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Pregnant with no OB-GYNs around: In Idaho, maternity care became a casualty of its abortion ban

After an Idaho hospital closed its obstetrics department, pregnant women in the county have been left without nearby care. Their OB-GYNs fled the state.
Laura Olin and her newborn daughter at City Beach Park in Sandpoint, Idaho on Sept. 26, 2023.
Laura Olin and her newborn daughter at City Beach Park in Sandpoint, Idaho on Sept. 26, 2023.

Short bursts of activity, totaling less than 10 minutes, linked to lower risk of death

Even those who got as little as 1 to 3 minutes of activity experienced some positive effects, according to the study, which included more than 25,000 people.
Garden Club Maintains Public Garden In Pennsylvania
Garden Club Maintains Public Garden In Pennsylvania

Thousands of cases of cantaloupe recalled due to possible salmonella contamination

The company initiated the recall after the Food and Drug Administration conducted a test on cantaloupe in a distribution center.
cantaloupe
cantaloupe

These carbs might be a bigger weight gain villain than sugar

Researchers analyzed more than two decades of data from almost 137,000 people .
Organic homegrown produce - Unrecognizable woman holding a basket with organic homegrown produce: carrots, broccoli and spinach.
Organic homegrown produce - Unrecognizable woman holding a basket with organic homegrown produce: carrots, broccoli and spinach.
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If you or someone you know is in crisis, these resources can help

Don’t struggle alone. Reach out to these hotlines and organizations.
Silhouette of Young Adult Woman Sitting in Front of Window
Silhouette of Young Adult Woman Sitting in Front of Window

Insurance hurdles for new Covid vaccines have largely been resolved, Biden administration says

Reports of people being denied insurance coverage for the latest Covid vaccines emerged last week as the shots were rolled out to pharmacies.
A pharmacist prepares a patient for a COVID vaccine
A pharmacist prepares a patient for a COVID vaccine

Even short-term exposure to air pollution may raise risk of stroke

Researchers looked at the links between a number of common pollutants and risk of stroke.
Image: People walk in Central Park as smoke from wildfires in Canada cause hazy conditions in New York on June 7, 2023.
Image: People walk in Central Park as smoke from wildfires in Canada cause hazy conditions in New York on June 7, 2023.
7d ago

Bruce Springsteen postpones rest of shows this year because of peptic ulcer disease

"I'm on the mend and can't wait to see you all next year," The Boss told fans.
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen
7d ago

Senate panel advances weed bill in historic step

The legislation would allow legal marijuana businesses to use major financial and banking institutions.
A person smokes marijuana in New York on May 1, 2021.
A person smokes marijuana in New York on May 1, 2021.

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Kids and teens are inundated with phone prompts, and doctors worry it could affect their development

A Common Sense Media report finds about half of 11- to 17-year-olds get at least 237 notifications a day. Some get nearly 5,000 in 24 hours. What does that do to their brains?
Photo Illustration: Disembodied hands holding glowing smart phones
Photo Illustration: Disembodied hands holding glowing smart phones

Pediatric cancer drugs in shortage as drug supply crisis drags on

Despite Biden administration efforts, children’s hospitals across the country report some chemotherapy drugs commonly used for leukemia and lymphoma are hard to find.
Pediatric chemotherapy
Pediatric chemotherapy

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