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The group is suing to stop Medicare from being able to access lower drug prices.The Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America building facade is pictured in Washington, D.C., on October 20, 2017.Bill Clark / CQ Roll Call The U.S.'s largest lobbying group, the conservative U.S. Chamber of Commerce, has become the second prominent group to file a lawsuit to stop a plan for Medicare to be able to negotiate the prices for a handful of drugs, joining pharma giant Merck in alleging that the plan is unconstitutional.

Another bill signed the same day requires trans adults to get permission from state boards for gender-affirming care.People participate in the 15th annual Miami Beach Pride Celebration parade on April 16, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida.Joe Raedle / Getty Images While gleefully tossing Sharpies into a crowd at an evangelical school on Wednesday, far right Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed a series of anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ bills, including one horrifying bill that allows the state to temporarily take trans children away from their families if they're receiving or are planning to receive gender-affirming care.

Moreover, analyses of the companies' price cuts show that the cuts aren't as altruistic as they might seem.Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks during a rally in support of the Biden administration's student debt relief plan in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on February 28, 2023, in Washington, D.C. Drew Angerer / Getty Images After a third major pharmaceutical company in as many weeks announced that it is joining the wave of price cuts for insulin products on Thursday, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) said that the current momentum must not be wasted and that the movement for price cuts should be spread to prescription drugs across the board.

Last week when a Chinese senior health adviser projected 65 million COVID-19 cases per week in China by June, some health experts sounded the alarm.China has been facing a new COVID-19 wave fueled by the XBB variant since April.Data from Zhong Nanshana respiratory disease doctor who was among the first to confirm COVID-19's easy transmissibilityprovided a rare insight into how the disease could possibly be spreading in China almost six months after Beijing abruptly ended its draconian zero-COVID strategy.

Senator Mitch McConnell, the 81-year-old Senate minority leader, received treatment for a concussion at a Washington hospital on Wednesday night.According to a spokesman, he was injured when he fell at the Waldorf Astoria hotel.Concussion is the most common form of traumatic brain injury, and, while attention often focuses more on effects in young athletes, older adults are at higher risk for severe outcomes following one, neurologists and health experts said.

The wildfire smoke hovering over parts of eastern Canada and the U.S. this week has led many to start poring over charts and figures to get a sense of the air quality in their area.But what exactly do these indexes measure, and how should they be interpreted?Different countries have different ways of measuring air quality, including Canada, said Dan Westervelt, an associate research professor at Columbia Climate School's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory.

As wildfire smoke blankets large swaths of the eastern United States, many people are experiencing physical symptoms, like prickling, stinging eyes; a scratchy throat; a runny nose; and some coughing.For those without underlying conditions, this will largely be a passing source of irritation.You'll be miserable a little bit, but you'll be able to brush it off, said Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos, a pulmonary and critical care medicine physician at Johns Hopkins Medicine.

The number of excess deaths registered each week in England and Wales has hit its highest total for nearly two years.Some 17,381 deaths were registered in the seven days to January 13 2,837 above average for the time of year, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).This is the highest number of excess deaths since 3,429 in the week to February 12 2021, when the UK was experiencing its second wave of Covid-19 infections and vaccinations had only recently begun.

Summer heatwaves and low levels of flu last winter are among factors that may have contributed to almost 5,000 more deaths than usual in England in 2022 where symptoms included old age and frailty, new figures suggest.Health experts warned that urgent action is needed to halt the trend, which also shows the total number of deaths has been above average for eight months in a row.

Rishi Sunak has welcomed emergency talks aimed at alleviating the crisis in the NHS as highly valuable, but doubts were raised as to whether it can be tackled this winter.The prime minister hosted health leaders including England's chief medical officer Professor Sir Chris Whitty and NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard in Downing Street.

Japan has lodged a protest with Beijing over its decision to suspend the issuance of visas to Japanese citizens in retaliation for Covid testing requirements for travellers from China.Chief cabinet secretary Hirokazu Matsuno characterised the move as an act of revenge rather than a public health measure and requested China reverse the decision.

Cutting back on ultra-processed food in your child's diet doesn't have to be a huge lift.Learn shortcuts and smart swaps, like giving them nuts for a snack instead of chips.Even if they're salted, the higher protein and healthy fats in nuts are an added benefit.Meredith Rizzo for NPR Trust me, I know how exhausting it can be to figure out how to feed your kids a healthy diet while also living in the real world as a busy working parent with limited time and means.

With Memorial Day Weekend quickly approaching, Chicagoans hope for clear skies to mark the unofficial start of patio season.Sure, the city may have a token nice day in April or May, but the Midwest's mercurial nature poses a challenge for the city's hospitality industry when it comes to relying on weather reports to alert staff for outdoor service.

Joe Flamm knows how a 50-degree day with a splinter of sunshine can be a boon to Chicago's restaurant and bar owners, and he's hopeful that a unique 100-seat all-season patio at BLVD in Fulton Market will allow locals to regularly enjoy the outdoors with a delicious meal, snack, or tasty beverage.Last summer, Flamm diverted his attention from Rose Mary, the Croatian-Italian restaurant in Fulton Market he opened with Sancerre Hospitality.

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Chicagoans are specifically attuned to appreciate the quick and unfussy appeal of street food, and much to the delight of hungry locals, the city is filled with excellent renditions of one the world's most popular street food sub-genres: the skewer.

Crisp romaine, umami anchovy, crunchy croutons, and creamy Parmesan




The Caesar salad is ubiquitous: Most commonly attributed to Tijuana's Italian restaurateur, Caesar Cardini, it was historically prepared tableside but has many different iterations in the modern interpretation.What's key is the combination of cold, crunchy romaine, sharp Parmesan, and anchovy topped with a crisp bread element working together to create the perfect balance.

Restaurant openings have been picking up in New York City.Hundreds of new restaurants have opened over the past year - so many in fact, it can feel like whiplash.Consider this your guide to all the new restaurants, bars, and cafes, that have opened recently.Here's a roundup of the restaurants and bars that opened in May.

The Jersey Shore town is easy to get to by train with a burgeoning art, music, and restaurant scene




Asbury Park, New Jersey is a beach town about 60 miles from Manhattan known for its rich musical history and trademark mascot Tillie, the grinning relative of George C. Tilyou's Steeplechase Face.

Whether it's green, black, white, or pu'erh tea; matcha, chai, or tisane: Here's where to find teas.Whether your preference is black or green tea, oolong or pu'erh tea, New York has some spectacular spots for tea for a fun tea-tasting date, a group outing in lieu of coffee, or a tranquil pause in a serene setting.

The Irish bar is a New York institution that has been around at least since the mid-19th century, when McSorley's was founded.Back then it was nothing special, and entire neighborhoods like the East Village, Chelsea, Murray Hill, and the Lower West Side were carpeted with them.The typical Irish bar early on featured homemade suds, but gradually imported and domestic beers came to replace them, with a growing emphasis on Guinness and the temperature at which it's served.

The Irish bar is a New York institution that has been around at least since the mid-19th century, when McSorley's was founded.Back then it was nothing special, and entire neighborhoods like the East Village, Chelsea, Murray Hill, and the Lower West Side were carpeted with them.The typical Irish bar early on featured homemade suds, but gradually imported and domestic beers came to replace them, with a growing emphasis on Guinness and the temperature at which it's served.

Just in time for the summer dining season, the U.S. government has given its blessing to restaurants that want to allow pet dogs in their outdoor spaces.But even though nearly half of states already allow canine dining outdoors, the issue is far from settled, with many diners and restaurants pushing back against the increasing presence of pooches.

The World Health Organization announced on Thursday that mpox previously known as monkeypox no longer constituted a public health emergency, almost exactly a year after the virus emerged as a threat.In lifting the emergency designation, the W.H.O.cited a recent sustained decline in reported cases.

Three years after the emergence of a novel coronavirus brought the world to a standstill, the World Health Organization announced that covid-19 no longer represents a global health emergency.Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of WHO, said in a tweet that the organization's covid emergency committee recommended "an end to the public health emergency of international concern" and that he accepted.

On March 20, several viral social media posts claimed that a highly drug-resistant fungal infection was spreading in the United States, and that it can cause death.VERIFY viewer Gabriella recently sent a text to our team asking if these claims were true.Is a drug-resistant fungal infection spreading in the U.S.? Yes, a drug-resistant fungal infection is spreading rapidly in U.S. health care facilities.

Joe Sohm / Visions of America/Universal Images Group via Getty Images; EDITED: TRUTHOUT Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey (R) announced on Monday that his office would be filing harsh new restrictions on gender-affirming care for transgender kids and teens in the state.The restrictions, which as of Wednesday morning have not yet been formally adopted, directly contradict guidance from medical experts and health care organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics.

On Tuesday, January 10 at 19:30 GMT: A growing number of people are living with dementia, as health experts call for fresh resources to deliver care and support to patients and their families.The World Health Organization says more than 55 million people worldwide have dementia, which includes Alzheimer's disease and other conditions that affect a person's cognitive function.

On May 10, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expert panel voted unanimously to make an oral contraceptive pill available over-the-counter.If the FDA adopts the panel's recommendation, the birth control pill, which is currently only available by prescription, would become the first oral contraceptive that women can take without medical supervision.

More than one-third of UK health experts are not aware of Charles Bonnet syndrome - CBS - a condition which can cause vivid, and sometimes frightening, hallucinations.A poll of 1,100 health experts - including GPs, doctors and optometrists - found 37 per cent were not aware of CBS.The condition is not caused by mental health problems or dementia.

Rishi Sunak is holding emergency talks with NHS and care leaders in an attempt to tackle the winter healthcare crisis in England.The NHS Recovery Forum at No 10 on Saturday will focus on four key issues: social care and delayed discharge, urgent and emergency care, elective care and primary care.A Downing Street spokesperson said the aim was to help share knowledge and practical solutions so that we can tackle the most crucial challenges such as delayed discharge and emergency care.

Unlike inner Portland and the west side with its constant restaurant churn, Portland's east side is home to the city's old guard, like quintessentially American steakhouses, as well as restaurants and food carts celebrating the cuisines of Somalia, Mexico, the Philippines, and beyond.This map focuses on the portion of Portland east of 205 sometimes referred to as "The Numbers."

Moroccan tagine, lamb shawarma, spicy chicken tenders, and more




For Portlanders seeking iftar meals or just some weeknight takeout, finding halal dining options can be tricky.Portland's Muslim population is small - 1 percent of Oregonians identify as Muslim - and while cities like Detroit or D.C. are abundant with exceptional halal restaurants and markets, in the Rose City, only a handful of strong food carts, restaurants, and markets are scattered across the city.

Bookended by high-profile dining destinations like lower East Burnside and Montavilla, the North Tabor neighborhood mostly flies under the radar, food-wise.Hugging Mount Tabor's northern slope, this residential area of peaceful, historic homes enjoys elevated views toward downtown, as well as tranquil streets lined with giant trees.

The back-pocket restaurants that are a sure bet for any last-minute dinner or lunch




Finding restaurants open for lunch and dinner every day would have sounded incredibly simple just a few years ago, but as the pandemic has shifted the way restaurants operate, the concept has become somewhat rarefied.

Eat like a Kenton local in the shadow of Paul Bunyan




Portlanders who've ridden the MAX's yellow line far enough north will fondly remember their first glimpse of the towering Paul Bunyan statue that anchors the urban village of Kenton.While Kenton is infrequently a destination for folks from other neighborhoods, much less out-of-towners (particularly now that the legendary Dancin' Bare is bare no more), the small Kenton main street is loaded with unpretentious gems that keep local residents sticking close to home on most days.

New Yorkers may see a gas stove ban in new construction in the state as soon as next week.According to , New York state lawmakers are poised to enact the first legislative ban on gas appliances in new buildings.Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing legislation that would ban fossil fuel hookups in newly constructed buildings-including single-family homes-beginning with smaller buildings in 2025 and large ones in 2028.

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Norovirus levels in England remain very high with hospital cases more than double the number for this point last year, new figures show.Most reported cases are among people aged 65 and over, but outbreaks in schools are running above the five-year average and are particularly affecting very young children.

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Public support for the government's handling of the NHS in England plummeting to its lowest level in two decades should ring alarm bells in Downing Street, health experts have warned.

Norovirus cases in England have risen significantly, with levels among over-65s the highest in more than 10 years, figures show.The majority of outbreaks are in care homes, but there have also been increases in schools and hospitals.Health experts urged people with symptoms to stay at home and not to return to work, or send sick children to school, until 48 hours after symptoms have cleared.

"Spicy" means lots of things to lots of people these days.Sure, it's a term for hot takes and cancellable moves online, but it's also a way of eating that adds a bit more pep to your meals.One can trot around the globe, dipping their toes into everything from capsicum to peppercorn to jalapeño to ajilo, but in San Francisco, there are a ton of ways to try out all these various iterations of spice, as this list caters more toward that which is traditionally described as "hot."

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All too often, hotel restaurants count on a somewhat captive audience of weary travelers to fill their dining rooms.But don't let that fact deter you from any of these dining spots.In fact, some of San Francisco's most beloved Thai food can be found on the ground floor of a skyscraping hotel, and one of the city's most exciting French dining options also hides inside a hotel just off Market Street.

There's no reason to argue over the humble bagel.Sure, you most likely have your own opinions on what makes a decent one, whether that be a New York-sized bias or a longing for a particular bagel of your youth.Still, bagels aren't a food to fight over - although their size certainly makes them flingable if necessary - but rather something to admire in all their forms, a labor of love that comes together for a schmear-covered, perfect bite.

In the last decade, many new diets have emerged, bringing with them either praise or controversies.In any case, there have been debates among the netizens about what kind of diet is the best.Many health experts argue that diets can be harmful to your physical health as it makes you restrict food intake, however, the other half stands firm about the benefits of diets.

Fried cod, haddock, hake, and whiting for Lent, spring, or any time at all




A pub food classic, fish and chips is a perennial crowd pleaser, whether the fish in question is haddock or cod, beer-battered or tempura.The fries are equally important, from fat potato wedges with a crisp exterior and a creamy interior to the more American style, twice-fried sticks sometimes tossed in Old Bay seasoning.

Pandemic be damned, restaurant openings have been picking up in New York City.Hundreds of new restaurants have opened over the past year - so many in fact, it can feel like whiplash.Consider this your guide to all the new restaurants, bars, and cafes, that have opened recently.This month, that includes an East Village breakfast burrito option, an Upper West Side mariscos spot, and a Clinton Hill modern Cambodian restaurant.

COVID-19 rapid tests are easy to takeand then toss.So most people never report their results, which leaves health officials with an incomplete picture of how much virus is circulating and where.The convenience of the at-home tests have made PCR tests, which require a doctor's prescription and a lab to run them, much less popular than they were earlier in the pandemic.

Spanish Health Minister Carolina Darias on Thursday confirmed that face masks would no longer be compulsory on public transport, a measure which has been in place in Spain for almost three years.I will raise the proposal of eliminating the mandatory use of masks on public transport, she said, adding that next week she will convene with the Interterritorial Council of the National Health System to put this measure into effect.

Private services offering Chinese travellers access to mRNA vaccines are attracting droves of mainlanders to Hong Kong and Macau seeking a booster shot that their government has refused to approve.As part of its dismantling of the country's zero-Covid policy last month, China's government also lifted quarantine and other border restrictions.

Food cart pods with run-around room, restaurants with arcade or board games, and more




Family-friendly suburb Vancouver, Washington offers many places for kids to dine with their adult chaperones between trips to Sky Zone Trampoline Park or Dizzy Castle.Two new food cart pods just outside of Vancouver - Carts by the Park in Ridgefield and Ashwood Taps & Trucks in Washougal - provide a variety of dining options, as well as outdoor space to play.

In his second State of the Union speech on Feb. 7, President Joe Biden made it clear that the Administration is moving into the next phase of the COVID-19 pandemicone in which the threats of disease and death are considerably diminished, and therefore no longer require the resources and urgent allocation of funds that the previous two years have.

Joe Rogan reacted to a claim made on 60 Minutes in January by Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford that genetics is the number one cause of obesity.Stanford who specializes in obesity medicine, said that diet and exercise have little impact on obesity but genetics was the number one cause.If you were born to parents that have obesity, you have a 50 to 85% likelihood of having the disease yourself even with optimal diet, exercise, sleep management, stress management, Stanford said.

A recent study found that people who live in neighborhoods with retail shops and other services within walking distance have as much as a 50 percent lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes and are 54 percent less likely to be diagnosed with high blood pressure.The reason for these health benefits, because individuals who live in walkable neighborhoods logged an average of 83 more minutes of walking per week than those in the least walkable areas (i.e.

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It's hard to argue the comforting power of the humble dumpling.Nearly every culture has some version of a filled, unleavened parcel, whether it's one of many regional Chinese styles, Japanesegyoza, Russian pelmeni, or Nepalese momos.With a sizable Eastern European population and a growing Asian American population, Portland's dumpling game has gotten stronger than ever, with several global variations represented within city limits.

French brasseries and bars have been bustling - and not with the kinds of customers ordering lemonades or sodas, it seems.(Apaydin A/Andia/Universal Images Group/Getty Images)PARIS - Sophie Chanceaux was committed to "Dry January," but sipping tap water during dinners with friends was too depressing.

Covid-19 infections have fallen sharply in all parts of the UK, in a fresh sign the current wave has peaked.The number of patients in hospital with the virus is also continuing to drop.Levels of flu and Covid-19 are now both on a downward trend, figures suggest, which could ease some of the pressure being faced this winter by the NHS.

Explore North Portland's hidden gem neighborhood




Best known for the large park at its center - featuring one of the city's best playgrounds, with a climbing wall and "king of the mountain" synthetic hill - Arbor Lodge is an atypical destination for Portlanders from other parts of town.

Excess deaths in England and Wales jumped sharply at the end of 2022, with a mixture of flu, cold weather and access to emergency care likely to have contributed to a spike in mortality, new figures show.The number of registered deaths was 20% above average in the week ending December 30 and 21% above average in the week to December 23, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Rishi Sunak is holding emergency talks with health leaders in an attempt to alleviate the winter crisis in the NHS.The prime minister is hosting experts including England's chief medical officer Professor Sir Chris Whitty and NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard in Downing Street.Labour said the talks, being joined by health secretary Steve Barclay and Treasury minister John Glen, are a talking shop and patients deserve more.

The Prime Minister will hold emergency talks with NHS and care leaders in an attempt to reverse Britain's winter healthcare crisis.In a sign of the scale of the problems facing the NHS, Rishi Sunak will spend Saturday focusing on how to ease the pressure on frontline services.But Mr Sunak has been warned that the rare weekend meeting is unlikely to reverse the NHS' fortunes, which have been blamed on years of inaction.