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Enlarge / Packaging for Wegovy, manufactured by Novo Nordisk, is seen in this illustration photo. With the debut of remarkably effective weight-loss drugs, America’s high obesity rate and its uniquely astronomical prescription drug pricing appear to be set on a catastrophic collision course—one that threatens to “bankrupt our entire health care system,” according to a…
The North Carolina State Senate on Wednesday voted 30–15, along party lines, in favor of a Republican bill that would make it illegal for people in the state to wear a mask in public for health reasons. The bill is now moving to the House, where it could potentially see changes. The proposed ban on…
Military attack jets may be harming the health of up to 74,000 people in Washington state, a study has found. The research, published by University of Washington (UW) scientists, focused on how noise emitted from the Boeing EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft flying from the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island is affecting the area’s entire…
As immigrants become a larger portion of the overall U.S. population, health insurance has been an increasing concern as states look to manage their healthcare costs while protecting residents in need of medications and treatment. There are roughly 21.2 million noncitizen immigrants living in America, as of 2022, making up approximately 7 percent of the…
Seven beaches in the Los Angeles region are under a bacterial warning after a sewage spill last week. According to the Department of Public Health (DPH) for Los Angeles County, around 14,400 gallons of untreated sewage spilled into Ballona Creek on Wednesday. The spillage ceased just after noon Thursday, and the leak led to closures…
Last Updated: May 13, 2024, 17:17 IST “My new list of unhealthy cooking oils diesel petrol seed oils,” a user wrote. (Photo Credit: Twitter) The viral video showcased a popular Indian breakfast dish, paratha, being fried in diesel, sparking widespread outrage and shock. When it comes to health, we often steer clear of high-oil foods…
A Washington-based company is recalling a goat milk product and urging consumers to immediately stop using the product as baby formula. Healthwest Minerals Inc, doing business as Mt. Capra Products, of Chehalis, announced on Friday that it is recalling 1,506 boxes of Goat Milk Formula Recipe Kit on the advice of the U.S. Food and…
Experts have warned of a “silver tsunami” as America’s population undergoes a huge demographic shift in the near future. The population of the U.S. is ageing. Recent findings from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that by 2035 older adults will outnumber children—a first in U.S. history. The upcoming changes could lead to a number of…
When we think of vehicle-derived air pollution, most of us picture exhaust fumes and rubber flecks from worn-out car tires. But according to new research, as many as 99 percent of cars also contain potentially carcinogenic flame retardants in their seat foam and other interior surfaces. Flame retardants are added to car seat foam to…
King Charles III is “very good” less than two week after his return to public facing duties, according to a top British politician. Penny Mordaunt, a minister in Rishi Sunak‘s Conservative government, said the king was “so pleased to get back to public duties” during an appearance on GB News. Charles had a procedure on…
