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South Dakota governor signs anti-transgender bathroom bill
Read full article: South Dakota governor signs anti-transgender bathroom billSouth Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden signed a bill into law Friday that restricts transgender people's use of communal facilities that align with their gender identity in schools and state buildings.
Tuberculosis cases in the US rose to their highest levels in more than a dozen years
Read full article: Tuberculosis cases in the US rose to their highest levels in more than a dozen yearsTuberculosis continued to rise again in the U.S. last year, reaching its highest levels in more than a dozen years.
Pope Francis advisers say he'll recover from pneumonia and a 'new stage' is opening for him
Read full article: Pope Francis advisers say he'll recover from pneumonia and a 'new stage' is opening for himTwo of Pope Francis’ closest advisers are predicting that he will recover from pneumonia and that a “new stage” in his pontificate will open after he is released.
More states requiring paid medical or sick leave
Read full article: More states requiring paid medical or sick leaveMore states are passing or considering family medical leave laws that would require employers to offer paid leave for workers to undergo treatment or care for a sick family member.
Blood test for ovarian cancer misses some Black and Native American patients, study finds
Read full article: Blood test for ovarian cancer misses some Black and Native American patients, study findsA new study finds that a common blood test for ovarian cancer may miss some Black and Native American patients, delaying their treatment.
In the rapidly shifting world of work, many employees are unclear what’s expected of them
Read full article: In the rapidly shifting world of work, many employees are unclear what’s expected of themMore workers have reported feeling disconnected from their organization’s purpose and unclear on how to meet expectations since the coronavirus pandemic changed the way we work.
Spring cleaning boosts mental health, offers sense of control
Read full article: Spring cleaning boosts mental health, offers sense of controlSpring is officially here -- that means longer days and warmer weather. It’s the perfect time of year to tackle some cleaning, which can declutter both our space and minds.
Southside dental school giving kids free treatment during Spring Break
Read full article: Southside dental school giving kids free treatment during Spring BreakThe Concorde Career Institute on Salisbury Road is giving kids free dental care this week. Children as young as 3 years old all the way through high school are able to get free services throughout the week.
Researchers find a hint at how to delay Alzheimer's symptoms. Now they have to prove it
Read full article: Researchers find a hint at how to delay Alzheimer's symptoms. Now they have to prove itAn experimental treatment appears to postpone Alzheimer's symptoms in some people genetically destined to get the disease at a young age.
Reaching peak health with personalized Alpha Clinic weight loss programs
Read full article: Reaching peak health with personalized Alpha Clinic weight loss programsIn a world where achieving optimal health can feel like an uphill battle, Alpha Clinic stands out as a champion for those looking to transform their lives.
Minnesota jury convicts alleged ringleader of massive pandemic food fraud scheme on all counts
Read full article: Minnesota jury convicts alleged ringleader of massive pandemic food fraud scheme on all countsA jury has found the alleged ringleader of a massive pandemic fraud case in Minnesota guilty on all counts for her role in a scheme that federal prosecutors say stole $250 million from a program meant to feed children in need.
Kentucky's 'Better Without It' anti-drug campaign recruits college basketball players to reach youth
Read full article: Kentucky's 'Better Without It' anti-drug campaign recruits college basketball players to reach youthKentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is tapping into his state's love of college basketball to promote his drug prevention campaign aimed at young people.
Consumer Reports investigation reveals heavy metals in some infant formulas, highlights safer options
Read full article: Consumer Reports investigation reveals heavy metals in some infant formulas, highlights safer optionsExclusive new testing by Consumer Reports highlights safer infant formulas while also identifying some that contain potentially harmful levels of heavy metals, including lead and arsenic.
Texas medical assistant arrested in connection to clinics accused of providing illegal abortions
Read full article: Texas medical assistant arrested in connection to clinics accused of providing illegal abortionsA second person has been arrested in connection to a Texas midwife who is accused of providing illegal abortions at three clinics around the Houston area.
Another raw pet food recall is tied to illness and death in cats
Read full article: Another raw pet food recall is tied to illness and death in catsA pet food company has recalled one lot of its raw chicken pet food after it was linked to bird flu infections detected in two cats and suspected in a third in New York City.
What to know about the bird flu outbreak in wild birds and what it means for backyard bird feeders
Read full article: What to know about the bird flu outbreak in wild birds and what it means for backyard bird feedersBird flu has devastated poultry and dairy farms since it was first detected in North America in late 2021.
It’s a Spring thing: Clean up your life to live longer
Read full article: It’s a Spring thing: Clean up your life to live longerIn the last three decades, the population of people living in their hundreds has nearly tripled. And experts expect that number to keep going up. So, what can you do to live to 100? More importantly, how can you live to be a healthy 100?
Texas midwife accused by state's attorney general of providing illegal abortions
Read full article: Texas midwife accused by state's attorney general of providing illegal abortionsTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced that a Houston-area midwife has been arrested and accused of providing illegal abortions, marking the first time authorities have filed criminal charges under the state’s near-total abortion ban.
FDA staff return to crowded offices, broken equipment and missing chairs
Read full article: FDA staff return to crowded offices, broken equipment and missing chairsThousands of Food and Drug Administration employees are returning to the office to find overflowing parking lots, cramped workspaces and missing equipment.
Education Department staff cuts could limit options for families of kids with disabilities
Read full article: Education Department staff cuts could limit options for families of kids with disabilitiesFor parents of kids with disabilities, advocating for their child can be complicated, time-consuming — and expensive.
Critics warn staff cuts at federal agencies overseeing US dams could put public safety at risk
Read full article: Critics warn staff cuts at federal agencies overseeing US dams could put public safety at riskExperts are warning that Trump administration workforce cuts at federal agencies overseeing U.S. dams are threatening their ability to provide reliable electricity, supply water to farmers and protect communities from floods.
FDA warns of misuse of laughing gas sold in colorful, flavored canisters
Read full article: FDA warns of misuse of laughing gas sold in colorful, flavored canistersFederal health officials are tracking a rise in injuries tied to the misuse of laughing gas, including some brands sold in colorful, flavored canisters.
Judge finds frozen embryos are not divisible property in cancer survivor's case against ex-husband
Read full article: Judge finds frozen embryos are not divisible property in cancer survivor's case against ex-husbandA judge finds that Virginia law does not consider frozen embryos to be property that can be divided up in a partition lawsuit.
Timeline of Pope Francis' hospitalization for pneumonia at the 1-month mark
Read full article: Timeline of Pope Francis' hospitalization for pneumonia at the 1-month markPope Francis was hospitalized on Feb. 14, after suffering a bout of bronchitis for weeks and after increasingly finding it hard to speak publicly.
Dr. Mehmet Oz makes his pitch to oversee America’s health insurance programs
Read full article: Dr. Mehmet Oz makes his pitch to oversee America’s health insurance programsDr. Mehmet Oz is promising to fight health care fraud and push to make Americans healthier if he becomes the next leader of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Kentucky lawmakers add specific medical exceptions to the state's near-total abortion ban
Read full article: Kentucky lawmakers add specific medical exceptions to the state's near-total abortion banRepublican lawmakers in Kentucky have added several medical exceptions to the state’s near-total abortion ban.
Synthetic braiding hair under scrutiny after report finds potential health risks
Read full article: Synthetic braiding hair under scrutiny after report finds potential health risksA recent investigation by Consumer Reports has raised concerns about the safety of synthetic braiding hair, a product widely used by many, especially Black individuals, including children.
Some La Roche-Posay, Proactiv and Walgreens acne treatments recalled due to benzene levels
Read full article: Some La Roche-Posay, Proactiv and Walgreens acne treatments recalled due to benzene levelsThe Food and Drug Administration is asking retailers to remove a small number of acne creams from their shelves that contain slightly elevated levels of a chemical linked to cancer.