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Fresh vegetables and other fresh food can be yours at home with planning, purpose: Connecticut farmers

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LIFESTYLE 4 days ago

Fresh vegetables and other fresh food can be yours at home with planning, purpose: Connecticut farmers

Owners of Farmer Joe's Gardens discussed growing, harvesting fresh food

Some 20% of Americans are taking sleep medications, CDC says: 'Alarming' data

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HEALTH 6 days ago

Some 20% of Americans are taking sleep medications, CDC says: 'Alarming' data

A study released in January from the CDC has found that some 20% of Americans may be taking medication to fall or stay asleep. One health professional finds this data "alarming."

Dire shortage of infectious disease specialists in US, for 'complex' reasons

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Dire shortage of infectious disease specialists in US, for 'complex' reasons

A medical association based in Virginia — the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) — says the U.S. is experiencing a dire shortage of infectious disease specialists. Experts weigh in.

America Together

How to send Valentines to kids in hospitals, nursing home residents and more

Holiday 1 day ago

How to send Valentines to kids in hospitals, nursing home residents and more

America Together - Black History Month - Bessie Coleman

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America Together - Black History Month - Bessie Coleman

In memory of World War II veteran Lester Tanner: 'We are all Jewish'

Veterans January 17

In memory of World War II veteran Lester Tanner: 'We are all Jewish'

Why does so much of Gen-Z hate America? Here's why we can't give up on them

OPINION January 17

Why does so much of Gen-Z hate America? Here's why we can't give up on them

India to improve drug regulatory system with $80M after locally made cough syrup was linked to 89 child deaths

India 3 hours ago

India to improve drug regulatory system with $80M after locally made cough syrup was linked to 89 child deaths

After an Indian-made cough syrup was linked to the deaths of 89 children in Gambia and Uzbekistan, India plans to allocate $80 million to improve its drug regulatory system.

Valley fever could spread from Southwest, driven by climate change, researchers warn: 'New cases emerging'

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Valley fever could spread from Southwest, driven by climate change, researchers warn: 'New cases emerging'

Valley fever is an infection caused by breathing in spores of a fungus called Coccidioides, which originates in soil. Fox News Digital spoke to experts about the infection prevalent in the Southwest.

Canada introduces law that excludes people suffering from only mental illness from accessing assisted deaths

Canada 1 day ago

Canada introduces law that excludes people suffering from only mental illness from accessing assisted deaths

A Canadian law that would exclude mentally ill people from accessing assisted deaths for an additional year has been introduced, after Legislation passed a similar law in 2021.

Britain’s health care system overwhelmed due to aging population, stagnant investment, COVID-19

United Kingdom 1 day ago

Britain’s health care system overwhelmed due to aging population, stagnant investment, COVID-19

Great Britain’s health care system is suffering from high volumes of patients waiting to be treated. A record 7.2 million people are currently waiting.

Fentanyl vaccine poised to be 'game changer' in fight against addiction

Opioid Crisis 1 day ago

Fentanyl vaccine poised to be 'game changer' in fight against addiction

The end to the fentanyl crisis may be in sight, thanks to researchers in Texas — they say they've developed a "game changer" vaccine for addiction treatment.

Ultra-processed food consumption linked to higher risk of death from ovarian, breast cancers: new study

HEALTH 1 day ago

Ultra-processed food consumption linked to higher risk of death from ovarian, breast cancers: new study

A new study from Imperial's School of Public Health in London found that diets high in ultra-processed foods may elevate the risks of various types of cancer. Here's what to know.

An eye on postpartum depression, in light of Massachusetts mother tragedy: What to know

Depression 1 day ago

An eye on postpartum depression, in light of Massachusetts mother tragedy: What to know

A mother of three in Duxbury, Massachusetts, has been hospitalized after she allegedly harmed her children, all of whom died. The tragedy has prompted questions about postpartum depression.

Educate yourself about heart disease and participate in Wear Red Day during February, American Heart Month

HEART HEALTH 2 days ago

Educate yourself about heart disease and participate in Wear Red Day during February, American Heart Month

Americans celebrate Nation Wear Red Day in the month of February to support the millions of people suffering from heart disease in the United States.

HEALTH 2 days ago

CDC says an eye drop brand may be connected to drug-resistant bacterial infections

The CDC is warning that a brand of eye drops may be linked to a bacterial infection that has affected at least 50 people in 11 states. One person has died.

Italy plans to loosen its anti-COVID regulations for travelers coming from China

Italy 3 days ago

Italy plans to loosen its anti-COVID regulations for travelers coming from China

Italy is planning to ease its anti-COVID measures for travelers arriving from China. Instead of mandatory tests, travelers would be examined at random.

South Korea drops indoor mask mandate, but many continue to wear them as concerns linger

South Korea 4 days ago

South Korea drops indoor mask mandate, but many continue to wear them as concerns linger

South Korea has scrapped its mask requirement for most indoor public places. However, residents are still wearing coverings voluntarily as fears of infections linger.

WHO seeks to expand role in tackling next global health emergency, but faces funding issues

World Health Organization 4 days ago

WHO seeks to expand role in tackling next global health emergency, but faces funding issues

The World Health Organization is seeking to expand its role as the world’s leading health body. However, under-funded WHO must also tackle its budgeting issues.