Health officials in Louisiana announce first US bird flu death
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Health officials in Louisiana announce first US bird flu death.
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Mental health at the forefront of golf’s mind following the tragic death of a player
Picture the scene: One of the world’s top golfers has just finished a terrible round on the course at the Dubai Desert Classic and moments later he’s swapped his putter for a crayon, busily working on a coloring book.
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Flu Cases Are Surging. Here Are The Most Common Symptoms Doctors Are Seeing Right Now.
There's also one big difference between the flu and COVID or a cold that can indicate which illness you have. Don't ignore it.
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McDonald's E. coli outbreak expands to 75 people. How dangerous is it?
Federal regulators are determining the cause of the outbreak. Here's what you should know about E. coli.
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Woman dies following encounter with RCMP, Manitoba police watchdog investigating
A woman died in hospital Thursday after she was taken there following an encounter with RCMP officers on Wednesday.The death was reported by RCMP to the Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba on Friday and the police watchdog is investigating.Police were dispatched to a 911 hang-up call at a home in Vogar, Man., about 160 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg near the narrows of Lake Manitoba, around 8 p.m. Wednesday, the IIU said in a news release.When RCMP got to the house, they found a woman u
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Raw milk, touted by RFK Jr. and costing up to $21 a gallon, is under fire because of bird flu. What science says about the benefits and risks
The dairy product has gotten lots of attention lately. Here's what we know about unpasteurized milk.
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Group says disability benefit at risk unless Ottawa moves quickly on regulations
OTTAWA — An organization advocating for people with disabilities says the new federal disability benefit could be delayed beyond the promised July 1 payment date because the government still hasn't approved the regulations.
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Kate Middleton and King Charles' Health Announcements, 1 Year Later: What's Changed and What Lies Ahead
The palace made the rare decision to release two health announcements, marking the start of a year that would prove to be unlike any other for the royal family
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What is a cardiac ablation? Why Jim Harbaugh needs surgery for heart condition
Jim Harbaugh has a busy offseason ahead of him. Here's what to know about his heart condition, cardiac ablations and recovery time.
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I Was Facing Terrifying News From My Doctor. Then My Friend Texted 2 Words That Made Me Rethink Everything.
"I swallowed back tears as I hugged my daughter goodbye and walked to my car."
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Girls wrestling explodes in popularity across the nation
Girls wrestling explodes in popularity across the nation
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Throw the book at UnitedHealthcare CEO murderer, voters say in exclusive poll
Two-thirds of Americans say the alleged killer of UnitedHealthcare's CEO should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
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Hundreds of family doctors in Ontario recognized by patients for outstanding service
It all started with a simple prompt for Ontario patients: "Tell us how your family doctor has gone above and beyond for you."Now, hundreds of family doctors in across the province are being recognized by patients for outstanding service and to highlight a continued need for close doctor-patient relationships.It's all part of a Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) campaign to highlight the essential role of family doctors.Kolleen McCaughan, from Newmarket, Ont., was one of thousands of pat
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I Spent Years Feeling Like Something Was Wrong With Me. Finally, I Heard The 3 Words I Needed To Hear.
“When I felt my body weakening and my brain fogging, I tried to rest and recuperate but, finally, it all caught up to me.”
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Doctor indicted on charges he raped patients
A doctor who practiced at several locations, including Brigham and Women's Hospital, has been indicted for rape.
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Long wait for cancer drug approvals causing 'great anguish' among patients, doctors
In April 2017, Glenn Hussey went to The Ottawa Hospital for a regular checkup to monitor his smouldering multiple myeloma — a precursor to the rare blood plasma cancer multiple myeloma.He'd been going every few months for more than a decade. But this time, he remembers his doctor saying: "Everything has changed."Hussey began cancer treatment that September. There is currently no cure for multiple myeloma. It gets very frustrating for patients when they see everything that's there, and they canno
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Medical mystery solved: Why do some people develop Huntington's earlier than others?
New genetic research shows why some people develop deadly Huntington's disease earlier than others. The findings could lead to better treatments.
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Families impacted by pediatric cancer to join Children's Gasparilla parade
Families impacted by pediatric cancer will participate in the annual Children's Gasparilla Parade on Saturday. Caroline Wai and her family will join the Krewe of the Nautilus on a float. Other families with the 1Voice Foundation will also be on the float.
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Tips to prepare for the cold temps expected for this weekend's Chiefs playoff game
It’ll be another frigid start to the playoffs for the Kansas City Chiefs this weekend. For the brave Chiefs fans willing to put up with the cold this weekend, preparing for the temperatures ahead of time can help to make the conditions more bearable. Last year, the Chiefs Wild Card matchup against the Miami Dolphins proved to be dangerously cold. Temperatures were minus-4 degrees at kickoff, making it the fourth-coldest game in NFL history.
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Now that you can return home after the fires, how do you clean up safely?
A pulmonary doctor is warning survivors to wait, if they can, to visit their fire-damaged homes. If they do go into a burn zone, they should take precautions.