Associated Press
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The subpoena would compel CEO Dr. Ralph de la Torre to testify before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee at a hearing on Sept. 12.
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The comedian wants to close a loophole in the PACT Act that leaves out some first-responding troops deployed to a former Soviet base near Afghanistan that was contaminated with high levels of uranium.
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While advances are being made, progress has slowed, funding is shrinking and new infections are rising in the Middle East and North Africa, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and Latin America.
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Doctors say there’s no need in most cases to wait. That old warning stems from worry that people might drown or struggle because blood will be diverted to their full stomachs instead of their muscles.
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If you’re taking multiple meds, it’s smart to be aware of potential problems. One pill can lead to a side effect, leading to another pill and another side effect in what experts call a “prescribing cascade.”
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Jennifer Homendy's comments come after the NTSB determined a 2022 Oklahoma crash that killed six teens was caused by a driver who likely was impaired by recent marijuana use and distracted by passengers.
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Influencers are helping promote high-tech medical scans that companies claim can help catch deadly diseases. Some experts warn the experimental approach may lead to extra worries and unnecessary treatment.
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Mental health experts, community clinics and politicians are working to create new programs to break down barriers that Latinos might face to getting therapy or treatment.
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Relatively few respondents fully endorse the idea that a fertilized egg should have the same rights as a pregnant woman, but a significant share (46%) say it describes their views at least somewhat well.
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The city doesn't just react when temperatures soar. It plans months in advance: practicing, talking to vulnerable people, installing air conditioning units and just figuring out what to do when things get nasty.