Massachusetts General Hospital said it didn't have any indication that the patient died as a result of the transplant.
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The Associated Press (via Fortune)
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5/12/24
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A journalist fell in love with another reporter in the newsroom. When they broke up, it was difficult to be in the same room together, so she quit.
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Ana Fota (via Business Insider)
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5/12/24
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Millennials and Gen Z parents have resorted to this practice most, using melatonin, Benadryl—even prescriptions—to help their children at bedtime, Sleep Doctor finds.
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Beth Greenfield (via Fortune)
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5/11/24
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These patients had reached their target weight and reduced their semaglutide dose over nine weeks.
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Ashleigh Furlong, Bloomberg (via Fortune)
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5/11/24
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The 15 available seats for the nurse practitioner program were quickly snapped up and hundreds of people are on a waiting list.
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Via Global News
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5/11/24
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The Ireland-based researchers found about 127 acute toxins, 153 health hazards and 225 irritants in the studied vaping products.
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Naomi Barghiel (via Global News)
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5/11/24
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It's being called a landmark apology by advocates after Canadian Blood Services acknowledged a previous policy it had in place was discriminatory and homophobic.
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Kevin Hirschfield (via Global News)
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5/10/24
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"I want to create awareness that it can happen to anyone," says Maria Kang, 43.
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Beth Greenfield (via Fortune)
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5/10/24
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Wilson has a good sense of who he is, where he is, and when it is, but could not name his children beyond the two who live with him, a court-appointed lawyer said.
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Stefanie Dazio, Andrew Dalton, The Associated Press (via Fortune)
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5/10/24
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“Colorectal cancer is no longer considered just a disease of the elderly population," noted a researcher.
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Beth Greenfield (via Fortune)
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5/10/24
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The disease has spread to poultry in 48 states, dairy cattle in nine, and two people in Texas and Colorado.
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Lindsey Leake (via Fortune)
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5/9/24
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Despite the rise of gun violence in America, few medical guidelines exist on removing bullets from survivors’ bodies.
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Bram Sable-Smith, KFF Health News (via Fortune)
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5/9/24
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The clinic will be open from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., on the B wing of the fourth floor. Test results will be relayed within six weeks, regardless of result.
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Emily Passfield (via Global News)
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5/9/24
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The Haliburton, Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit is connecting recent opioid drug poisonings with a light yellow or green substance being sold as fentanyl or 'down.'
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Greg Davis (via Global News)
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5/9/24
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A couple decided to remodel their house while still living in it — even though it's a construction zone. Their two young kids are helping out, too.
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Bethaney Phillips (via Business Insider)
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5/9/24
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A virus that can turn raccoons into 'zombies' has been raging for years. Here's what to do if you encounter a raccoon with canine distemper virus (CDV).
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Eric Stober (via Global News)
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5/9/24
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Details of a tentative four-year agreement between the Manitoba Nurses Union and the province are being revealed.
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Kevin Hirschfield (via Global News)
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5/8/24
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People sheltering in the camp said they're consistently on the receiving end of government policy but have had little to no meaningful consultation with decision-makers.
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Simon Little (via Global News)
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5/8/24
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The 30-year-old is now in critical condition in hospital and needs blood transfusions to ensure she is stable enough for an air transfer to Miami.
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Amy Judd (via Global News)
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5/8/24
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A Calgary mother is keeping the legacy of her daughter alive, 10 years after she lost her to complications with Type 1 diabetes.
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Jayme Doll (via Global News)
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5/8/24
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The new designation means firefighters in the city will practice as emergency medical responders instead of simply first responders on calls.
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Simon Little (via Global News)
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5/7/24
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End-of-life doulas guide others through the very personal journey of dying.
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Liz Seegert (via Fortune)
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5/7/24
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Ronnie Wiggs reportedly told police he killed his wife while she was in the hospital because he couldn't afford her medical bills.
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Thibault Spirlet (via Business Insider)
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5/7/24
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While the surgery is covered by New Brunswick's Medicare, the program only partially subsidizes the cost of lodging, which will be significant in Toronto.
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Suzanne Lapointe (via Global News)
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5/7/24
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"I just don't want to see this happen to anybody," said Britt Moberg.
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Iris Dyck (via Global News)
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5/6/24
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