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Biden administration announces national standard for drinking water
10Apr By adminNo Comments
Health

Biden administration announces national standard for drinking water

Biden administration announces national standard for drinking water - CBS News Watch CBS News The Biden administration has announced the first-ever national standard for drinking water. The White House says it will protect 100 million Americans from harmful chemicals coming out of their taps. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On
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New WIC rules include more money for fruits and vegetables for low-income families
10Apr By adminNo Comments
Money

New WIC rules include more money for fruits and vegetables for low-income families

The federal program that helps pay for groceries for millions of low-income mothers, babies and young kids will soon emphasize more fruits, vegetables and whole grains, as well as provide a wider choice of foods from different cultures. The final rule changes for the program known as WIC were announced Tuesday by the Food and Nutrition Service, and will take effect within two years with some exceptions.Last updated a decade ago, the new WIC rules make permanent a bump in monthly cash vouchers for fruits and vegetables — something first enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Shoppers can also add canned fish, fresh herbs and lactose-free milk to their carts, among other changes. The voucher piece will take effect by June, officials said. "It places a hea...
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Ancient sea turtle housed at Boston aquarium for more than 50 years passes another physical
9Apr By adminNo Comments
Entertainment

Ancient sea turtle housed at Boston aquarium for more than 50 years passes another physical

BOSTON -- Apparently, it's pretty easy being green after all.That was the takeaway from Tuesday's physical examination of Myrtle, an ancient green sea turtle that has delighted visitors to the New England Aquarium in Boston for more than 50 years. Veterinarians performed Myrtle's checkup after the 500-pound reptile was hoisted from the aquarium's Giant Ocean Tank in an enormous crate on a chain. Watching the humungous turtle elevated from the tank in a way that resembled the way a piano is lifted outside a building provided some of the aquarium patrons with an unexpected thrill.Myrtle is thought to be up to 95 years old, which would place her just beyond the upper boundaries of the species' longevity. But the big turtle is “in robust condition” despite her advanced age, said Mike O'Neill,...
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Longtime Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader Krystal Anderson dies after giving birth
8Apr By adminNo Comments
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Longtime Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader Krystal Anderson dies after giving birth

A longtime Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader who was passionate about women's health died after giving birth.Krystal Lakeshia Anderson died shortly after giving birth to her daughter, Charlotte Willow, who was stillborn, according to an obituary. A GoFundMe established to cover Anderson's medical expenses, memorial services and establish a "legacy fund" said that Anderson, 40, had been diagnosed with sepsis during her pregnancy. According to the GoFundMe, Anderson "sought out hospitalization during her 21st week of pregnancy." After delivering her daughter, Anderson experienced organ failure and was placed on life support. She underwent three surgeries "but the source of infection remained elusive," the GoFundMe said. Anderson died on March 20.  Anderson i...
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VistaJet promotes curated wellness programmes in time for World Health Day – Business Traveller
8Apr By adminNo Comments
Travel

VistaJet promotes curated wellness programmes in time for World Health Day – Business Traveller

Just in time for World Health Day – which takes place on 7 April each year – VistaJet, the world’s first and only global business aviation company, is emphasising the importance of prioritising health and wellness when traveling by air through a series of curated wellness programmes. By inspiring its members to integrate wellness into their travel experience, VistaJet continues to revolutionise the aviation industry by placing wellness at the forefront of the journey. The wellness industry has experienced phenomenal growth in recent years, with McKinsey & Company estimating the value of the global wellness market at more than $1.5 trillion. With its members flying weekly, VistaJet recognises the toll air travel can take on health – from jet lag to dehydration to weakened immune syste...
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Supreme Court appears poised to reject abortion pill challenge, two years after overturning Roe
5Apr By adminNo Comments
Health

Supreme Court appears poised to reject abortion pill challenge, two years after overturning Roe

Supreme Court appears poised to reject abortion pill challenge, two years after overturning Roe - CBS News Watch CBS News In the first major challenge to abortion rights since overturning Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court on Tuesday heard oral arguments in a case that could determine nationwide access to mifepristone. The so-called abortion pill was used in nearly two-thirds of all abortions last year. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On
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How bird flu outbreaks impacts consumers
4Apr By adminNo Comments
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How bird flu outbreaks impacts consumers

How bird flu outbreaks impacts consumers - CBS News Watch CBS News The country’s largest egg producer is dealing with a bird flu outbreak. This comes as six states are reporting outbreaks of avian flu among dairy cows. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On
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Recipient of world’s first pig kidney transplant discharged from Boston hospital
4Apr By adminNo Comments
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Recipient of world’s first pig kidney transplant discharged from Boston hospital

Man released from Mass General after receiving world's first pig kidney transplant Man released from Mass General after receiving world's first pig kidney transplant 00:19 BOSTON - The recipient of the world's first pig kidney transplant is heading home from Massachusetts General Hospital Wednesday, nearly two weeks after the surgery.The hospital said Rick Slayman, 62, will continue his recovery at home in Weymouth. Pig kidney transplant recipient Rick S...
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Many allergy sufferers rely on pollen counts to avoid the worst, but science may offer a better solution
3Apr By adminNo Comments
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Many allergy sufferers rely on pollen counts to avoid the worst, but science may offer a better solution

London — Spring is in the air, and so is misery for millions of seasonal allergy sufferers. Stopping to smell the flowers can lead to sneezing, watery eyes or worse for Londoner Alex Hill."It's like stuffy nose, sinus headaches, like nosebleeds," he told CBS News as he walked his dog Roxie through a park in the British capital.But scientists in the U.K. say they've found a better way to measure exactly what makes people like Hill miserable, and they're hoping it can lead to more useful advice than the currently available pollen counts.Researchers at King's College London and Imperial College London believe measuring and reporting the levels of airborne grass allergens, instead of the pollen particles that carry the tiny offenders, could be more beneficial for hay fever sufferers. ...
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Doctor explains preventative chemotherapy and what Princess Kate’s recovery could look like
3Apr By adminNo Comments
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Doctor explains preventative chemotherapy and what Princess Kate’s recovery could look like

Doctor explains preventative chemotherapy and what Princess Kate's recovery could look like - CBS News Watch CBS News Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss what preventative chemotherapy means and what Princess Kate's recovery could look like. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On
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