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December 20, 2023

Congress expands scope of Harvard investigation to include allegations of president's plagiarism

The House Committee on Education and the Workforce expanded its investigation into Harvard to include allegations of plagiarism against university president Claudine Gay.

December 20, 2023

Study suggests Mediterranean diet could boost male fertility: 'Crucial role'

A study revealed that sticking to a Mediterranean-based diet could help boost fertility in men. RDN Ilana Muhlstein and fertility specialist Dr. Reem Sabouni discussed the study's findings.

December 20, 2023

North Carolina reports nearly 300,000 Medicaid enrollments in weeks after expansion

280,000 North Carolinians were added to the Medicaid rolls this month after the state adopted an Affordable Care Act-era expansion policy.

December 20, 2023

Jennifer Love Hewitt responds to claims she's 'unrecognizable': 'Aging in Hollywood is really hard'

Jennifer Love Hewitt spoke openly about the downside of aging in Hollywood, sharing that she "can do no right" and was recently labeled "unrecognizable."

December 20, 2023

US health officials see influx in vaccine exemption rates for children

A CDC report has revealed that a record 3% of kindergartners had vaccination waivers last year, influenced by factors such as misinformation and evolving laws.

December 20, 2023

St. Louis nursing home closes without warning, surprising 170 residents and their families

The sudden closure of a Missouri nursing home on Dec. 15 left 170 residents and their families surprised. Experts weighed in on potential impacts of the closing and relocation of residents.

December 20, 2023

Sleeping longer over the weekend could help prevent heart attacks, says study

Catching up on sleep over the weekend could help improve heart health, according to a new study published in the journal Sleep Health. Experts weigh in on the findings.

December 20, 2023

US hospitals face costly dilemma as millions in expired pandemic supplies are discarded

During the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, U.S. states rushed to secure masks and protective gear, but many are now grappling with excess supplies.

December 20, 2023

Get ready for new way to self-checkout when you’re out shopping

Radio frequency identification (RFID) will power self-checkout lines to allow shoppers to go through lines without a cashier or a traditional barcode scanner.

December 20, 2023

Fewer and fewer young men are going to college, now represent only 42% of students at 4-year schools: poll

The number of young men attending college has decreased over the past decade, especially at four-year universities, according to Pew Research Center.