Have deli sandwiches destroyed the American diet? Healthier alternatives and swaps
(NEW YORK) -- Sandwiches have long been a staple on American lunch menus, piled high with deli meats and toppings tucked between fluffy yet... Read More.
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New report suggests COVID pandemic’s origins linked to raccoon dogs at Wuhan market
(NEW YORK) -- A new report suggests the virus that causes COVID-19 may be linked to raccoon dogs that were illegally being sold at... Read More.
Tick-borne illness babesiosis is spreading in the US, CDC report shows
(NEW YORK) -- The number of new cases of babesiosis, a tick-borne illness, increased significantly between 2011 and 2019 in the United States, a... Read More.
Why some protesters are dressed as kangaroos and clowns amid Texas hearing on abortion pill
(AMARILLO, Texas) -- A ruling is expected to come down from a federal judge in Texas Wednesday that could see an abortion medication being... Read More.
Here’s what you need to know as Google expands its health care AI
(NEW YORK) -- Google is expanding use of its health care artificial intelligence, including helping detect diseases, such as cancer, earlier and answering medical questions.During... Read More.
No clear association between Paxlovid and COVID-19 rebound, FDA says
(NEW YORK) -- A U.S. Food and Drug Administration analysis did not find a clear association between the COVID-19 antiviral drug Paxlovid and illness rebound,... Read More.
Judge promises to rule soon on challenge to abortion drug, with potentially vast implications
(AMARILLO, Texas) -- A federal judge in Texas said Wednesday that he plans to rule soon on whether to overturn the federal government's approval of... Read More.
Maternal mortality rates are increasing, highest among Black women
(NEW YORK) -- Maternal mortality rates in the United States continue to rise and Black women continue to be most affected, new data shows.Deaths... Read More.
Utah governor signs bill banning abortion clinics across the state
(SALT LAKE CITY) -- Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has signed a bill into law banning abortion clinics in the state, making it the latest... Read More.
Double lung transplants successfully treat late-stage lung cancer, in a first with new technique
(NEW YORK) -- A new double lung transplant technique was successful for two patients with lung cancer, Northwestern Medicine announced. The hospital said it's... Read More.
Masks are effective but here’s how a study from a respected group was misinterpreted to say they weren’t
(NEW YORK) -- Recently, a review from the Cochrane Library set off a firestorm after headlines declared research published by the respected organization's study found... Read More.
Illinois man accused of defrauding US government of $83M in COVID testing scheme
(CHICAGO) -- An Illinois man has been indicted for allegedly cheating the U.S. government out of millions of dollars for his pop-up COVID testing company... Read More.
