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January 23, 2024

WHO pandemic treaty 'equity theater,' Pence advocacy group says, urges US withdraw from 'unsalvageable body'

Advancing American Freedom, former Vice President Mike Pence's advocacy group, is urging the U.S. government not to sign onto the World Health Organization's pandemic treaty.

January 23, 2024

Machete-wielding suspect injures 3 NYPD cops in unhinged attack

Three members of the NYPD were injured in a machete attack in Brooklyn on Monday, where a police sergeant was slashed across the head while two officers suffered minor injuries.

January 23, 2024

Need a 'winter reset'? Experts share benefits of slowing down during colder months

TikTok creators have posted viral videos encouraging the public to allow themselves more rest during the winter. Sleep expert Dr. Wendy Troxel weighs the pros and cons of "wintering."

January 23, 2024

Try these old wives' tales for preventing and recovering from illness

There are many old wives' tales that are false, but there are a few that can help you feel better when you are ill, like eating chicken noodle soup and using honey to cure a cough.

January 23, 2024

Cancer is now leading cause of death among HIV-positive people, report says: ‘Of great concern’

Cancer is now the leading cause of death among those who are HIV positive, as announced in a new report from the American Cancer Society. Doctors share their input.

January 22, 2024

Cubs great Ryne Sandberg reveals cancer diagnosis

Chicago Cubs great Ryne Sandberg announced he was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer over the weekend. He asked for prayers as he goes into battle.

January 22, 2024

Norovirus alert: FDA warns of contaminated raw oysters from Mexico

Raw oysters from certain parts of Mexico could be a source of norovirus, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned. Doctors weigh in on the risks.

January 22, 2024

Cameroon begins world's first routine malaria vaccine program

Cameroon is the first country to implement a routine malaria vaccine program, with 19 other countries set to follow. The development of a second vaccine has eased supply concerns.

January 22, 2024

Democratic governor brags about 'record-setting growth' for pot sales, gets torched on social media

Some social media users slammed Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker for bragging about increased drug use after he touted record-setting growth in cannabis sales on X.

January 22, 2024

Listen to the Missouri 911 call in the death of Grace Holland

Grace Holland died of a single gunshot wound to the head in 2021. Authorities suspected it was a suicide, but her family has questioned conclusion in a wrongful death lawsuit. (Courtesy: The Holland family)