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March 3, 2024

Obesity is ‘exploding,’ with more than 12% of people classified as obese worldwide, study finds: ‘Big trouble’

As of 2022, more than one billion people — 43% of adults — were living with obesity across the world, according to the NCD Risk Factor Collaboration, a global network of health scientists.

March 3, 2024

AI’s biggest impact: Which sectors have benefited most as job security remains a vital concern

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has circulated public sectors for over a year after ChatGPT's launch, giving many industries the chance to at least dabble with AI technology.

March 3, 2024

Judge blocks Texas AG from requiring info on transgender kids receiving gender transition treatment

A Texas judge temporarily blocked the state from forcing an LGBTQ+ advocacy group to provide information about transgender children receiving gender transition treatment.

March 2, 2024

North Carolina pig captured after spotted in yard, will be auctioned if owner not found

A captured pig has been dubbed "Thanos" by the Wake County Animal Center. Per state law, he will be auctioned off in 10 days if his owner does not come forward.

March 2, 2024

Oklahoma school investigated after video shows kids licking toes for fundraiser: 'Disgusting'

Oklahoma is investigating Deer Creek High School after students were filmed licking one another's toes for a fundraising event this week.

March 2, 2024

My in-laws died from COVID in 2020. Are we ready for the next pandemic? It's time for answers

If another pandemic hit New York and the US, would we have any idea how to handle it? We've got to start learning from the 2020 COVID catastrophe.

March 2, 2024

US soldiers work to bring paralyzed puppy to safety after Middle East rescue: 'Shaking with pain'

US Army soldiers stationed in the Middle East found an injured and paralyzed puppy. Now, Sgt. Jack is working to bring her back to safety in the U.S. through Paws of War.

March 1, 2024

Measles vaccinations given in '70s and '80s may have worn off by now, doctor warns

Amid the current measles outbreak in Florida, some doctors are warning that those who got vaccinated in the 70s or 80s may not be fully protected today.

March 1, 2024

ABC News medical expert clashes with 'View' host about miscarriages: 'Definitely not a baby' at two months

"The View" co-host Sunny Hostin sparred with ABC News' medical correspondent about whether women miscarry babies, or just balls of cells, as the expert referred to them.

March 1, 2024

Pennsylvania court drops injunction against Amish farmer who suffered from police raid

A court in Pennsylvania dropped an injunction against an Amish farmer, who suffered a police raid last month, but blocked them from selling raw milk.