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Keeping drugs free of contaminants – pharmaceutical manufacturers filter medications through tiny pores to keep them sterile and safe

History has shown that when manufacturers skimp on sterile filtration of drugs, the consequences can amount to the loss of hundreds of lives and millions of dollars.

Keeping drugs free of contaminants – pharmaceutical manufacturers filter medications through tiny pores to keep them sterile and safe
Health|Science|Technology

Many cancer survivors have impairments that make using mobile devices and websites difficult

Cancer survivors often experience cognitive, visual or physical challenges that hinder software use. Better designs can help.

Many cancer survivors have impairments that make using mobile devices and websites difficult
Education|Environment|Health

What Allegheny County’s new court-ordered mental health treatment program can and can’t do

Allegheny County can now order treatment for people with serious mental illness. But what’s driving results – the order itself or the services behind it?

What Allegheny County’s new court-ordered mental health treatment program can and can’t do
Arts|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Colorado was the first state to cap a drug’s price – then a federal court stepped in

The price cap would have lowered costs for Enbrel, an immunosuppressant drug made by Amgen.

Colorado was the first state to cap a drug’s price – then a federal court stepped in
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science

The rise of ‘safety fatigue’ among parents

The rise of ‘safety fatigue’ among parents

The rise of ‘safety fatigue’ among parents
Asia|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Japanese mayor makes history with maternity leave that caused a stir

The mayor of a small Japanese city became the first sitting mayor in the country to take maternity leave on Monday, a decision that has drawn some

Japanese mayor makes history with maternity leave that caused a stir
Business|Health|Technology

Meta faces Tennessee trial over allegations Instagram was designed to be addictive

Meta Platforms faces trial in Tennessee on Monday over the state's claims that Instagram's design is to blame for a youth mental-health crisis, one of several

Meta faces Tennessee trial over allegations Instagram was designed to be addictive
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle

A woman is on trial for the murders of her 3 children. Her defense argues she may not be ‘criminally responsible’

A woman is on trial for the murders of her 3 children. Her defense argues she may not be ‘criminally responsible’

A woman is on trial for the murders of her 3 children. Her defense argues she may not be ‘criminally responsible’
Crime|Education|Health|World

India's 'cockroach movement' says founder picked up by police

India's youth-led 'cockroach movement' said on Monday that its founder Abhijeet Dipke was "picked up" by police as two other leaders held talks with Health Minister J.P.

India's 'cockroach movement' says founder picked up by police
Environment|Health|Science

How to keep babies safe when temperatures soar

Infants, toddlers and young children need outdoor activity to build strong bodies and minds, but they also require extra care in the heat

How to keep babies safe when temperatures soar
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Political|World

Sonam Wangchuk, Indian activist rallying Gen Z against Modi

Indian social activist Sonam Wangchuk may be pushing 60, but he has become the face of a Gen Z movement demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's

Sonam Wangchuk, Indian activist rallying Gen Z against Modi
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Science

Novartis faces drug pipeline test with valuation premium in focus

Novartis investors will look beyond Tuesday's quarterly results for indications about three major drug trial readouts due in the second half of the year

Novartis faces drug pipeline test with valuation premium in focus
Business|Economy|Education|Health

How health insurers get a free pass to deny coverage from a 52-year-old law meant to protect worker pensions

A little-known law called ERISA bars millions of patients from suing for damages when health insurers wrongly deny claims.

How health insurers get a free pass to deny coverage from a 52-year-old law meant to protect worker pensions
Business|Health|Science|World

US FDA says false-positive lettuce test doesn't change Taylor Farms cyclospora probe

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US FDA says false-positive lettuce test doesn't change Taylor Farms cyclospora probe
Health|Sports

Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani won't pitch for 'some time' because of left knee irritation

Shohei Ohtani won’t make his next scheduled start on the mound because of left knee irritation and isn’t expected back in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ rotation for a while

Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani won't pitch for 'some time' because of left knee irritation
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Troy Jackson effectively wraps up Maine Democrats’ nomination to face Sen. Susan Collins

Troy Jackson effectively wraps up Maine Democrats’ nomination to face Sen. Susan Collins

Troy Jackson effectively wraps up Maine Democrats’ nomination to face Sen. Susan Collins
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology|World

Samsung Biologics to launch $1.8 billion all-cash bid for PolyPeptide

South Korea's Samsung Biologics will launch a 1.46 billion Swiss francs ($1.81 billion) all-cash bid for Swiss contract drugmaker PolyPeptide, the companies said in separate

Samsung Biologics to launch $1.8 billion all-cash bid for PolyPeptide
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|US

US Vice President JD Vance announces birth of son

U.S. Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha, welcomed their fourth child, a boy, on Sunday.

US Vice President JD Vance announces birth of son
Health|Sports

Atlanta's Angel Reese leaves game against Chicago with left leg injury

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese has left Sunday’s game against Chicago with a left leg injury

Atlanta's Angel Reese leaves game against Chicago with left leg injury
Health|Lifestyle|US

Usha Vance gives birth to fourth child, vice president announces

Usha Vance gives birth to fourth child, vice president announces

Usha Vance gives birth to fourth child, vice president announces
Health|Lifestyle|World

JD and Usha Vance welcome a baby boy, the first child born to a sitting VP in more than 150 years

Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance have welcomed their fourth child

JD and Usha Vance welcome a baby boy, the first child born to a sitting VP in more than 150 years
Health|Science|World

Canada to temporarily bar entry for foreigners who have recently been to Congo, against UN advice

The Canadian government said on Sunday it would deny entry to any foreigner who has been to Congo within the past 21 days as part of new,

Canada to temporarily bar entry for foreigners who have recently been to Congo, against UN advice
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|US

Second death reported in Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City

A second person has died in connection with an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in New York

Second death reported in Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City
Environment|Health|Science|World

Three deaths reported in New York City Legionnaires’ disease cluster

Three deaths reported in New York City Legionnaires’ disease cluster

Three deaths reported in New York City Legionnaires’ disease cluster
Education|Health|Political|World

Indian court declines to order activist Wangchuk’s discharge from state-run hospital

Indian authorities were right to move hunger-striking activist Sonam Wangchuk to a government hospital because he had not

Indian court declines to order activist Wangchuk’s discharge from state-run hospital
Environment|Health|Science

How to keep the air inside your home clean during wildfires

When the air is smoky from burning wildfires, health experts say to stay indoors

How to keep the air inside your home clean during wildfires
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|World

Nigerian children pay the price for the Iran war as malnutrition and poverty surge

Health workers in northern Nigeria say more children are relapsing into malnutrition and cite knock-on effects from the war in the Middle East

Nigerian children pay the price for the Iran war as malnutrition and poverty surge
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World

Hundreds of pets were rescued following Venezuela’s earthquakes. Now they’re looking for their families

Hundreds of pets were rescued following Venezuela’s earthquakes. Now they’re looking for their families

Hundreds of pets were rescued following Venezuela’s earthquakes. Now they’re looking for their families
Business|Food|Health|Science|US

Iceberg lettuce recalled in 27 states due to potential cyclospora contamination

Iceberg lettuce recalled in 27 states due to potential cyclospora contamination

Iceberg lettuce recalled in 27 states due to potential cyclospora contamination
Health

FDA says sample of iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms tested positive for US parasite outbreak

The Food and Drug Administration said on Saturday a sample of shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms has tested positive for a parasitic illness that has sickened

FDA says sample of iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms tested positive for US parasite outbreak
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Delayed orders, confusion slowed Venezuelan military's response to quakes, sources say

Delayed orders from senior military commanders, a lack of basic equipment and overall confusion were among the issues that hindered the deployment of Venezuelan troops in the

Delayed orders, confusion slowed Venezuelan military's response to quakes, sources say
Health|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Buenos Aires is the therapy capital of the world. No wonder Argentina fans are so open about their suffering

Buenos Aires is the therapy capital of the world. No wonder Argentina fans are so open about their suffering

Buenos Aires is the therapy capital of the world. No wonder Argentina fans are so open about their suffering
Environment|Food|Health

Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk

Taylor Farms has expanded a voluntary recall of its iceberg lettuce products sourced from central Mexico because of a potential link to the multistate cyclospora outbreak that has sickened people across the U.S. The California-based company said products with the potential to be contaminated with the diarrhea-causing parasite were shipped to 27 states including Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania and Illinois

Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk
Environment|Health|Sports|World

Thunderstorms will clear wildfire smoke from Northeast ahead of World Cup final, meteorologists say

Meteorologists say smoke from the Canadian wildfires that has engulfed the Northeast in haze is expected to mostly clear from the New Jersey area just in time for the World Cup final on Sunday, thanks to thunderstorms passing through the area

Thunderstorms will clear wildfire smoke from Northeast ahead of World Cup final, meteorologists say
Health|Political|World

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 3 children and 6 adults, health officials say

Israeli strikes in Gaza City have killed at least nine Palestinians, including three children, according to hospital officials

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 3 children and 6 adults, health officials say
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Canadian premier calls Trump’s threat to add wildfire pollution costs to tariffs ‘unacceptable’

Canadian premier calls Trump’s threat to add wildfire pollution costs to tariffs ‘unacceptable’

Canadian premier calls Trump’s threat to add wildfire pollution costs to tariffs ‘unacceptable’
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Ontario premier says Trump's criticism of Canada's efforts to stop wildfires is 'absolutely unacceptable'

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said U.S. criticism of Canadian efforts to stop the "terrible scenario" of spreading forest fires in his province and

Ontario premier says Trump's criticism of Canada's efforts to stop wildfires is 'absolutely unacceptable'
Business|Food|Health|Science|World

Mexico ministries investigate cyclospora linked to Mexican farm

Mexico’s health and agricultural ministries announced they are investigating a large outbreak of a foodborne illness in the U.S. linked to iceberg

Mexico ministries investigate cyclospora linked to Mexican farm
Africa|Crime|Health|World

Safety fears limit Ebola response in Congo, with more than 12 attacks recorded

Authorities report at least a dozen attacks on health facilities and workers during Congo's Ebola outbreak

Safety fears limit Ebola response in Congo, with more than 12 attacks recorded
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

The new American dream: Having parents who can help pay for it

The new American dream: Having parents who can help pay for it

The new American dream: Having parents who can help pay for it
Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports

Wildfire smoke disrupts lives, events across the US on final weekend of World Cup

Wildfire smoke disrupts lives, events across the US on final weekend of World Cup

Wildfire smoke disrupts lives, events across the US on final weekend of World Cup
Europe|Health|Political|World

Senior Merz ally resigns after coming under pressure in Germany over surrogate baby

Jens Spahn, a senior member of Germany's ruling conservatives, resigned on Saturday after having a baby born to a surrogate mother in the United States, a move at odds with

Senior Merz ally resigns after coming under pressure in Germany over surrogate baby
Education|Health|Political|World

Police shift fasting Indian activist to hospital against his will

Authorities in India's capital Delhi moved social activist Sonam Wangchuk to hospital against his wish on Saturday, after his condition

Police shift fasting Indian activist to hospital against his will
Education|Health|Science

It’s not clear why more young children are drowning — but here’s what you can do about it

It’s not clear why more young children are drowning — but here’s what you can do about it

It’s not clear why more young children are drowning — but here’s what you can do about it
Health|Political|Science

Doctors question evidence behind Pentagon plan for testosterone screening

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Doctors question evidence behind Pentagon plan for testosterone screening
Health|Science

So you think you caught cyclospora, the diarrhea-causing parasite. Here’s what to do next

So you think you caught cyclospora, the diarrhea-causing parasite. Here’s what to do next

So you think you caught cyclospora, the diarrhea-causing parasite. Here’s what to do next
Crime|Education|Health|Political|World

Indian police forcibly hospitalize a prominent Cockroach Party activist on hunger strike

Authorities have forcibly transferred activist Sonam Wangchuk to a hospital in New Delhi after his health deteriorated during a 20-day hunger strike

Indian police forcibly hospitalize a prominent Cockroach Party activist on hunger strike
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Cut the number of choices you make each day. Your brain will thank you

The more choices you have, the better, right

Cut the number of choices you make each day. Your brain will thank you
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|US

License revoked for boarding school in Utah where Paris Hilton says she was abused as a teen

Utah revoked another campus license on Friday for the boarding school where Paris Hilton said she was abused as a teenager

License revoked for boarding school in Utah where Paris Hilton says she was abused as a teen