Tag: health
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What to know about fluoride in water following RFK Jr.’s health claims
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent comments on fluoride are prompting questions about its safety and why it’s used in drinking water. Kennedy, a former presidential candidate turned Trump supporter who has long shared anti-vaccine views, said on social media Saturday that Donald Trump would push to remove fluoride from drinking water on his first day in…
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How strict abortion bans threaten health care for all women
The Supreme Court’s landmark 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade has had an impact on women’s health beyond abortion, accelerating a gap in obstetrics and gynecological care in some states across the country. In Texas, the first state to implement more restrictive abortion laws, a fear of discussing abortion has impacted doctors practicing there and…
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How strict abortion bans threaten health care for all women
How strict abortion bans threaten health care for all women – CBS News Watch CBS News In some states, overturning Roe v. Wade has impacted health care for women, regardless of whether they are pregnant. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On…
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Idaho public health department restricted from giving COVID-19 vaccines in 6 counties
A regional public health department in Idaho is no longer providing COVID-19 vaccines to residents in six counties after a narrow decision by its board. Southwest District Health appears to be the first in the nation to be restricted from giving COVID-19 vaccines. Vaccinations are an essential function of a public health department. While policymakers…
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He thought his heart was in perfect health. An advanced scan showed something alarming.
When Chris Abrunzo was in his early 20s, his father was struck by the kind of heart attack known as a “widow maker.” The severe cardiac events are often fatal, and while Abrunzo’s father survived, it inspired him to take his heart health seriously, since family history is one of the strongest indicators for developing…
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Could daylight saving time disrupt mental and physical health?
Could daylight saving time disrupt mental and physical health? – CBS News Watch CBS News While most Americans are looking forward to gaining an extra hour of sleep when daylight saving time ends on Sunday, some experts warn it could be harmful to the body and mind. Dr. Norman Rosenthal, clinical professor of psychiatry at…