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Myocarditis in young males after COVID vaccine: New study suggests what may cause the rare heart condition

May 12, 2023

Myocarditis in young males after COVID vaccine: New study suggests what may cause the rare heart condition

Studies have shown that in rare cases, teenage and young adult males have developed myocarditis after getting the COVID-19 vaccine — and new research pinpoints a possible cause.

Deadly bird flu threatens California condors already on the brink of extinction

May 12, 2023

Deadly bird flu threatens California condors already on the brink of extinction

Environmental advocates fear that a deadly outbreak of avian influenza may undo decades’ worth of conservation efforts meant to save condors from extinction.

KS Gov. Laura Kelly stops settlement between state, small gym owner over COVID-19 restrictions

May 12, 2023

KS Gov. Laura Kelly stops settlement between state, small gym owner over COVID-19 restrictions

A small gym owner who was forced to shut her fitness center down during the pandemic sued the state of Kansas. Gov. Laura Kelly thwarted the small settlement.

Teen violence drove spike in gun deaths, contrary to popular 'talking point': expert

May 12, 2023

Teen violence drove spike in gun deaths, contrary to popular 'talking point': expert

The spike in gun deaths among children over a two-period was driven by violence among older teens, and likely amplified by absenteeism both during and COVID lockdowns, expert says.

Drug-resistant ringworm detected in US for first time, CDC says

May 11, 2023

Drug-resistant ringworm detected in US for first time, CDC says

The CDC on Thursday confirmed, for the first time in the United States, the presence of drug-resistant ringworm found in two New York City patients.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bills prohibiting vaccine, mask mandates in state

May 11, 2023

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bills prohibiting vaccine, mask mandates in state

Governor Ron DeSantis signed bills that will permanently ban government offices, workplaces and schools from implementing vaccine and mask mandates in Florida.

Monkeypox: WHO says no longer global health emergency

May 11, 2023

Monkeypox: WHO says no longer global health emergency

Monkeypox (mpox), an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus, is no longer an international emergency following an outbreak last year, the World Health Organization announced.

Kansas debates settlement for gym owner who sued over COVID lockdowns

May 11, 2023

Kansas debates settlement for gym owner who sued over COVID lockdowns

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly and other key power brokers were set to meet Thursday to discuss a potential legal settlement with a Wichita gym owner over COVID-19 restrictions.

South Korea lowers crisis level for COVID-19, will no longer require infected to quarantine for 7 days

May 11, 2023

South Korea lowers crisis level for COVID-19, will no longer require infected to quarantine for 7 days

South Korea will no longer require COVID-19-infected citizens to quarantine for seven days. This was one of the country's few remaining coronavirus restrictions.

Former Kansas lawmaker convicted of COVID-19 relief fraud tries to avoid prison time

May 11, 2023

Former Kansas lawmaker convicted of COVID-19 relief fraud tries to avoid prison time

Michael Capp, a former lawmaker from Kansas, was convicted of 12 felonies for committing COVID-19 relief fraud. He is trying to avoid jail time and cited his Air Force service.