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RFK Jr. Doubles Down on Vaccine Skepticism in Contentious Hearing
RFK Jr. Doubles Down on Vaccine Skepticism in Contentious Hearing
[ad_1] It’s been a tumultuous week for U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He and the Trump Administration fired Susan Monarez, director of the U.S. Centers...
Texans Could Soon Be Able to Sue Abortion Pill Providers
Texans Could Soon Be Able to Sue Abortion Pill Providers
[ad_1] Private citizens may soon be able to sue people who send abortion pills to patients in Texas, under a recently passed bill that furthers the state’s effort to crack...
Weighted Vests Are the Latest Fitness Trend. Do They Work?
Weighted Vests Are the Latest Fitness Trend. Do They Work?
[ad_1] When the fitness company Peloton added weighted-vest classes to its streaming exercise offerings in May 2025, its members rejoiced, says instructor Rebecca Kennedy. “They were like, ‘Finally! You answered...
Putin and Xi Ponder Immortality: What to Know
Putin and Xi Ponder Immortality: What to Know
[ad_1] “In the past, we used to say that very rarely people lived to 70, but these days at 70 years old you’re still a child,” a Russian translator of...
Texas House sends bill to replace STAAR test to Gov. Abbott
[ad_1] AUSTIN (Nexstar) - Texas House lawmakers gave final approval to a plan to eliminate the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) and replace it with a series...
Bill allowing Texans to sue over abortion-inducing medication sent to Governor's desk
[ad_1] AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- Texas Senators passed legislation to allow lawsuits against anyone involved in making or providing abortion-inducing medication in the state. House Bill 7 would allow private citizens...
West Coast States to Offer Their Own Vaccine Guidance
West Coast States to Offer Their Own Vaccine Guidance
[ad_1] California, Oregon, and Washington announced on Wednesday that they are creating a health alliance that will share “credible information” about vaccine safety and efficacy, at a time when the...
You Can Now Inject Yourself With an Alzheimer’s Drug at Home
You Can Now Inject Yourself With an Alzheimer’s Drug at Home
[ad_1] Self-testing and self-treating are becoming bigger trends in medicine, and now, you can conduct part of your treatment at home by yourself if you have Alzheimer’s disease.On Aug. 30,...
Florida Aims to End All Vaccine Mandates
Florida Aims to End All Vaccine Mandates
[ad_1] Florida’s Surgeon General, Joseph Ladapo, announced on Wednesday that the state would end all vaccine mandates, likening them to slavery. Lifting the mandates would mean children would not be...
The Worst Things to Say to a Narcissist
The Worst Things to Say to a Narcissist
[ad_1] Talking to a narcissist—whose behavior is characterized by grandiosity, a constant need for admiration, and a lack of empathy—is the ultimate example of navigating conversational landmines. Say the wrong...
Abbott issues extension of FEMA assistance registration period for July 4th flood victims
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Those affected by the July 4th flooding now have extra time to register for individual assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Governor Greg Abbott...
Can Creatine Keep Your Brain Sharp?
Can Creatine Keep Your Brain Sharp?
[ad_1] With Silicon Valley pouring billions into energy solutions to meet the massive electricity demands of AI, it’s easy to forget that old-fashioned human intelligence is very energy intensive, too....