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January 16, 2024

Carbon monoxide poisons five family members in Portland apartment during power outage

A family of five was hospitalized with carbon monoxide poisoning in Portland, Oregon, on Sunday, according to local reports. Experts caution against the dangers.

January 16, 2024

'Disease X': World Economic Forum creating contingency plan for infectious virus outbreak

A hypothetical virus known as "Disease X" will be discussed at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday so that they can prepare properly should it ever break out.

January 16, 2024

'Fist fighting' and 'fourth-graders twerking': Teacher rails against parents using social media to raise kids

Childcare worker, Hannah Siegel, said social media and negligent parents are causing Gen Alpha kids to grow up too fast and behave "way worse" than previous generations. 

January 16, 2024

Scotland threatens parents who block transition of children with up to 7 years jail time: report

The new proposal aims to punish those who take action that creates physical or psychological harm to individuals seeking to express their gender identity.

January 16, 2024

Health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Dulles, Ronald Reagan airports

Health officials in Washington, D.C., and Virginia are warning the public about a possible measles exposure at two heavily trafficked airports in the area.

January 16, 2024

Washington Post urges government to understand 'what society stands to lose from lockdowns'

The Washington Post editorial board argued the government must weigh the costs and benefits of extreme measures like mandated lockdowns in the next pandemic.

January 16, 2024

Tribal leaders ask Washington state lawmakers for funding to combat opioid crisis

Native American leaders in Washington state are asking legislators to pass a bill that would allow tribal nations increased funding to combat a surge in opioid overdose deaths.

January 16, 2024

Doctor-suggested tips for starting the New Year on a healthy note

Elevate your well-being in the new year with doctor-endorsed tips that will lead to a healthier lifestyle through choices in mental health, nutrition, hydration, exercise, and more.

January 16, 2024

Medical schools promote segregated medicine, and here's how it's going to hurt patients

While many institutions have found workarounds to the Supreme Court’s ban on affirmative action last June, resistance is most brazen at medical schools.

January 16, 2024

TikTok's 'One Week No Booze' trend is the latest way to cut drinking, but expert warns of serious downside

Ricardo Santiago, director at Diamond Behavioral Health in Florida, told Fox News Digital there are downsides to TikTok's viral "One Week No Booze" challenge to cut back on drinking.