliers this season to concentrate on his mental health, says his NBA career is over

January 04, 2024
Guard Ricky Rubio says his NBA career is over. He stepped away from Cavs to work on mental health
Health|Lifestyle

Focus on right now, not the distant future, to stay motivated and on track to your long-term health goals

Long-term goals can be hard to stick to if the benefits are only way off in the future. Research suggests ways to focus on the here and now to help you ultimately achieve your more far-off targets.

January 04, 2024
Focus on right now, not the distant future, to stay motivated and on track to your long-term health goals
Health|Science

Drugs of the future will be easier and faster to make, thanks to mRNA – after researchers work out a few remaining kinks

The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the promise of using mRNA as medicine. But before mRNA drugs can go beyond vaccines, researchers need to identify the right diseases to treat.

January 04, 2024
Drugs of the future will be easier and faster to make, thanks to mRNA – after researchers work out a few remaining kinks
Health|Opinion|Science

Seeing the human in every patient − from biblical texts to 21st century relational medicine

The COVID-19 pandemic put a spotlight on how fragmented medical care can be. Relational, or person-centered, medicine is attempting to provide solutions.

January 04, 2024
Seeing the human in every patient − from biblical texts to 21st century relational medicine
Education|Health|Lifestyle

Stories about war, violence and hate crime can cause anxiety, anger and depression in kids -- here's how to discuss bad news with your children

Talking about violence with teens and tweens is very different from the conversation you’ll have with younger children.

January 04, 2024
Stories about war, violence and hate crime can cause anxiety, anger and depression in kids -- here's how to discuss bad news with your children
Health|News

Striking doctors in England say hospitals haven't shown an urgent need for them to return to work

The longest planned strike in the history of Britain’s state-funded National Health Service has entered its second day of six with doctors in England at loggerheads with hospitals over requests for some to return to work to cover urgent needs

January 04, 2024
Striking doctors in England say hospitals haven't shown an urgent need for them to return to work
Health|News|US

More hospitals are requiring masks as flu and COVID-19 cases surge

More U.S. hospitals are requiring masks and limiting visitors as health officials face a post-holiday spike in flu and other illnesses

January 03, 2024
More hospitals are requiring masks as flu and COVID-19 cases surge
Health|Science

Alzheimer's drugs might get into the brain faster with new ultrasound tool, study shows

Scientists have found a way to help Alzheimer's drugs seep inside the brain faster — using sound waves to jiggle a temporary opening in its protective shield

January 03, 2024
Alzheimer's drugs might get into the brain faster with new ultrasound tool, study shows
Health|News|US

It took decades, but San Francisco finally installs nets to stop suicides off Golden Gate Bridge

Suicide-prevention barriers at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge have been completed more than a decade after officials greenlighted a project to install stainless-steel mesh nets on both sides of the 1.7-mile bridge

January 03, 2024
It took decades, but San Francisco finally installs nets to stop suicides off Golden Gate Bridge
Business|Education|Health

Workers in their teens and early 20s are more likely to get hurt than older employees

Better training and supervision make younger workers less vulnerable to injuries.

January 03, 2024
Workers in their teens and early 20s are more likely to get hurt than older employees
Health|Science

Radiation therapy takes advantage of cancer's poor DNA repair abilities – an oncologist and physicist explain how

Radiotherapy takes many forms: from directing powerful high-energy beams toward specific areas of the body to placing radioactive seeds right next to tumors.

January 03, 2024
Radiation therapy takes advantage of cancer's poor DNA repair abilities – an oncologist and physicist explain how
Health|Lifestyle|Opinion

Edmunds recommends the best vehicles for achieving your New Year's resolutions

Most of us struggle with making those New Year’s resolutions stick

January 03, 2024
Edmunds recommends the best vehicles for achieving your New Year's resolutions
Health|News|World

Thousands of doctors in Britain walk off the job in their longest-ever strike

Thousands of doctors have walked off their jobs in Britain at the start of a six-day strike that's set to be the longest in the history of the state-funded National Health Service

January 03, 2024
Thousands of doctors in Britain walk off the job in their longest-ever strike
Health|News|Political|US

In Texas case, federal appeals panel says emergency care abortions not required by 1986 law

A federal appeals court in New Orleans says the Biden administration cannot use a 1986 emergency care law to require that Texas hospitals provide abortions for women whose lives are at risk due to pregnancy

January 02, 2024
In Texas case, federal appeals panel says emergency care abortions not required by 1986 law
Health|News|US

US women are stocking up on abortion pills, especially when there is news about restrictions

New research shows thousands of women in the U.S. have stocked up on abortion pills just in case they need them

January 02, 2024
US women are stocking up on abortion pills, especially when there is news about restrictions
Americas|Health|World

What does a total abortion ban look like in Dominican Republic?

In Latin America, only Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras and the Dominican Republic maintain total abortion bans

January 02, 2024
What does a total abortion ban look like in Dominican Republic?
Americas|Health|News|Opinion

How Dominican women fight child marriage and teen pregnancy while facing total abortion bans

The Dominican Republic is one of four Latin American countries criminalizing abortion without exceptions

January 02, 2024
How Dominican women fight child marriage and teen pregnancy while facing total abortion bans
Health|News|Opinion|US

Sen. Fetterman says he thought news about his depression treatment would end his political career

Sen. John Fetterman acknowledges having “dark conversations” about harming himself before he hit “the emergency brake” and sought treatment for depression

December 31, 2023
Sen. Fetterman says he thought news about his depression treatment would end his political career
Business|Economy|Health|US

Consulting firm McKinsey agrees to $78 million settlement with insurers over opioids

Consulting firm McKinsey and Co. has agreed to pay $78 million to settle claims from insurers and health care funds that its marketing work with Purdue Pharma helped fuel an opioid addiction crisis

December 30, 2023
Consulting firm McKinsey agrees to $78 million settlement with insurers over opioids
Health|News|US

California is expanding health care coverage for low-income immigrants in the new year

California will soon become one of the first states to provide free health care to all low-income immigrants living in the state illegally

December 30, 2023
California is expanding health care coverage for low-income immigrants in the new year
Crime|Health|News|US

US seizes more illegal e-cigarettes, but thousands of new ones are launching

U.S. officials are seizing more shipments of unauthorized electronic cigarettes

December 30, 2023
US seizes more illegal e-cigarettes, but thousands of new ones are launching
Crime|Health|News|US

Judge allows lawsuit that challenges Idaho's broad abortion ban to move forward

An Idaho judge has denied a request by the state’s top legal chief to throw out a lawsuit seeking to clarify the exemptions tucked inside the state’s broad abortion ban

December 30, 2023
Judge allows lawsuit that challenges Idaho's broad abortion ban to move forward
Health|US

West Virginia starts distributing funds from the settlement of opioid lawsuits

West Virginia is issuing the first checks from a fund established up by the settlement of opioid lawsuits

December 29, 2023
West Virginia starts distributing funds from the settlement of opioid lawsuits
Americas|Health|World

Mexican president inaugurates centralized 'super pharmacy' to supply medicines to all of Mexico

Mexico's president is trying to end the woes of patients throughout the country, who are often told they need a specific medicine — but the hospital in question doesn't have it

December 29, 2023
Mexican president inaugurates centralized 'super pharmacy' to supply medicines to all of Mexico
Health|News|Political|US

Ohio’s GOP governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care and transgender athletes in girls' sports

Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has broken from his party and vetoed legislation banning all gender-affirming care for minors and transgender athletes’ participation in girls and women’s sports

December 29, 2023
Ohio’s GOP governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care and transgender athletes in girls' sports
Environment|Health|News|Science|US

The Air Force said its nuclear missile capsules were safe. But toxic dangers lurked, documents show

Documents show the risks toxic substances posed in the underground capsules and silos where Air Force nuclear missile crews have worked since the 1960s

December 29, 2023
The Air Force said its nuclear missile capsules were safe. But toxic dangers lurked, documents show
Health|Lifestyle

Switching from one side of the offensive line to the other is among the NFL's underrated tough tasks

Driving a car with the opposite foot or shaving with the other hand would be major challenges for anyone

December 29, 2023
Switching from one side of the offensive line to the other is among the NFL's underrated tough tasks
Health|News|US

Woman sues dentist after 4 root canals, 8 dental crowns and 20 fillings in a single visit

A Minnesota woman has sued her dentist after receiving four root canals, eight dental crowns and 20 fillings in a single visit that she says led to her disfigurement

December 28, 2023
Woman sues dentist after 4 root canals, 8 dental crowns and 20 fillings in a single visit
Health|News|Science|World

World population up 75 million this year, standing at 8 billion on Jan. 1

The world population grew by 75 million people over the past year and on New Year’s Day it will stand at more than 8 billion people

December 28, 2023
World population up 75 million this year, standing at 8 billion on Jan. 1
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

New weight loss drugs are out of reach for millions of older Americans because Medicare won't pay

Obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound are capturing the attention of celebrities and showing promising results in helping people shed pounds

December 28, 2023
New weight loss drugs are out of reach for millions of older Americans because Medicare won't pay
Africa|Health|Opinion|Science|World

Stigma against gay men could worsen Congo's biggest mpox outbreak, scientists warn

African scientists warn that discrimination against gay and bisexual men on the continent could make an mpox outbreak in Congo worse

December 28, 2023
Stigma against gay men could worsen Congo's biggest mpox outbreak, scientists warn
Health|News|US

As pandemic unfolded, deaths of older adults in Pennsylvania rose steeply in abuse or neglect cases

Pennsylvania saw a tenfold increase in deaths of older adults following an abuse or neglect complaint over the past few years

December 28, 2023
As pandemic unfolded, deaths of older adults in Pennsylvania rose steeply in abuse or neglect cases
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health

Heat exhaustion killed Taylor Swift fan attending Rio concert, forensics report says

Heat exhaustion is the cause of death of a Brazilian fan who attended a concert of singer Taylor Swift in November, according to a forensics report obtained by The Associated Press

December 27, 2023
Heat exhaustion killed Taylor Swift fan attending Rio concert, forensics report says
Environment|Health|News|US

She died weeks after fleeing the Maui wildfire. Her family fought to have her listed as a victim.

A wildfire that tore through the heart of the Hawaii island of Maui this summer showed how older residents are at particular risk from disasters

December 27, 2023
She died weeks after fleeing the Maui wildfire. Her family fought to have her listed as a victim.
Health|MidEast|News|World

UN appoints a former Dutch deputy premier and Mideast expert as its Gaza humanitarian coordinator

The Netherlands’ former deputy prime minister and Mideast expert has been appointed the United Nations coordinator for humanitarian aid to Gaza, where there are more than 2 million desperate civilians in need of food, water and medicine

December 26, 2023
UN appoints a former Dutch deputy premier and Mideast expert as its Gaza humanitarian coordinator
Health|Lifestyle

Cardio or weights first? A kinesiologist explains how to optimize the order of your exercise routine

How to structure your workout − resistance then aerobic training or vice versa − depends on your exercise goals.

December 26, 2023
Cardio or weights first? A kinesiologist explains how to optimize the order of your exercise routine
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Subscription-based care moves beyond peddling birth control and helping with hair loss

Online, direct-to-consumer health care has grown well beyond its roots mostly treating hair loss and acne or selling birth control pills

December 26, 2023
Subscription-based care moves beyond peddling birth control and helping with hair loss
Health|News|Sports

Jets await word on Wilson's health, but Siemian could get 2nd straight start at QB on Thursday night

The New York Jets will wait to see what Zach Wilson’s health status is over the next day before deciding on a starting quarterback against the Cleveland Browns on Thursday night

December 25, 2023
Jets await word on Wilson's health, but Siemian could get 2nd straight start at QB on Thursday night
Crime|Health|News|US

Paramedics were convicted in Elijah McClain's death. That could make other first responders pause

Two Denver-area paramedics have been convicted of giving a fatal overdose of the sedative ketamine to Elijah McClain in 2019

December 23, 2023
Paramedics were convicted in Elijah McClain's death. That could make other first responders pause
Business|Finance|Health|Technology|US

Bristol Myers Squibb acquires Karuna Therapeutics for $14 billion, boosting neuroscience portfolio

Drugmaker Bristol Myers Squibb is acquiring Karuna Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company that has developed a new antipsychotic, in a $14 billion deal

December 22, 2023
Bristol Myers Squibb acquires Karuna Therapeutics for $14 billion, boosting neuroscience portfolio
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|News|US

Seattle hospital says Texas attorney general asked for records about transgender care for children

A lawsuit by a Seattle hospital says Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton asked for records regarding gender-affirming treatment potentially given to children from Texas

December 22, 2023
Seattle hospital says Texas attorney general asked for records about transgender care for children
Health|News|US

Flu and COVID infections are rising and could get worse over the holidays, CDC says

U.S. health officials say flu and COVID-19 infections are expected to ramp up in the coming weeks

December 22, 2023
Flu and COVID infections are rising and could get worse over the holidays, CDC says
Health|Sports

Former NFL player Mike Williams died of dental-related sepsis, medical examiner says

A medical examiner's report concludes that former NFL player Mike Williams died from a rare form of sepsis related to dental health problems

December 22, 2023
Former NFL player Mike Williams died of dental-related sepsis, medical examiner says
Health|News|Sports

Jags QB Trevor Lawrence practices with hopes of clearing concussion protocol and playing at Bucs

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is practicing despite remaining in the NFL’s concussion protocol

December 22, 2023
Jags QB Trevor Lawrence practices with hopes of clearing concussion protocol and playing at Bucs
Health|News|US

FDA says fake Ozempic shots are being sold through some legitimate sources

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it has seized “thousands of units” of counterfeit Ozempic, the diabetes drug widely used for weight loss

December 22, 2023
FDA says fake Ozempic shots are being sold through some legitimate sources
Health|World

UN health agency cites tenfold increase in reported cases of dengue over the last generation

The U.N. health agency says reported cases of dengue globally increased tenfold over the last generation

December 22, 2023
UN health agency cites tenfold increase in reported cases of dengue over the last generation
Health|MidEast|News|Political|World

Israel-Hamas war's staggering toll reaches a grim milestone: 20,000 dead

Health officials in Hamas-run Gaza say the Palestinian death toll there has surpassed 20,000

December 22, 2023
Israel-Hamas war's staggering toll reaches a grim milestone: 20,000 dead
Health|News

For years, he couldn't donate at the blood center where he worked. Under new FDA rules, now he can

New federal guidelines that dropped an abstinence requirement before gay men in monogamous relationships can give blood are opening a new pool of potential donors

December 22, 2023
For years, he couldn't donate at the blood center where he worked. Under new FDA rules, now he can
Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Chatty robot helps seniors fight loneliness through AI companionship

Some American senior citizens have a new companion to help them combat loneliness: a robot

December 22, 2023
Chatty robot helps seniors fight loneliness through AI companionship
Economy|Environment|Health

Rules aimed at long-contaminated groundwater drive California farmers and residents to court

Some California farming communities have been plagued for years by problems with their drinking water due to nitrates and other contaminants in the groundwater that feeds their wells

December 22, 2023
Rules aimed at long-contaminated groundwater drive California farmers and residents to court
Health|News|US

DeSantis spread false information while pushing trans health care ban and restrictions, a judge says

A federal judge hearing a challenge to a transgender health care ban for minors and restrictions for adults noted that Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spread false information about doctors mutilating children’s genitals

December 22, 2023
DeSantis spread false information while pushing trans health care ban and restrictions, a judge says
Health|News|Opinion|US

Pharmacist refused emergency contraception prescription. Court to decide if that was discrimination

Attorneys for a woman who was denied emergency contraception in 2019 told the Minnesota Court of Appeals the pharmacist who refused to fill the prescription discriminated against her on the basis of her sex

December 22, 2023
Pharmacist refused emergency contraception prescription. Court to decide if that was discrimination
Health|News|Sports

Old Dominion men's basketball coach Jeff Jones hospitalized after heart attack in Hawaii

Old Dominion coach Jeff Jones has been hospitalized in Honolulu after suffering a heart attack

December 21, 2023
Old Dominion men's basketball coach Jeff Jones hospitalized after heart attack in Hawaii
Health|WrittenByLAPost

The Power of Intentions: Why Intentions Beat Diet Resolutions

As the calendar flips to January, Lucy is tempted by the glossy magazine covers at the grocery checkout, promising rapid weight loss through restrictive regimens. She eyes the bold declarations to “Lose 10 Pounds Fast!” and “Drop 2 Sizes By Spring!” After indulging over the holidays, part of Lucy feels drawn to make an ambitious weight loss pledge for the new year. Yet the 35-year-old mom worries about falling short of rigid goals that could torpedo her self-esteem. This January, Lucy contemplates a different approach. Across America, the annual ritual of New Year’s resolutions often focuses squarely on diets and

December 21, 2023
The Power of Intentions: Why Intentions Beat Diet Resolutions
Health|MidEast|News|World

The UN says more than 1 in 4 people in Gaza are starving because of war

A report from the United Nations finds that more than half a million people in Gaza are starving because there's not enough food entering the territory since the outbreak of war more than 10 weeks ago

December 21, 2023
The UN says more than 1 in 4 people in Gaza are starving because of war
Europe|Health|News|World

Ukraine lawmakers vote to legalize medical marijuana and help ease stress from the war with Russia

Ukraine’s parliament has voted to legalize medical marijuana after the war with Russia left thousands of people with post-traumatic stress disorder that many believe could be eased by the drug

December 21, 2023
Ukraine lawmakers vote to legalize medical marijuana and help ease stress from the war with Russia
Health|News|US

A Republican proposal to legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin is coming soon

Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says Republicans plan to unveil a proposal soon to legalize medical marijuana in the state and could vote on it sometime in 2024

December 21, 2023
A Republican proposal to legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin is coming soon
Health|Lifestyle|Uncategorized

Cat-owner duo in Ohio shares amputee journey while helping others through animal therapy

More than five years ago, someone left a kitten with twisted back legs at a Missouri animal shelter

December 21, 2023
Cat-owner duo in Ohio shares amputee journey while helping others through animal therapy
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Political|US

Ohio prosecutor says he's duty bound to bring miscarriage case to a grand jury

An Ohio prosecutor says it's not within his power to drop a criminal charge against a woman who miscarried at her home, regardless of the pressure that national attention is bringing to her case

December 20, 2023
Ohio prosecutor says he's duty bound to bring miscarriage case to a grand jury
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|News|US

Methamphetamine, fentanyl drive record homeless deaths in Portland, Oregon, annual report finds

Homeless deaths in Oregon’s Multnomah County, home to Portland, have reached a new, somber record

December 20, 2023
Methamphetamine, fentanyl drive record homeless deaths in Portland, Oregon, annual report finds
Health|News|US

Chris Christie outlines his national drug crisis plan, focusing on treatment and stigma reduction

Republican presidential hopeful Chris Christie is outlining his plan for addressing the latest wave of the nation's drug crisis

December 20, 2023
Chris Christie outlines his national drug crisis plan, focusing on treatment and stigma reduction
Education|Health|News

Health officials push to get schoolchildren vaccinated as more US parents opt out

Parents are opting out of school vaccinations at the highest rate ever

December 20, 2023
Health officials push to get schoolchildren vaccinated as more US parents opt out
Environment|Europe|Health|News|World

Choking smog lands Sarajevo at top of Swiss index of most polluted cities for 2nd straight day

The Bosnian capital of Sarajevo has been intermittently engulfed in a toxic haze since the start of December, with air quality so bad it was placed first on a list of the world’s most polluted cities for a second straight day

December 20, 2023
Choking smog lands Sarajevo at top of Swiss index of most polluted cities for 2nd straight day
Food|Health

Parents of children sickened by lead linked to tainted fruit pouches fear for kids' future

Parents of children who posted sky-high blood lead levels after eating potentially tainted apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches are worried about their kids' futures

December 20, 2023
Parents of children sickened by lead linked to tainted fruit pouches fear for kids' future
Education|Health

For many who are suffering with prolonged grief, the holidays can be a time to reflect and find meaning in loss

A trauma-informed therapist discusses how grief affects the brain and highlights the role of a sixth stage of grief – finding meaning – in the healing process.

December 20, 2023
For many who are suffering with prolonged grief, the holidays can be a time to reflect and find meaning in loss
Food|Health|Science

Do you eat with your eyes, your gut or your brain? A neuroscientist explains how to listen to your hunger during the holidays

You likely know that the sight and smell of food can trigger cravings. But internal cues from your gut and your brain play just as important a role in the decisions you make around food.

December 20, 2023
Do you eat with your eyes, your gut or your brain? A neuroscientist explains how to listen to your hunger during the holidays
Health|Political|US

US Catholic leadership foresees challenges after repeated election defeats for abortion opponents

Repeatedly in recent years, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has stipulated that the threat of abortion remains its preeminent priority

December 20, 2023
US Catholic leadership foresees challenges after repeated election defeats for abortion opponents
Health|News|US

What to know about abortion policy across the US heading into 2024

Abortion is going to be a major issue in the U.S. again in 2024, the second full year after the nation's top court ended a right to abortion and making it largely a state issue

December 20, 2023
What to know about abortion policy across the US heading into 2024
Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|US

Some state abortion bans stir confusion, and it's uncertain if lawmakers will clarify them

It's clear when states ban abortion

December 20, 2023
Some state abortion bans stir confusion, and it's uncertain if lawmakers will clarify them
Economy|Health|News|US

States trashing troves of masks and pandemic gear as huge, costly stockpiles linger and expire

Some states that stockpiled millions of masks and other personal protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic are now throwing the items away

December 20, 2023
States trashing troves of masks and pandemic gear as huge, costly stockpiles linger and expire
Health|News|US

States are trashing troves of masks and pandemic gear as huge, costly stockpiles linger and expire

Some states that stockpiled millions of masks and other personal protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic are now throwing the items away

December 20, 2023
States are trashing troves of masks and pandemic gear as huge, costly stockpiles linger and expire
Health|Lifestyle|News|US|World

Migrant child's death and other hospitalizations spark concern over shelter conditions

The death of a 5-year-old migrant boy and reported illnesses in other children has raised fresh concerns about the living conditions and medical care provided for asylum-seekers arriving in Chicago

December 19, 2023
Migrant child's death and other hospitalizations spark concern over shelter conditions
Health|News|Opinion

Politicians, workers seek accountability after sudden closure of St. Louis nursing home

St. Louis political leaders and people connected to a shuttered nursing home are calling for accountability after the facility's sudden, unannounced closure

December 19, 2023
Politicians, workers seek accountability after sudden closure of St. Louis nursing home
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Why frequent flyers should skip the steamy shower post-flight

Travys Carinci typically logs almost 60,000 air miles monthly, crisscrossing Australia for work. But the veteran airline operations manager skips steamy showers upon returning home from grubby planes and airports despite yearning to scrub off germs. Why forgo a steamy shower? The health of the human body’s largest organ – the skin. “I skip overly hot showers which, even though it is tempting after a long flight, is a surefire way to dry out your skin,” Carinci revealed to Condé Nast Traveller, urging cooler cleansing for frequent flyer skin integrity. After inevitably contacting dubious surfaces and strangers gate-to-gate for hours, travelers

December 19, 2023
Why frequent flyers should skip the steamy shower post-flight
Health|News|US

Reproductive rights group urges Ohio prosecutor to drop criminal charge against woman who miscarried

The physicians’ group behind Ohio’s new reproductive rights amendment is urging a local prosecutor to drop criminal charges against a woman who miscarried in the restroom at her home

December 19, 2023
Reproductive rights group urges Ohio prosecutor to drop criminal charge against woman who miscarried
Education|Health|Lifestyle

Why do some men commit domestic violence? Trauma and social isolation may play a role

Childhood adversity can put people at risk of perpetrating domestic violence in the future. Having a supportive social network and learning ways to regulate the stress response, however, can help.

December 19, 2023
Why do some men commit domestic violence? Trauma and social isolation may play a role
Health|Science|Technology

How active are the microorganisms in your yogurt? We created a new tool to study probiotic activity — and made it out of cardboard

Probiotics are great for your gut, but which sources contain the most beneficial bacteria? Newly developed sensors are helping scientists figure it out.

December 19, 2023
How active are the microorganisms in your yogurt? We created a new tool to study probiotic activity — and made it out of cardboard
Health|Science|Technology

Digital inaccessibility: Blind and low-vision people have powerful technology but still face barriers to the digital world

Assistive technology like screen readers for the blind help people with disabilities use computers and smartphones, but they can be tripped up if webpages or documents are improperly formatted.

December 19, 2023
Digital inaccessibility: Blind and low-vision people have powerful technology but still face barriers to the digital world
Environment|Health

Drought-prone California OKs new rules for turning wastewater directly into drinking water

California regulators have approved new rules to let water agencies recycle wastewater and put it right back into the pipes that carry drinking water to homes, schools and businesses

December 19, 2023
Drought-prone California OKs new rules for turning wastewater directly into drinking water
Education|Health|News

Many kids are still skipping kindergarten. Since the pandemic, some parents don't see the point

The number of kindergartners in public school plunged during the COVID-19 pandemic

December 19, 2023
Many kids are still skipping kindergarten. Since the pandemic, some parents don't see the point
Education|Health|News

These kids want to go to school. The main obstacle? Paperwork

Thousands of kids went missing from schools during the pandemic

December 19, 2023
These kids want to go to school. The main obstacle? Paperwork
Health|News|Sports

Shedeur Sanders will participate in spring ball at Colorado after back injury, Coach Prime tells AP

Colorado football coach Deion Sanders says his quarterback son Shedeur Sanders will participate in spring practice after recovering from a broken bone in his back

December 19, 2023
Shedeur Sanders will participate in spring ball at Colorado after back injury, Coach Prime tells AP
Health|News|Sports|US

Suns guard Bradley Beal out at least two weeks with a sprained right ankle

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal is out for at least the next two weeks because of a sprained right ankle suffered against the New York Knicks last Friday

December 18, 2023
Suns guard Bradley Beal out at least two weeks with a sprained right ankle
Americas|Food|Health|US

FDA finds 'extremely high' lead levels in cinnamon at Ecuador plant that made tainted fruit pouches

U.S. food inspectors found “extremely high” lead levels in cinnamon at a plant in Ecuador that made applesauce pouches tainted with the metal

December 18, 2023
FDA finds 'extremely high' lead levels in cinnamon at Ecuador plant that made tainted fruit pouches
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Why Rubbing Your Feet Like a Cricket May Help You Sleep

Some people experience blissful slumber simply by rubbing their feet together before bed, and TikTokers can’t stop raving about the soothing sleep technique they call “cricketing.” The practice mimics crickets’ tendency to constantly fidget their legs as a self-calming behavior. And while the motion may appear odd, science and firsthand accounts affirm its incredible power lulling the body into peaceful relaxation ideal for rapid sleep onset. Over 50 million TikTok views extoll cricketing’s virtues through posters demonstrating pre-bedtime foot rubs while praising their effectiveness. “It’s comforting!” one commenter declared. And the mounting buzz even surprised longtime nightly practitioners unaware of

December 18, 2023
Why Rubbing Your Feet Like a Cricket May Help You Sleep
Business|Health|News|US

Largest nursing home in St. Louis closes suddenly, forcing out 170 residents

The largest nursing home in St. Louis has closed suddenly, forcing about 170 residents to be bused to other facilities

December 18, 2023
Largest nursing home in St. Louis closes suddenly, forcing out 170 residents
Environment|Health|News

After years of decline, the Biden administration says environmental enforcement is on the upswing

The Environmental Protection Agency says it is conducting more on-site inspections of polluting industrial sites than at any time since the COVID-19 pandemic began

December 18, 2023
After years of decline, the Biden administration says environmental enforcement is on the upswing
Health|News

Here's what you need to know about the deadly salmonella outbreak tied to cantaloupes

A deadly outbreak of salmonella poisoning linked to contaminated whole and pre-cut cantaloupe continues to grow

December 18, 2023
Here's what you need to know about the deadly salmonella outbreak tied to cantaloupes
Health|Lifestyle|News|Political|US

Attorneys for Kentucky woman seeking abortion withdraw lawsuit

Attorneys for a Kentucky woman who sued demanding the right to an abortion have withdrawn the lawsuit after the woman learned her embryo no longer has cardiac activity

December 18, 2023
Attorneys for Kentucky woman seeking abortion withdraw lawsuit
Education|Health|Science

Teaching positive psychology skills at school may be one way to help student mental health and happiness

Positive psychology focuses on science-based ideas about how to increase your happiness and live a satisfying life. Studies are following how school-based interventions affect students.

December 18, 2023
Teaching positive psychology skills at school may be one way to help student mental health and happiness
Education|Health

Students could get more sleep and learn better if school started a little later

Most teens aren’t getting enough sleep, leading to poorer academic performance. Early school start times combined with natural changes in hormones and the circadian rhythm could be to blame.

December 18, 2023
Students could get more sleep and learn better if school started a little later
Health|News|Sports

Auburn controls USC 91-75 in Bronny James' first road game

Aden Holloway scored 15 points with six assists and Jaylin Williams had 14 points to help Auburn beat USC 91-75 as the Trojans’ Bronny James continued to work his way back to the court after suffering cardiac arrest

December 17, 2023
Auburn controls USC 91-75 in Bronny James' first road game
Business|Health|News|US

Federal agency quashes Georgia's plan to let pharmacies sell medical marijuana

Federal drug officials are warning Georgia to shelve its plans to be the first state to allow pharmacies to dispense medical marijuana

December 17, 2023
Federal agency quashes Georgia's plan to let pharmacies sell medical marijuana
Health|News|Sports

Luton captain Tom Lockyer is undergoing tests and scans after cardiac arrest during EPL game

Luton says its captain Tom Lockyer is undergoing tests and scans at hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest during a Premier League game

December 17, 2023
Luton captain Tom Lockyer is undergoing tests and scans after cardiac arrest during EPL game
Crime|Economy|Health

UK parliamentarian admits lying about lucrative pandemic contracts but says she's done nothing wrong

A member of Britain’s House of Lords has acknowledged that she repeatedly lied about her links to a company that was awarded lucrative contracts to supply protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic

December 17, 2023
UK parliamentarian admits lying about lucrative pandemic contracts but says she's done nothing wrong
Economy|Health|News|US

Families say autism therapy helped their kids. Indiana's Medicaid cuts could put it out of reach

Starting with the new year, Indiana will implement a universal reimbursement rate for a therapy commonly used by children with autism, at a rate significantly less than what healthcare providers received on average in the past

December 17, 2023
Families say autism therapy helped their kids. Indiana's Medicaid cuts could put it out of reach
Health|News

As 2023 holidays dawn, face masks have settled in as an occasional feature of the American landscape

As the year comes to an end with holiday parties and crowds, mask-wearing is much more off than on around the country even as COVID’s long tail lingers

December 17, 2023
As 2023 holidays dawn, face masks have settled in as an occasional feature of the American landscape
Celebrity|Health|News

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar falls and breaks hip at Los Angeles concert

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is having surgery for a broken hip after falling at a concert in Los Angeles

December 16, 2023
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar falls and breaks hip at Los Angeles concert
Business|Food|Health|News

Quaker Oats recalls granola products over concerns of salmonella contamination

Quaker Oats has recalled several of its granola products because it says the foods could be contaminated with salmonella

December 16, 2023
Quaker Oats recalls granola products over concerns of salmonella contamination
Americas|Health|News|Opinion

Catholic activists in Mexico help women reconcile their faith with abortion rights

In Mexico, activists from Catholics for the Right to Decide are helping women reconcile their faith and abortion rights

December 16, 2023
Catholic activists in Mexico help women reconcile their faith with abortion rights
Health|News|Opinion|US

As Trump threatens to repeal Obamacare, these 'insurance godmothers' are signing Florida Latinos up

Suburbs in South Florida that have swung toward Donald Trump are where the “Obamacare” health care program is more popular than anywhere else in the country

December 16, 2023
As Trump threatens to repeal Obamacare, these 'insurance godmothers' are signing Florida Latinos up
Crime|Health|News|US

A review defends police action before the Maine mass shooting. Legal experts say questions persist

An independent report conducted for a police agency clears the agency’s response to growing concerns about the mental health of a man who later went on to commit the deadliest mass shooting in Maine history

December 15, 2023
A review defends police action before the Maine mass shooting. Legal experts say questions persist
Health|Lifestyle

Jets' Solomon Thomas is driven by the memory of his sister and an ever-present call to help people

Solomon Thomas was lost, stuck in a dark place mentally while desperately trying to overcome the anxiety, depression and sadness that gnawed at him

December 15, 2023
Jets' Solomon Thomas is driven by the memory of his sister and an ever-present call to help people
Health|News

Study bolsters evidence that severe obesity increasing in young US kids

A new study adds to evidence that severe obesity is becoming more common in young U.S. children

December 15, 2023
Study bolsters evidence that severe obesity increasing in young US kids
Environment|Health|WrittenByLAPost

Researchers scour NYC wildlife for next pandemic pathogen clues

A group of scientists in New York set traps for local wildlife, such as possums and raccoons, for months, ranging from Staten Island to Queens. Their goal was not to tag and release the animals but rather to thoroughly examine and swab them for pathogens that could be harmful to humans before the creatures disappeared back into the shadows of the city. Their goal is to shield city people from animal diseases that might be hidden among the furry residents who live off the main road in the large city. The Columbia University researchers aim specifically to trace coronaviruses and

December 15, 2023
Researchers scour NYC wildlife for next pandemic pathogen clues
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Nightmare Tenant Discovery: Drinking Toilet Water for Half a Year

A young couple in Beijing endured a nauseating ordeal after discovering a hidden pipeline had secretly been supplying their kitchen taps with toilet water for over six months. Only upon developing an unshakable cough and strange outbreaks of hair loss did the pair finally trace the source of their deteriorating health back to drinking and cooking with liquid siphoned straight from the latrine. According to boyfriend Mr. Tan, subletting an apartment with his girlfriend earlier this year initially proceeded smoothly until the roommates noticed concerning changes to their wellbeing soon after moving in. His hacking cough worsened while acne and

December 15, 2023
Nightmare Tenant Discovery: Drinking Toilet Water for Half a Year
Europe|Health|Lifestyle|News|World

Shops in 2 Dutch cities start selling legally grown cannabis in an experiment to regulate pot trade

A paradox at the heart of the Netherlands’ permissive pot policy has gone up in smoke in two Dutch cities as “coffeeshops” began selling the country’s first legally cultivated cannabis

December 15, 2023
Shops in 2 Dutch cities start selling legally grown cannabis in an experiment to regulate pot trade
Health|Science

Racism produces subtle brain changes that lead to increased disease risk in Black populations

Racial threats and slights take a toll on health, but the continual invalidation and questioning of whether those so-called microaggressions exist has an even more insidious effect, research shows.

December 15, 2023
Racism produces subtle brain changes that lead to increased disease risk in Black populations
Health|Lifestyle|News|Political|US

Hypothetical situations or real-life medical tragedies? A judge weighs an Idaho abortion ban lawsuit

An attorney for Idaho has asked a judge to throw out a lawsuit seeking clarity about the medical exemptions to the state’s broad abortion bans

December 15, 2023
Hypothetical situations or real-life medical tragedies? A judge weighs an Idaho abortion ban lawsuit
Health|WrittenByLAPost

How Covid-19 Stunted a Generation

The COVID-19 pandemic threw off everyone’s life, but it was especially hard for people in their late 20s and early 30s, as goals and plans were delayed or abandoned due to lockdowns. This sense of falling behind is referred to as a “quarter-life skip” by psychologists. Dubbed the “pandemic skip,” the phenomenon describes a sentiment especially acute among teens, 20-somethings, and 30-somethings – that lockdowns slammed brakes on growing up itself. According to psychologists, this view is based on reality: without those happy events that shape adulthood, important stages of growth would have stayed dormant. “I’m 26 but feel 23,”

December 14, 2023
How Covid-19 Stunted a Generation
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Can Applying Psychology Help Us Accomplish Our New Year's Resolutions?

Resolutions symbolize our desire for self-improvement and the optimism accompanying a new year’s blank slate. These annual pledges aim to enhance lives by changing undesired traits, meeting personal goals, or kicking bad habits. However, ambitions often exceed follow-through. Early excitement yields to obstacles as resolutions crumble by February. Understanding the psychology behind resolutions can reveal why they fail along with science-backed strategies for finally making our promises stick. The alluring idea of reinvention draws us each January 1st. A new calendar encourages reflection while triggering the “fresh start effect” psychologically. As holidays end, we crave departing from stress and excess

December 14, 2023
Can Applying Psychology Help Us Accomplish Our New Year's Resolutions?
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US agency concludes chemical leak that killed 6 Georgia poultry workers was `completely preventable'

A federal agency says a chemical leak that killed six workers at a Georgia poultry plant in 2021 could have been prevented

December 14, 2023
US agency concludes chemical leak that killed 6 Georgia poultry workers was `completely preventable'
Business|Health|US

Amazon, Target and more will stop selling water beads marketed to kids due to rising safety concerns

Three major U.S. retailers — Amazon, Target and Walmart — say they’re suspending sales of water-bead products marketed to young children due to growing safety concerns

December 14, 2023
Amazon, Target and more will stop selling water beads marketed to kids due to rising safety concerns
Health|WrittenByLAPost

The Dark Side of Going Viral: 'Likes' Push Online Haters to Keep Topping Themselves

New research reveals much online hate speech stems less from malice than hunger for approval, ensuring trolls keep posting to chase “likes” from their bile. Cornell University investigators found users glowing with praise for early toxic posts reliably return with amplified attacks next, hooked on the viral attention rather than targets’ hurt. “It now appears that the same dynamics that can make some online relationships intensely positive can also fuel friendly feelings among those who join together online in expressing enmity toward identity groups and individual targets,” said scholar Joseph Walther of Harvard. Walther argues digital bonds formed through shared

December 14, 2023
The Dark Side of Going Viral: 'Likes' Push Online Haters to Keep Topping Themselves
Health|News|Opinion|US

Ohio clinics want abortion ban permanently struck down in wake of constitutional amendment passage

Abortion clinics in Ohio are pushing for a court to strike down abortion restrictions now that voters have enshrined abortion rights into the state Constitution

December 14, 2023
Ohio clinics want abortion ban permanently struck down in wake of constitutional amendment passage
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Inmate with schizophrenia dies following extended stint in solitary confinement

A disturbing new lawsuit alleges extended solitary confinement and willful neglect killed a mentally ill county jail inmate after nearly 3 weeks locked naked in a padded cell. Attorneys for Joshua McLemore’s family argue his untreated schizophrenia psychosis kept him from eating or drinking despite guards delivering food, ultimately causing fatal organ failure. According to court filings, police brought the 29-year-old McLemore to emergency services after finding him dazed in his apartment mid-psychotic break in summer 2021. But he soon faced arrest for erratic behavior like pulling a nurse’s hair, then transfer to Jackson County Jail on charges of battery

December 14, 2023
Inmate with schizophrenia dies following extended stint in solitary confinement
Health|News|US

Virginia lawmaker with Parkinson's helps lead the charge in creating panel to fight the illness

Members of the House have introduced a bill, likely the last of the year, they hope may one day stomp out Parkinson's disease

December 14, 2023
Virginia lawmaker with Parkinson's helps lead the charge in creating panel to fight the illness
Business|Health|News

Fuming over setback to casino smoking ban, workers light up in New Jersey Statehouse meeting

Workers angry that a proposed smoking ban in Atlantic City's casinos seems to be going nowhere protested by lighting up during a state government hearing Thursday in Trenton

December 14, 2023
Fuming over setback to casino smoking ban, workers light up in New Jersey Statehouse meeting
Environment|Health|News|US

EPA begins formal review of vinyl chloride, toxic chemical that burned in Ohio train derailment

The Biden administration is initiating a formal evaluation of risks posed by vinyl chloride, the cancer-causing chemical that burned in a towering plume of toxic black smoke following a fiery train derailment earlier this year in eastern Ohio

December 14, 2023
EPA begins formal review of vinyl chloride, toxic chemical that burned in Ohio train derailment
Economy|Health|News

Older Americans to pay less for some drug treatments as drugmakers penalized for big price jumps

Hundreds of thousands of older Americans could pay less for outpatient drug treatments beginning early next year

December 14, 2023
Older Americans to pay less for some drug treatments as drugmakers penalized for big price jumps
Crime|Health|News|US

US officials block Elf Bar-maker and others from importing 1.4 million illegal e-cigarettes

U.S. officials recently seized more than 1.4 million illegal e-cigarettes from overseas manufacturers, including the company behind Elf Bar

December 14, 2023
US officials block Elf Bar-maker and others from importing 1.4 million illegal e-cigarettes
Health|Science

Winter brings more than just ugly sweaters – here's how the season can affect your mind and behavior

Some of winter’s effects have been tied to cultural norms and practices, while others likely reflect our bodies’ innate biological responses to shorter days and colder weather.

December 14, 2023
Winter brings more than just ugly sweaters – here's how the season can affect your mind and behavior
Health|Science

CRISPR and other new technologies open doors for drug development, but which diseases get prioritized? It comes down to money and science

Drug development takes a great deal of time, money and effort. While future profits play a big factor in which diseases gets prioritized, advocacy and research incentives can also tilt the scale.

December 14, 2023
CRISPR and other new technologies open doors for drug development, but which diseases get prioritized? It comes down to money and science
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

A judge is considering Wyoming abortion laws, including the first explicit US ban on abortion pills

Attorneys for both sides in a challenge to Wyoming abortion restrictions that include the nation’s first explicit ban on medication to end pregnancy have urged a judge to uphold or strike down the new laws without holding a trial

December 14, 2023
A judge is considering Wyoming abortion laws, including the first explicit US ban on abortion pills
Health|News|Opinion|US

Florida mother fears her family will be devastated as trial on trans health care ban begins

A Florida mother tearfully testified that her family could be torn apart if the state's ban on trans health care for children is allowed to take effect

December 13, 2023
Florida mother fears her family will be devastated as trial on trans health care ban begins
Crime|Health|News

Lawsuit alleges ex-Harvard Medical School professor used own sperm to secretly impregnate patient

A former professor at Harvard Medical School and founder of one of the nation's largest fertility clinics is being accused in a lawsuit of secretly impregnating a patient in 1980 after promising the sperm would come from an anonymous donor

December 13, 2023
Lawsuit alleges ex-Harvard Medical School professor used own sperm to secretly impregnate patient
Health|News|Opinion|US

Some 2024 GOP hopefuls call for 'compassion' in Texas abortion case but don't say law should change

Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have called for “compassion” in the case of a woman whose health deteriorated as she unsuccessfully sought an abortion in Texas, but they stopped short of criticizing the state’s law

December 13, 2023
Some 2024 GOP hopefuls call for 'compassion' in Texas abortion case but don't say law should change
Crime|Health|News|US

As Pacific Northwest fentanyl crisis surges, officials grapple with how to curb it

Oregon and Washington authorities say they are making the war on fentanyl a top priority

December 13, 2023
As Pacific Northwest fentanyl crisis surges, officials grapple with how to curb it
Health|WrittenByLAPost

The Culprit Behind Red Wine Headaches

People have complained about headaches specifically from red wine for thousands of years, but science is only now closing in on an explanation for the phenomenon. A new study proposes that an antioxidant found in grape skins hampers the body’s processing of alcohol, allowing buildup of a toxic compound that triggers migraines in susceptible drinkers. While all alcoholic beverages can cause headaches, red wine appears particularly linked to painful “wine headaches” arising shortly after a glass rather than next-morning hangover. Researchers have puzzlingly struggled to account for why despite red wine containing many ingredients also found in other foods not

December 13, 2023
The Culprit Behind Red Wine Headaches
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Traumatic memories continue to torment PTSD patients- here's why

A new brain imaging study shows that traumatic memories use different neural paths than normal memories. This shows that they work as vivid pieces of a current event rather than processed past memories. Findings from the study help us understand how traumatic memories stay with us for a long time. They shed light on why they keep coming back as flashbacks and night terrors, which are common symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Study co-author Daniela Schiller from Mount Sinai’s Icahn School of Medicine remarked, “The brain doesn’t appear to be in a state of memory; rather, it seems to

December 13, 2023
Traumatic memories continue to torment PTSD patients- here's why
Business|Health|News

SmileDirectClub is shutting down. Where does that leave its customers?

Just months after filing for bankruptcy, SmileDirectClub announced it was shutting down its global operations and halting its teeth-aligner treatments

December 13, 2023
SmileDirectClub is shutting down. Where does that leave its customers?
Economy|Finance|Health|News|US

New York removes medical debt from credit reports

Medical debt will no longer appear on the credit reports of New York residents

December 13, 2023
New York removes medical debt from credit reports
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Self-Googling for Disorders Harms Teen Wellness, Experts Warn

Erin Coleman grew alarmed as her 14-year-old daughter increasingly used TikTok and Instagram not for entertainment or memes but to search for videos about mental health conditions. Over months of scrolling, the teen became convinced social media clips matched her own struggles and she likely had depression, ADHD, autism, extreme germophobia, and more. “Each week, she would come up with another diagnosis,” Coleman recalled. “If she perceives any resemblance between herself and someone else, she believes she possesses the same qualities.” Ultimately medical testing revealed Coleman’s daughter suffered mainly from severe anxiety rather than the entire catalogue. “Even now, she

December 13, 2023
Self-Googling for Disorders Harms Teen Wellness, Experts Warn
Health|News|US

A common abortion pill will come before the US Supreme Court. Here's how mifepristone works

Medication abortion is the preferred method of ending pregnancy in the U.S. Mifepristone is one of the two drugs used and it will go in front of the U.S. Supreme Court next year

December 13, 2023
A common abortion pill will come before the US Supreme Court. Here's how mifepristone works
Health|News|Sports|World

Many top Russian athletes faced minimal drug testing in 2023 ahead of next year's Paris Olympics

Two of Russia’s top swimmers who could be eligible for the next year’s Olympics have been drug tested by their country’s anti-doping agency only twice apiece in 2023

December 13, 2023
Many top Russian athletes faced minimal drug testing in 2023 ahead of next year's Paris Olympics
Health|Science

In hypochondria paradox, Swedish study finds a higher death rate in those who fear serious illness

A Swedish study has uncovered a paradox about people diagnosed with an excessive fear of serious illness: They tend to die earlier than people who aren’t hypervigilant about health concerns

December 13, 2023
In hypochondria paradox, Swedish study finds a higher death rate in those who fear serious illness
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Drinking during holidays and special occasions could affect how you parent your kids

Even parents who don’t drink much throughout the year may have a few extra eggnogs at a Christmas party or beers while watching the Super Bowl. And that has implications for how they treat their kids.

December 13, 2023
Drinking during holidays and special occasions could affect how you parent your kids
Health|News|US

The Supreme Court will rule on limits on a commonly used abortion medication

The Supreme Court has agreed to take up a dispute over a medication used in the most common method of abortion in the United States

December 13, 2023
The Supreme Court will rule on limits on a commonly used abortion medication
Health|News|Science|Technology

Health misinformation is rampant on social media – here's what it does, why it spreads and what people can do about it

Studies show that health misinformation on social media has led to fewer people getting vaccinated and more lives lost to COVID-19 and other life-threatening diseases.

December 13, 2023
Health misinformation is rampant on social media – here's what it does, why it spreads and what people can do about it
Health|News|US|World

After recalls and infections, experts say safer eyedrops will require new FDA powers

Repeated recalls of eyedrops are drawing new attention to the limited powers U.S. regulators have to oversee medical products made overseas

December 13, 2023
After recalls and infections, experts say safer eyedrops will require new FDA powers
Business|Finance|Health|News

Switch from selling COVID-19 drugs on market rather than to governments continues to sting at Pfizer

Pfizer’s forecast for sales of its COVID-19 vaccine and treatment next year falls more than $5 billion short of the Wall Street consensus

December 13, 2023
Switch from selling COVID-19 drugs on market rather than to governments continues to sting at Pfizer
Americas|Environment|Health|Science|World

Millions infected with dengue this year in new record as hotter temperatures cause virus to flare

Dengue is sweeping across the Western Hemisphere in numbers not seen since record-keeping began in 1980 as experts warn that rising temperatures and rapid urbanization are accelerating the pace of infections

December 13, 2023
Millions infected with dengue this year in new record as hotter temperatures cause virus to flare
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Tis the Season...For Cuffing?

With winter here and thoughts of cuddling up by a warm fire starting to circulate, many are wondering if it’s wise to commit while still navigating the ups and downs of college life. Although bonds can ease fears of the future and strengthen everyday communities, some bonds made in the midst of scholastic stress and loneliness may not be beneficial to development in the long run. When one’s job, priorities, and sense of self undergo continuous transformations until maturity takes its ultimate shape, it becomes imperative to regularly assess one’s relationships to ensure their well-being.. Making the most of limited

December 12, 2023
Tis the Season...For Cuffing?
Health|WrittenByLAPost

The science of bathing: Why more isn't always better

While survey data suggests 60% of Americans believe daily showers are essential, but experts say that there is no magic bullet when it comes to personal hygiene; rather, the appropriate number of baths each week is contingent on a wide range of individual health variables. No matter what, scientific knowledge about the when why, and how of lathering can help us understand our different skin types better. Those exercising heavily or prone to abundant perspiration should certainly wash away accumulating sweat regularly. Letting pores clog risks breakouts and infections, while scalp oils similarly merit shampooing too for some prone to

December 12, 2023
The science of bathing: Why more isn't always better
Health|Economy|WrittenByLAPost

Can You Really Test For Your "Trigger Foods"? The Controversy Explained

Millions seeking digestive relief turn to diagnostic kits promising personalized answers on triggering foods. However, experts argue evidence doesn’t support home sensitivity tests flooding the alternative wellness market and making big claims on customized health insights. Behind marketing suggesting custom diets curing bloating and discomfort lurk problematic science and potential harms meriting caution before buying. Mainstream medicine makes limited distinctions around adverse food reactions beyond clear-cut allergies and intolerances like lactose or gluten. Still, companies sell hair mineral scans or blood antibody screens purportedly unveiling specific inflammatory triggers. These expensive, unreliable results often severely restrict diets without clinical basis. Seeking

December 12, 2023
Can You Really Test For Your "Trigger Foods"? The Controversy Explained
Health|Opinion|Technology

Pew survey: YouTube tops teens' social-media diet, with roughly a sixth using it almost constantly

Teen usage of social media hasn’t dropped much, despite rising concerns about its effects on the mental health of adolescents

December 12, 2023
Pew survey: YouTube tops teens' social-media diet, with roughly a sixth using it almost constantly
Health|News|Political|US

Kate Cox sought an abortion in Texas. A court said no because she didn't show her life was in danger

The Texas Supreme Court's rejection of a mother of two's request for an exception under the state's restrictive abortion ban has laid bare the high threshold women in many states must meet to get the procedure

December 12, 2023
Kate Cox sought an abortion in Texas. A court said no because she didn't show her life was in danger
Health|World

Packed hospitals, treacherous roads, harried parents: Newborns in Gaza face steeper odds of survival

For mothers and fathers in besieged Gaza, the devastating war has subverted all expectations of childbirth and parenthood

December 12, 2023
Packed hospitals, treacherous roads, harried parents: Newborns in Gaza face steeper odds of survival
Health|Lifestyle|News|US

Kentucky woman seeking court approval for abortion learned her embryo no longer has cardiac activity

Attorneys for a pregnant woman in Kentucky who filed a lawsuit demanding the right to an abortion say she's learned her embryo no longer has cardiac activity

December 12, 2023
Kentucky woman seeking court approval for abortion learned her embryo no longer has cardiac activity
Health|Science

Customizing mRNA is easy, and that's what makes it the next frontier for personalized medicine − a molecular biologist explains

From COVID-19 vaccines to cancer treatments and beyond, the flexibility of mRNA-based therapies gives them the potential to prevent and treat many types of diseases.

December 12, 2023
Customizing mRNA is easy, and that's what makes it the next frontier for personalized medicine − a molecular biologist explains
Economy|Health|US

Early, often and unequivocally: How Whitmer's fight for abortion rights helped turn Michigan blue

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation that repealed a law requiring women to purchase a separate insurance rider if they intend to receive an abortion in the future

December 12, 2023
Early, often and unequivocally: How Whitmer's fight for abortion rights helped turn Michigan blue
Health|News|Sports

Tyreek Hill sidelined with ankle injury for most of Dolphins’ 28-27 loss to Titans on Monday night

Tyreek Hill sat out a big portion of Miami’s 28-27 loss to the Tennessee Titans with an ankle injury after he landed awkwardly while being tackled in the first quarter

December 12, 2023
Tyreek Hill sidelined with ankle injury for most of Dolphins’ 28-27 loss to Titans on Monday night
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Christmas Trees Can Trigger Miserable “Holiday Syndrome”

Decking halls with boughs of holly and twinkling trees spreads yuletide cheer for many holiday celebrants. But amid the backdrop of nostalgic decor emerges a seasonal syndrome sabotaging merriment for some. Invisible allergens riding evergreens trigger classic respiratory and skin symptoms creating “Christmas tree syndrome” – the sad fate of developing runny noses, coughs or rashes instead of cozy comfort from the symbolic centerpiece. Culprits range from specific pollen species to generic irritants like mold, dust and pesticides. Real varieties pose more concerns with natural volatile oils and shedding pine needles. But cheap synthetic trees harbor other hazards after years

December 12, 2023
Christmas Trees Can Trigger Miserable “Holiday Syndrome”
Economy|Health|WrittenByLAPost

Exhausted Air Traffic Controllers Raise Alarm on Safety Risks

A nationwide air traffic controller shortage has forced intensely demanding schedules and deteriorating working conditions, fueling a dangerous increase in mistakes guiding planes. Fatigued and demoralized, some controllers report nodding off during shifts while others show up drunk – alarming violations jeopardizing passenger safety. Hundreds of incident reports describe distraught employees struggling with impossible overtime burdens amid understaffing crisis levels. Controllers manage unfathomable stress directing thousands of lives daily. But current excessive strains break even the most dedicated. While recent years saw traffic rebound from the pandemic, controller numbers significantly declined over the past decade despite elevated retirements requiring replacement.

December 12, 2023
Exhausted Air Traffic Controllers Raise Alarm on Safety Risks
Africa|Health|News|Science|World

5 countries in East and southern Africa have anthrax outbreaks, WHO says, with 20 deaths reported

The World Health Organization says five countries in East and southern Africa are in the middle of outbreaks of the anthrax disease with more than 1,100 suspected cases and 20 deaths this year

December 11, 2023
5 countries in East and southern Africa have anthrax outbreaks, WHO says, with 20 deaths reported
Health|News|US

What to know about abortion lawsuits being heard in US courts this week

Courts in several states are hearing challenges to abortion bans this week

December 11, 2023
What to know about abortion lawsuits being heard in US courts this week
Health|News|Political|US

Texas woman who sought court permission for abortion leaves state for the procedure, attorneys say

Attorneys for a pregnant Texas woman who sought court permission for an abortion in an unprecedented challenge to one of the most restrictive bans in the U.S. say she has left the state to obtain the procedure

December 11, 2023
Texas woman who sought court permission for abortion leaves state for the procedure, attorneys say
Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Political|US

The Supreme Court rejects an appeal over bans on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children

The Supreme Court has refused to take up a case about whether state and local governments can enforce laws banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children

December 11, 2023
The Supreme Court rejects an appeal over bans on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children
Food|Health|Lifestyle

How cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger became the scents of winter holidays, far from their tropical origins

Spices have been prized commodities for centuries. Today, ‘warm’ flavors boost our health and spirits in fall and winter.

December 11, 2023
How cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger became the scents of winter holidays, far from their tropical origins
Health|Science|Technology

How do pacemakers and defibrillators work? A cardiologist explains how they interact with the electrical system of the heart

Heart rates that are too slow or too fast can sometimes be lethal. Medical implants can help the heart get its rhythm back.

December 11, 2023
How do pacemakers and defibrillators work? A cardiologist explains how they interact with the electrical system of the heart
Health|Science

Why do people have wisdom teeth?

Two dental experts explain that these furthest-back molars may be a not-so-necessary leftover from early human evolution.

December 11, 2023
Why do people have wisdom teeth?
Asia|Health|News|World

Doctor and self-exiled activist Gao Yaojie who exposed the AIDS epidemic in rural China dies at 95

Renowned Chinese doctor and activist Gao Yaojie who exposed the AIDS virus epidemic in rural China in the 1990s, has died at the age of 95 at her home in the United States

December 11, 2023
Doctor and self-exiled activist Gao Yaojie who exposed the AIDS epidemic in rural China dies at 95
Asia|Food|Health|News|World

Asia lags behind pre-pandemic levels of food security, UN food agency says

The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization says that hunger remains a chronic problem in Asia

December 11, 2023
Asia lags behind pre-pandemic levels of food security, UN food agency says
Crime|Health|News|Political|World

A British Palestinian surgeon gave testimony to a UK war crimes unit after returning from Gaza

A British Palestinian surgeon who spent weeks in the Gaza Strip during the current Israel-Hamas war as part of a Doctors Without Borders medical team says he's given testimony to a British war crimes investigation unit

December 09, 2023
A British Palestinian surgeon gave testimony to a UK war crimes unit after returning from Gaza
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

A pregnant Texas woman asked a court for permission to get an abortion, despite a ban. What's next?

The Texas Supreme Court has put on hold a judge’s ruling that approved an abortion for a pregnant woman whose fetus has a fatal diagnosis

December 09, 2023
A pregnant Texas woman asked a court for permission to get an abortion, despite a ban. What's next?
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Texas Supreme Court pauses lower court's order allowing pregnant woman to have an abortion

The Texas Supreme Court has put on hold a judge’s ruling that approved an abortion for a pregnant woman whose fetus has a fatal diagnosis

December 09, 2023
Texas Supreme Court pauses lower court's order allowing pregnant woman to have an abortion
Health|News|Sports

McCarthy back with Cowboys after appendectomy, set to call plays against Eagles

Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy is back with the team after undergoing an emergency appendectomy

December 08, 2023
McCarthy back with Cowboys after appendectomy, set to call plays against Eagles
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Abortion delays have grown more common in the US since Roe v. Wade was overturned

Obstacles to obtaining an abortion are more common since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022

December 08, 2023
Abortion delays have grown more common in the US since Roe v. Wade was overturned
Health|News|Political|US

It's taking longer to schedule abortions in the US. Doctors fear riskier, more complex procedures

Obstacles to obtaining an abortion are more common since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022

December 08, 2023
It's taking longer to schedule abortions in the US. Doctors fear riskier, more complex procedures
Health|News|Political|US

Pregnant woman in Kentucky sues for the right to get an abortion

A pregnant woman in Kentucky has filed a lawsuit demanding the right to an abortion, the second legal challenge in days to sweeping abortion bans that have taken hold in more than a dozen U.S. states since Roe v. Wade was overturned last year

December 08, 2023
Pregnant woman in Kentucky sues for the right to get an abortion
Health|News|Science|US

FDA approves 2 gene therapies for sickle cell. One is the first to use the editing tool CRISPR

U.S. regulators have approved two gene therapies for sickle cell disease

December 08, 2023
FDA approves 2 gene therapies for sickle cell. One is the first to use the editing tool CRISPR
Environment|Health|News|World

Pope Francis makes his first public appearances since being stricken by bronchitis

Pope Francis has made his first public appearance outdoors since being stricken by bronchitis two weeks ago, which forced him to cancel a planned trip to the COP-28 climate conference in Dubai

December 08, 2023
Pope Francis makes his first public appearances since being stricken by bronchitis
Health|News

Lawmakers seek action against Elf Bar and other fruity e-cigarettes imported from China

House lawmakers are demanding information on federal efforts to stop the influx of kid-appealing electronic cigarettes from China

December 08, 2023
Lawmakers seek action against Elf Bar and other fruity e-cigarettes imported from China
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion

The holidays and your brain – a neuroscientist explains how to identify and manage your emotions

It’s important to identify the root causes of your stress and to find the coping mechanisms that work best for you.

December 08, 2023
The holidays and your brain – a neuroscientist explains how to identify and manage your emotions
Economy|Education|Health|US

Government and nonprofit workers are getting billions in student loan debt canceled through a public service program

Many of the Americans getting this debt relief are nurses, teachers, first responders, Peace Corps volunteers and social workers.

December 08, 2023
Government and nonprofit workers are getting billions in student loan debt canceled through a public service program
Europe|Health|News|Science

Breast cancer survivors may not need so many mammograms after surgery, UK study suggests

A large British study finds that less frequent screening is just as good as annual mammograms for certain breast cancer survivors

December 08, 2023
Breast cancer survivors may not need so many mammograms after surgery, UK study suggests
Crime|Health|News|World

Six Palestinians are killed in the Israeli military's latest West Bank raid, health officials say

Palestinian health officials say Israeli forces stormed into a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank to arrest Palestinian militants and unleashed fighting with local gunmen in which six Palestinians were killed

December 08, 2023
Six Palestinians are killed in the Israeli military's latest West Bank raid, health officials say
Health|News|US|World

Deaths from tainted cantaloupe increase to 3 in U.S. and 5 in Canada

A salmonella outbreak tied to tainted cantaloupe has now killed eight people _ three in the U.S. and five in Canada

December 07, 2023
Deaths from tainted cantaloupe increase to 3 in U.S. and 5 in Canada
Health|News

Chronic fatigue syndrome is not rare, says new CDC survey. It affects 3.3 million U.S. adults

Health officials are releasing the first nationally representative estimate of how many U.S. adults have chronic fatigue syndrome: 3.3 million

December 07, 2023
Chronic fatigue syndrome is not rare, says new CDC survey. It affects 3.3 million U.S. adults
Health|WrittenByLAPost

What really causes sore muscles after exercise?

The dreaded soreness that follows a workout often seems like just part of the process as your body gets stronger. But what actually causes sore, strained muscles days after a tough workout? And do things like massage guns or hot tubs actually help you recover faster, as everyone claims? New research explains why our muscles protest so much in the first place. It turns out it might not be lactic acid or tiny tears in muscle fibers causing the hurt, as experts used to think. And the common fixes people swear by may just provide temporary relief without addressing the

December 07, 2023
What really causes sore muscles after exercise?
Health|News|US

Two babies infected with dangerous bacteria sometimes found in powdered infant formula

A Kentucky child is dead and a Missouri infant has brain damage from the same kind of bacteria that sparked powdered formula recalls and shortages last year

December 07, 2023
Two babies infected with dangerous bacteria sometimes found in powdered infant formula
Business|Health|News|US

The White House is threatening the patents of high-priced drugs developed with taxpayer dollars

The Biden administration is putting pharmaceutical companies on notice

December 07, 2023
The White House is threatening the patents of high-priced drugs developed with taxpayer dollars
Asia|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

South Korea Olympic committee pushes athletes to attend navy boot camp, triggering rebukes

South Korea's Olympic committee is pushing to send hundreds of athletes to a navy training center to enhance their mental toughness ahead of the Paris Olympics

December 07, 2023
South Korea Olympic committee pushes athletes to attend navy boot camp, triggering rebukes
Europe|Health|News|World

Ex-UK leader Boris Johnson rejects notion he wanted to let COVID-19 'rip' through the population

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, in sometimes angry testimony to Britain’s inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic, on Thursday defended himself against suggestions that his indifference and failure to heed the advice of scientists led to thousands of unnecessary deaths

December 07, 2023
Ex-UK leader Boris Johnson rejects notion he wanted to let COVID-19 'rip' through the population
Europe|Health|News|World

Former Polish President Lech Walesa, 80, says he is better but remains hospitalized with COVID-19

Polish Nobel Peace Prizer winner and former President Lech Walesa says he is improving after being hospitalized with COVID-19

December 07, 2023
Former Polish President Lech Walesa, 80, says he is better but remains hospitalized with COVID-19
Crime|Health|News|US

A nurse's fatal last visit to patient's home renews calls for better safety measures

The killing of a visiting nurse in Connecticut is sparking renewed calls to better protect health care workers from what has been a rise in violence across the country

December 07, 2023
A nurse's fatal last visit to patient's home renews calls for better safety measures
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Texas judge grants pregnant woman permission to get an abortion despite state’s ban

A Texas judge has given a pregnant woman whose fetus had a fatal diagnosis permission to get an abortion in an unprecedented challenge to the state’s ban that took effect after Roe v. Wade was overturned last year

December 07, 2023
Texas judge grants pregnant woman permission to get an abortion despite state’s ban
Crime|Health|News|US

Paramedics told investigators that Elijah McClain had 'excited delirium,' a disputed condition

Two paramedics on trial over the 2019 death of Elijah McClain told investigators in videotaped interviews previously unseen in public that the 23-year-old Black man had “excited delirium,” a disputed condition critics say is unscientific and rooted in racism

December 06, 2023
Paramedics told investigators that Elijah McClain had 'excited delirium,' a disputed condition
Health|News|US

White House delays menthol cigarette ban, alarming anti-smoking advocates

The White House is pushing back a plan to ban menthol cigarettes, an unexpected delay that quickly sparked criticism from anti-smoking groups

December 06, 2023
White House delays menthol cigarette ban, alarming anti-smoking advocates
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Can an Open Marriage Bring Couples Closer?

When Sheila first suggested to her husband Jim that they go to an event for monogamous couples, he reluctantly agreed, hoping that she could enjoy her sense of adventure. But neither of them expected the strong desire to explore even further after becoming friends with another nice couple there. As middle-aged parents of two teenage children stuck in an affectionless rut, Jim and Sheila saw their family-oriented responsibilities were slowly suffocating the carefree pair who had met in a bar almost 20 years ago. Because they wanted to get away, they went to a polyamorous retreat that promised “sexy fun.”

December 06, 2023
Can an Open Marriage Bring Couples Closer?
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Herbal Mood Supplements - Are they Helpful or Hurtful?

A walk down any health store aisle will show you shelves full of supplement bottles that are calling to people who are stressed out or sad. Labels that look good say that herbs, oils, vitamins, and nutrients will help you deal with life’s mental storms. But can a pill really make you feel better or calm your worries down? Experts say that there is little to no evidence to back popular supplements for anxiety and depression, despite what marketers say. While some natural options like St. John’s wort show glimmers of potential benefit, data quality and clinical impact lag far

December 06, 2023
Herbal Mood Supplements - Are they Helpful or Hurtful?
Environment|Health|News|Science

52 sea turtles experiencing 'cold stun' in New England flown to rehab in Florida

Fifty-two endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles suffering from “cold stun” are rehabbing at four facilities in Florida after a flight on a private plane from the New England Aquarium in Massachusetts

December 06, 2023
52 sea turtles experiencing 'cold stun' in New England flown to rehab in Florida
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Can Ice Plunges Sooth Anxiety and Depression? Watch the Video

A growing wellness trend touts icy plunges as self-treatment for anxiety, depression and other mental health woes. From TikTok’s #ColdPlunge community to Netflix documentaries on extreme athlete Wim Hof’s frigid endurance challenges, the notion of therapeutic benefits from voluntarily induced hypothermia proliferates in pop culture. And while evidence remains limited and risks plentiful, some preliminary research does suggest cold water immersion may improve certain markers of mood and resilience. Proponents claim subjecting the body to freezing temperatures counterintuitively promotes relaxation and calm after the initial shock. The hypothesis makes physiologic sense – activating the stress response stimulates release of hormones

December 06, 2023
Can Ice Plunges Sooth Anxiety and Depression? Watch the Video
Health|Science|US

FDA is inspecting plant in Ecuador that made lead-tainted fruit pouches

U.S. health officials have launched an inspection of a plant in Ecuador that made the cinnamon applesauce pouches linked to dozens of cases of acute lead poisoning in U.S. children

December 06, 2023
FDA is inspecting plant in Ecuador that made lead-tainted fruit pouches
Health|Science

How electroconvulsive therapy heals the brain − new insights into ECT, a stigmatized yet highly effective treatment for depression

Electroconvulsive therapy often evokes inaccurate images of seizing bodies and smoking ears. Better understanding of how it reduces depression symptoms can illuminate new ways to treat mental illness.

December 06, 2023
How electroconvulsive therapy heals the brain − new insights into ECT, a stigmatized yet highly effective treatment for depression
Environment|Health|Science

Glyphosate, the active ingredient in the weedkiller Roundup, is showing up in pregnant women living near farm fields – that raises health concerns

New research provides evidence for the first time that the primary chemical in Roundup is reaching people in nearby homes, and it isn’t just from the food they eat.

December 06, 2023
Glyphosate, the active ingredient in the weedkiller Roundup, is showing up in pregnant women living near farm fields – that raises health concerns
Africa|Health|News

Dengue fever is on the rise in Mali with more than 20 deaths, health director says

Authorities say dengue fever is on the rise in Mali, posing a new threat to the West African nation struggling with extremist attacks and political turbulence

December 06, 2023
Dengue fever is on the rise in Mali with more than 20 deaths, health director says
Health|News|World

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson admits to making mistakes but defends COVID record at inquiry

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has acknowledged that his government was too slow to grasp the scale of the COVID-19 crisis

December 06, 2023
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson admits to making mistakes but defends COVID record at inquiry
Health|News|US

A young nurse suffered cardiac arrest while training on the condition. Fellow nurses saved her life

A 23-year-old woman who recently started her first nursing job at a New Hampshire hospital was attending a training session on cardiac arrest when she, herself, suffered the medical emergency

December 06, 2023
A young nurse suffered cardiac arrest while training on the condition. Fellow nurses saved her life
Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion

Patients of color more often brace for unfair treatment in health care, survey finds

A new survey shows 55% of Black patients said they feel like they must be very careful about their appearance to be treated fairly at medical visits

December 05, 2023
Patients of color more often brace for unfair treatment in health care, survey finds
Health|WrittenByLAPost

TikTok’s Sweet Anxiety Hack: How Sour Candy May Short-Circuit Panic. Watch the Video.

If you’re having a panic attack, TikTokers say sour candy may help calm your nerves. This advice seems to have some scientific backing, with mental health experts confirming that sour candies like Warheads can serve as an effective distraction during moments of high anxiety. When anxiety begins to spike and panic sets in, eating an intensely tart candy can offer “faster relief” by giving the brain something else more immediate to focus on, says therapist Catherine Del Toro. This redirects the brain’s attention away from the anxiety, providing a brief respite in which symptoms can subside. The key seems to

December 05, 2023
TikTok’s Sweet Anxiety Hack: How Sour Candy May Short-Circuit Panic. Watch the Video.
Business|Health|Lifestyle|US

Frontier Airlines settles lawsuit filed by pilots who claimed bias over pregnancy, breastfeeding

Frontier Airlines has settled a lawsuit filed by female pilots who said the airline discriminated against pregnant and breastfeeding employees

December 05, 2023
Frontier Airlines settles lawsuit filed by pilots who claimed bias over pregnancy, breastfeeding
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

A pregnant Texas woman is asking a court to let her have an abortion under exceptions to state's ban

A pregnant Texas woman whose fetus has a fatal diagnosis is asking a court to let her have an abortion

December 05, 2023
A pregnant Texas woman is asking a court to let her have an abortion under exceptions to state's ban
Crime|Europe|Health|Travel

A bedbug hoax is targeting foreign visitors in Athens. Now the Greek police have been called in

Greece’s health ministry is seeking police help against hoaxers who tried to scare foreign tourists out of several Athens short-term rental apartments by inventing a bedbug crisis

December 05, 2023
A bedbug hoax is targeting foreign visitors in Athens. Now the Greek police have been called in
Business|Economy|Finance|Health

CVS Health lays out changes to clarify prescription drug pricing that may save some customers money

CVS Health is introducing changes to how its prescription drug pricing model works, and that could lead to some savings for customers starting next year

December 05, 2023
CVS Health lays out changes to clarify prescription drug pricing that may save some customers money
Environment|Health

'Inert' ingredients in pesticides may be more toxic to bees than scientists thought

Inert ingredients are added for purposes other than killing pests and are not required under federal law to be tested for safety or identified on pesticide labels.

December 05, 2023
'Inert' ingredients in pesticides may be more toxic to bees than scientists thought
Crime|Education|Health|News|US

Handcuffed and sent to the ER – for misbehavior: Schools are sending more kids to the hospital

Last year, children were handcuffed and sent to a hospital emergency room for a psychiatric evaluation at least 117 times from schools in Wicomico County, on Maryland's Eastern Shore

December 05, 2023
Handcuffed and sent to the ER – for misbehavior: Schools are sending more kids to the hospital
Crime|Education|Health|News|US

More than $950,000 raised for Palestinian student paralyzed after being shot in Vermont

More than $950,000 has been raised for the recovery of one of the three college students of Palestinian descent who was shot in Vermont and is currently paralyzed from the chest down

December 04, 2023
More than $950,000 raised for Palestinian student paralyzed after being shot in Vermont
Health|Science|Technology

The Air Force is expanding a review of cancers for service members who worked with nuclear missiles

The Air Force is expanding its study of whether service members who worked with nuclear missiles have had unusually high rates of cancer after a preliminary review determined that a deeper examination is needed

December 04, 2023
The Air Force is expanding a review of cancers for service members who worked with nuclear missiles
Health|News|US

Texas is suing Planned Parenthood for $1.8B over $10M in allegedly fraudulent services it rendered – a health care economist explains what's going on

This lawsuit is only the latest chapter in a battle between the state and the reproductive health care provider that heated up in 2011.

December 04, 2023
Texas is suing Planned Parenthood for $1.8B over $10M in allegedly fraudulent services it rendered – a health care economist explains what's going on
Business|Crime|Economy|Health|News|US

The Supreme Court wrestles with OxyContin maker's bankruptcy deal, with billions of dollars at stake

The Supreme Court is wrestling with a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would shield members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids

December 04, 2023
The Supreme Court wrestles with OxyContin maker's bankruptcy deal, with billions of dollars at stake
Health|Sports|US|Videos

Chain crew member dislocated his knee during Lions-Saints game

A member of the chain crew at a game between Detroit and New Orleans was taken to a hospital with a dislocated knee that occurred when Saints running back Alvin Kamara was tackled into him

December 04, 2023
Chain crew member dislocated his knee during Lions-Saints game
Health|News|Sports

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts evaluated for concussion vs 49ers, cleared for return

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was checked for a concussion and left Sunday’s game against San Francisco in the fourth quarter

December 04, 2023
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts evaluated for concussion vs 49ers, cleared for return
Health|News|Sports

Texans rookie WR Tank Dell has broken left fibula and will miss rest of season, AP source says

Houston Texans rookie receiver Tank Dell will miss the rest of the season after breaking his left fibula against the Denver Broncos

December 03, 2023
Texans rookie WR Tank Dell has broken left fibula and will miss rest of season, AP source says
Environment|Health|Science

Earth is running a fever. And UN climate talks are focusing on the contagious effect on human health

With Planet Earth running a fever, U.N. climate talks have turned their focus on contagious effects on human health

December 03, 2023
Earth is running a fever. And UN climate talks are focusing on the contagious effect on human health
Education|Health|US

Lacking counselors, US schools turn to the booming business of online therapy

As schools across the U.S. grapple with the student mental health crisis, the use of telehealth therapy for students has skyrocketed

December 03, 2023
Lacking counselors, US schools turn to the booming business of online therapy
Health|News|Opinion

Court pauses federal policy allowing abortion clinic operators to get grants -- but only in Ohio

An appeals court has paused enforcement of a federal government regulation that allows abortion providers to receive family planning grants — but only in Ohio

December 01, 2023
Court pauses federal policy allowing abortion clinic operators to get grants -- but only in Ohio
Health|News|WrittenByLAPost

Botched Cosmetic Injection Leaves Woman Without Nose

Krysta Carson had been getting Botox injections without issue for 20 years leading up to the cosmetic procedure that would abruptly end that streak. The 52-year-old singer and model from Seattle opted for filler injections in 2015 seeking to restore a more youthful appearance after one too many people mistook her for looking significantly older. But what began as a routine cosmetic treatment to smooth developing laugh lines rapidly morphed into a nightmare ordeal culminating in necrosis so severe her nose fully detached. Now after 200 reconstructive surgeries, Carson still requires a prosthetic nose to breathe. She continues sharing her

December 01, 2023
Botched Cosmetic Injection Leaves Woman Without Nose
Health|WrittenByLAPost

40% Suicide Spike- LA's Teen Mental Health Crisis

For the first time, the typical age of teen suicide in Los Angeles County has dropped to just 16 years old. This was the shocking news. Also, the number of girls who kill themselves has gone up to almost half of all student deaths this school year. These alarming figures from county medical examiners expose a youth mental health crisis worsening despite years of prevention efforts. Now, families who have lost a loved one say that strict school rules that are supposed to keep kids safe may be making teens even more depressed after the pandemic. When 17-year-old Jeramie Naya

December 01, 2023
40% Suicide Spike- LA's Teen Mental Health Crisis
Health|News|US

Flu is on the rise while RSV infections may be peaking, US health officials say

U.S. health officials say flu is picking up steam while RSV lung infections may be peaking

December 01, 2023
Flu is on the rise while RSV infections may be peaking, US health officials say
Health|News|Opinion|US

West Virginia places anti-abortion pregnancy center coalition at the helm of $1M grant program

A West Virginia coalition that helps support a network of anti-abortion pregnancy centers in the state is receiving $1 million to distribute to organizations committed to encouraging people not to end their pregnancies

December 01, 2023
West Virginia places anti-abortion pregnancy center coalition at the helm of $1M grant program
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets

Pfizer nixes more study of twice-daily obesity pill treatment that made many patients nauseous

Pfizer shares sank Friday when the drugmaker announced that it was abandoning a twice-daily obesity treatment after more than half the patients in a clinical trial stopped taking it

December 01, 2023
Pfizer nixes more study of twice-daily obesity pill treatment that made many patients nauseous
Health|News|World

Israeli survivors of the Oct. 7 music festival attack seek to cope with trauma at a Cyprus retreat

Dozens of young Israeli men and women who survived the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre at a rave party in southern Israel have been taking part in support sessions to help deal with their trauma at a retreat in Cyprus

December 01, 2023
Israeli survivors of the Oct. 7 music festival attack seek to cope with trauma at a Cyprus retreat
Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion

Native American mothers whose children have been separated from them experience a raw and ongoing grief that has no end

Native American families have endured generations of systematic child removal, but the grief, loss and trauma that birth mothers still experience have been largely overlooked.

December 01, 2023
Native American mothers whose children have been separated from them experience a raw and ongoing grief that has no end
Health|Lifestyle|Travel|US

Pilgrims yearn to visit isolated peninsula where Catholic saints cared for Hawaii's leprosy patients

Devotees of two Catholic saints — Damien and Marianne of Molokai — want to see where they spent a pivotal part of their lives caring for Hawaii’s leprosy patients

December 01, 2023
Pilgrims yearn to visit isolated peninsula where Catholic saints cared for Hawaii's leprosy patients
Health|Travel|World

Pilgrims yearn to visit isolated peninsula where Catholic saints cared for Hawaii's leprosy patients

Devotees of two Catholic saints — Damien and Marianne of Molokai — want to see where they spent a pivotal part of their lives caring for Hawaii’s leprosy patients

December 01, 2023
Pilgrims yearn to visit isolated peninsula where Catholic saints cared for Hawaii's leprosy patients
Crime|Health|MidEast|News|World

Live updates | Israeli strikes kill over 175 people in Gaza after cease-fire ends, officials say

Health officials in Gaza say Israeli strikes have killed dozens of people after fighting in the Gaza Strip resumed

December 01, 2023
Live updates | Israeli strikes kill over 175 people in Gaza after cease-fire ends, officials say
Food|Health|US

Don't eat pre-cut cantaloupe if the source is unknown, CDC says, as deadly salmonella outbreak grows

U.S. health officials say consumers should not eat pre-cut cantaloupe if they don’t know the source

November 30, 2023
Don't eat pre-cut cantaloupe if the source is unknown, CDC says, as deadly salmonella outbreak grows
Health|News

Casino workers seethe as smoking ban bill is delayed yet again in New Jersey Legislature

A bill that would end smoking in Atlantic City's casinos continues to go nowhere

November 30, 2023
Casino workers seethe as smoking ban bill is delayed yet again in New Jersey Legislature
Health|News|US

Sen. Rand Paul performed Heimlich maneuver on choking Sen. Joni Ernst during GOP lunch

Sen. Joni Ernst, a Republican from Iowa, was choking on food during a luncheon when fellow Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky performed the Heimlich maneuver on her

November 30, 2023
Sen. Rand Paul performed Heimlich maneuver on choking Sen. Joni Ernst during GOP lunch
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Necrophilia Nightmare: Electrician Violated Over 100 Corpses for 15 Years While Hospital Management Failed to Notice

A damning 300-page British inquiry report reveals that electrician David Fuller’s unfathomable 15-year spree violating over 100 corpses could have been prevented. Fuller ultimately faced conviction for 1987 double homicide cold cases, prompting discovery of his mortuary necrophiliac acts. However, the inquiry condemned systemic “failures of management, governance, regulation and processes” enabling his crimes. Authorities uncovered Fuller’s acts after tying DNA from decades-old murder scenes to the 69-year-old electrician. This launched inquiries into mortuary breaches at two Kent hospitals where Fuller worked. Investigators subsequently unearthed over 10 million disturbing media files within the killer’s residence. Among these were timestamped photos

November 30, 2023
Necrophilia Nightmare: Electrician Violated Over 100 Corpses for 15 Years While Hospital Management Failed to Notice
Health|News|Sports

Corey Perry says he's seeking help for alcohol abuse after the Blackhawks terminated his contract

Corey Perry says he has begun working with mental health and substance abuse experts to discuss his struggles with alcohol after the Chicago Blackhawks terminated his contract for engaging “in conduct that is unacceptable” and against team policies

November 30, 2023
Corey Perry says he's seeking help for alcohol abuse after the Blackhawks terminated his contract
Health|WrittenByLAPost

The Risks of Letting Dogs Lick Your Face and Sleep in Your Bed

As man’s best friend, dogs enrich our lives in countless ways – easing anxiety, reducing loneliness, spurring physical activity, and even potentially lowering cardiovascular disease. However, these beloved pets can also transmit illness-causing germs to humans through bites, scratches, face licks, or accidental ingestion of feces. Thankfully, simple precautions can greatly mitigate sickness risks for people snuggling up to their furry companions. Veterinarians caution that dogs harbor diverse bacteria, parasites, and fungi transmissible to humans – including salmonella, E. coli, campylobacter, giardia, cryptosporidium, hookworm, and roundworm. These can spark gastrointestinal troubles like diarrhea or abdominal pain. Dogs may also spread

November 30, 2023
The Risks of Letting Dogs Lick Your Face and Sleep in Your Bed
Health|News|Sports

USC's Bronny James cleared by doctors for return to basketball 4 months after cardiac arrest

Bronny James has been cleared by doctors for a full return to basketball four months after suffering a cardiac arrest

November 30, 2023
USC's Bronny James cleared by doctors for return to basketball 4 months after cardiac arrest
Health|News|US

Anthony Fauci will testify before Congress on COVID origins and the US pandemic response

Former chief White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci is expected to testify before Congress early next year as part of Republicans’ yearslong investigation into the origins of COVID-19 and the U.S. response to the disease

November 30, 2023
Anthony Fauci will testify before Congress on COVID origins and the US pandemic response
Business|Finance|Health

Drugmaker AbbVie to spend over $10B on ImmunoGen to juice its cancer-fighting treatment portfolio

AbbVie is spending more than $10 billion to add a potential blockbuster cancer treatment as cheaper versions of the drugmaker’s all-time best seller, Humira, cut into sales

November 30, 2023
Drugmaker AbbVie to spend over $10B on ImmunoGen to juice its cancer-fighting treatment portfolio
Environment|Health|News

Cities must replace harmful lead pipes within 10 years under new Biden administration plan

The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday proposed the strongest overhaul of lead in drinking water rules in more than three decades

November 30, 2023
Cities must replace harmful lead pipes within 10 years under new Biden administration plan
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health

Elton John addresses Britain's Parliament, urging lawmakers to do more to fight HIV/AIDS

Elton John has urged British lawmakers to do more to fight HIV and AIDS

November 30, 2023
Elton John addresses Britain's Parliament, urging lawmakers to do more to fight HIV/AIDS
Economy|Health|Lifestyle

Study says the US is ill-prepared to ensure housing for the growing number of older people

The United States is ill-prepared to ensure housing and care for the growing ranks of America's older people

November 30, 2023
Study says the US is ill-prepared to ensure housing for the growing number of older people
Health|WrittenByLAPost

More Than Manicures: Inside Acrylic Manicures' Infection Risk

The trendy acrylic nail extensions glamming up hands from coast to coast bring an unsightly downside – the terrifying possibility of chronic green nail infections. Some technicians allegedly do a poor job of applying the product, which allows bacteria to enter via the press-on plastic tips and causes a visible fungus that is very difficult to remove. Los Angeles dermatologist Dr. Sermed Mezher urgently highlighted the phenomenon on TikTok after treating numerous cases of the “beautician’s nightmare” condition nicknamed “The Greenies.” His video and warnings detail how the causative microbe thrives inside moisture trapped under cheap fill acrylic bonds slightly

November 29, 2023
More Than Manicures: Inside Acrylic Manicures' Infection Risk
Africa|Health|Science

South African company to start making vaginal rings that protect against HIV

A South African company will make vaginal rings that protect against HIV, which AIDS experts say should eventually make them cheaper and more readily available

November 29, 2023
South African company to start making vaginal rings that protect against HIV
Environment|Health|News|US

Residents in St. Croix sue government over water contaminated with lead and copper

A group of residents have sued a public utility company in the U.S. Virgin Islands after authorities there reported finding high levels of lead and copper in the tap water on St. Croix

November 29, 2023
Residents in St. Croix sue government over water contaminated with lead and copper
Europe|Health|News

Poland's new parliament brings back state financing for in vitro fertilization

Poland’s new parliament has reinstated government funding for in vitro fertilization, previously banned by the conservative party which lost control of the legislature in the country's recent general election

November 29, 2023
Poland's new parliament brings back state financing for in vitro fertilization
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|News

Britain's Parliament honors Elton John for his work fighting HIV in the UK and beyond

Elton John has addressed Britain’s Parliament at an event honoring his dedication to fighting HIV in the U.K. and beyond

November 29, 2023
Britain's Parliament honors Elton John for his work fighting HIV in the UK and beyond
Health|Lifestyle|Opinion

Gentle parenting can be really hard on parents, new research suggests

The gentle parenting movement has exploded in popularity on social media. But is it good for kids or parents?

November 29, 2023
Gentle parenting can be really hard on parents, new research suggests
Food|Health

US food insecurity surveys aren't getting accurate data regarding Latino families

Questions about food insecurity can be less straightforward than they appear.

November 29, 2023
US food insecurity surveys aren't getting accurate data regarding Latino families
Health|Science

MicroRNA is the master regulator of the genome − researchers are learning how to treat disease by harnessing the way it controls genes

When just one of the thousands of microRNAs in people go awry, it can cause diseases ranging from heart disease to cancer.

November 29, 2023
MicroRNA is the master regulator of the genome − researchers are learning how to treat disease by harnessing the way it controls genes
Europe|Health|News|World

Pope Francis is still having trouble breathing due to lung inflammation, Vatican says

The Vatican says Pope Francis is stable but is still having trouble breathing as a result of a lung inflammation that forced him to cancel a weekend trip to Dubai

November 29, 2023
Pope Francis is still having trouble breathing due to lung inflammation, Vatican says
Education|Health

New Zealand leader plans to ban cellphone use in schools and end tobacco controls in first 100 days

New Zealand’s new prime minister plans to ban cellphone use in schools and repeal tobacco controls in the agenda for his first three months in office

November 29, 2023
New Zealand leader plans to ban cellphone use in schools and end tobacco controls in first 100 days
Crime|Health|News|US

Prosecutors say paramedics ignored Elijah McClain's distress after stop and killed him with overdose

A Colorado prosecutor says two paramedics ”did nothing” to help an ailing Elijah McClain and instead injected him with a fatal overdose of a powerful sedative during a 2019 police stop

November 29, 2023
Prosecutors say paramedics ignored Elijah McClain's distress after stop and killed him with overdose
Environment|Health

Coal power, traffic, waste burning a toxic smog cocktail in Indonesia's Jakarta

Pollution is causing respiratory illnesses and deaths to rise in Indonesia's island of Java, including the capital, Jakarta

November 29, 2023
Coal power, traffic, waste burning a toxic smog cocktail in Indonesia's Jakarta
Australia|Health|News|World

Australia apologizes for thalidomide tragedy as some survivors listen in the Parliament gallery

Survivors of the harmful morning sickness drug thalidomide were in the public gallery when Australia’s Parliament made a national apology for what was described as one of the darkest chapters in Australia’s medical history

November 29, 2023
Australia apologizes for thalidomide tragedy as some survivors listen in the Parliament gallery
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Here's Why Your Cold Seems More Severe After Bedtime

If your cold or cough seems worse at night, science confirms it’s not your imagination. Physicians identify biological rhythms, hormone fluctuations and body positioning as key factors aggravating overnight symptoms. Simple home remedies like hydration, humidifying and cough drops can ease disruption, but understanding the body’s natural circadian cough cycle helps normalize the experience. Tuning into the outsized reaction at one point of the daily clock offers reassurance while combatting its severity. Specifically, our inner sleep/wake programming directs key immune cells to rev up activity after dark seeking pathogens. But their well-intended efforts also spark inflammation temporarily compounding congestion, irritation

November 28, 2023
Here's Why Your Cold Seems More Severe After Bedtime
Health|News|US

US life expectancy rose last year, but it remains below its pre-pandemic level

U.S. life expectancy rose last year, but it still isn’t close to what it was before the COVID-19 pandemic

November 28, 2023
US life expectancy rose last year, but it remains below its pre-pandemic level
Environment|Health|News|World

Pope cancels trip to Dubai for UN climate conference on doctors' orders while recovering from flu

Pope Francis has canceled his trip to Dubai for the U.N. climate conference on doctors’ orders

November 28, 2023
Pope cancels trip to Dubai for UN climate conference on doctors' orders while recovering from flu
Business|Health|News

Mayo Clinic announces $5 billion expansion of Minnesota campus

The Mayo Clinic has announced a $5 billion expansion plan that includes new buildings designed so they can evolve and expand as patient needs change over the coming decades

November 28, 2023
Mayo Clinic announces $5 billion expansion of Minnesota campus
Health|News|Technology

Ransomware attack prompts multistate hospital chain to divert some emergency room patients elsewhere

A ransomware attack has prompted a health care chain with operations in six states to divert patients from at least some of its emergency rooms to other hospitals

November 28, 2023
Ransomware attack prompts multistate hospital chain to divert some emergency room patients elsewhere
Economy|Health|News|US

After a pandemic pause, Detroit restarts water shut-offs – part of a nationwide trend as costs rise

Detroit residents with past-due bills are facing water shut-offs again after a reprieve during COVID-19. At the same time, providers are also raising rates.

November 28, 2023
After a pandemic pause, Detroit restarts water shut-offs – part of a nationwide trend as costs rise
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Philly parents worry about kids' digital media use but see some benefits, too

Researchers conducted in-depth interviews with 17 Philadelphia parents about how their family uses digital media. Here they offer tips to promote healthy, balanced media habits for kids.

November 28, 2023
Philly parents worry about kids' digital media use but see some benefits, too
Environment|Europe|Health

France to ban smoking on beaches as it seeks to avoid 75,000 tobacco-related deaths per year

France's government plans to ban smoking on all beaches, in public parks, forests and some other public areas

November 28, 2023
France to ban smoking on beaches as it seeks to avoid 75,000 tobacco-related deaths per year
Health|News|US

Trump says he will renew efforts to replace 'Obamacare' if he wins a second term

Former President Donald Trump says he wants to reopen the contentious fight over the Affordable Care Act

November 27, 2023
Trump says he will renew efforts to replace 'Obamacare' if he wins a second term
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Unsupervised Ketamine Use for Depression Raises FDA Concerns

The FDA warned against clinicians prescribing compounded formulations of ketamine absent careful monitoring, citing harms from the anesthetic’s growing unsupervised use as an alternative depression remedy. Citing adverse event reports, regulators targeted exploitative telehealth and direct-to-consumer providers, feeding surging patient demand for psychedelic therapy, showing promise in stubborn mental illness. But nuances separating legitimate supervised protocols from dangerous DIY usage fuel debates on avoiding over-correction given ketamine’s steadfast restrictions limiting medical access. Specifically the agency alert aims distinguishing between supervised ketamine injections administered in clinics from uncontrolled usage filling online prescriptions remotely. Its caution calls out compounding pharmacies specially mixing

November 27, 2023
Unsupervised Ketamine Use for Depression Raises FDA Concerns
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Is 98.6 No Longer Normal Body Temperature?

Modern evidence increasingly challenges long-accepted baselines about “normal” human body temperature established over 150 years ago. Recent studies of large populations find average readings substantially lower than the near-universal 98.6 Fahrenheit etched into medical lore. That leaves unsettled debates around properly identifying fevers amid shifting data that both reveals we run cooler today and highlights natural individual variations. With core measures declining below standardized cutoffs, some propose personalizing fever benchmarks while others argue widening diagnosis criteria risks overlooking serious infection. The new normal results prime modern medicine to revisit physiological assumptions rooted in a different era. In the late 1860s,

November 27, 2023
Is 98.6 No Longer Normal Body Temperature?
Health|WrittenByLAPost

FDA Bans Cancer-Causing Straighteners

This week the FDA proposed banning hair straighteners containing formaldehyde, a known carcinogen, targeting products marketed mainly for Black women despite over a decade of evidence on cancer risks. The agency determined frequent chemical straightener use significantly elevates uterine cancer chances, with toxicity also linked to breast and ovarian malignancies. But though the FDA itself deemed formaldehyde carcinogenic in 2015, only mounting publicity and Congressional regulation recently prompted concrete plans to halt allowable exposure from cosmetics. Specifically, the agency now moves to outlaw hair products emitting formaldehyde directly or through release from compounds that convert to the chemical through air

November 27, 2023
FDA Bans Cancer-Causing Straighteners
Health|Science

Chlorine is a highly useful chemical that's also extremely dangerous − here's what to know about staying safe around it

Chlorine is a widely used industrial chemical that’s frequently a factor in toxic accidents and workplace injuries. A pharmaceutical expert explains why it’s so hazardous.

November 27, 2023
Chlorine is a highly useful chemical that's also extremely dangerous − here's what to know about staying safe around it
Health|Lifestyle

Why are bullies so mean? A youth psychology expert explains what's behind their harmful behavior

No matter your age, if you’re being bullied − there’s help out there.

November 27, 2023
Why are bullies so mean? A youth psychology expert explains what's behind their harmful behavior
Business|Health|Lifestyle

New incentives could boost satisfaction with in-person work, but few employers are making changes

The COVID-19 pandemic upended the work habits of people around the world, with millions working from home, at least for part of their week

November 27, 2023
New incentives could boost satisfaction with in-person work, but few employers are making changes
Health|News|World

Pope Francis getting antibiotics intravenously for lung problem, limiting appointments, Vatican says

The Vatican says Pope Francis is receiving antibiotics intravenously to treat a lung inflammation but that he doesn't have pneumonia

November 27, 2023
Pope Francis getting antibiotics intravenously for lung problem, limiting appointments, Vatican says
Asia|Health|News

China says a surge in respiratory illnesses is caused by flu and other known pathogens

China’s health ministry says a surge in respiratory illnesses across the country that has drawn the attention of the World Health Organization is caused by the flu and other known pathogens and not by a novel virus

November 26, 2023
China says a surge in respiratory illnesses is caused by flu and other known pathogens
Health|News|World

Pope Francis has a hospital checkup after coming down with the flu

The Vatican says Pope Francis went to the hospital for tests after he came down with the flu

November 25, 2023
Pope Francis has a hospital checkup after coming down with the flu
Asia|Health|News|World

Digging to rescue 41 workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel in India halted after machine breaks

Officials say they have stopped digging to rescue 41 construction workers who have been trapped for nearly two weeks in a collapsed tunnel in northern India after the drilling machine broke down

November 25, 2023
Digging to rescue 41 workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel in India halted after machine breaks
Food|Health

FDA expands cantaloupe recall after salmonella infections double in a week

The number of people sickened by salmonella from cut and whole cantaloupes has more than doubled in a week

November 24, 2023
FDA expands cantaloupe recall after salmonella infections double in a week
Business|Economy|Health|News|US

Bird flu still taking toll on industry as 1.35 million chickens are being killed on an Ohio egg farm

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says 1.35 million chickens are being slaughtered on an Ohio egg farm as the bird flu continues to take a toll on the industry

November 24, 2023
Bird flu still taking toll on industry as 1.35 million chickens are being killed on an Ohio egg farm
Health|News|Science|World

UN confirms sexual spread of mpox in Congo for the 1st time as country sees a record outbreak

The World Health Organization said it has confirmed sexual transmission of mpox in Congo for the first time as the country experiences its biggest-ever outbreak

November 24, 2023
UN confirms sexual spread of mpox in Congo for the 1st time as country sees a record outbreak
Health|News|World

South Africa, Colombia and others are fighting drugmakers over access to TB and HIV drugs

In a series of moves experts say signal a shift in how developing countries deal with pharmaceuticals, South Africa, Colombia and others have recently adopted a more combative approach towards drugmakers, pushing back on policies that deny treatment to millions of people with tuberculosis and HIV

November 24, 2023
South Africa, Colombia and others are fighting drugmakers over access to TB and HIV drugs
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|News

Maui residents wonder if their burned town can be made safe. The answer? No one knows

When Daniel Skousen scrubs at the ash and soot covering his Maui home, he worries about the smell

November 24, 2023
Maui residents wonder if their burned town can be made safe. The answer? No one knows
Health|News

Ohio voters just passed abortion protections. When and how they take effect is before the courts

Ohio’s new constitutional protections for abortion access and other reproductive rights take effect Dec. 7, a month after voters resoundingly passed them

November 24, 2023
Ohio voters just passed abortion protections. When and how they take effect is before the courts
Africa|Health|News

West Africa responds to huge diphtheria outbreaks by targeting unvaccinated populations

Authorities in several West African countries are trying to manage their huge diphtheria outbreaks

November 23, 2023
West Africa responds to huge diphtheria outbreaks by targeting unvaccinated populations
Environment|Health|News|Science

Pollution from coal power plants contributes to far more deaths than scientists realized, study shows

The longest-running study of its kind reviewed death records in the path of pollution from coal-fired power plants. The numbers are staggering − but also falling fast as US coal plants close.

November 23, 2023
Pollution from coal power plants contributes to far more deaths than scientists realized, study shows
Crime|Health|News|Political|US

OxyContin maker's settlement plan divides victims of opioid crisis. Now it's up to the Supreme Court

The legality of an agreement by the maker of OxyContin to settle thousands of lawsuits over the harm done by opioids is going before the Supreme Court

November 23, 2023
OxyContin maker's settlement plan divides victims of opioid crisis. Now it's up to the Supreme Court
Health|News|Science|World

WHO asks China for more information about rise in illnesses and pneumonia clusters

The World Health Organization says it has made an official request to China for information about a potentially worrying spike in respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia in children

November 23, 2023
WHO asks China for more information about rise in illnesses and pneumonia clusters
Health|News|US

Several more children sickened by fruit pouches tainted with lead, FDA says

U.S. health officials are reporting more cases of children sickened by fruit puree pouches that were recalled due to lead contamination

November 22, 2023
Several more children sickened by fruit pouches tainted with lead, FDA says
Health|News|Sports

UConn guard Azzi Fudd will miss the remainder of the season with a right knee injury

UConn guard Azzi Fudd will miss the remainder of the season with a noncontact knee injury she sustained last week during practice

November 22, 2023
UConn guard Azzi Fudd will miss the remainder of the season with a right knee injury
Environment|Health|News|US

Biden declares emergency over lead in water in US Virgin Islands

President Joe Biden declared an emergency over lead-in-water contamination in the U.S. Virgin Islands earlier this week after tests on St. Croix revealed levels more than 100 times the limits set by the Environmental Protection Agency – among the worst results a U.S. community has seen in decades

November 22, 2023
Biden declares emergency over lead in water in US Virgin Islands
Europe|Health|News

Poland's new parliament debates reversing a ban on government funding for in vitro fertilization

Poland’s new parliament has begun debating the reinstatement of government funding for in vitro fertilization

November 22, 2023
Poland's new parliament debates reversing a ban on government funding for in vitro fertilization
Health|Science

Forensic anthropologists work to identify human skeletal remains and uncover the stories of the unknown dead

Forensic anthropologists are specialized scientists who analyze the skeletal remains of the recently deceased to help authorities figure out who the person was and what happened to them.

November 22, 2023
Forensic anthropologists work to identify human skeletal remains and uncover the stories of the unknown dead
Crime|Health|US

Police: Kentucky bank shooter wrote in journal about ease of buying assault weapon before killings

The man who fatally shot five coworkers in April at a bank in Louisville, Kentucky, wrote in his journal that he wasn’t sure if his mental health struggles would preclude him from purchasing a gun

November 22, 2023
Police: Kentucky bank shooter wrote in journal about ease of buying assault weapon before killings
Health|News|WrittenByLAPost

Woman Discovers Live Spider and Shed Exoskeleton in Ear Canal. Watch the Video.

A 64-year-old woman in Taiwan was disturbed from sleep for several nights by strange noises and sensations in her left ear, only to discover the startling source – a live spider and its shed exoskeleton dwelling inside her ear canal. Documented in a recent case study in the New England Journal of Medicine, the arachnid intruder measured just 2-3 millimeters, or around 1/10 inch. But its movements and activity generated disturbing sounds described as “abnormal beating, clicking and rustling.” Beyond disrupted sleep, the woman reported feeling a “creature moving” inside her ear over several days. The sensations prompted her to

November 21, 2023
Woman Discovers Live Spider and Shed Exoskeleton in Ear Canal. Watch the Video.
Americas|Health|News|World

4 out of 5 Mexicans who got a flu shot this year turned down Cuban and Russian COVID-19 vaccines

Four out of five people in Mexico who got influenza shots so far this year turned down the government's recommendation they get Russian or Cuban COVID-19 boosters at the same time

November 21, 2023
4 out of 5 Mexicans who got a flu shot this year turned down Cuban and Russian COVID-19 vaccines
Health|Environment|WrittenByLAPost

Dog Owners Warned As Mystery Respiratory Disease Emerges

Veterinarians across multiple states are investigating an unusual respiratory illness spreading among dogs that resists antibiotics and can lead to pneumonia. First detected a few months ago, over 200 cases have now emerged in Oregon, with additional reports from Colorado, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and potentially Illinois. Experts remain unsure of the exact cause but describe the disease as a likely viral infection passed through close contact, resulting in coughing, discharge and lethargy. While researchers characterize the outbreak more as a chronic nuisance than major threat, they advise vigilance and caution from owners as they work to pinpoint the

November 21, 2023
Dog Owners Warned As Mystery Respiratory Disease Emerges
Health|News|World

Gaza health officials say they lost the ability to count dead as Israeli offensive intensifies

Palestinian health officials in Gaza say they have lost the ability to count the dead because of the collapse of the enclave's health system and the difficulty of retrieving bodies from areas overrun by Israeli tanks and troops

November 21, 2023
Gaza health officials say they lost the ability to count dead as Israeli offensive intensifies
Europe|Health|News

The UK took action too late during COVID-19 pandemic's first wave, its top medical officer says

The U.K.'s chief medical adviser has told a public inquiry that Britain’s government was too late in taking action against the coronavirus during the first wave of the pandemic in 2020

November 21, 2023
The UK took action too late during COVID-19 pandemic's first wave, its top medical officer says
Health|Science

How do viruses get into cells? Their infection tactics determine whether they can jump species or set off a pandemic

Viruses can get into cells in several ways. Figuring out how to stop them from entering in the first place is a key to developing better vaccines and stopping future pandemics.

November 21, 2023
How do viruses get into cells? Their infection tactics determine whether they can jump species or set off a pandemic
Health|News|World

Gaza's next tragedy: Disease risk spreads amid overcrowded shelters, dirty water and breakdown of basic sanitation

High levels of diarrhea, scabies and respiratory infections have been reported as bombing campaign progresses – and children are the most vulnerable.

November 21, 2023
Gaza's next tragedy: Disease risk spreads amid overcrowded shelters, dirty water and breakdown of basic sanitation
Health|Opinion|US

Rosalynn Carter's advocacy for mental health was rooted in compassion and perseverance

Rosalynn Carter's advocacy for mental health started during her husband's 1966 campaign for governor, when she spoke almost daily with Georgia families struggling to get help for their loved ones

November 21, 2023
Rosalynn Carter's advocacy for mental health was rooted in compassion and perseverance
Health|Sports

NFL suspends Broncos' Kareem Jackson 4 games for another illegal hit in return from first suspension

Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson has been suspended again for violating the league's playing rules designed to protect players' health and safety

November 21, 2023
NFL suspends Broncos' Kareem Jackson 4 games for another illegal hit in return from first suspension
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Running vs. Walking: Study Finds Picking Up The Pace Adds Health Benefits

Walking is rightfully lauded as an accessible, enjoyable activity with proven health benefits. But science shows that making even part of your regular walk a jog or run delivers advantages in less time. While both provide a path to fitness, running edges out walking for improving cardiovascular health and longevity based on key research. With a thoughtful progression, it’s possible to transition gradually from walking to running within two months or less. It’s simple why walking is so popular worldwide – it requires no equipment except shoes and can be done almost anywhere. Studies confirm walking helps lower anxiety, depression,

November 20, 2023
Running vs. Walking: Study Finds Picking Up The Pace Adds Health Benefits
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Is it Anxiety or a Panic Attack? Learn to Tell the Difference

While commonly used interchangeably, “anxiety attack” and “panic attack” refer to distinct conditions, each with significant differences. Learning to identify each can help assess when professional treatment may be needed. While both create distress, their causes, onset, severity and duration vary. Recognizing the divergence equips individuals to better manage symptoms. Unlike panic attacks, anxiety attacks have no formal clinical definition. The presence of those conditions is not explicitly recognized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). However, the DSM-5 defines anxiety as a feature of disorders like generalized anxiety, social anxiety, PTSD and more. Anxiety often relates

November 20, 2023
Is it Anxiety or a Panic Attack? Learn to Tell the Difference
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Immune health is all about balance – an immunologist explains why both too strong and too weak an immune response can lead to illness

Dietary supplements claim to be able to ‘boost your immune system’ to combat disease. But attaining immune balance through a healthy lifestyle and vaccination is a safer bet to keep in good health.

November 20, 2023
Immune health is all about balance – an immunologist explains why both too strong and too weak an immune response can lead to illness
Health|Science|Technology

Pooling multiple models during COVID-19 pandemic provided more reliable projections about an uncertain future

Policymakers rely on models during uncertain times to figure out how their choices could affect the future. Over the pandemic, an ensemble of many COVID-19 models outperformed any one alone.

November 20, 2023
Pooling multiple models during COVID-19 pandemic provided more reliable projections about an uncertain future
Africa|Health|News|World

A cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe is suspected of killing more than 150 and is leaving many terrified

A cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe is suspected of killing more than 150 people and infecting more than 8,000

November 20, 2023
A cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe is suspected of killing more than 150 and is leaving many terrified
Health|News|US

More free COVID-19 tests from the government are available for home delivery through the mail

Americans can order four free COVID-19 tests again online

November 20, 2023
More free COVID-19 tests from the government are available for home delivery through the mail
Health|News|World

Live updates | WHO official says Gaza hospital situation 'catastrophic'

A top World Health Organization official described the hospital situation in Gaza as ‘catastrophic’ on Monday, saying most are no longer functioning and what remains will likely be overwhelmed by thousands of births expected in the next month

November 20, 2023
Live updates | WHO official says Gaza hospital situation 'catastrophic'
Health|News|Sports

Bronny James warms up before USC game for first time this season after heart issue

Bronny James warmed up with his USC teammates before a game for the first time this season Sunday after suffering a cardiac arrest in July

November 20, 2023
Bronny James warms up before USC game for first time this season after heart issue
Health|News|World

31 premature babies are evacuated from Gaza's largest hospital, but scores of trauma patients remain

The World Health Organization says 31 premature babies in “extremely critical condition” have been evacuated from Gaza’s largest hospital and will be transferred to Egypt for specialized care

November 19, 2023
31 premature babies are evacuated from Gaza's largest hospital, but scores of trauma patients remain
Health|News|US

Oregon's first-in-the-nation drug decriminalization law faces growing pushback amid fentanyl crisis

Oregon's pioneering drug decriminalization law is facing a backlash amid a surge in public drug use fueled by fentanyl and an increase in synthetic opioid overdose deaths

November 19, 2023
Oregon's first-in-the-nation drug decriminalization law faces growing pushback amid fentanyl crisis
Health|MidEast|News|World

First group of wounded Palestinian children from Israel-Hamas war arrives in United Arab Emirates

The first planeload of Palestinian children wounded in the Israel-Hamas war raging in the Gaza Strip has reached the United Arab Emirates, part of a pledged relief effort by the country to aid 1,000 children

November 18, 2023
First group of wounded Palestinian children from Israel-Hamas war arrives in United Arab Emirates
Election|Health|US

Officials stock up on overdose antidote naloxone after fentanyl-laced letters disrupt vote counting

Election officials around the country are stocking up on the overdose reversal medication naloxone after a series of suspicious mailings — some containing traces of fentanyl — were sent to vote centers or government buildings in six states

November 18, 2023
Officials stock up on overdose antidote naloxone after fentanyl-laced letters disrupt vote counting
Health|News|Science

Dogs are coming down with an unusual respiratory illness in several US states

Veterinary laboratories in several states are investigating an unusual respiratory illness in dogs

November 18, 2023
Dogs are coming down with an unusual respiratory illness in several US states
Health|Sports

Cousins has gone from denial to grief to full immersion in rehab; his future with Vikings can wait

Kirk Cousins is in recovery mode from a torn right Achilles tendon

November 17, 2023
Cousins has gone from denial to grief to full immersion in rehab; his future with Vikings can wait
Food|Health|US

Salmonella in cantaloupes sickens dozens in 15 states, U.S. health officials say

U.S. health officials said at least 43 people have been sickened in 15 states by salmonella linked to certain whole and cut cantaloupes and pre-cut fruit products

November 17, 2023
Salmonella in cantaloupes sickens dozens in 15 states, U.S. health officials say
Food|Health|News

No more Thanksgiving 'food orgy'? New obesity medications change how users think of holiday meals

Holiday meals may be changing for millions of Americans struggling with obesity and taking a new generation of weight-loss drugs

November 17, 2023
No more Thanksgiving 'food orgy'? New obesity medications change how users think of holiday meals
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|US

K-pop star Rosé joins first lady Jill Biden to talk mental health

K-pop superstar Rosé has joined U.S. first lady Jill Biden at a mental health event to talk about how even famous people grapple with emotional struggles

November 17, 2023
K-pop star Rosé joins first lady Jill Biden to talk mental health
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Snoop Dogg says he's giving up 'smoke.' It caught some of his fans off guard

Hip-hop legend and marijuana aficionado Snoop Dogg says he’s going to stop smoking

November 17, 2023
Snoop Dogg says he's giving up 'smoke.' It caught some of his fans off guard
Health|News|US|World

The FDA is screening US cinnamon imports after more kids are sickened by lead-tainted applesauce

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is screening imports of cinnamon from multiple countries for toxic lead

November 17, 2023
The FDA is screening US cinnamon imports after more kids are sickened by lead-tainted applesauce
Economy|Health|Lifestyle|News|US

In death, one cancer patient helps to erase millions in medical debt

A New York woman who died Sunday from cancer has raised enough money to erase million of dollars in medical debt with a posthumous plea for help

November 17, 2023
In death, one cancer patient helps to erase millions in medical debt
Health|News|US

The flu is soaring in seven US states and rising in others, health officials say

U.S. health officials say at least seven states are seeing high levels of the flu and that cases are rising in other parts of the country

November 17, 2023
The flu is soaring in seven US states and rising in others, health officials say
Asia|Health|News|World

More than a million Afghans will go back after Pakistan begins expelling foreigners without papers

About 1.3 million Afghans are expected to return to their country of origin from Pakistan, the U.N. health agency warned, weeks after authorities began expelling foreigners living in the country illegally

November 17, 2023
More than a million Afghans will go back after Pakistan begins expelling foreigners without papers
Health|Science|World

Forget ‘Man the Hunter’ – physiological and archaeological evidence rewrites assumptions about a gendered division of labor in prehistoric times

Female bodies have an advantage in endurance ability that means Paleolithic women likely hunted game, not just gathered plants. The story is written in living and ancient human bodies.

November 17, 2023
Forget ‘Man the Hunter’ – physiological and archaeological evidence rewrites assumptions about a gendered division of labor in prehistoric times
Food|Health|Lifestyle

Thanksgiving sides are delicious and can be nutritious − here's the biochemistry of how to maximize the benefits

The turkey doesn’t have to be the star this Thanksgiving. Vegetable side dishes are packed with nutrients − depending on how you prepare them, they can help keep you energized this holiday season.

November 17, 2023
Thanksgiving sides are delicious and can be nutritious − here's the biochemistry of how to maximize the benefits
Americas|Crime|Health|News|World

Gang attack on Haitian hospital leads to a call for help and an unlikely triumph for police

One of Haiti's most vulnerable and impoverished communities is recovering from a gang attack that targeted a hospital serving as a lifeline for many

November 17, 2023
Gang attack on Haitian hospital leads to a call for help and an unlikely triumph for police
Health|News|Sports

Bengals QB Joe Burrow forced out of loss to Ravens with sprained wrist

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has a sprained right wrist that forced him out of his team's 34-20 loss to Baltimore

November 17, 2023
Bengals QB Joe Burrow forced out of loss to Ravens with sprained wrist
Asia|Crime|Health|News|US|World

China's agreement expected to slow flow of fentanyl into US, but not solve overdose epidemic

China has agreed to curtail shipments of the chemicals used to make fentanyl, the drug at the heart of the U.S. overdose epidemic

November 16, 2023
China's agreement expected to slow flow of fentanyl into US, but not solve overdose epidemic
Health|News|US

RSV is straining some hospitals, and US officials are releasing more shots for newborns

RSV infections are rising sharply in some parts of the country, nearly filling hospital emergency departments in Georgia, Texas and some other states

November 16, 2023
RSV is straining some hospitals, and US officials are releasing more shots for newborns
Health|News|World

Measles deaths worldwide jumped 40% last year, health agencies say

The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say measles deaths globally spiked by more than 40% last year

November 16, 2023
Measles deaths worldwide jumped 40% last year, health agencies say
Health|News|Sports

Rafael Nadal will reveal his comeback plans soon after missing nearly all of 2023

Rafael Nadal says he is sure he’ll be returning to competition after missing nearly all of 2023 with a hip injury that required surgery

November 16, 2023
Rafael Nadal will reveal his comeback plans soon after missing nearly all of 2023
Health|Science|US

Barefoot workers and cracked floors were found at a factory that made recalled eyedrops, FDA says

U.S. health inspectors found a host of sanitation and manufacturing problems at an Indian plant that recently recalled eyedrops sold in the U.S. The problems include cracked floors, barefoot workers and manipulated testing records

November 16, 2023
Barefoot workers and cracked floors were found at a factory that made recalled eyedrops, FDA says
Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Eating less meat would be good for the Earth. Small nudges can change behavior

One of the thorniest problems of the 21st century is how to get people to eat less meat

November 16, 2023
Eating less meat would be good for the Earth. Small nudges can change behavior
Education|Health|Sports

Colleges face gambling addiction among students as sports betting spreads

The rise of sports betting has made gambling addiction a bigger issue on college campuses, but there are steps universities can take to address it.

November 16, 2023
Colleges face gambling addiction among students as sports betting spreads
Europe|Health|News|Science

The world's first gene therapy for sickle cell disease has been approved in Britain

Britain’s medicines regulator has authorized the world’s first gene therapy treatment for sickle cell disease, in a move that could offer relief to thousands of people with the crippling illness in the U.K. In a statement on Thursday, the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency said it had approved Casgevy, the first medicine licensed using the gene editing tool CRISPR, which won its makers a Nobel prize in 2020

November 16, 2023
The world's first gene therapy for sickle cell disease has been approved in Britain
Business|Environment|Health

EU Commission to extend use of glyphosate for 10 more years after member countries fail to agree

The European Commission will continue the use of the controversial chemical herbicide glyphosate in the European Union for 10 more years after the 27 member countries again failed to find a common position

November 16, 2023
EU Commission to extend use of glyphosate for 10 more years after member countries fail to agree
Health|Lifestyle|News|US

Los Angeles criticized for its handling of homelessness after 16 unhoused people escape freeway fire

A fire that erupted in storage yards beneath a Los Angeles freeway has renewed attention on the city’s inability to protect the thousands of homeless residents living in such perilous locations

November 16, 2023
Los Angeles criticized for its handling of homelessness after 16 unhoused people escape freeway fire
Education|Health|News|Opinion|US

Lawyers for religious leaders challenging Missouri abortion ban say law imposes beliefs on everyone

Lawyers for a group of religious leaders who support abortion rights said during a hearing that Missouri lawmakers intended to “impose their religious beliefs on everyone" in the state when they passed a restrictive abortion ban

November 16, 2023
Lawyers for religious leaders challenging Missouri abortion ban say law imposes beliefs on everyone
Health|WrittenByLAPost

A Bad Night of Sleep Affects You More Than You Think 

At times, we encounter difficulties in achieving restful sleep—whether it involves struggling to fall asleep until the early morning, waking up multiple times during the night, or staying awake all night. The repercussions of insufficient sleep are detrimental, impacting cognitive abilities and emotional well-being, as indicated by studies. Nevertheless, science offers guidance on mitigating the adverse effects that cannot be avoided when faced with a night of poor sleep. The brain plainly suffers when sleep-deprived. Studies forcing subjects to stay awake 24+ hours find slowed reactions, lapses in memory, a weakened ability to pay attention, and flawed decision-making. But even

November 16, 2023
A Bad Night of Sleep Affects You More Than You Think 
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Is self-checkout making us lonelier?

Self-checkout lanes are on the rise, and while most customers prefer the privacy of self-checkout, experts have argued that increased reliance on automated transactions chips away at critical social bonds. According to Catalina Marketing, self-checkout now accounts for nearly 40% of checkout lanes at grocery stores. Research reveals the number of lonely Americans has risen steadily since self-checkout’s emergence. With less daily interaction between customers and frontline workers, so-called “weak ties” that boost wellbeing fade. And 75% of Americans say innovations like self-checkout have decreased social skills despite their convenience. Toni Antonucci, a University of Michigan psychology professor, explains weak

November 16, 2023
Is self-checkout making us lonelier?
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Do Emotions Get 'Stuck' in the Body?

The term “emotional baggage” is commonly used in reference to persons who are dragged down by their prior experiences. Though it may sound abstract, many people do think that pent-up feelings may have real physical effects. The question is – does scientific evidence support this mind-body connection? In recent decades, research has increasingly indicated a link between mental and physical health. Emotions generate physiological responses, like muscle tension or changes in heart rate. Over time, unprocessed emotions may contribute to chronic issues. However, the mechanisms behind this require more study. When a strong emotion arises, brain activity increases in the

November 16, 2023
Do Emotions Get 'Stuck' in the Body?
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Public Restroom Warning About Toilet Paper Sparks Alarm

Using public restrooms is an everyday necessity for most people. However, a recent viral TikTok video has raised alarming concerns about the potential health risks hidden in plain sight in these public spaces. The now infamous video by user Dane Jones displays an image of a toilet paper roll covered in small red flecks and thin streaks. Jones claims these stains come from intravenous drug users cleaning their needles on the toilet paper, leaving behind traces of contaminated blood. With over 7 million views, the graphic advisory has left many viewers fearful of using public restrooms. But how credible are

November 15, 2023
Public Restroom Warning About Toilet Paper Sparks Alarm
Business|Food|Health|Technology|US

FTC warns food industry trade groups and influencers about disclosures on paid social media posts

The Federal Trade Commission says it issued warnings to two food and beverage industry groups, as well as to a dozen online influencers and dieticians for failing to adequately disclose paid social media posts that promoted a sweetener and sugary products

November 15, 2023
FTC warns food industry trade groups and influencers about disclosures on paid social media posts
Business|Health|US

Big Pharma scrambles to feed demand for weight-loss treatments amid rising US obesity rates

Obesity rates in the U.S. have been rising steadily for well over a decade and some of the world’s biggest drug developers are tapping into the growing treatment market

November 15, 2023
Big Pharma scrambles to feed demand for weight-loss treatments amid rising US obesity rates
Business|Environment|Health|News|US

New York sues PepsiCo in effort to hold it responsible for litter that winds up in rivers

New York state has sued PepsiCo in an effort to hold the soda-and-snack food giant partly responsible for litter that winds up in bodies of water that supply the city of Buffalo with drinking water

November 15, 2023
New York sues PepsiCo in effort to hold it responsible for litter that winds up in rivers
Health|Science

For decades, mothers have borne the brunt of scrutiny for alcohol use during pregnancy − new research points to dad's drinking as a significant factor in fetal alcohol syndrome

Public health messaging has focused on the drinking habits of the mother during pregnancy. But a growing body of research shows that what dad is drinking before pregnancy matters too.

November 15, 2023
For decades, mothers have borne the brunt of scrutiny for alcohol use during pregnancy − new research points to dad's drinking as a significant factor in fetal alcohol syndrome
Americas|Crime|Environment|Health|News|World

Colombia begins sterilization of hippos descended from pets of drug kingpin Pablo Escobar

Colombia has begun the sterilization of hippopotamuses, descendants of animals illegally brought to the country by late drug kingpin Pablo Escobar in the 1980s

November 14, 2023
Colombia begins sterilization of hippos descended from pets of drug kingpin Pablo Escobar
Health|News

Oklahoma Supreme Court keeps anti-abortion laws on hold while challenge is pending

The Oklahoma Supreme Court is reiterating its position that the state constitution guarantees a woman’s right to an abortion when necessary to preserve her life

November 14, 2023
Oklahoma Supreme Court keeps anti-abortion laws on hold while challenge is pending
Economy|Health|News

The Bird flu outbreak isn't over, but it's less severe, helping egg and poultry prices recover

Nearly 5 million chickens, turkeys and other birds have been slaughtered this year because of a persistent bird flu outbreak that began in 2022, but as big as that number may sound, it’s far less than the number of birds killed last year and that means consumers generally aren’t seeing as much impact on poultry and egg prices

November 14, 2023
The Bird flu outbreak isn't over, but it's less severe, helping egg and poultry prices recover
Crime|Health|MidEast|News|World

Airstrike kills renowned doctor in Gaza and relatives who sought shelter together

A well-known doctor at Gaza’s largest hospital was killed along with three relatives in an airstrike on the home where they were sheltering

November 14, 2023
Airstrike kills renowned doctor in Gaza and relatives who sought shelter together
Health|Science

Insulin injections could one day be replaced with rock music − new research in mice

Researchers successfully treated diabetes in mice by engineering cells to make insulin in response to the music of Queen.

November 14, 2023
Insulin injections could one day be replaced with rock music − new research in mice
Health|Science

Brains have a remarkable ability to rewire themselves following injury − a concussion specialist explains the science behind rehabilitation and recovery

Concussions can teach researchers a great deal about how the brain recovers after injury and offer insights into how people can promote brain health throughout their lives.

November 14, 2023
Brains have a remarkable ability to rewire themselves following injury − a concussion specialist explains the science behind rehabilitation and recovery
Health|News|Opinion|US

Mass shootings often put a spotlight on mental illness, but figuring out which conditions should keep someone from having a gun is no easy task

Red flag laws are an important step in the right direction, but much more work is needed to determine the role of mental health in the lead-up to and aftermath of mass shootings.

November 14, 2023
Mass shootings often put a spotlight on mental illness, but figuring out which conditions should keep someone from having a gun is no easy task
Health|Science|World

UK experts recommend chickenpox shot for kids for the first time, decades after other countries

An expert scientific committee advising the British government recommended for the first time Tuesday that children should be immunized with the chickenpox vaccine — decades after the shots were made widely available in other countries, including the U.S., Canada and Australia

November 14, 2023
UK experts recommend chickenpox shot for kids for the first time, decades after other countries
Environment|Health|News|Science

Two grim reports on global climate efforts highlight increased fossil fuel subsidies, ill health

Two global reports say humanity’s fight to curb climate change is failing in dozens of ways with people getting sicker and dying as the world warms and the fossil fuels causing it get more subsidies

November 14, 2023
Two grim reports on global climate efforts highlight increased fossil fuel subsidies, ill health
Africa|Crime|Economy|Health|News|World

Internal documents show the World Health Organization paid sexual abuse victims in Congo $250 each

Internal documents obtained by The Associated Press show that the World Health Organization has paid $250 each to at least 104 women in Congo who say they were sexually abused or exploited by Ebola outbreak responders

November 14, 2023
Internal documents show the World Health Organization paid sexual abuse victims in Congo $250 each
Health|News

The Biden administration is slow to act as millions are booted off Medicaid, advocates say

Error-ridden state reviews have purged millions of the poorest Americans from the Medicaid program in recent months

November 14, 2023
The Biden administration is slow to act as millions are booted off Medicaid, advocates say
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Can't Face Another Burpee? Meet "Cozy Cardio," Exercise for the Rest of Us

Amid the sweat-drenched aura of high intensity workouts, a TikTok creator is pioneering a radically different fitness vision centered on low-impact “cozy cardio.” This feel-good approach reimagines exercise as a self-care ritual rather than a draining chore, garnering devotees and expert praise. Hope Zuckerbrow coined the “cozy cardio” concept in videos showing her exercising casually while wearing pajamas and watching TV. This unorthodox routine was born when Zuckerbrow, unable to fall back asleep one morning, started walking on her treadmill with coffee in hand. She decided to film this relaxing activity, dubbing it “cardio…but make it cozy.” The video amassed

November 13, 2023
Can't Face Another Burpee? Meet "Cozy Cardio," Exercise for the Rest of Us
Health|News|US

Nearly two dozen toddlers sickened by lead linked to tainted applesauce pouches, CDC says

U.S. health officials are warning doctors to be on the lookout for possible cases of lead poisoning in children

November 13, 2023
Nearly two dozen toddlers sickened by lead linked to tainted applesauce pouches, CDC says
Health|MidEast|News|World

Detroit-area doctor grieves the loss of 20 relatives killed during Israel's war against Hamas

Each time Dr. Emad Shehada’s phone rings, the suburban Detroit pulmonologist worries that it could be more bad news about loved ones in Gaza

November 13, 2023
Detroit-area doctor grieves the loss of 20 relatives killed during Israel's war against Hamas
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Inside the Hidden Eating Disorder Symptom That Sabotages Recovery

While sensationalized disorders like anorexia, bulimia and binge eating capture headlines, a lesser-known but exceedingly common disordered behavior hides in plain sight. Compulsive exercise afflicts up to 80% of those with eating disorders, yet few recognize the immense dangers it poses. Understanding this prevalent symptom is key to providing proper support for recovery. Also called excessive exercise or over-exercising, compulsive exercise involves working out excessively in a rigid, rule-bound way, both as part of an eating disorder and as a standalone issue. Those who suffer feel internally driven or compelled to exercise for long hours daily, even when injured, ill

November 13, 2023
Inside the Hidden Eating Disorder Symptom That Sabotages Recovery
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Does TikTok's Navel Oiling Trend Really Aid Weight Loss and Stress Relief?

The latest health fad exploding on TikTok is navel oiling, which involves massaging oil on the belly button and surrounding abdomen. Videos under the hashtag #naveloiling have amassed over 11.5 million views, as social media influencers tout a range of enticing health claims about this traditional practice. But medical experts caution that there is minimal to no scientific evidence backing these exaggerated assertions. Also called navel pulling, navel oiling traces back thousands of years to Ayurvedic medicine traditions in India. Practitioners applied oils like ginger, peppermint, olive, coconut, and sesame to the navel area for purported therapeutic benefits. This ancient

November 13, 2023
Does TikTok's Navel Oiling Trend Really Aid Weight Loss and Stress Relief?
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Navigating the Nuances of Hot New Weight Loss Drugs

“Ozempic” has become shorthand for a new class of injectable diabetes and weight loss drugs flooding social media and dominating conversations. But use of the brand name overlooks meaningful distinctions between Ozempic and its sister drugs Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound. Understanding the nuanced differences in approval, dosing, mechanisms and results can empower patients to make informed choices about these potentially life-changing medications. Ozempic (semaglutide) was first approved by the FDA in 2017 for managing type 2 diabetes at doses of 0.5mg and 1mg, and received approval for a 2mg dose in 2022. Critically, it is not approved for weight loss

November 13, 2023
Navigating the Nuances of Hot New Weight Loss Drugs
Health|News|US

Jill Biden will lead new initiative to boost federal government research into women's health

The White House says Jill Biden will be in charge of a new initiative to boost federal government research into women's health

November 13, 2023
Jill Biden will lead new initiative to boost federal government research into women's health
Health|Science

In crowded field of psychedelic startups, Filament CEO makes case for 'natural' drugs

More drugmakers are seeking to harness the medical potential of psychedelics for treating depression, addiction and other hard-to-treat conditions

November 13, 2023
In crowded field of psychedelic startups, Filament CEO makes case for 'natural' drugs
Environment|Health|Science|World

Climate change is altering animal brains and behavior − a neuroscientist explains how

Rapidly changing temperatures and sensory environments are challenging the nervous systems of many species. Animals will be forced to evolve to survive.

November 13, 2023
Climate change is altering animal brains and behavior − a neuroscientist explains how
Europe|Health|News|World

A terminally ill baby at the center of a legal battle in Britain and Italy has died

A terminally ill baby at the center of a legal battle involving her parents, British health officials and the Italian government has died

November 13, 2023
A terminally ill baby at the center of a legal battle in Britain and Italy has died
Health|MidEast|News|World

Medics and patients, including babies, stranded as battles rage around Gaza hospitals

Health officials say battles between Israel and Hamas around hospitals forced thousands of Palestinians to flee from some of the last perceived safe places in northern Gaza

November 13, 2023
Medics and patients, including babies, stranded as battles rage around Gaza hospitals
Health|News

Heavy fighting rages near main Gaza hospital and people trapped inside say they cannot flee

Health officials and people trapped inside Gaza’s largest hospital are rejecting Israel's claims that it is helping babies and others evacuate, saying fighting continues just outside the facility where incubators lay idle without electricity and critical supplies are running out

November 12, 2023
Heavy fighting rages near main Gaza hospital and people trapped inside say they cannot flee
Health|MidEast|News|World

Hospitals have special protection under the rules of war. Why are they in the crosshairs in Gaza?

Hospitals have been caught in the crossfire during the Israel-Hamas war — both literally and in the clashing narratives of the conflict

November 11, 2023
Hospitals have special protection under the rules of war. Why are they in the crosshairs in Gaza?
Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|US

Nonprofits making progress in tackling homelessness among veterans, but challenges remain

Government agencies and nonprofits around the country have long been working to reduce the numbers of homeless veterans

November 11, 2023
Nonprofits making progress in tackling homelessness among veterans, but challenges remain
Health|Science

Obesity drug Wegovy cut risk of serious heart problems by 20%, study finds

A new large study finds that the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy reduced the risk of serious heart problems by 20% in certain patients

November 11, 2023
Obesity drug Wegovy cut risk of serious heart problems by 20%, study finds
Health|News|US

1.2 million chickens will be slaughtered at an Iowa farm where bird flu was found

An additional 1.2 million chickens will be slaughtered after bird flu was confirmed on an Iowa egg farm in the second massive case this week

November 10, 2023
1.2 million chickens will be slaughtered at an Iowa farm where bird flu was found
Crime|Environment|Health|News|US

Anchorage adds to record homeless death total as major winter storm drops more than 2 feet of snow

Four homeless people have died in the last week on the streets of Anchorage as a major winter storm dropped more than 2 feet on snow on Alaska’s largest city

November 10, 2023
Anchorage adds to record homeless death total as major winter storm drops more than 2 feet of snow
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Is Low Serotonin the Missing Long COVID Clue? New Finding Points to Chemical Imbalance

A new study suggests low serotonin levels in the body could help explain some of long COVID’s most troublesome symptoms, including brain fog, headaches, and fatigue. The research proposes lasting viral traces may hamper serotonin production, depriving patients of the essential chemical. Around 30% of COVID survivors worldwide develop long COVID, suffering prolonged effects like reduced endurance, anxiety, and memory issues months or years later. Though causes remain unclear, the recent study in Cell identifies a possible biological contributor: depleted serotonin resulting from inflammation and impaired nutrient absorption. If confirmed, the serotonin deficiency theory could pave the way for more

November 10, 2023
Is Low Serotonin the Missing Long COVID Clue? New Finding Points to Chemical Imbalance
Health|WrittenByLAPost

When Antidepressants Rob You of Sex—Permanently

Millions take selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Prozac and Celexa to treat depression and anxiety. But for some, once the drugs are stopped, permanent sexual side effects persist, devastating romantic lives. Now a vocal movement is speaking out about post-SSRI sexual dysfunction (PSSD) – a little-known condition where severe sexual problems continue even after quitting the medication. Patients report genital numbness, eliminated libido, and inability to orgasm or feel intimacy. “My clitoris feels like a knuckle. It’s not a normal thing to have to come to terms with,” said Emily Grey, who took Celexa at age 17-23 but still

November 10, 2023
When Antidepressants Rob You of Sex—Permanently
Health|News

The GOP congressman who leads the House's probe of COVID-19's origins says he won't seek reelection

The Republican congressman who leads the House GOP's investigation of the origins of COVID-19 says he won't seek reelection next year

November 10, 2023
The GOP congressman who leads the House's probe of COVID-19's origins says he won't seek reelection
Europe|Health|News

UK judge decries legal tactics used by sick child's parents as he refuses to let her die at home

A British judge has expressed profound concerns about the tactics of the parents of a terminally ill infant as he refused to allow them to take her home from the hospital to die

November 10, 2023
UK judge decries legal tactics used by sick child's parents as he refuses to let her die at home
Education|Health

Virginia RB Perris Jones undergoes spine surgery in Louisville after injury in game

Virginia’s Perris Jones had spine surgery and was briefly able to walk, the school said on Saturday

November 10, 2023
Virginia RB Perris Jones undergoes spine surgery in Louisville after injury in game
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Less Sex, More Substance: Gen Z Seeking Relatable Bonds Over Physical Relationships

A new study reveals American adolescents today want to see less sex and romance on screens. Instead, young viewers crave more depictions of platonic friendships reflecting their real-life experiences. The 2022 Teens & Screens report by UCLA’s Center for Scholars and Storytellers surveyed over 1,500 youths aged 10-24. It found a majority want more focus on non-romantic relationships and less expectation that male-female friends will inevitably fall in love. Nearly half felt sex wasn’t needed in most plots, while over a third wanted more asexual or aromantic characters. “Adolescents are seeking modeling in the art they consume,” said the center’s

November 09, 2023
Less Sex, More Substance: Gen Z Seeking Relatable Bonds Over Physical Relationships
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Artificial Sweeteners: The Bitter Truth Behind Sugar-Free Claims

Artificial sweeteners have been marketed for years as a healthy sugar replacement that will allow consumers to continue enjoying sugary tastes while reducing their exposure to obesity and diabetes dangers. New study raises worrisome issues about the possible dangers of artificial sweeteners, yet the debate over their safety continues to go on. Evidence relating non-sugar sweeteners to health issues including cardiovascular disease has led to the World Health Organization advising against their use for weight reduction or blood sugar management.  The WHO’s cancer research arm also classified the popular sweetener aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic to humans.” While the food industry

November 09, 2023
Artificial Sweeteners: The Bitter Truth Behind Sugar-Free Claims
Health|WrittenByLAPost

Are You Aging Faster Than You Think? Learn Your Biological Age and What to Do

In the realm of age, there exists a fascinating duality that goes beyond mere numbers. It’s the paradox of feeling younger or older than your chronological age suggests—a phenomenon that science is now shedding light on. Recent studies reveal that our biological age, the rate at which our bodies age on a cellular level, may not always align with the years marked on our birth certificates. This discovery holds profound implications for our well-being and the possibilities of aging gracefully. The concept of biological age stands in contrast to chronological age, which is a straightforward tally of the yearschronological age,

November 09, 2023
Are You Aging Faster Than You Think? Learn Your Biological Age and What to Do
Education|Health|News|Opinion|US

NY is developing education program on harms of medically unnecessary surgery on intersex children

New York is requiring state health officials to develop an outreach program to educate the public on the harmful impacts of medically unnecessary treatments performed on young children born intersex

November 09, 2023
NY is developing education program on harms of medically unnecessary surgery on intersex children

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