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1 month ago
EU data protection

Prince Harry shares personal video from home after receiving disappointing news

Prince Harry filmed a video for WellChild, urging nominations for young people with medical conditions.
He highlights the resilience and positivity of these individuals and the importance of recognizing their support systems. [ more ]
Health
www.npr.org
10 months ago
Health

Spare a thought for Gustavo, the guy delivering your ramen in the wildfire smoke

Gustavo Ajche snapped a selfie on the street while making his rounds on Wednesday.Gustavo Ajche As many New Yorkers isolated inside this week to avoid the smoke that enveloped the city, one man was rushing ramen across town for a customer's dinner.He's one of thousands of workers who just had to suck it up literally.
www.dailynews.com
11 months ago
Health

4 considerations when choosing a health and wellness coach

It's routine to have regular checkups with your physician, dentist and other specialists, but have you ever worked with a health coach as part of your healthcare team?If you are focused on wellness and reaching health-related goals, health coaching may be right for you.Similar to how an athletic coach can help with sports performance, a health and wellness coach helps others live a healthy life.
english.elpais.com
11 months ago
Health

FDA weighing first over-the-counter birth control pill

U.S. health regulators are weighing the first-ever request to make a birth control pill available without a prescription.Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration meet next week to review drugmaker Perrigo's application to sell a decades-old pill over the counter.The two-day public meeting is one of the last steps before an FDA decision.
BossierNow
1 year ago
Health

Willis Knighton Hit with Class-Action Lawsuit Over Patient Privacy in Social Media Advertising - BossierNow

You know how your social media feed seems to know just about everything about you?Where you've been, what you've talked about - even things you've thought about buying?Such a social network marketing algorithm is at the heart of class-action lawsuits involving two of Louisiana's largest healthcare systems, including a high-profile provider right here in Bossier City.
Brooklyn Eagle
1 year ago
Health

CBD is not a cure-all - here's what science says about its real health benefits

Over the last five years, an often forgotten piece of U.S. federal legislation - the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, also known as the 2018 Farm Bill - has ushered in an explosion of interest in the medical potential of cannabis-derived cannabidiol, or CBD.After decades of debate, the bill made it legal for farmers to grow industrial hemp, a plant rich in CBD.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Health

President Carter is on hospice care, but what is it? Our medical analyst explains

On Saturday, the Carter Center announced that former US President Jimmy Carter will be receiving hospice care at his home in Georgia.After a series of short hospital stays, former US President Jimmy Carter today decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family and receive hospice care instead of additional medical intervention, according to the statement.
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UK news
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Coroner at a loss' to explain deaths of mother and daughter found in flat

A coroner is at a loss to explain the deaths of a mother and daughter who were not seen for six months before being found by gas inspectors carrying out a routine check, an inquest heard.Zarin Adatia, 84, and her daughter Tasneem, 48, were discovered in their council flat in East Finchley, north London by engineers on November 24 last year.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Cold weather alert issued as freezing temperatures due next week

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 A cold weather alert is being issued ahead of wintry showers and freezing temperatures expected across England next week.Very cold air will spread across the UK from Monday bringing snow and a risk of ice, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Snow and ice warnings as cold snap set to sweep in

Snow and ice warnings have been issued for parts of the UK next week as a cold snap is expected to sweep the country.Yellow weather warnings are in place from early Monday morning to late Tuesday across northern Scotland and north east England, with the Yorkshire and Humber area also covered by a larger yellow weather warning on Tuesday.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Calm weekend will turn to freezing as snow and ice warnings issued

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 A calm weekend will give way to a freezing start to next week as a cold snap is forecast to sweep across the UK.The Met Office says much of the country will be dry on Saturday and Sunday, with only a few showers expected in parts of Scotland and eastern England.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Mapped: Where snow is set to fall as weather warnings issued

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice have been issued for parts of the UK next week as sub-zero temperatures hit the UK.The mercury is expected to plummet across the country at the start of next week, with lows of -3C in Scotland and -2C in parts of England.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Millions missing out on GP appointments' Labour

Millions of people are struggling to get GP appointments and as a result some patients will not have serious medical conditions diagnosed until it is too late, Labour has warned.The party has made new estimates based on the latest GP appointment figures for England with the GP Patient Survey data.According to the survey, some 13.8% of patients did not get an appointment the last time they tried to book one.
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www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
UK politics

Ministers using loophole lawyers' to obstruct Covid inquiry, says Labour

Angela Rayner has accused the Conservatives of spending hundreds of thousands of pounds of taxpayers' money on loophole lawyers in an attempt to obstruct the Covid inquiry.The deputy Labour leader stepped in for Keir Starmer at prime minister's questions while Oliver Dowden covered for Rishi Sunak, who is in Washington for talks with the US president, Joe Biden.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
Berlin

Britain lifts 301 people to safety from Sudan with four more flights scheduled

The British evacuation mission from Sudan has lifted 301 people to safety over four flights as the military races against time to rescue citizens while a fragile ceasefire holds.Another four RAF flights were expected to depart the Wadi Saeedna airstrip near the capital Khartoum on Wednesday afternoon, as the first flight of UK nationals arrived back in Britain.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

What was the Great Smog of London? 70th anniversary of historic pollution

S eventy years ago, a thick smog covered London.The city is no stranger to its bouts of fog, but nothing compared to the Great Smog which descended on London on December 5, 1952.The smoke-like pollution became so toxic it left thousands dead and sick.It was reported that even cows choked to death in the fields from the smoke-laden weather phenomena.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
France news

4 EU members say they can't take so many migrant arrivals

Four Mediterranean European Union nations have issued a joint statement on a dispute over a deal for Europe to jointly help asylum-seekers.In their statement Saturday, Italy, Greece, Malta and Cyprus repeated their positions that they cannot subscribe to the notion that countries of first entry are the only possible European landing spots for illegal immigrants.
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www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
France news

Regular exercise may lower risk of women developing Parkinson's disease study

Getting regular exercise such as cycling, walking, gardening, cleaning and participating in sports may decrease the risk of developing Parkinson's disease in women, a study suggests.Women who exercised the most had a 25% lower rate of the condition when compared to those who exercised the least.The research also found that 10 years before diagnosis, levels of exercise fell at a faster rate in those with Parkinson's than in those without, likely due to early symptoms of the disease.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
France news

Regular exercise may lower risk of women developing Parkinson's disease study

Getting regular exercise such as cycling, walking, gardening, cleaning and participating in sports may decrease the risk of developing Parkinson's disease in women, a study suggests.Women who exercised the most had a 25% lower rate of the condition when compared to those who exercised the least.The research also found that 10 years before diagnosis, levels of exercise fell at a faster rate in those with Parkinson's than in those without, likely due to early symptoms of the disease.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
France news

World powers pull their citizens as violence roils Sudan

Leila Oulkebous' research for her doctorate from one of France's top universities was going well when the explosions started.Oulkebous had stopped work on Ethiopia because of that country's civil war and her research in Sudan was going to be more straightforward, she thought.Then Sudan exploded into violence.
Los Angeles Times
11 months ago
Los Angeles Rams

He helped other boxers apply for their pensions. His own is out of reach

(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Alex Ramos built his boxing career on knowing his next move in the ring.It was seeing beyond boxing that was the problem, said Ramos, a four-time Golden Gloves-winning middleweight known as the "Bronx Bomber," whom legendary broadcaster Howard Cosell once deemed "a tremendous puncher."
Truthout
11 months ago
Left-wing politics

Advisory Panel Urges FDA to Approve Over-the-Counter Birth Control

The move could expand access to a key method of contraception without a prescription or age restrictions.Sophia Yen, CEO and co-founder of Pandia Health, holds a one-months prescription of birth control pills at the health startup's office in Palo Alto, California, on June 5, 2019.Paul Chinn / San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images This story was originally published by The 19th.
Flipboard
1 year ago
Education

Mask mandates return in some NJ school districts | Flipboard

Students in several school districts across new Jersey are back to wearing masks in the classroom due to a rise in cases of COVID, flu and RSV.. See more videos about Videos, School Administration, New Jersey, Northeastern United States, United States, Medical Conditions.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

On This Day In 1888, The First Baby In America Was Saved By An Infant Incubator

It's hard to imagine what life would be like without some of the technology we have today.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Health

Taking this popular vitamin won't protect your bones, study finds

(CNN)Taking a higher dose of vitamin D to protect your bones isn't necessary if you are a healthy middle-aged or older adult with no existing bone disease or vitamin D deficiency, a new study found.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

5 Myths Parents Should Ignore About Baby Formula

Parents using newborn formula and baby formula aren't doing anything wrong.And formula-fed babies can develop just as well as their breastfed peers.
Theregister
11 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI can predict pancreatic cancer three years ahead of humans

AI algorithms can screen for pancreatic cancer and predict whether patients will develop the disease up to three years before a human doctor can make the same diagnosis, according to research published in Nature on Monday.Pancreatic cancer is deadly; the five-year survival rate averages 12 percent.Academics working in Denmark and the US believe AI could help clinicians by detecting pancreatic cancer at earlier stages, if the software can reliably predict which patients are at higher risk of developing the disease.
Los Angeles Times
11 months ago
Los Angeles

Instead of a hospital stay, he was given a cellphone with medical staff on speed dial

(L.A. County Health Services)

After dealing with a persistent cough and diarrhea and cycling through various over-the-counter medications, Lincoln Heights resident Javier Muniz finally went to urgent care at the L.A. County-USC Medical Center last month.Physicians at the hospital, which has since been renamed the Los Angeles General Medical Center, realized that Muniz's medical history included living with HIV.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Deaths climbs to 13 after San Bernardino snowstorms

More than a dozen people have died in San Bernardino County's mountain communities in the wake of back-to-back snowstorms that dumped historic amounts of snow - more than 100 inches in places - stranding many in their homes for two weeks, county officials said.The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said Thursday it has responded to 13 deaths since Feb. 23, though investigators have determined that only one had a "direct correlation to the weather," according to a news release.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Some Northern counties could see safety power outages this weekend due to fire risk, PG&E announced

Residents in a dozen Northern California counties could see their power shut off over the weekend as gusty winds increase the risk of wildfires, Pacific Gas & Electric Co. announced Friday.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Volunteer who criticized conditions at L.A. animal shelter says she was fired

A volunteer who criticized the city of L.A.'s care of rabbits and other small mammals at the San Pedro animal shelter in a recent Times story said she was fired by the city on Friday.
Fatherly
11 months ago
Fathers

The Simple Way To Trick Your Anxious Brain Into Chilling Out

What if you could just put on your headphones and boost your brain, calm your nerves, and increase your focus with just a few odd tones?It's a hack that sounds like something out of science fiction but is actually starting to gain traction among psychotherapists and other experts thanks to the growing evidence from some small studies showing that you can hack your brain with binaural beats.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

The Problem With Developmental Delays

The worry of developmental delay or cognitive delay can haunt a new parent, but they're not as common or as important as parents might imagine.Developmental delay is when a child doesn't reach certain milestones by the predicted time.It affects between 16% to 20% of all children and is linked to both emotional and social skills or gross and fine motor skills.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

CDC: Don't Eat Meat, Cheese From Deli Counters Unless You Do This First

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning after an outbreak of in multiple states prompted widespread concern.The agency is concerned for those at high risk of illness due to the outbreak, noting that the germ is hard to eliminate at the source.So far, 16 illnesses have been connected to the outbreak, including 13 hospitalizations and one death.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

Can Stress Really Cause Miscarriage? A Physician Explains

Miscarriage - defined as pregnancy loss within the first 20 weeks - occurs in about one in four pregnancies.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

The Expert Way To Really Get Rid Of Dandruff

You put so much effort into getting a great haircut, but then flaking from your scalp ruins the look.You're not alone with this issue.Dandruff is actually common - about half of adults have it.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

Here's How to Tell if a Little Kid's Odor Is Something to Worry About

Parents who regularly notice their young child's body odor and can't point to an obvious cause might have reason to be concerned.
Ars Technica
11 months ago
Medicine

Diagnosing deception: How doctors solved a woman's dramatically faked condition

Diagnosing medical conditions is not easy.Patients can have nondescript symptoms that could point to common problems as easily as rare or poorly understood ones.They can sprinkle in irrelevant details while forgetting crucial ones.And they can have complex medical histories and multiple conditions that can muddy the diagnostic waters.
San Jose Spotlight
1 year ago
Medicine

Santa Clara County residents will pay less for meds - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County is expanding resident access to life-saving prescription drugs-and helping cover the cost.
BBC News
11 months ago
UK politics

Local Elections 2023: Milton Keynes battles over bin changes

This summer tens of thousands of wheelie bins will be rolled out across Milton Keynes.The city's rubbish and recycling is currently collected in plastic sacks but a new waste contract will see most homes using four bins.Non-recyclable rubbish will continue to be taken away weekly and it is hoped the area's recycling rate will increase.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
UK politics

Delays in seeing a GP mean millions will get diagnosis too late, says Labour

Millions of people in England are struggling to get GP appointments and as a result some will not have serious medical conditions diagnosed until it is too late, Labour has warned.The party has made new estimates based on the latest GP appointment figures for England with GP patient survey data.According to the survey, 13.8% of patients did not get an appointment the last time they tried to book one.
www.kvue.com
1 year ago
Austin

Medical marijuana brand 'goodblend' opens first retail location in Austin

AUSTIN, Texas Austinites will now have more access to medical marijuana.Medical marijuana operator "goodblend" will open its first dispensary location in Texas.Headquartered in Austin, goodblend creates marijuana products cultivated and produced in the Lone Star State.Since 2015, the operator has provided the widest selection of medical-grade marijuana products throughout Texas and is one of at least three licensed dispensing businesses in the State.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Mother of disabled child feels Government has turned its back on most vulnerable

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 The mother of a disabled child whose energy bill almost quadrupled in a year said she feels the Government is turning its back on the most vulnerable families.
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
1 year ago
Mental health

Can Anxiety Cause Psychogenic Fever? Here's What You Should Know

We know that anxiety and stress can not only impact our mental or emotional health but can also take a toll on our physical health, but can anxiety cause fever and chills?Well, interestingly, stress and anxiety can raise your body temperature, causing a physical sensation termed, "Psychogenic Fever" or "Emotional Fever".
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
1 year ago
Mental health

Phagophobia: Fear Of Swallowing (Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & More)

Swallowing is a simple thing, right?We do it every day, sometimes unconsciously too, but did you know that swallowing is a complex process that involves the coordination of 50 pairs of muscles, nerves, your voice box, and especially your esophagus?Such a simple process yet it could induce fear and anxiety in many.
TODAY.com
1 year ago
Education

The super-hot 'One Chip Challenge' is back, and getting banned by schools

The "One Chip Challenge" is making headlines again and it's not because of fun social media videos.
the Guardian
1 year ago
Mental health

Politicians must do more to guard their children's mental health, says historian

Prominent politicians must do more to protect the mental wellbeing of their children, according to a leading historian whose research has revealed the enormous pressures faced by those with parents in the government.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Toronto

Ontario minister defends covering fewer eye exams for seniors | CBC News

Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones is defending a move to reduce the frequency of eye exams for healthy seniors, saying Monday that changes to funding for optometry services involve "fine tuning" the coverage.Jones announced Friday that the government had reached a funding agreement with optometrists that increases some payments to them though she has not detailed those increases but also cuts some coverage for patients.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Toronto

'Get your vaccinations,' medical officer of health warns, as Toronto battles bad flu season | CBC News

Dr. Eileen de Villa, Toronto's medical officer of health, gets vaccinated against influenza at the Metro Hall immunization clinic downtown.(CBC) Everyone should take precautions, including getting vaccinated, as Toronto battles a particularly bad influenza season, the city's medical officer of health said on Wednesday after she rolled up her sleeve to get her flu vaccine.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Paid leave for parents with babies in neonatal care one step closer to law

A Bill that would give additional paid leave to parents of newborns in neonatal care is one step closer to becoming law.Parliament heard how around 700,000 babies are admitted to neonatal care each year and the stress for parents over their babies' health is often coupled with concerns over their jobs and money.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Dining

The Comforts of Pan-Fried Tofu and Red Curry Paste

Image Credit...Kelly Marshall for The New York Times.Food Stylist: Roscoe Betsill.Prop Stylist: Paige Hicks.Last week, Kim Severson had an inspiring piece in The Times about the influential cookbook author and teacher Raghavan Iyer, who, Kim reported, by some estimations has taught more Americans how to cook Indian food than anyone else.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
US news

Walgreens Says It Won't Offer the Abortion Pill Mifepristone in 21 States

A few weeks after Republican attorneys general in 21 states sent letters threatening legal action against retail pharmacy chains if they dispensed the abortion pill mifepristone, Walgreens said it would not distribute the pill in those states.In January, after the Food and Drug Administration said it would allow retail pharmacies to become certified to dispense mifepristone the tightly regulated medication that is the first pill in the two-drug medication abortion regimen Walgreens, CVS and other pharmacies said they planned to do so in states where abortion was legal.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Driver involved in fatal Apple store crash released on bail

Local Bradley Rein is out on a $100,000 bail two-and-a-half weeks after he drove an SUV into a Hingham Apple store.A 53-year-old Massachusetts man who pleaded not guilty to driving an SUV into a Hingham Apple store last month has been released on bail.Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz's office confirmed Bradley Rein, of Hingham, was released on bail earlier this week, according to CBS.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Yucaipa School District reaches $15.75-million settlement in student's death from asthma attack

A San Bernardino County school district settled a lawsuit this week for $15.75 million with the family of a middle school student who died in 2019 after suffering an asthma attack on campus, officials said.Adilene Carrasco, 13, a Mesa View Middle School student, began experiencing difficulty breathing while walking with her science class to the school's athletic field for a class project on Oct. 31, 2019, according to the lawsuit filed against the Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District in August.
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
1 year ago
Mental health

All You Need To Know About Chronic Depression (And Its Treatment)

Depression can be crippling and not easy to come out from, but with the right treatment and coping, depression can be managed.So what is it when depression lingers and refuses to leave for years?
www.mercurynews.com
1 year ago
Public health

Candida auris: Everything you need to know about the deadly fungus spreading across the US

By Low De Wei | Bloomberg A deadly drug-resistant fungus spreading across the US saw a dramatic uptick in cases during the Covid pandemic, with more than half of all states now reporting cases.Candida auris (C.auris) was first described in Japan in 2009, with the earliest known infections in the US dating back to 2013.
www.sfcritic.com
1 year ago
SF music

4 Reasons Behind Sleeping Problems

Stress and anxiety are common causes of sleeping problems.Poor sleep habits, medical conditions, and unhealthy diets can interfere with sleep.Exercise, creating a routine, managing stress levels, and keeping the bedroom temperature cool are essential for good sleep quality.Consulting a doctor is the best way to ensure you get the restful sleep you need.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Three million people suffer driving licence delays since April 2020 report

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 Three million people who applied for a driving licence since April 2020 have experienced delays costing some their jobs or income, a report by MPs has found.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Education

Florida cuts humiliating' questions about school athletes' menstrual histories

Questions about female athletes' menstrual history will no longer appear on the medical forms that Florida high school students have to fill out before participating in sports.The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) axed the questions on Thursday after listening to a flood of complaints contained in letters read aloud during an emergency meeting of the board.
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
1 year ago
Mental health

Surprising Causes Of Memory Loss Other Than Dementia

Do you forget where you kept your keys or usually forget your appointments?Now, it happens to a lot of us but it doesn't mean we are heading toward Alzheimer's or .Most of us misunderstand the cause of memory loss.We tend to catastrophize things in life, and just like googling symptoms mostly ends up with cancer, our thoughts are no less.
San Jose Spotlight
1 year ago
San Francisco

Hundreds of people died on Silicon Valley streets in 2022 - San Jose Spotlight

As 2022 comes to a close, advocates are remembering the 246 homeless people who died on Silicon Valley streets.About 70 residents gathered in McEntee Plaza at Santa Clara County Government Center in San Jose Wednesday for a memorial service featuring rows of makeshift tombstones, each with the name of a homeless person who died between December 2021 and November this year.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Truss plan not enough to save poorest from fuel poverty this winter, say charities

Liz Truss's energy price freeze will not be enough to save as many as 2.2 million families from being forced into fuel poverty this winter, charities have warned.
Portland Mercury
1 year ago
Portland

Doug Fir Lounge to Take Over Old Montage Space in Portland's Central Eastside

It's official.This will be the last summer Portlanders and visiting music lovers can accidentally bonk their faces into the mirrored bathroom walls of the Doug Fir Lounge.After 19 years, the restaurant and venue will leave its retro and wood grain territory at 830 E Burnside.But it's not moving out of Portland-it's moving further in.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
US news

Two emergency responders have licenses suspended due to inadequate response in rendering aid to Tyre Nichols

Two first responders were suspended Friday by the Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Division after they failed to render emergency care and treatment the night that Tyre Nichols encountered law enforcement, the agency announced.The medical services division said Robert Long and JaMichael Lamar Sandridge failed to provide any basic emergency care for 19 minutes despite Nichols exhibiting clear signs of distress such as the inability to remain in a seated posture and laying prone on the ground multiple times.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Animal Rescue League caring for more than 75 cats and kittens from 3 overcrowding situations

Local "Overcrowding affects all aspects of an animal's health - physical and emotional.Many of these cats have medical conditions and some need time to learn to trust."The Animal Rescue League of Boston is requesting help from the community after it took in more than 75 cats and kittens from three separate overcrowding situations in recent weeks.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Victims of Hingham Apple store crash to file lawsuit

Local "This tragedy was 100 percent preventable."Several people injured last week after a man drove his SUV into an Apple store in Hingham are expected to file a lawsuit against the building's owner, Apple, and the driver of the vehicle who crashed and killed one man and and injured at least 20 others.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

'It was like a bomb': How witnesses and survivors described the deadly Hingham Apple store crash

The commotion didn't sound like an SUV.The sounds of shattering glass and the screams that followed made Shaelin Mason think that whatever happened next door from her job at Brandy Melville, the women's clothing store at Hingham's Derby Street Shops, was a fiery blast."It sounded like an explosion," Mason, an assistant store manager,  told WBZ-TV on Tuesday.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Over 100+ Mass. goats need homes, MSPCA says

The goats, along with a mustang and an emu named Jerry, are up for adoption through the MSPCA.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Mosquitos with West Nile virus discovered in Brookline

The city's Department of Health is advising residents to take precautions.
LGBTQ Nation
1 year ago
LGBT

Federal judge rules Catholic hospital discriminated against transgender man

A federal judge has ruled that a Catholic hospital discriminated against a transgender man when it refused to perform a gender-affirming procedure.Jesse Hammons sued the University of Maryland Medical System, which owns St.Joseph Medical Center, after the facility canceled a hysterectomy in January 2020.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
LGBT

Federal appeals court says Americans with Disabilities Act protections cover 'gender dysphoria,' handing a win to trans people

Washington (CNN)A federal appeals court said Tuesday that the Americans with Disabilities Act covers individuals with "gender dysphoria," handing a win to trans people in a case concerning a former inmate who alleged discrimination at a Virginia prison.
East Bay Times
1 year ago
LGBT

Fed appeals court: ADA protections cover 'gender dysphoria'

A federal appeals court said Tuesday that the Americans with Disabilities Act covers individuals with "gender dysphoria," handing a win to trans people in a case concerning a former inmate who alleged discrimination at a Virginia prison.
LGBTQ Nation
1 year ago
LGBT

What is a side? Are you one?

Most queer people have heard the terms "top," "bottom," and "versatile" - slang for whether someone likes penetrating, being penetrated, or both during anal and vaginal sex.
Inverse
1 year ago
Health

This overlooked biometric on fitness trackers could reveal how healthy your heart is

Your heart beats around 100,000 times every day.Heart rate is a key marker of cardiovascular activity and an important vital sign.But your pulse is not as steady as a precision clock - nor would you want it to be.As a cardiovascular physiologist, I measure heart rate in nearly every experiment my students and I perform.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Health

Encore: How much water do you actually need? Here's the science

MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Many of us feel tethered to our water bottles because we've been told that being hydrated is key to being healthy.Our Life Kit and Short Wave colleagues teamed up to talk about what science says about hydrating.Turns out much of the lore is due for an update.Short Wave hosts Emily Kwong and Aaron Scott take it from here.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

New Cannabis Research Institute will study the effects of marijuana and how best to manage it

A new cannabis research center in Chicago will explore the effects of the plant and how best to manage the industry, officials announced Thursday.The Cannabis Research Institute is expected to do work on crop production, health benefits and risks, worker training and advocacy on policy issues such as social equity.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Lawsuit alleges Alden nursing homes provided inadequate staff and care, leading to injuries and illness

A lawsuit filed Tuesday by residentsagainst the operators of Alden nursing homes claims that an intentional lack of staffing has led to numerous injuries and illness.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

'The virus is not done with us yet': New COVID-19 variants better evade antibodies, doctors say

For people who contracted COVID-19 during earlier omicron surges, doctors have some unwelcome news: You are again susceptible to catching the virus.
Futurism
1 year ago
Health

So Many People Are Using a Diabetes Drug for Weight Loss That Actual Diabetics Are Having Trouble Getting It

At this point, it's likely that Ozempic has somehow come into your personal zeitgeist.The expensive, name-brand version of semaglutide - which, importantly, was originally developed to manage type 2 diabetes - has been in high demand after going viral on TikTok, where it's picking up a reputation as an effective weight loss aid.
www.redlandsdailyfacts.com
1 year ago
Education

California school district agree to pay $15.75 million to family of 13-year-old student who died fter an asthma attack.

The Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District has agreed to a $15.75 million settlement in a lawsuit brought by the mother of a middle schooler who died after an asthma attack.Adilene Carrasco was a 13-year-old student at Mesa View Middle School in Calimesa.She had a history of asthma attacks, as noted on the home screen of her student profile in the Aeries online student database, according to the lawsuit against the district.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Education

18 students, driver injured in Kentucky school bus crash, officials say

All 18 students and a driver have varying degrees of injuries after their bus crashed in eastern Kentucky early Monday, a school official said.No fatalities have been reported, Magoffin County School District Superintendent Chris Meadows said in a statement.The students range from elementary to high school, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
amNewYork
1 year ago
Education

Op-ed | How more DOE budget cuts will set our children back | amNewYork

As parents of children in New York City schools, we were devastated to learn that the Department of Education was making significant budget cuts at the beginning of this school year, including to academic recovery programs that our children desperately needed to catch up.
www.mercurynews.com
1 year ago
Education

Vomiting, sweating and blue tongues: Latest social media challenge triggers school warnings

The school hasn't had a similar episode since.Several students were also sent home from Wells Middle School in Dublin last week, prompting the school to distribute a warning to parents.In a weekly parent update, school officials said the chips had caused excessive vomiting for some students, even after one small bite.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Jenrick warns against demonising migrants following Braverman's invasion' claim

The immigration minister has warned against demonising people seeking to come to the UK after Home Secretary Suella Braverman said England faces an invasion of migrants on the south coast.Robert Jenrick said words have to be chosen very carefully, as he distanced himself from the Cabinet minister's choice of words.
www.dw.com
1 year ago
Europe news

Ukraine updates: Top aide urges swift German tank deal DW 10/30/2022

Ukrainian presidential aide Mykhailo Podolyak says the Ukrainian government is close to reaching an agreement with Berlin over the delivery of Western-made battle tanks and infantry fighting vehicles.In an interview with the Welt am Sonntag newspaper, Podolyak said there had been progress in talks between the two countries.
IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
1 year ago
Intellectual property law

Interactive Wearables is Not the 101 Case That You've Been Waiting For

"If the Supreme Court is eager to hear a patent eligibility case, it should take up a medical diagnostics case....
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

Advice | Is it legal to deny a promotion to someone with a beard?

Karla: I'll admit, after years of fielding questions focused on women's makeup, tattoos and clothing in the workplace, it's refreshing to get a letter about men being judged on their appearance.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

Analysis | Military Recruitment Woes Endanger National Security

From the Suwalki Gap to the Taiwan Strait, the US military faces no shortage of potential crises.
CSS-Tricks
1 year ago
Web design

When is it OK to Disable Text Selection? | CSS-Tricks

Using CSS, it's possible to prevent users from selecting text within an element using user-select: none.Now, it's understandable why doing so might be considered "controversial".
the Guardian
1 year ago
London

Toilets and first aid on five-mile queue route to view Queen's coffin

Officials have set out the formal plans for a queue up to five miles long for people to pay respects to the Queen lying in state, a complex logistical exercise including toilets, first aid and round-the-clock refreshments on the route.
Nytimes
1 year ago
New York City

Arsenic Found in Water at N.Y.C. Housing Complex

The tap water at a New York City Housing Authority complex in the East Village was found to contain arsenic at levels higher than the federal drinking water standard, according to city officials.
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

Martin Lewis warns 'people will die this winter' as energy bill price cap soars 80%

Consumer champion Martin Lewis has warned that people will die this winter as the October energy price cap is set to soar 80 per cent.
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If so, email thomas.kingsley@independent.co.uk "More help is desperately needed for poorest or people will die this winter due to unaffordability of an 80 per cent so far energy price cap hike," Mr Lewis continued.
kvue.com
1 year ago
Health

Doctor shares how extreme heat can affect people with diabetes

Everyone needs to stay hydrated and take precautions in the extreme heat, but people with diabetes need to be extra cautious.
 @JamesJalaPayneo1 year ago
I've also become slightly addicted to vitamin laced cough drops and I hope there isn't too much sugar in those... but I bet there is 😭
Nytimes
1 year ago
Wellness

The Worst Foods and Drinks for Your Teeth

Sugary foods - and in particular, those composed of sucrose, or table sugar - are especially bad for your teeth because harmful bacteria thrive on them, Dr. de Aguiar Ribeiro said.
 @nyscof1 year ago
This article fails to mention that fluoride is in virtually all foods and beverages - even sugary drinks, according to the USDA Fluoride in Foods database. It also fails to mention that vitamin D deficiency can cause tooth decay and that some teas have a fluoride content higher than allowed in public drinking water by the EPA. Individuals have developed fluoride-induced bone damage from drinking copious amounts of tea and 70% of US children and adolescents are fluoride overdosed and afflicted with dental fluorosis - white spotted and/or yellow splotched teeth, according to federal data (NHANES)
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Nytimes
1 year ago
Wellness

The Worst Foods and Drinks for Your Teeth

Sugary foods - and in particular, those composed of sucrose, or table sugar - are especially bad for your teeth because harmful bacteria thrive on them, Dr. de Aguiar Ribeiro said.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Wellness

The Worst Foods and Drinks for Your Teeth

Sugary foods - and in particular, those composed of sucrose, or table sugar - are especially bad for your teeth because harmful bacteria thrive on them, Dr. de Aguiar Ribeiro said.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Wellness

The Doctor Prescribed an Obesity Drug. Her Insurer Called It 'Vanity.'

Many insurance companies refuse to cover new weight loss drugs that their doctors deem medically necessary.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Health

Pharmacies may violate civil rights if they refuse meds linked to abortion, feds warn

Mifepristone (Mifeprex) and Misoprostol, the two drugs used in a medication abortion, can also be prescribed for other medical uses.
kvue.com
1 year ago
Austin

APD searching for missing man last seen in Austin on May 12

AUSTIN, Texas - The Austin Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing man last seen in North Austin on Tuesday, May 12.
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

Cancer diagnoses hampered by staff shortages - report

Shortages in cancer doctors across the UK could be leading to delays in patients getting diagnosed, experts have warned.
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