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King Charles to resume public duties after 'progress' in cancer treatment

Buckingham Palace said Friday that Charles, 75, was "greatly encouraged” by the return "and very grateful to his medical team for their continued care and expertise.”
Image: Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla
Image: Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla
4d ago

76ers All-Star Joel Embiid says he was diagnosed with Bell's palsy before the playoffs started

Embiid said he’s had various symptoms such as blurred vision and dry eyes.
Image: Philadelphia 76ers v New York Knicks - Game One
Image: Philadelphia 76ers v New York Knicks - Game One

FDA approves Pfizer's first gene therapy for rare inherited bleeding disorder

The agency greenlit the drug, which will be marketed as Beqvez, for adults with moderate to severe hemophilia B who meet certain requirements.
Pfizer.
Pfizer.

1 in 5 samples of pasteurized milk had bird flu virus fragments, FDA says

Milk sampled from areas with infected herds of dairy cows was more likely to be positive.
Milk at a grocery store in Philadelphia on July 12, 2022.
Milk at a grocery store in Philadelphia on July 12, 2022.

CDC describes first known cases of HIV transmitted via 'vampire facial' injections

Three women were likely infected while getting cosmetic procedures at an unlicensed spa in New Mexico, the CDC said.
Close up of dermapen tool - device equipped with fine, sterile needles to create tiny punctures in skin.
Close up of dermapen tool - device equipped with fine, sterile needles to create tiny punctures in skin.
5d ago

Surrogacy 'unicorn' is pregnant with baby No. 11 and would do it again 'in a heartbeat'

She delivered healthy babies in 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2021 and 2022, three of which are her own. She is due again in July.
Emily Westerfield
Emily Westerfield

USDA orders dairy cows to be tested for bird flu if moved across state lines

The move is meant to curb the spread of the virus among dairy cows, though experts say it may be more widespread than previously thought.
A customer shops for milk at a grocery store.
A customer shops for milk at a grocery store.

Mother describes leaving Idaho for an abortion as Supreme Court considers its ban

Jennifer Adkins is suing the state of Idaho after she was unable to terminate a dangerous, nonviable pregnancy there.
Jennifer Adkins.
Jennifer Adkins.

How one state is trying to make weight loss drugs cheaper

The North Carolina state treasurer is taking on drugmakers Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly in an attempt to lower drug costs for the state. So far, neither side is satisfied.
Still life of Wegovy, an injectable prescription weight loss medicine
Still life of Wegovy, an injectable prescription weight loss medicine

Supreme Court wrestles with abortion clash over emergency room treatment for pregnant women

The Biden administration says Idaho's near-total abortion ban conflicts with a federal law setting standards for hospital emergency room care.
Supreme Court Hears Idaho Abortion Law Challenge
Supreme Court Hears Idaho Abortion Law Challenge

Doctors combine a pig kidney transplant and a heart device in bid to extend a woman’s life

Lisa Pisano, 54, is only the second patient ever to receive a pig kidney.
Lisa Pisano looks at her phone with hospital staff
Lisa Pisano looks at her phone with hospital staff

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