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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 listeningHospitals and doctors' offices are inviting singers and musicians to help patients manage their pain, as music's ability to reduce pain is gaining attention.
‘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 diabetesMore 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.
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.
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 lowInvestigators 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.
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 patientsDrugmaker EMD Serono has agreed to lower the cost of a common fertility medication through a deal with the Trump administration.
California to begin selling affordable state-branded insulin beginning next year
Read full article: California to begin selling affordable state-branded insulin beginning next yearGov. 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.
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 monthsSouth Africa has welcomed a U.S. bridging plan worth $115 million to continue funding HIV treatment and prevention programs until the end of March.
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 expireMillions 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.
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 findsFor the first time in more than a decade, the number of states with rates of obesity of 35% or more has dropped.
Costa Rica's president limits abortion to life-threatening cases
Read full article: Costa Rica's president limits abortion to life-threatening casesCosta Rica’s President Rodrigo Chaves has further restricted access to abortion, limiting it to situations when the mother’s life is in danger.
In a regional first, Uruguay passes a law allowing euthanasia
Read full article: In a regional first, Uruguay passes a law allowing euthanasiaUruguay’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.
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 capitalDoctors Without Borders says that ongoing violence in Haiti has forced it to permanently close its emergency care center in Port-au-Prince.
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 hungerThe United Nations' food aid agency has warned that severe funding cuts are impacting its operations in six countries.
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 imprisonedIsrael 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.
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 virusNew 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.
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 staffingAn estimated 31,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers have gone on strike to demand better wages and staffing.
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 treatmentsDr. 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.
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 TrumpUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian forces have launched powerful glide bombs and drones against Kharkiv and hit a hospital.
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 firingsFederal 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.
WIC food program receives $300M to keep running during government shutdown
Read full article: WIC food program receives $300M to keep running during government shutdownThe 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.
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 ReedPresident Donald Trump is in "exceptional health," according to his physician, who evaluated him Friday.
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 practicesPrince 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.
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 HealthA 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.
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 findsA study says more than 54,600 children younger than 5 in Gaza may be acutely malnourished, with more than 12,800 severely affected.
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 foodsCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law phasing out certain ultraprocessed foods from school meals.
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 suesA 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.
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 doubledA new UNICEF report has found that the number of children displaced by violence in Haiti has nearly doubled to 680,000.
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 workersThe 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.
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 saysThe 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.
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 stitchDoctors 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.
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 caseRobert 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.
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 recordsPlanned 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.
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 vulnerableIt’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.
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 financiallyOctober 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.
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+ kidsA 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.
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 spinachFederal health officials have issued a public health alert for certain Hello Fresh subscription meals containing spinach that may be contaminated with listeria.
New York judge upholds transgender athlete ban on Long Island
Read full article: New York judge upholds transgender athlete ban on Long IslandA 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.
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 patientsThe 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.
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 AmericansSeveral 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.
Sold-out golf tournament shows support in fight against Parkinson’s
Read full article: Sold-out golf tournament shows support in fight against Parkinson’sParkinson’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.
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 researchNearly 20,000 people participated in the First Coast Heart Walk on Saturday to fund research for those affected by heart disease and stroke.
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 deathAuthorities in Brazil have issued warnings about methanol poisoning linked to distilled beverages.
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 liveA nonprofit group in Miami is helping reduce the strain on emergency rooms by providing homeless people with health care where they live.
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 assistanceNew 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.
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 findsA 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.
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 ideasHave 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.
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 assistanceNew 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.
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 sayScientists are presenting new evidence that the worst effects of climate change can’t be avoided without a major transformation of food systems.
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 statesNebraska officials have missed a deadline to grant licenses to marijuana growers under a new medical marijuana law approved by voters.
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 MonthThe Glynn County Health Department is offering free mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.
FDA approves another generic abortion pill, prompting outrage from conservatives
Read full article: FDA approves another generic abortion pill, prompting outrage from conservativesFederal health officials have approved another generic version of the abortion pill, prompting outrage from some abortion opponents aligned with President Donald Trump.
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 makeoverPepsi has a new challenge: Keeping products like Gatorade and Cheetos vivid and colorful without the artificial dyes that U.S. consumers are increasingly rejecting.
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 responseAndrew Cuomo is apologizing to New York City’s Jewish community for his response to the COVID-19 pandemic when he was governor.
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 outSenate 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.
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 causeAfter a career as a presidential aide, publisher of two newspapers and CNN president, Tom Johnson has plenty of stories to swap.
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 careA 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.
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 2027Walmart says it plans to remove synthetic dyes and 30 other food additives from its store brands sold in the United States by January 2027.
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 contractsA British High Court judge has ruled that a company linked to a lingerie tycoon must repay the government more than 121 million pounds.
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 cutsNew 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.
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 survivalSt. Johns County Fire and Rescue has significantly improved survival rates by carrying blood to critical accident scenes. Here's how the program works
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 clinicsFederal officials have sued pro-Palestinian demonstrators involved in a heated protest last year outside a New Jersey synagogue.
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 onesOregon 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.
Lead could be hiding in your bubble tea, Consumer Reports finds
Read full article: Lead could be hiding in your bubble tea, Consumer Reports findsMaybe 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.
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 storyThe 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.
Heartbreak and health: Know your broken heart
Read full article: Heartbreak and health: Know your broken heartOdds 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.
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 collegeAt DePaul University, a Catholic school in Chicago, students have created a covert contraceptive delivery network called “the womb service.”.
Madagascar's president fires the government following days of deadly unrest
Read full article: Madagascar's president fires the government following days of deadly unrestMadagascar 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.
Positively JAX: Ponte Vedra teen turns tragedy into purpose, raises $175K for heart health
Read full article: Positively JAX: Ponte Vedra teen turns tragedy into purpose, raises $175K for heart healthBen 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.