MEDICAL

Nov 04 2024CRIME

Fake Nursing Scam: Woman's Botox Fraud Uncovered

Imagine going to a med spa for a quick boost of confidence, only to find out the treatment wasn't real. That's what happened to thousands of people in Massachusetts, thanks to a woman pretending to be a nurse. Rebecca Fadanelli, 38, from Stoughton, is accused of importing fake Botox and other filler

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Nov 01 2024HEALTH

A Teenager's Tragic Story: The Impact of Texas' Abortion Ban

In October of 2023, Nevaeh Crain, an 18-year-old from Texas, passed away after three emergency room visits. She was pregnant and experiencing severe abdominal cramps. After two hospital visits, she was only diagnosed with strep throat. The doctors didn't look into her severe abdominal pains. Nevaeh'

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Nov 01 2024HEALTH

Cancer Care Shake-Up: Mass General Brigham's New Institute

When Dana-Farber Institue announced it was leaving Mass General Brigham, it was a big shock. But now, Mass General Brigham is ready to show what they've got. They're starting something new called the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute. It's not a whole new hospital, but it brings together the exp

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Oct 31 2024HEALTH

Doctors Concealing Study Results: Puberty Blockers Aren't the Answer

A $10 million study funded by taxpayers looked at 95 gender-distressed kids, aged 11 on average, who were given puberty blockers starting in 2015. These drugs delay changes like breast growth in girls and voice deepening in boys. The study found no mental health benefits for these kids. Dr. Johanna

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Oct 30 2024HEALTH

Medical Bills After Childbirth: A Struggle for the Middle Class

Being middle-class and insured doesn't shield you from the shock of medical bills after childbirth. Jessica, who gave birth at Hospital Sisters Health System, faced this reality. The hospital said they can't discuss individual cases but are committed to fair billing. After NBC News contacted SIU Med

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Oct 30 2024HEALTH

Struggling to Pay for Twins: A Family's Fight with Medical Debt

Jessica and Jimmy Hurley were thrilled to welcome their premature twins, Perry and Kinser, into the world. But the joy was short-lived as the medical bills started piling up. Their insurance wasn't covering everything, and they found themselves drowning in debt. The couple was shocked to discover th

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Oct 29 2024HEALTH

Making Strides: Paralysis and Innovation in NYC

Have you ever thought about how our bodies can be repaired with electrical signals? That's what doctors at Northwell Health in New York are trying to do. They've created devices that can help paralyzed people feel and move again. One patient, Keith Thomas, can now grasp, lift, and drink from a cup a

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Oct 29 2024SCIENCE

SpaceX Astronauts Lend Day in Gulf Splash Return

Imagine spending months in space traveling at extraordinary speeds—over 17, 500 miles per hour! The SpaceX Crew-8 team just experienced this adventure, returning to Earth after nearly eight months in space. However, their journey back had a little twist. Instead of directly heading to their Houston

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Oct 29 2024SCIENCE

SpaceX Crew-8 Astronauts' Hospital Visit: What Happened?

You might think that astronauts returning from space would be taken straight to their headquarters. But that didn't happen for the SpaceX Crew-8 team. After splashing down off the coast of Florida, they were whisked off to a hospital instead. Why? Well, they all needed some extra medical checks. And

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Oct 28 2024POLITICS

Gaza Hospital Raid: Israeli Forces Arrest Hamas Militants

In the midst of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, Israeli soldiers raided Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza. The military reported capturing around 100 suspected Hamas militants during the raid, which took place on Friday and ended on Saturday. Among those arrested were individuals

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