Oz, RFK Jr. diverge on weight loss drugs

December 30, 2024

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Norovirus outbreaks surge across the U.S.: CDC data

According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of norovirus infections is rapidly increasing across the country this winter. According to the CDC, state health departments reported 91 outbreaks during the week ending Dec. 5, up from 69 in the last week of November. The highest number for the same period in the past few years was 65 outbreaks. However, the data is not comprehensive. Currently, the state…

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Experts baffled but pleased by low rates of drug use among teenagers

New research shows teen drug use is at an all-time low, and experts are full of hope, but why is this trend happening and how can we ensure it continues? He admits that there is some confusion as to whether it is okay. The annual National Monitoring the Future survey found that alcohol, marijuana, tobacco and e-cigarette use among high school students is at its lowest level since the survey began. Two-thirds of 12th grade students (24,000 students) participated in the survey.

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The Senate Intelligence Committee's report critically analyzes the CIA's response to unexplained health incidents and finds that the agency's practices hindered its ability to care for its staff and marginalized personnel.

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more michigancounty erase medical debtBut some experts argue that countries should do more (W.C.M.U.)
'Probably the worst night of my life': St Vincent's nurses say two patients' deaths were related to: shortage of personnel (boston globe)
northern kentucky first time as a human die of rabies In the state since 1996 (WHSA)

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Republicans work to make America healthier take away health insurance (status)
Cat dies due to bird flu infection, experts warn raw pet food (NBC News)
Alcohol and drug use in teens continues to decrease (Axios)

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Russia's involvement in the rupture of an undersea cable between Finland and Estonia raises new fears of sabotage of critical power… read more

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