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Lesbian and bisexual women die earlier than straight women, decadeslong study finds

Researchers found that lesbian and bisexual study participants died 20% and 37% sooner, respectively, than their heterosexual peers.
Women holding hands.
Women holding hands.
4d ago

Marine details moment his heart stopped while out on a run — and how a stranger saved his life

The lifesaving coincidence “renews your faith in humanity,” said Gen. Eric Smith.
Marine reunites with good Samaritan who saved his life
Marine reunites with good Samaritan who saved his life

Florida groups warn abortion rights amendment won't pass without money to sway undecided voters

In Florida, amendments need 60% or more to pass, a high threshold that abortion rights activists say requires resources to knock on doors, educate voters and ensure turnout.
An exam table in an empty room inside a clinic
An exam table in an empty room inside a clinic

Nearly half of cancer patients with medical debt owe more than $5,000, even if they have insurance

A survey from the American Cancer Society's Cancer Action Network found that 98% of patients had health insurance when they incurred medical debt.
Person reviews receipts at kitchen table
Person reviews receipts at kitchen table
5d ago

Parents of boy whose heart stopped for 19 hours were stunned when it started beating again

Four-year-old Cartier McDaniel was on life support at a Colorado hospital, and doctors told his family he was unlikely to survive.
Cartier McDaniel
Cartier McDaniel

FDA issues recall statement after insulin pump-related iOS app causes injuries

The "Class I" recall, the most severe, comes after 224 injuries were reported
A person holds smartphone in one hand and insulin pump in the other.
A person holds smartphone in one hand and insulin pump in the other.

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Bill aims to ban potentially hazardous water beads sold as children's toys

The colorful products were linked to nearly 7,000 emergency room visits from 2018 to 2022.
Multicolored water beads.
Multicolored water beads.

Service members and veterans are fighting for the right to fertility treatments

Though infertility rates may be far higher for service members than civilians, the military makes them prove their infertility is service-related before it covers the high cost of IVF.
Jacquelyne Nichols.
Jacquelyne Nichols.

Colon cancer rates have been rising for decades in younger people, study finds

Researchers saw a sharp increase among teenagers but noted that the overall number of cases in that age group are very low.
Doctor operates colonoscopy device.
Doctor operates colonoscopy device.

How the parasite that RFK Jr. said he contracted infects the brain

A brain infection known as neurocysticercosis is linked to pork tapeworms, whose larvae can reach the brain.
Pork tapeworm
Pork tapeworm
5d ago

Panera says it's phasing out its controversial Charged Lemonade nationwide

Lawsuits have blamed the highly caffeinated drink for at least two deaths.
Three Panera Charged Lemonade dispensers
Three Panera Charged Lemonade dispensers

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