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March 13, 2024

Marijuana-munching rats infiltrate police HQ in beloved party city, chief warns: ‘They’re all high'

Rats and other vermin have infiltrated the New Orleans Police Department's headquarters, with rats consuming marijuana and getting high, the police superintendent says.

March 13, 2024

Neil Young announces return to Spotify after pulling music over Joe Rogan podcast

Neil Young said he will return his music to Spotify after he pulled his catalogue from the service over the company's unwillingness to censor Joe Rogan.

March 13, 2024

Former prime minister praises England's ban on puberty blockers for kids: 'Massive step forward'

England's National Health Service banned the use of puberty blockers for children, citing concerns stemming from the lack of research on the long-term effects.

March 13, 2024

Paul Alexander, polio survivor who spent over 70 years in iron lung, dead at 78

A man who spent 70 years living inside a metal chamber to help him breathe, has died aged 78. Paul Alexander was widely known as "the man in the iron lung" and was also a lawyer and author

March 13, 2024

Mississippi allows automatic Medicaid coverage for pregnancy while applications are processed

A new Mississippi law will allow Medicaid to pay for a pregnant woman's outpatient medical care for up to 60 days while her Medicaid application is being considered.

March 13, 2024

New Jersey twins receive matching heart surgeries after Marfan syndrome diagnosis: 'A better life'

Identical twin brothers Pablo and Julio Delcid, 21, had matching heart surgery on the same day following their diagnosis of Marfan syndrome. The brothers and their surgeon shared details.

March 13, 2024

New AI tools can help doctors take notes, message patients, but they still make mistakes

New AI tools can help doctors communicate with patients, take notes during medical examinations, and even make diagnoses. But the tools are not perfect.

March 13, 2024

Identical twins with Marfan syndrome receive matching heart surgeries

Pablo and Julio Delcid, twin brothers from New Jersey, share their experience after going for surgery at the same time. Dr. Benjamin Van Boxtel, heart surgeon at Morristown Medical Center, discusses details.

March 13, 2024

Fitness class too loud? What to know about protecting your hearing health

Some audiology experts are warning that the loud volume of group fitness classes can take a toll on your hearing. Here's what you should know about safe audio levels.

March 13, 2024

Sen. Braun demands full audit of Medicare after massive fraud discovery

Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., led several senators in a letter Wednesday demanding an audit of Medicare after reports of massive fraud emerged.