Frankie Davies 
You pay close attention to your kids when they’re swimming or playing in the pool, splashing in the ocean. You make sure a lifeguard is on hand, and you never leave your little ones alone near any water — even the tub. And that’s the right thing to do. But there’s still more you can … Read more
HONOLULU — The state has announced the first recipients of a program aimed at helping medical professionals pay off student loans in exchange for a two-year commitment to provide care in Hawaii. Gov. Josh Green on Friday thanked state lawmakers for providing $30 million to fund the program. An additional $5 million contribution came from … Read more
Some supermarkets are flouting “pester power” rules aimed at tackling childhood obesity, a report has found. In a survey, Obesity Health Alliance (OHA) and Food Active found that about a quarter of the 25 stores they visited had put sweets, crisps, fizzy drinks or other so-called “less healthy” foods in prominent parts of the shop, … Read more
AbbVie on Wednesday said it will acquire neuroscience drugmaker Cerevel Therapeutics for roughly $8.7 billion. Under the terms of the deal, AbbVie will pay $45 per share for Cerevel. AbbVie said it expects to complete the acquisition in the middle of 2024. Shares of Cerevel jumped 16% after the close Wednesday to nearly $43 per … Read more
As cold and flu season unfolds in Canada, a rise in COVID-19 cases is also happening across many provinces, most notably in Ontario and Quebec. Despite the spike in COVID-19 cases alongside other respiratory illnesses such as influenza, a discernible seasonal pattern has yet to be established, warned Dr. Theresa Tam, chief public health officer … Read more
As a nation we’re quite reserved, especially when it comes to talking about our toilet habits. But bowel problems are more common than you think – an estimated 6.5 million people in the UK have bowel issues. The more people open up the conversation on things like the ideal colour of poo and the shape … Read more
You can still live a full life with geographic atrophy (GA). Even though your vision may be different, GA doesn’t lead to total blindness. You can use your remaining vision and make certain adjustments to stay active and independent. How You May Feel at First If you’ve been diagnosed with GA, it’s normal to struggle … Read more
COLUMBIA, Mo. — One person is still missing a week after the abrupt closure of St. Louis’ largest nursing home left roughly 170 residents scattered at new facilities throughout the city, a state health department spokeswoman confirmed Friday. Many patients left with nothing but the clothes they were wearing when Northview Village Nursing Home shuttered … Read more
Adele has said she is likely to stick around in Los Angeles because the sunny weather helps her stave off seasonal depression. In an interview with the Hollywood Reporter, she said the California city’s sunny weather was “good for me”. Los Angeles has an average of about 263 sunny days in the year. The British … Read more
President Joe Biden speaks about protecting Social Security, Medicare, and lowering prescription drug costs, during a visit to OB Johnson Park and Community Center, in Hallandale Beach, Florida, on Nov. 1, 2022. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters The Biden administration on Thursday opened the door to seizing the patents of certain costly medications from drugmakers in … Read more
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