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January 25, 2024

Transgender veterans sue VA over delayed transition surgeries: 'They are letting us die'

A group of transgender veterans is suing the VA after over two years of delays in getting the final approval for the agency to cover gender-transition surgeries.

January 25, 2024

Depression could be 'zapped' away with brain stimulation, new study suggests: ‘Better quality of life’

Patients with severe depression reported “substantial improvements" for at least six months after receiving transcranial magnetic stimulation, according to the University of Nottingham in the U.K.

January 25, 2024

Thousands of students rally in Greece against government plans to allow private universities

Thousands of university students and supporters protested in central Athens on Thursday against the Greek government's plans to permit privately run universities.

January 25, 2024

Doctor warns of cannabis-related medical risks: Legal does not mean safe

Pediatric emergency physician Dr. Caleb Ward explains the risks associated with marijuana use on ‘Fox & Friends.’

January 25, 2024

Hearing loss more likely to affect rural Americans and men, new study shows

A study in The Lancet Regional Health-Americas Journal says hearing loss affects 37.9 million Americans and is more common in rural areas and among men.

January 25, 2024

Brittany Mahomes details one of the 'scariest experiences' of her life after son's allergic reaction

Patrick Mahomes' wife, Brittany, detailed how her son's severe allergic reaction to peanuts has led her to raise awareness so parents do not have to go through what she did.

January 25, 2024

WHO chief says 'Disease X' preparation treaty in jeopardy, loss of sovereignty is ‘fake news’

The WHO's deadline of getting a global pandemic treaty agreed in preparation for 'Disease X' risks not being met and he urged nations to come together to reach a deal.

January 25, 2024

Surrogate mom refuses abortion despite parents' demands over COVID-19 concerns

A woman on TikTok shared how she was pressured to abort her healthy baby by the intended parents because they wanted twins and were worried about COVID-19.

January 25, 2024

Michigan Gov. Whitmer advocates for education investments ahead of key term

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered a State of the State speech on Wednesday focused on increased investments in education, including free preschool for 4-year-olds.

January 25, 2024

Mental health may be worse in teens from large families, study suggests: 'Fewer resources'

Researchers from The Ohio State University found teens with a greater number of siblings reported poorer mental health than those who came from smaller families. Psychologists offered reactions.