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Music could help ease pain from surgery or illness. Scientists are listening

Read full article: Music could help ease pain from surgery or illness. Scientists are listening

Hospitals and doctors' offices are inviting singers and musicians to help patients manage their pain, as music's ability to reduce pain is gaining attention.

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1 day ago

‘Like a breathalyzer’: Researchers working on new, easier way to monitor diabetes

Read full article: ‘Like a breathalyzer’: Researchers working on new, easier way to monitor diabetes

More than 38 million Americans have diabetes and regular blood sugar monitoring is crucial. A team of researchers is working on a new way to do that, and it’s as easy as taking a breath.

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2 days ago

FDA unveils drugs to receive expedited review in support of 'national priorities'

Read full article: FDA unveils drugs to receive expedited review in support of 'national priorities'

The Food and Drug Administration is announcing the first round of drugs that will receive drastically expedited reviews at the agency.

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2 days ago

California mpox cases raise concerns. But health officials say the risk remains low

Read full article: California mpox cases raise concerns. But health officials say the risk remains low

Investigators suspect that two Californians diagnosed with mpox may be the first U.S. cases resulting from the local spread of a different version of the virus.

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2 days ago

Trump announces a deal with a manufacturer to make a common fertility drug cheaper for IVF patients

Read full article: Trump announces a deal with a manufacturer to make a common fertility drug cheaper for IVF patients

Drugmaker EMD Serono has agreed to lower the cost of a common fertility medication through a deal with the Trump administration.

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California to begin selling affordable state-branded insulin beginning next year

Read full article: California to begin selling affordable state-branded insulin beginning next year

Gov. Gavin Newsom says California will begin selling affordable insulin under its own label on Jan. 1, nearly three years after he first announced a partnership to sell state-branded generic drugs at lower prices.

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South Africa welcomes $115M US bridge plan to sustain its HIV programs for 6 months

Read full article: South Africa welcomes $115M US bridge plan to sustain its HIV programs for 6 months

South Africa has welcomed a U.S. bridging plan worth $115 million to continue funding HIV treatment and prevention programs until the end of March.

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Career experts say asking for a raise isn't off the table in a tough job market

Read full article: Career experts say asking for a raise isn't off the table in a tough job market

The U.S. is experiencing a significant hiring slowdown.

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2 days ago

As the shutdown drags on, these people will lose if health care subsidies expire

Read full article: As the shutdown drags on, these people will lose if health care subsidies expire

Millions of Americans with Affordable Care Act marketplace health insurance will face higher costs next year if Congress doesn't extend enhanced premium tax credits that have made the plans more affordable.

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Saving your voice as you age

Read full article: Saving your voice as you age

Losing your voice as you age isn’t just frustrating, it can change your relationships, your work, and even your confidence. And it’s more common than you might think.

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2 days ago

Obesity remains high in the US, but more states are showing progress, a new report finds

Read full article: Obesity remains high in the US, but more states are showing progress, a new report finds

For the first time in more than a decade, the number of states with rates of obesity of 35% or more has dropped.

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2 days ago

Costa Rica's president limits abortion to life-threatening cases

Read full article: Costa Rica's president limits abortion to life-threatening cases

Costa Rica’s President Rodrigo Chaves has further restricted access to abortion, limiting it to situations when the mother’s life is in danger.

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In a regional first, Uruguay passes a law allowing euthanasia

Read full article: In a regional first, Uruguay passes a law allowing euthanasia

Uruguay’s senate has passed a law decriminalizing euthanasia, putting the South American nation among a handful of other countries where seriously ill patients can legally obtain help to end their lives.

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3 days ago

What is the chikungunya virus now transmitted in the US for the first time in years?

Read full article: What is the chikungunya virus now transmitted in the US for the first time in years?

A mosquito-borne virus more common in South America has been detected in the United States.

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3 days ago

Democratic governors form a public health alliance in rebuke of Trump administration

Read full article: Democratic governors form a public health alliance in rebuke of Trump administration

Democratic governors from 14 states and Guam have launched a new public health alliance.

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3 days ago

Doctors Without Borders permanently closes its emergency center in Haiti's capital

Read full article: Doctors Without Borders permanently closes its emergency center in Haiti's capital

Doctors Without Borders says that ongoing violence in Haiti has forced it to permanently close its emergency care center in Port-au-Prince.

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3 days ago

Vitamin P: The power of pleasure foods

Read full article: Vitamin P: The power of pleasure foods

We all have a favorite food, whether it’s pasta, steak, or something sweet. And yes, it tastes good! But did you know that the foods you enjoy most can also have a big impact on your health?

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3 days ago

Clean hands, big impact: The importance of regularly washing your hands

Read full article: Clean hands, big impact: The importance of regularly washing your hands

Today is Global Handwashing Day, which is held every year to help raise awareness about the importance of washing our hands.

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UN's World Food Program warns donor cuts are pushing millions more into hunger

Read full article: UN's World Food Program warns donor cuts are pushing millions more into hunger

The United Nations' food aid agency has warned that severe funding cuts are impacting its operations in six countries.

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3 days ago

Israel frees some Gaza medical staff, but a prominent hospital chief remains imprisoned

Read full article: Israel frees some Gaza medical staff, but a prominent hospital chief remains imprisoned

Israel freed dozens of doctors, nurses and other medical workers as part of this week's release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees under the Gaza ceasefire deal.

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3 days ago

Walking is good for you. Walking backward can add to the benefits

Read full article: Walking is good for you. Walking backward can add to the benefits

Backward walking, also known as retro walking or reverse walking, may add variety and value to an exercise routine when done safely.

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New York health officials confirm state’s first locally acquired case of chikungunya virus

Read full article: New York health officials confirm state’s first locally acquired case of chikungunya virus

New York health officials have confirmed the state’s first locally acquired case of chikungunya virus and the first such case in the country in six years.

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31,000 Kaiser Permanente nurses and other health care workers strike for better wages and staffing

Read full article: 31,000 Kaiser Permanente nurses and other health care workers strike for better wages and staffing

An estimated 31,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers have gone on strike to demand better wages and staffing.

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Experts discuss how new Florida law will improve understanding of blood clots, warning signs and treatments

Read full article: Experts discuss how new Florida law will improve understanding of blood clots, warning signs and treatments

Dr. Majdi Ashchi, a world-renowned expert on cardiology vascular medicine, and Dr. Mohannad Bisharat, the Director of Coronary Interventions at Ashchi Heart and Vascular Center, joined The Morning Show to discuss the new law that will help the medical community better understand the true impact of blood clots, signs of trouble and treatments available.

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Russian aerial attack hits a Ukrainian hospital, days before Zelenskyy meets Trump

Read full article: Russian aerial attack hits a Ukrainian hospital, days before Zelenskyy meets Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian forces have launched powerful glide bombs and drones against Kharkiv and hit a hospital.

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Federal employees in mental health and disease control were among targets in weekend firings

Read full article: Federal employees in mental health and disease control were among targets in weekend firings

Federal employees working on mental health services, disease outbreaks and disaster preparedness were among those hit by the Trump administration’s mass firings over the weekend.

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Failures on sports' biggest stages provide unique glimpse into how to overcome adversity

Read full article: Failures on sports' biggest stages provide unique glimpse into how to overcome adversity

Athletes confront failure as often as success during competition.

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Biden is receiving radiation and hormone therapy to treat his prostate cancer

Read full article: Biden is receiving radiation and hormone therapy to treat his prostate cancer

Former President Joe Biden's treatment for an aggressive form of prostate cancer has entered a new phase.

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WIC food program receives $300M to keep running during government shutdown

Read full article: WIC food program receives $300M to keep running during government shutdown

The Trump administration has provided a $300 million infusion to a food aid program for low-income mothers and children, easing concerns about funding during the government shutdown.

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AstraZeneca agrees to lower drug prices for Medicaid under Trump administration deal

Read full article: AstraZeneca agrees to lower drug prices for Medicaid under Trump administration deal

AstraZeneca has agreed to lower prescription drug costs for Medicaid under a deal with the Trump administration.

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President Donald Trump is in 'exceptional health,' his doctor says, after visit to Walter Reed

Read full article: President Donald Trump is in 'exceptional health,' his doctor says, after visit to Walter Reed

President Donald Trump is in "exceptional health," according to his physician, who evaluated him Friday.

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Prince Harry and Meghan invite families to join their push against predatory social media practices

Read full article: Prince Harry and Meghan invite families to join their push against predatory social media practices

Prince Harry and Meghan are urging parents to stand against wealthy social media companies that they said prey upon children with algorithms designed to exploit personal data.

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Kennedy reups unproven Tylenol-autism link during Cabinet meeting as Trump repeats 'don't take it'

Read full article: Kennedy reups unproven Tylenol-autism link during Cabinet meeting as Trump repeats 'don't take it'

Health Secretary Robert F.

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Judge upholds North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for kids

Read full article: Judge upholds North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for kids

A North Dakota judge has upheld the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for kids.

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Losing a family pet gives parents a chance to teach children about death and grieving

Read full article: Losing a family pet gives parents a chance to teach children about death and grieving

Losing a pet often is the first time children encounter death.

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Universal immunization against RSV recommended for pregnant women, infants following yearslong study: UF Health

Read full article: Universal immunization against RSV recommended for pregnant women, infants following yearslong study: UF Health

A group of researchers led by a University of Florida Health scientist is recommending universal immunization of pregnant women and infants against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) following a yearslong study of the impact of hospitalizing children with the illness, UF Health said on Wednesday.

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Ebola outbreak in southern Congo shows signs of containment with no new cases, WHO reports

Read full article: Ebola outbreak in southern Congo shows signs of containment with no new cases, WHO reports

The World Health Organization says an Ebola outbreak in southern Congo is starting to be contained.

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More than 54,600 children younger than 5 may be acutely malnourished in Gaza, study finds

Read full article: More than 54,600 children younger than 5 may be acutely malnourished in Gaza, study finds

A study says more than 54,600 children younger than 5 in Gaza may be acutely malnourished, with more than 12,800 severely affected.

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New California law aims to improve school nutrition by phasing out some ultraprocessed foods

Read full article: New California law aims to improve school nutrition by phasing out some ultraprocessed foods

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law phasing out certain ultraprocessed foods from school meals.

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Judge halts New York county from enforcing transgender athlete ban after roller derby league sues

Read full article: Judge halts New York county from enforcing transgender athlete ban after roller derby league sues

A New York county’s law banning transgender women from playing on female sports teams at county-run parks and recreational facilities has been halted for now.

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UNICEF warns that number of children in Haiti displaced by violence has nearly doubled

Read full article: UNICEF warns that number of children in Haiti displaced by violence has nearly doubled

A new UNICEF report has found that the number of children displaced by violence in Haiti has nearly doubled to 680,000.

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Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee threatens rural schools and hospitals reliant on immigrant workers

Read full article: Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee threatens rural schools and hospitals reliant on immigrant workers

The new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas spells trouble for rural parts of the U.S. that rely on immigrants to fill vacancies in skilled professions.

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More than 80% of health facilities in eastern Congo are out of medicine, Red Cross says

Read full article: More than 80% of health facilities in eastern Congo are out of medicine, Red Cross says

The International Committee of the Red Cross says over 200 health facilities in eastern Congo face medicine shortages due to fighting in the region and a lack of humanitarian funding.

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ESD: A new option to remove gastrointestinal cancer without a single stitch

Read full article: ESD: A new option to remove gastrointestinal cancer without a single stitch

Doctors are offering a minimally invasive option for patients diagnosed early. Our expert tells you how this procedure works and why it could change treatment forever.

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Robert Roberson is again approaching execution in Texas in shaken baby case

Read full article: Robert Roberson is again approaching execution in Texas in shaken baby case

Robert Roberson hopes he will again avoid becoming the first person in the U.S. executed for a murder conviction tied to the diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome.

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Abortion providers say Missouri's attorney general is trying to get patient records

Read full article: Abortion providers say Missouri's attorney general is trying to get patient records

Planned Parenthood officials say in court filings that Missouri's Republican attorney general is trying to get the medical records of patients who’ve had abortions.

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Correction: US-Sex Education-Planned Parenthood story

Read full article: Correction: US-Sex Education-Planned Parenthood story

In a story published Oct. 7, 2025, about teen pregnancy prevention grants, The Associated Press erroneously reported the name of the federal agency overseeing the policy.

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What health experts say you should expect for RSV season & how you can protect those most vulnerable

Read full article: What health experts say you should expect for RSV season & how you can protect those most vulnerable

It’s a common respiratory virus that can cause mild symptoms similar to a cold, but respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, can be dangerous, even deadly, for those who are more vulnerable.

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More than 90% of women will beat their breast cancer diagnosis -- but it’s costing them financially

Read full article: More than 90% of women will beat their breast cancer diagnosis -- but it’s costing them financially

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The perfect time to bring attention to a disease that affects one in every eight women. While treatments have saved many lives, they come at a cost.

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Government shutdown drags on as health care compromise remains elusive

Read full article: Government shutdown drags on as health care compromise remains elusive

To hear party leaders talk, the seventh day of the government shutdown sounded a lot like the first.

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Supreme Court seems skeptical about state bans on 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQ+ kids

Read full article: Supreme Court seems skeptical about state bans on 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQ+ kids

A majority of Supreme Court justices seem to be leaning in favor of a Christian counselor who is challenging bans on LGBTQ+ “conversion therapy” for kids as a violation of her First Amendment rights.

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USDA warns that Hello Fresh subscription meals may contain listeria-tainted spinach

Read full article: USDA warns that Hello Fresh subscription meals may contain listeria-tainted spinach

Federal health officials have issued a public health alert for certain Hello Fresh subscription meals containing spinach that may be contaminated with listeria.

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New York judge upholds transgender athlete ban on Long Island

Read full article: New York judge upholds transgender athlete ban on Long Island

A New York judge has upheld a Long Island county’s law banning transgender women from playing on female sports teams at county-run parks and recreational facilities.

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CDC stops recommending COVID-19 shots for all, leaves decision to patients

Read full article: CDC stops recommending COVID-19 shots for all, leaves decision to patients

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has adopted recommendations by a new group of vaccine advisers, and has stopped recommending COVID-19 shots for anyone.

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Groups sue EPA over canceled $7 billion solar program intended to help poorer Americans

Read full article: Groups sue EPA over canceled $7 billion solar program intended to help poorer Americans

Several groups and nonprofit organizations have filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency over the canceling of a $7 billion Solar for All program intended to make solar power accessible to more than 900,000 lower-income Americans.

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Cold-water immersion may offer health benefits -- and also presents risks

Read full article: Cold-water immersion may offer health benefits -- and also presents risks

Claims about the benefits of cold-water immersion date back centuries.

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Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody diagnosed with ALS

Read full article: Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody diagnosed with ALS

Lewis Moody, a former England rugby captain and 2003 World Cup winner, has been diagnosed with ALS.

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The Nobel Prize in medicine goes to 3 scientists for key immune system discoveries

Read full article: The Nobel Prize in medicine goes to 3 scientists for key immune system discoveries

Mary E.

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Sold-out golf tournament shows support in fight against Parkinson’s

Read full article: Sold-out golf tournament shows support in fight against Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease affects millions of people, and while there’s no cure, community support and wellness programs help patients manage symptoms and maintain quality of life.

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Nearly 20K people participate in the First Coast Heart Walk for heart disease, stroke research

Read full article: Nearly 20K people participate in the First Coast Heart Walk for heart disease, stroke research

Nearly 20,000 people participated in the First Coast Heart Walk on Saturday to fund research for those affected by heart disease and stroke.

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Brazilians avoid drinking after authorities confirm methanol poisoning cases, including 1 death

Read full article: Brazilians avoid drinking after authorities confirm methanol poisoning cases, including 1 death

Authorities in Brazil have issued warnings about methanol poisoning linked to distilled beverages.

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How a Miami health care group is meeting homeless patients where they live

Read full article: How a Miami health care group is meeting homeless patients where they live

A nonprofit group in Miami is helping reduce the strain on emergency rooms by providing homeless people with health care where they live.

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New Mexico governor signs bills to counter federal cuts, support health care and food assistance

Read full article: New Mexico governor signs bills to counter federal cuts, support health care and food assistance

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed a package of bills aimed at shoring up food assistance, rural health care and public broadcasting in response to recently enacted federal cuts.

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Just before shutdown, most Americans wanted health insurance tax credits extended, KFF poll finds

Read full article: Just before shutdown, most Americans wanted health insurance tax credits extended, KFF poll finds

A new poll conducted just prior to the current government shutdown showed most Americans wanted Congress to extend tax credits that could expire at the end of the year.

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Want to eat more plant-based meals? Maggie Baird, Billie Eilish and Finneas's mom, has some ideas

Read full article: Want to eat more plant-based meals? Maggie Baird, Billie Eilish and Finneas's mom, has some ideas

Have you heard replacing meat with plant-based foods is better for the planet and can be better for your health too, but you don’t know where to start.

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New Mexico Legislature approves bills to prop up rural health care, underwrite food assistance

Read full article: New Mexico Legislature approves bills to prop up rural health care, underwrite food assistance

New Mexico legislators moved quickly to prop up funding for food assistance and rural health care services in response to President Donald Trump’s cuts in federal spending on Medicaid and nutrition programs.

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A recipe for avoiding 15 million deaths a year and climate disaster is fixing food, scientists say

Read full article: A recipe for avoiding 15 million deaths a year and climate disaster is fixing food, scientists say

Scientists are presenting new evidence that the worst effects of climate change can’t be avoided without a major transformation of food systems.

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Nebraska Republicans are targeting voter-approved medical marijuana, following other GOP-led states

Read full article: Nebraska Republicans are targeting voter-approved medical marijuana, following other GOP-led states

Nebraska officials have missed a deadline to grant licenses to marijuana growers under a new medical marijuana law approved by voters.

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Glynn County Health Department offers free mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Read full article: Glynn County Health Department offers free mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The Glynn County Health Department is offering free mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.

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FDA approves another generic abortion pill, prompting outrage from conservatives

Read full article: FDA approves another generic abortion pill, prompting outrage from conservatives

Federal health officials have approved another generic version of the abortion pill, prompting outrage from some abortion opponents aligned with President Donald Trump.

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Why biting your nails isn’t as harmless as you might think

Read full article: Why biting your nails isn’t as harmless as you might think

While it might seem harmless, nail biting can actually increase your risk of infection.

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Mini-meditations are a way to foster peace of mind at work

Read full article: Mini-meditations are a way to foster peace of mind at work

The idea of meditating can be intimidating to beginners.

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Gatorade and Cheetos are among the Pepsi products getting a natural dye makeover

Read full article: Gatorade and Cheetos are among the Pepsi products getting a natural dye makeover

Pepsi has a new challenge: Keeping products like Gatorade and Cheetos vivid and colorful without the artificial dyes that U.S. consumers are increasingly rejecting.

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Former New York Gov. Cuomo apologizes to Jewish community for his COVID-19 response

Read full article: Former New York Gov. Cuomo apologizes to Jewish community for his COVID-19 response

Andrew Cuomo is apologizing to New York City’s Jewish community for his response to the COVID-19 pandemic when he was governor.

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Democrats voted for a shutdown. Now they have to find a way out

Read full article: Democrats voted for a shutdown. Now they have to find a way out

Senate Democrats kept their promise to reject any Republican spending bill that didn’t extend or restore health care benefits, choosing instead to force a government shutdown.

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It's time get a flu vaccination. Here's who needs one and why

Read full article: It's time get a flu vaccination. Here's who needs one and why

It's flu vaccine time again.

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After accomplishments in politics, media, former CNN chief Tom Johnson makes mental health his cause

Read full article: After accomplishments in politics, media, former CNN chief Tom Johnson makes mental health his cause

After a career as a presidential aide, publisher of two newspapers and CNN president, Tom Johnson has plenty of stories to swap.

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Maine clinics also hit by cuts that targeted Planned Parenthood plan to halt primary care

Read full article: Maine clinics also hit by cuts that targeted Planned Parenthood plan to halt primary care

A network of medical clinics that serves low-income residents in Maine says it is shutting down its primary care operations because of Trump administration cuts to abortion providers.

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Walmart plans to remove artificial colors and other food additives from store brands by 2027

Read full article: Walmart plans to remove artificial colors and other food additives from store brands by 2027

Walmart says it plans to remove synthetic dyes and 30 other food additives from its store brands sold in the United States by January 2027.

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Former judge is likely the next leader of the Mormon church and its 17 million members

Read full article: Former judge is likely the next leader of the Mormon church and its 17 million members

Dallin H.

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Firm linked to UK lingerie tycoon must repay $163 million for breaching COVID contracts

Read full article: Firm linked to UK lingerie tycoon must repay $163 million for breaching COVID contracts

A British High Court judge has ruled that a company linked to a lingerie tycoon must repay the government more than 121 million pounds.

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Democrats embrace a shutdown fight in a rare moment of unity against Trump

Read full article: Democrats embrace a shutdown fight in a rare moment of unity against Trump

Democrats agree it's time to fight.

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Clearing up the cholesterol confusion

Read full article: Clearing up the cholesterol confusion

Nearly 40 percent of Americans have high cholesterol and many have no idea. There’s also a lot of misinformation circulating.

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EPA's job is to protect America's air, water and land. Here's how a shutdown affects that effort

Read full article: EPA's job is to protect America's air, water and land. Here's how a shutdown affects that effort

The Environmental Protection Agency faces challenges during a government shutdown.

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New Mexico legislators rush to shore up safety net programs after federal cuts

Read full article: New Mexico legislators rush to shore up safety net programs after federal cuts

New Mexico legislators are pushing to shore up safety-net spending in response to President Donald Trump’s spending and tax cuts, in a state with one of the highest enrollment rates for Medicaid and federal food assistance.

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St. Johns County Fire Rescue’s on-scene blood transfusion saves man who only had 8% chance of survival

Read full article: St. Johns County Fire Rescue’s on-scene blood transfusion saves man who only had 8% chance of survival

St. Johns County Fire and Rescue has significantly improved survival rates by carrying blood to critical accident scenes. Here's how the program works

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Justice Department sues New Jersey synagogue protesters using law meant to protect abortion clinics

Read full article: Justice Department sues New Jersey synagogue protesters using law meant to protect abortion clinics

Federal officials have sued pro-Palestinian demonstrators involved in a heated protest last year outside a New Jersey synagogue.

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Pfizer agrees to lower prescription drug costs for Medicaid in a deal with Trump

Read full article: Pfizer agrees to lower prescription drug costs for Medicaid in a deal with Trump

Drugmaker Pfizer has agreed to lower drug costs under a deal struck with President Donald Trump's administration.

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Researchers turn human skin cells into eggs — but not yet usable ones

Read full article: Researchers turn human skin cells into eggs — but not yet usable ones

Oregon scientists used human skin cells to create fertilizable eggs, a step in the quest to develop lab-grown eggs or sperm to one day help people conceive.

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Lead could be hiding in your bubble tea, Consumer Reports finds

Read full article: Lead could be hiding in your bubble tea, Consumer Reports finds

Maybe you’ve seen those colorful cups with oversized straws, filled with a sweet drink and chewy little pearls. Bubble tea, or boba, has become a favorite, especially with young people. But new safety tests from Consumer Reports show the popular drink may come with a hidden serious concern: lead.

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Kentucky has kicked people off food benefits using data that doesn’t tell the full story

Read full article: Kentucky has kicked people off food benefits using data that doesn’t tell the full story

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services has brought hundreds of fraud cases in the last five years that are heavily reliant on transactional data with the goal of revoking people’s federal food benefits.

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Heartbreak and health: Know your broken heart

Read full article: Heartbreak and health: Know your broken heart

Odds are your heart’s been broken before. But it’s more than a simple hurtful feeling. Broken heart syndrome is a condition where some of your heart muscle weakens rapidly. This typically happens after sudden physical or emotional stress.

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A student 'womb service' works covertly to deliver contraception at a Catholic college

Read full article: A student 'womb service' works covertly to deliver contraception at a Catholic college

At DePaul University, a Catholic school in Chicago, students have created a covert contraceptive delivery network called “the womb service.”.

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Louisiana issues a warrant to arrest California doctor accused of mailing abortion pills

Read full article: Louisiana issues a warrant to arrest California doctor accused of mailing abortion pills

Louisiana has issued a warrant to arrest a California doctor accused of mailing abortion pills.

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Madagascar's president fires the government following days of deadly unrest

Read full article: Madagascar's president fires the government following days of deadly unrest

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina has fired the prime minister and the rest of his government in response to days of deadly protests in the Indian Ocean island over the failure of the electricity and water supplies.

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A drug made from marijuana reduced back pain in a large study

Read full article: A drug made from marijuana reduced back pain in a large study

A medication made from marijuana successfully reduced back pain in a new study.

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Some air travelers bothered by their flight's emissions turn to carbon offsets. Do they work?

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Air travel results in a lot of planet-warming emissions, but it's also sometimes necessary.

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When food banks need bread, 900 home bakers answer the call

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A Seattle-area nonprofit group called Community Loaves donates home-baked bread and cookies to food banks in four states.

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Positively JAX: Ponte Vedra teen turns tragedy into purpose, raises $175K for heart health

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Ben Williams, a rising leader with a big heart, has raised nearly $175,000 for the American Heart Association (AHA), earning him the title of First Coast Teen of Impact winner and national runner-up.

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The art of taking a break to boost your brain

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Doctors and scientists agree: disconnecting may be one of the best ways to stay mentally and physically well. It’s not just about relaxing, it’s about resetting.

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