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Pope Francis was discharged from the hospital after being treated for bronchitis
Pope Francis was discharged from the Rome hospital where he was treated for bronchitis, quipping to journalists before being driven away: “I’m still alive.” The 82-year-old said that an old man told him after he went through a similar situation that he wasn’t scared. He also offered prayers of thanksgiving at St Mary Major Basilica,…
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Insurers are no longer required to provide cancer and heart screenings for free, according to a federal judge
A Texas judge has ruled that the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional due to a requirement that insurers cover a wide array of preventive care services at no cost to patients. The court said that some of the ACA’s mandates, like requiring insurers to cover preventative care services at no cost to the patient, could…
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Pope Francis was hospitalized with a respiratory infections
Pope Francis, who cancelled his visit to South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo due to a knee injury, was admitted to a hospital in Rome on Thursday after complaining of respiratory difficulties. The 76-year-old pope said that he has been “in good health” and that he was happy to be at home.…
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The Covenant School shooting victims included a head of school, a custodian and young children
The mother of Alyssa Alhadeff, one of the students shot dead at a school in US’ Tennessee, said that she dropped her daughter off at school and said, “I love you.” Lori Alhadeff, Alyssa’s mother, told HLN that she heard about the shooting and rushed to the school. “No student should ever go to school…
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The victims of Hurricane Ian are here
Pacyna, a 74-year-old man, died in US’ Florida while trying to get to higher ground during Hurricane Ian. Pacyna and his wife were trying to leave the house as it was collapsing, his daughter Michelle Schuline said. They were together for 30 years, so losing somebody like that and being there when it happened is…
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Service members who travel for abortions will be paid by the Pentagon
The Pentagon has said it will pay for US military members to travel to another state to undergo abortions after the Supreme Court decision. Over 90 abortions were performed in military hospitals between 2016 and 2021, according to a report by the US House of Representatives Armed Services Committee. The Pentagon is considering moving US…
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I am trying to rediscover the lost art of talking on the phone
Young people who phone calls trust their Loneliness Wellness Partner. It’s possible to help with loneliness by calling a friend or relative and it’s also possible to regulate our nervous system through phone calls, said a study. The quality of calls is important, but ease with friends and family can help improve well-being, it added.
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A new study says that one in five kids have a problem with eating
A US study has found that the prevalence of eating disordered eating could be even higher if children were asked about binge-eating or muscle-building symptoms and included studies during the pandemic. disordered eating is similar to an eating disorder – it can include strict food rules around how much a person eats, what they are…
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Here are the steps you can take to reduce the spread of plastic
Microplastics, commonly known as plastic, have been found to be the biggest source of pollution in oceans, with the ocean being the largest source of the world’s plastic waste, according to a new study. Researchers said microplastics have been found to be toxic, penetrate the cells of living creatures, and interfere with animal genes, which…
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Philadelphia officials will provide an update on water safety
The tap water in the US’ Philadelphia city will be safe to use until at least 4:00 pm on Tuesday after a chemical spill in the Delaware River, according to officials. About 40 water quality tests conducted as of Monday afternoon showed no indication of contamination, Michael Carroll, the city’s deputy managing director for transportation,…
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Officials say a man sits in a hot tub with a mountain lion
A 12-year-old mountain lion known as “Hollywood Cat” was captured in the Los Angeles area and is being evaluated by wildlife officials after exhibiting signs of distress, including killing a leashed dog. The mountain lion, believed to be P-22, is believed to have killed the dog on Saturday, Los Angeles County Department of Forestry andFire…
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The shortage of Black doctors harms public health
A Boston University professor has said that the US’ health-care system is “anarchic”. Alan Sager said that they may further hurt the health outcomes of black residents because they relied on their primary and specialty care doctors. “We should also direct more research towards how using medical support staff, such as those who help people…
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Some states are looking to loosen their child labor rules
Children working as farmworkers in North Carolina were forced to work in dangerous conditions and faced wage theft, researchers said in a report. Thirty child farmworkers said they were coerced to work quickly in dangerous conditions, faced wage theft, and worked long hours in the heat. They were interviewed by researchers from the Division of…
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Biden’s national security adviser is hopeful that the war over Taiwan can be stopped
US President Joe Biden on Saturday said that the US and China must work together to address global macroeconomic issues, including debt relief, health security and global food security. “It’s in the interest of the US and China to…work together to address transnational challenges,” he added. Last year, China had said it wanted the US…
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Some sea otter were found dead of an unusual strain of a parasite that may pose a risk to humans
Toxoplasma Gondii, a parasite that can cause serious diseases, has been found in an otter, the first time it has been found in an animal in North America. Toxoplasma Gondii is transmitted from mammals to humans through human-to-human contact. “This is an important find as it’s a rare species and does not suggest animals were…
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People who have had eye drops recalled describe permanent vision problems
A new kind of drug-resistant bacteria known as Drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (DEA) is behind an outbreak of rare eye infections in the US, researchers said. The bacteria has never been associated with eye infection, they added. This type of drug-resistant Pseudomonas has not been associated with eye infections before, the researchers further said.
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The report shows a rise in colorectal cancer among adults younger than 55
A study conducted by the American Cancer Society said there has been a rise in the death rate from colorectal cancer among people under 55 years old. The mortality rate rose from 50% in the mid-1970s to 65% in 2012, partly due to advancements in treatment. “There’s genetic testing we can do to identify some…
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Michigan State University is dealing with the aftermath of a mass shooting
Jennifery, mother of Ethany Crumbley, the teenager accused of killing four students at Michigan’s Oxford High School, told police that she knew of his mental state when her parents bought the gun, according to court filings. She added, “You know my biggest fear was that he was gonna turn the gun on himself.” Ethany’s parents…
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A trial over a ski crash that happened in Utah has Gwyneth Paltrow in it
Gwyneth Paltrow is facing a trial in the US for allegedly causing a 76-year-old skier’s brain injury and other injuries during a ski accident in 2018. The victim, Terry Sanderson, filed the lawsuit in 2019, alleging Paltrow “skied out of control… knocked him down hard, knocking him out, and caused a brain injury, and four…
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The science is unsure as to the source of the outbreak of the H1N1 swine flu
Brain samples from 21 people who had severe SARS-CoV-2 infections when they died were analysed by scientists at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. The brain samples were taken after they passed away from COVID-19. They found that the brain of the 21 people was infected with SARS-CoV-2 but didn’t develop any symptoms of COVID-19.
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Stephen Smith passed away 8 years ago
The family of a teenager who was found dead eight years ago on a road near the hunting estate of disgraced US attorney Alex Murdaugh said they are going to exhume his body for an independent autopsy. Smith’s family has raised over $84,000 through a GoFundMe page for an exhumation and a private autopsy that…
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The LA schools are closed as union workers go on strike
US’ Los Angeles Unified School District teachers have gone on strike for the second time in four years over pay and health benefits. Over 30,000 teachers joined the strike that began on October 3. The strike was called after a year of negotiations between the teachers and the school district over pay and health benefits…
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$500 a month, No Strings: Chicago experiments with guaranteed income
US President Barack Obama’s proposed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cuts would save food banks, community kitchens, pantries and soup kitchens from closing, according to an advocacy group. The National Call for Moral Revival said food banks would be spared because the majority of SNAP Recipients already work hard to care for their families, with…
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The example is being set by John Fetterman
US President Joe Biden held a summit on mental health and called it the “defining public health crisis of our time”. “We’re at a moment when more than half of our citizens are experiencing some sort of mental health issue,” he added. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 21…
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The CDC says there are more deaths associated with recalled eye drops
US’ CDC said it has identified 69 people in 16 states with infections of a rare strain of drug-resistant pseudomonas aeruginosa. Most of them have reported using artificial tears, the CDC added. Three people have died due to infections and EzriCare Artificial Tears was the brand most commonly reported. The bacteria is becoming increasingly resistant…