Louisiana Lawmakers Vote to Make Abortion Pills Controlled Substances
by The legislation would make possession of the drugs without a prescription a crime in Louisiana, punishable with jail time.The legislation would make possession of the …
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Ascension Cyberattack Persists, Causing Patient Care Delays
For two weeks at the 140-hospital system, doctors and nurses have had little access to digital records for patient histories, resorting to paper and faxes …
Despite growing concerns over bird flu, many US dairy workers have not received protective equipment
The CDC advised workers to use protective equipment if they may be exposed to sick livestock after a Texas dairy worker tested positive for bird …
Second American contracts bird flu tied to dairy cows as CDC says risk of infection still low
According to the CDC, the second report of H5N1 bird flu in humans was reported in Michigan. The farm worker contracted conjunctivitis, or pink eye, …
Half of Americans not equipped to provide life-saving treatment in a crisis, poll finds
Only half the people in the U.S. feel they could be helpful in an emergency situation, according to the results of a new poll by …
Abortion Pills May Become Controlled Substances in Louisiana
A bill that is expected to pass would impose prison time and thousands of dollars in fines on people possessing the pills without a prescription.A …
A Second Dairy Worker Has Contracted Bird Flu, C.D.C. Reports
The new case, in a Michigan farmworker, did not suggest that bird flu was widespread in people, health officials said, adding that the risk to …
Heart attacks during election year, plus lupus myths and life support decisions
The Fox News Health Newsletter brings you trending and important stories about health warnings, drug shortages, mental health issues and more in this weekly recap.The …
Viral ‘Hostage Tape’ sleeping trend gains steam as doctors warn of potential dangers
Hostage Tape, a company that sells mouth tapes for sleeping, has become popular on social media for its reported health benefits, but some doctors have …
Disrupted sleep, plus nightmares could be linked to autoimmune diseases, experts say
Vivid nightmares and disrupted sleep may be linked to certain systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases, researchers found. Doctors discuss the ramifications.Vivid nightmares and disrupted sleep may …