MEDICAL

Oct 07 2024HEALTH

Bodies Given to Texas Medical School Without Consent

For years, Dallas and Tarrant counties have been sending their unclaimed dead to the University of North Texas Health Science Center. The center used these bodies for medical research. They would cremate those with infectious diseases or ones that had started to decompose. The rest were either embal

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Oct 07 2024HEALTH

Tragic Death: Child Exposed to Bat Dies from Rabies in Canada

In a sad turn of events, a child in Ontario, Canada has passed away due to rabies. Health officials reported that the child was exposed to the virus after waking up with a bat in their room. The parents didn't notice any bites or scratches and unfortunately, didn't get the rabies vaccine right away.

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Oct 06 2024EDUCATION

Medical Schools: Where Politics Trump Medicine?

Imagine a place where doctors-in-training are more worried about being politically correct than learning how to save lives. That’s the reality at some medical schools today, including one in Colorado. Students at the University of Colorado School of Medicine (CU Medicine) are facing pressure to take

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Oct 06 2024HEALTH

Marijuana's Medical Benefits vs. Lawmakers’ Stance: A Clash in Perspectives

Imagine a world where a natural plant like marijuana is widely accepted for its health benefits. But hold on, because some lawmakers are hitting the brakes. The House Speaker has given his nod to bills that aim to limit public access to this controversial yet helpful substance. Did you know that 85%

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Oct 06 2024POLITICS

Politician Demands Action Against Former COVID Czar

A Republican councilwoman from Queens is calling for the state Department of Health to take action against Dr. Jay Varma, who was New York City's senior health advisor during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Councilwoman Vickie Paladino believes that Varma's actions have broken public trust and sh

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Oct 06 2024HEALTH

Trust Your Instincts: Seeking Second Opinions in Healthcare

When you're faced with a tough medical diagnosis or the possibility of surgery, it's crucial to remember that even doctors might not always have the best answers. Don't hesitate to seek out second or third opinions from specialists or surgeons, as they often have different approaches to treating the

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Oct 04 2024LIFESTYLE

The Great Condom Shift: How Teens Are Redefining Safe Sex

As the world of safe sex continues to evolve, it's becoming increasingly clear that teens are redefining what it means to prioritize their health. Gone are the days of fear-mongering condom ads, replaced by a more nuanced approach that focuses on personal choice and empowerment. But what's driving t

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Oct 04 2024LIFESTYLE

Revolutionizing Mobility: Kootenai Health Unveils Cutting-Edge Power Chair

Kootenai Health is revolutionizing the lives of individuals who rely on mobility aids by introducing the latest technology in power wheelchairs. The Mobius iBOT power wheelchair has been unveiled as an official center, promising to bring about unprecedented changes in the way people navigate their d

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Oct 04 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Golf Star Family's Bright Spot: Hopeful Update on Premature Son's Treatment

The journey of raising a premature child is never easy, but for Brooks Koepka and his wife Jena Sims, their son Crew's cranial helmet treatment has brought new hope. After weeks in the NICU, Crew was diagnosed with flathead syndrome and wryneck syndrome due to complications from post-birth care. To

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Sep 30 2024HEALTH

Painful Truths: When Insurance Coverage Falls Short

Preston Nafz, a 17-year-old lacrosse enthusiast, had been in chronic pain since he was 12. Despite months of physical therapy and anti-inflammatory drugs, the pain in his left hip persisted, making it difficult for him to even get out of a car or turn over in bed. His doctor recommended a sports her

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