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‘Invisible’ heat wave risks need more attention as temperatures rise, expert says

AlesVeluscek/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Millions of people are dealing with extreme heat waves as climate change continues to raise temperatures…

1 year ago

As 988 centers struggle with staffing, some peer supporters feel shut out

Karl Tapales/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- When Angelica Garcia's high school crush, first love, and father of her two children died…

1 year ago

Cannabis-related ED visits increased among young Americans during COVID pandemic: CDC

pablohart/Getty Images(ATLANTA) -- Emergency department visits involving cannabis increased for children, teens and young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, new…

1 year ago

FDA approves first birth control pill for use without prescription

Isabel Pavia/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- The Food and Drug Administration approved the first birth control pill in the United States…

1 year ago

Why MIS-C cases are dropping dramatically across the US: Experts

Yanukit Raiva / EyeEm/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the most misunderstood…

1 year ago

Formerly conjoined twins go home after 6-hour surgery to separate them

Texas Children's Hospital(NEW YORK) -- Twin sisters who were born conjoined at the abdomen are now home, one month after…

1 year ago

July has the highest number of drowning deaths. Here’s how to prevent them

Owaki/Kulla/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- The month of July has seen the highest number of unintentional drowning deaths since 2018, according…

1 year ago

Regulators examine reports of self-harm, suicidal thoughts among people taking Ozempic, Saxenda

Lock Stock/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Regulators in Europe have launched a review after three people in Iceland experienced thoughts of…

1 year ago

Regulators examine 3 reports of self-harm, suicidal thoughts among people taking Ozempic, Saxenda

Lock Stock/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Regulators in Europe have launched a review after three people in Iceland experienced thoughts of…

1 year ago

Dozens of beaches across Northeast closed for swimming due to high levels of bacteria in water

Felix Cesare/Getty Images (NEW YORK) -- Beaches in several states across the Northeast have recently been closed to swimmers due…

1 year ago