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U.S. government resumes free COVID-19 home test program

In a proactive response to the escalating threat of COVID-19, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced …

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University of Pittsburgh study suggests links between fracking and asthma, lymphoma

Researchers from Pennsylvania reported last month that children who lived closer to the state’s heavily-drilled natural gas wells were more likely to develop a rare cancer.

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Connecticut Supreme Court rejects police bid to keep a patient’s cause of death secret

The Connecticut Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that police reports about deaths in public hospitals cannot be kept confidential, finalizing a legal battle which has been going on since 2017.

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Study finds gender-affirming surgeries nearly tripled from 2016 to 2019

According to a study published Wednesday, gender-affirming surgeries were found to have spiked during the pre-pandemic years.

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Abortion drug could see increased restrictions if SCOTUS backs new ruling

A federal appeals court ruling could end mifepristone availability by mail, if approved by the Supreme Court .

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Biden administration proposes new rule to improve healthcare price transparency

A rule proposed by CMS last month, if implemented, would aim to increase hospitals’ price transparency with patients, pushing back against estimate-based pricing.

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Body of Mine VR: A journey into gender dysphoria and understanding

“Body of Mine VR” is an immersive experience delving into gender dysphoria and gender euphoria, enabling users to embody diverse gender identities.

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De-stigmatizing Antisocial Personality Disorder, better known as sociopathy (Op-Ed)

In the realm of mental health, few terms carry as much weight and intrigue as “sociopath.” It conjures images of cunning villains in movies and crime dramas, as well as real-life serial killers, weaving intricate webs of deceit and manipulation.

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Lack of sleep is more dangerous than you think (Op-Ed)

We have all seen thrillers and horror movies based on sleep-deprived characters. Within these heart-pounding narratives, characters teeter on the precipice of exhaustion, their minds and bodies pushed to the limits of endurance. These films are all fiction, but the stories they tell are true.

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Clearing the air: Can air purifying towers be the ultimate solution for pollution in New Delhi (Op-Ed)

Exploring the effectiveness and potential drawbacks of air purifying towers, like Verto, in addressing air pollution in cities like New Delhi.

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FDA’s milestone decision: Opill becomes first OTC oral contraceptive

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) recent approval of Opill, a non-prescription oral contraceptive, is set to revolutionize birth …

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Everyone should see a therapist at least once in their life

In a world where stress, anxiety, and mental health challenges are increasingly prevalent, taking care of our well-being has become more important than ever.

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