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July 27
Should you stretch before exercise? After? Never? Here's what to know
Should you stretch before exercising or after
July 27
July 26
Arizona judge rejects wording for a state abortion ballot measure. Republicans plan to appeal
A judge has rejected an effort by GOP lawmakers to use the term “unborn human being” to refer to a fetus in a pamphlet for Arizona voters
July 26
July 26
Judge strikes down a North Carolina abortion restriction but upholds another
A federal judge has ruled a provision in North Carolina’s abortion laws requiring doctors to document the location of a pregnancy before prescribing abortion pills should be blocked permanently
July 26
July 26
What to know about the updated COVID vaccines coming this fall
The CDC recommends everyone ages 6 months and older get vaccinated.
July 26
July 26
North Carolina regulators say nonprofit run by lieutenant governor's wife owes the state $132K
North Carolina state regulators now say a nonprofit run by the wife of North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson must repay $132,000 for what they call disallowed expenses while carrying out a federally funded child care meal program
July 26
July 26
What to know about the updated COVID-19 vaccines coming in the fall
The CDC recommends everyone ages 6 months and older get vaccinated.
July 26
July 26
Bills co-owner Kim Pegula helps break team huddle in latest sign of her recovery from cardiac arrest
Buffalo Bills co-owner Kim Pegula showed significant signs in her recovery from a debilitating cardiac arrest by being escorted to the field by her husband to help break the post-practice team huddle
July 26
July 26
Steward Health Care announces closure of 2 Massachusetts hospitals
Steward Health Care announced Friday that is it closing two hospitals in Massachusetts because it received no qualified bids for the facilities after declaring bankruptcy earlier this year
July 26
July 26
Recall of Boar's Head deli meats announced during investigation of listeria outbreak
U.S. health officials have announced a recall of some Boar's Head liverwurst and other deli meats as they investigate a listeria outbreak
July 26
July 26
US health officials announce recall of some Boar's Head liverwurst and deli meats as they investigate listeria outbreak
US health officials announce recall of some Boar's Head liverwurst and deli meats as they investigate listeria outbreak
July 26
July 26
Nebraska Supreme Court upholds law restricting both medical care for transgender youth and abortion
The Nebraska Supreme Court has upheld a law restricting access to both medical care for transgender youth and abortion
July 26
July 26
The Nebraska Supreme Court upholds a law restricting both medical care for transgender youth and abortion
The Nebraska Supreme Court upholds a law restricting both medical care for transgender youth and abortion
July 26
July 26
Veterans lobbied for psychedelic therapy, but it may not be enough to save MDMA drug application
Military veterans have spent years lobbying for the use of psychedelic drugs to treat PTSD, but a sharply critical review of the club drug MDMA has put the therapy's approval in doubt
July 26
July 26
Veterans have lobbied for MDMA as a potential PTSD treatment, but it may not be enough to save FDA application
Veterans have lobbied for MDMA as a potential PTSD treatment, but it may not be enough to save FDA application
July 26
July 25
Arkansas abortion measure's signatures from volunteers alone would fall short, filing shows
A court filing shows that the signatures collected by volunteers for an Arkansas abortion-rights measure would fall short of the number needed to qualify for the ballot if they're the only ones counted
July 25
July 25
Abbott warns that some of its blood sugar monitors may need replacement due to incorrect readings
Abbott is warning that sensors on some of its blood sugar monitoring systems may need to be replaced to prevent inaccurate readings
July 25
July 25
West Virginia is asking the US Supreme Court to consider transgender surgery Medicaid coverage case
West Virginia is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review rulings that found the state’s refusal to cover certain health care for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance is discriminatory
July 25
July 25
What to know about the dangers of hot sand
Being barefoot on sand can cause sand-associated thermal injuries, sometimes known as “beach feet.”
July 25
July 25
Senate committee votes to investigate Steward Health Care bankruptcy and subpoena its CEO
A Senate committee has voted to authorize an investigation into the bankruptcy of Steward Health Care and to subpoena the company’s CEO
July 25
July 25
North Korean charged in cyberattacks on US hospitals, NASA and military bases
Federal authorities say a North Korean military intelligence operative has been indicted in a conspiracy to hack into American medical centers, military bases and even NASA
July 25
July 25
An alleged member of a North Korean military intelligence agency has been indicted in conspiracy to hack U.S. hospitals
An alleged member of a North Korean military intelligence agency has been indicted in conspiracy to hack U.S. hospitals
July 25
July 25
What is bird flu?
What to know about the avian flu and the risk to humans.
July 25
July 25
Prisoners fight against working in heat on former slave plantation, raising hope for change in South
As daily temperatures hit record highs across much of the South, a federal judge has taken an unusual step, challenging the treatment of mostly Black incarcerated workers in the fields
July 25
July 25
Booties. Indoor dog parks. And following the vet's orders. How to keep pets cool this summer
As much of the world swelters, it’s not just people who need help with the dog days of summer
July 25
July 25
A neurological disorder stole her voice. Jennifer Wexton takes it back on the House floor.
A rare neurological disorder robbed Rep. Jennifer Wexton of her ability to speak clearly
July 25
July 25
Infant mortality in the US rose 3% in 2022, marking 2nd year of increases: CDC report
The infant mortality rate was 5.61 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2022.
July 25
July 24
Texas woman's lawsuit after being jailed on murder charge over abortion can proceed, judge rules
A federal judge has ruled that a Texas woman who was jailed and charged with murder over self-managing an abortion in 2022 can move forward with her lawsuit
July 24
July 24
Connecticut woman found dead hours before she was to be sentenced for killing her husband
A 76-year-old Connecticut woman has been found dead at her home, hours before she was to be sentenced for killing her husband
July 24
July 24
Tennessee woman gets over 3 years in prison for blocking clinic access during protest
A Tennessee woman has been sentenced to over three years in prison for using threats and violence to interfere with the operation of a New York City reproductive health center in the early days of the pandemic in 2020
July 24
July 24
New to volunteering? A how-to guide to find the right fit
Volunteering helps others out, but it also helps the volunteer
July 24
July 24
Volunteering would feel good even if it didn't have health benefits. But it does
When helping others, volunteers also help themselves
July 24
July 24
Experts say injection that offers 100% protection against HIV is 'stunning'
A study shows that a twice-yearly shot was 100% effective in preventing new HIV infections in women in Africa
July 24
July 24
An Alaska veteran is finally getting his benefits — 78 years after the 103-year-old was discharged
Louis Gigliotti just recently got his veteran benefits
July 24
July 24
Democrats hope Harris' bluntness on abortion will translate to 2024 wins in Congress and White House
President Joe Biden might not often use the word “abortion” when he talks about the overturning of Roe v. Wade
July 24
July 23
Arkansas court orders state to count signatures collected by volunteers for abortion-rights measure
The Arkansas Supreme Court has ordered the state to initially count signatures that were collected by volunteers in favor of putting an abortion rights measure on the ballot
July 23
July 23
North Dakota judge will decide whether to throw out a challenge to the state's abortion ban
Attorneys have argued over whether a North Dakota judge should dismiss a lawsuit challenging the state's abortion ban before trial
July 23
July 23
Federal judge tosses Ohio voting restrictions on voters with disabilities
A federal judge has struck down part of Ohio’s new 2023 election law, which put restrictions on voters with disabilities who were casting absentee ballots
July 23
July 23
West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in some states, health officials warn
So far, only 25 human cases have been reported in the U.S. this year.
July 23
July 23
Iowa law banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy to take effect Monday
Iowa’s strict abortion law will take effect Monday, banning most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy and before many women know they are pregnant
July 23
July 23
Iowa law barring most abortions after six weeks will take effect Monday, judge orders
Iowa law barring most abortions after six weeks will take effect Monday, judge orders
July 23
July 23
Jon Stewart pushes VA to help veterans sickened after post-9/11 exposure to uranium
Comedian Jon Stewart is pressing the Biden administration to fix a loophole in a massive veterans aid bill that has left out some of the very first troops who responded after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks
July 23
July 23
As doctors leave Puerto Rico in droves, a rapper tries to fill the gaps
Puerto Rico has lost thousands of its doctors in the past decade, many having fled to the U.S. mainland for better pay
July 23
July 22
As Kamala Harris campaigns for presidency, where she stands on health care issues
Harris has previously advocated for a single-payer health care system.
July 22
July 22
Woman gets probation for calling in hoax bomb threat at Boston Children's Hospital
A Massachusetts woman has been sentenced to three years of probation for calling in a fake bomb threat at Boston Children’s Hospital as it faced a barrage of harassment over its surgical program for transgender youths
July 22
July 22
No prison for a nursing home owner who sent 800 residents to ride out a hurricane in squalor
A Louisiana businessman who sent more than 800 elderly residents from his seven nursing homes to ride out Hurricane Ida in a crowded, ill-equipped warehouse has pleaded no contest to 15 criminal counts
July 22
July 22
Biden continues to recover from COVID-19, stays out of public view after ending his 2024 campaign
White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor says President Joe Biden’s “symptoms have almost resolved completely” from COVID-19
July 22
July 22
More money could result in fewer trips to ER, study suggests
A new study suggests that giving cash to poor people could result in fewer emergency department visits
July 22
July 22
Too many pills? How to talk to your doctor about reviewing what’s needed
Swallowing a handful of pills is a daily ritual for many people, but taking too many meds can cause problems
July 22
July 21
Restaurant critic's departure reveals potential hazards of the job
Restaurant critics appear to have the best job in journalism, enjoying meals a few nights a week on someone else’s dime
July 21
July 21
Heat-related Texas deaths climb after Beryl left millions without power for days or longer
The number of heat-related deaths in Texas is rising among residents who lost power during Hurricane Beryl
July 21