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FDA Approves At-Home COVID-19 and Flu Test

Chelsea Dunne

According to an announcement made on Friday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the first-ever at-home test for both COVID-19 and the flu. The move is expected to…

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Gas Stoves Divide Opinion in the Culture War over Climate Change

Chelsea Dunne

In less than a week, gas stoves have become a contentious topic in the culture war, dividing opinions and sparking heated discussions. The root of the debate is a recent…

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Loneliness and Social Isolation a Major Public Health Issue

Chelsea Dunne

A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Exeter Medical School has found that older adults who reported feeling lonely or socially isolated were more likely to develop…

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NYC Nurses Strike Ends: Tentative Agreement Reached on Staffing and PPE Concerns

Chelsea Dunne

After a week-long strike, nurses at Mount Sinai and Montefiore hospitals in New York City have reached a tentative agreement with hospital management, ending the strike. The nurses, who are…

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New Guidelines Call for Early, Aggressive Treatment of Childhood Obesity

Chelsea Dunne

According to new guidelines released by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), childhood obesity requires early and aggressive treatment to prevent long-term health problems. The guidelines, which were published in…

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Cardiac Arrest: How Early Recognition and Action Can Save Lives

Chelsea Dunne

Cardiac arrest is a serious and often fatal condition, but doctors say that certain steps can boost survival odds. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that people who witness a…

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FDA Expands Availability of Abortion Pills: New Rule Allows for Remote Consultation and Mail-Order Distribution

Chelsea Dunne

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalized a rule expanding the availability of abortion pills. The new rule allows for the distribution of mifepristone, a medication used in combination…

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DOJ Sues Pharmaceutical Giant AmerisourceBergen for ‘Fueling the Opioid Epidemic’

Chelsea Dunne

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against AmerisourceBergen, one of the largest pharmaceutical distributors in the country, for alleged opioid violations. The lawsuit claims that the…

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China Lifts COVID-19 Quarantine Requirement for Incoming Passengers: Relief for Travelers and Airlines Industry

Chelsea Dunne

China has announced that it will end its COVID-19 quarantine requirement for incoming passengers. The change, which takes effect on January 3, will apply to all passengers arriving in China,…

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Target Recalls Children’s Weighted Blankets After Reports of Suffocation

Chelsea Dunne

Target has announced a recall of its children's weighted blankets after reports of two girls suffocating under one. The blankets, which are designed to help children with anxiety and sensory…