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Words on ammo in CEO shooting echo common phrase on insurer tactics: Delay, deny, defend
A message left at the scene of a health insurance executive’s fatal shooting — “deny,” “defend” and “depose” — echoes a phrase commonly used to describe insurer tactics to avoid paying claims. The three words were written on the ammunition a masked gunman used to kill UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, according to two law enforcement officials who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday. Police haven't officially commented on the wording or any connection between th
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Post mischaracterizes Dr. Oz comments on child deaths during the pandemic | Fact check
Dr. Oz floated reopening schools early in the COVID-19 pandemic, but he did not say it would bring "acceptable" deaths of 2% to 3% of children.
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Work-life balance isn't working for women. Why?
About half of working women reported feeling stressed “a lot of the day," compared to about 4 in 10 men, according to a Gallup report published this week. The report suggests that competing demands of work and home comprise part of the problem: working women who are parents or guardians are more likely than men who are parents to say they have declined or delayed a promotion at work because of personal or family obligations, and mothers are more likely than fathers to “strongly agree” that they
3 min read - ScienceThe Conversation
Adults grow new brain cells – and these neurons are key to learning by listening
Understanding how new neurons affect brain function throughout adulthood can offer new approaches to treating epilepsy and dementia.
3 min read - WorldUSA TODAY
Authorities investigate mysterious, flu-like disease that killed 143 in Congo
The cases are clustered in the country’s southwestern province of Kwango, where at least 376 people have been infected since late October.
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The Latest: Gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO had message on ammunition, AP source says
The masked gunman who stalked and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel used ammunition emblazoned with the words “deny,” “defend” and “depose,” a law enforcement official said Thursday. Images released by police of a person they say is wanted for questioning in connection with the shooting match the lobby of the HI New York City hostel on Manhattan’s Upper West Side.
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Sierra Leone begins nationwide rollout of Ebola vaccine a decade after deadly outbreak
Authorities in Sierra Leone on Thursday started a nationwide rollout of the single-dose Ebola vaccine, the first such campaign in West Africa where a deadly outbreak 10 years ago resulted in the death of thousands. The 2014 Ebola outbreak – the deadliest in history – was primarily in West Africa but affected Sierra Leone the most, with nearly 4,000 deaths out of the more than 11,000 recorded globally. The nationwide vaccine campaign, implemented by the government in partnership with the global
2 min read - HealthThe Conversation
Avian flu virus has been found in raw milk − a reminder of how pasteurization protects health
Raw milk can carry many dangerous germs − now including the H5N1 virus that causes avian flu.
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Who brazenly killed a health insurance CEO in NYC? Photos show person wanted by police.
Police in New York City continued gathering evidence as they searched for the gunman who shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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Congo government says it's 'on alert' over mystery flu-like disease that killed dozens
Public health officials in Africa urged caution Thursday as Congo’s health minister said the government was on alert over a mystery flu-like disease that in recent weeks killed dozens of people. Jean Kaseya, the head of Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told reporters that more details about the disease should be known in the next 48 hours as experts receive results from laboratory samples of infected people. “First diagnostics are leading us to think it is a respiratory disea
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Most people are working out in the evening. Is there a best time of day to exercise?
A majority of people are working out in the evening, despite evidence supporting morning activity.
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Supreme Court heard arguments on Tennessee ban on transgender care. What does the science say?
Tennessee is one of two dozen states that ban gender-affirming care, so the court's decision could have broad implications.
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Here's what the best cities for sleep have in common — and what you can learn from them
What makes a city good for sleep — and how can you pick up those healthy habits without moving? Experts break it down.
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Less stress, more joy: 5 simple ways to make the holidays happier
Rather than just trying to power through, psychologists recommend these mood-boosting tips to get you through the holidays.
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Police release new photos in the search for the gunman in the UnitedHealthcare CEO killing
The masked gunman who stalked and killed the leader of one of the largest U.S. health insurance companies outside a Manhattan hotel used ammunition emblazoned with the words “deny,” “defend” and “depose,” two law enforcement officials said Thursday. UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, 50, died in a dawn ambush Wednesday as he walked to the company’s annual investor conference at a Hilton hotel in Midtown, blocks from tourist draws like Radio City Music Hall and the Museum of Modern Art. The m
4 min read - BusinessNBC News
Walmart recalls cucumber slices sold in Texas stores over salmonella risk
Walmart is recalling cucumber slices sold in 34 Texas stores over concerns that they may be contaminated with salmonella.
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Lead in gasoline tied to over 150 million excess cases of mental health disorders, study suggests
The U.S. population experienced an estimated 151 million excess mental health disorders attributable to exposure to lead from car exhaust, according to a study.
4 min read - HealthWashington Post
Milk chocolate or dark? The answer could affect your risk of diabetes.
A large new study suggests there might be good reason to indulge in chocolate this holiday season: It found that people who regularly ate chocolate had a lower likelihood of developing Type 2 diabetes. But the findings came with an important caveat. It was only dark chocolate that was associated with a lower risk of developing the disease, not milk chocolate. It’s not entirely clear why that is. But the researchers believe that dark chocolate offers greater metabolic benefits than milk chocolate
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More cucumbers recalled as salmonella sickens 68 people in 19 states
Feds warn against eating recalled cucumbers and multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads and wraps.
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Mysterious illness in Congo has killed dozens of people, health authorities report
A mysterious disease with flu-like symptoms has killed dozens of people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to health officials.
3 min read - HealthAssociated Press
Prenatal blood test can sometimes hint at cancer in moms-to-be
Many moms-to-be opt for blood tests during pregnancy to check for fetal disorders such as Down syndrome. In rare instances, these tests can reveal something unexpected — hints of a hidden cancer in the woman. In a study of 107 pregnant women whose test results were unusual, 52 were ultimately diagnosed with cancer.
3 min read - HealthGood Morning America
Zepbound leads to more weight loss than Wegovy, Eli Lilly says
A new study is shedding light on which of two drugs currently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for weight loss is most effective at helping people lose more weight in less time. Zepbound, a drug with the main active ingredient tirzepatide, was found to be more helpful in helping people lose weight than Wegovy, a drug with the main active ingredient semaglutide, according to new data released Wednesday by Eli Lilly, the maker of Zepbound. The study, which has not yet undergone
5 min read - BusinessAssociated Press
UnitedHealthcare CEO kept a low public profile. Then he was shot to death in New York
Brian Thompson led one of the biggest health insurers in the U.S. but was unknown to millions of people his decisions affected. Then Wednesday's targeted fatal shooting of the UnitedHealthcare CEO on a midtown Manhattan sidewalk thrust the executive and his business into the national spotlight. Thompson, who was 50, had worked at the giant UnitedHealth Group Inc for 20 years and run the insurance arm since 2021 after running its Medicare and retirement business.
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CU Anschutz Medical Campus' grant to help restore vision to blind patients
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus received up to $46 million in a grant to help develop an innovative treatment to cure blindness.
2 min read - HealthAssociated Press
Raw milk recall in California expands after tests detect more bird flu virus
A California farm expanded a recall of raw milk sold in stores and halted production after state health and agriculture officials found bird flu virus in more milk samples. Raw Farm, of Fresno, voluntarily recalled all whole milk and cream products from stores late Tuesday after tests found bird flu virus in “multiple” retail samples and dairy storage and bottling sites. The recall covers all Raw Farm milk and cream produced between Nov. 9 and Nov. 27.
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This weight loss drug helped people shed more pounds than Wegovy, new trial results show
People who took Zepbound, Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug, shed more pounds than those on Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy in a clinical trial, Lilly said in a release Wednesday.
3 min read - HealthGood Morning America
Small bursts of activity can slash heart risks for women
Just a few short bursts of vigorous activity each day – such as running to catch a bus or hoofing it up a few flights of stairs – may lower the risk of heart disease complications for women who don't engage in a formal exercise program. According to a new study of over 22,000 middle-aged people in the United Kingdom, women who were generally sedentary lowered their risk of serious heart events such as heart attack by 45% simply by accumulating three minutes or so of intense activity into their
2 min read - HealthWashington Post
Chewing ice may damage your teeth and indicate underlying health issues
The question: Is it true that chewing ice is bad for your teeth?Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. The science: Biting fingernails, gnawing on pen caps and pencil erasers or chewing ice may be your way to deal with boredom or relieve stress, but oral health experts warn that it can lead to cracked, chipped or broken teeth. Also note that if you cannot control your craving to chew ice and do it all the time, it may indica
3 min read - USWashington Post
Are food recalls on the rise? Despite public concern, not really.
Since the beginning of November, as Americans planned their holiday feasts, food recalls have come fast and furious. The two federal agencies primarily responsible for the safety of the nation’s food supply have catalogued more than 25 recalls since Nov. 1, including ones linked to salmonella and E. coli outbreaks. The recalls have generated a spate of news and public-service stories designed to help consumers navigate around the foods that could pose risks to friends and family members who gath
8 min read - HealthThe Conversation
Prenatal supplements largely lack the recommended amount of omega-3 fatty acids to help prevent preterm birth − new research
Consuming adequate amounts of omega-3 fatty acids from food sources can help offset the need for obtaining the nutrients from vitamins.
4 min read - USAssociated Press
Police hunt for UnitedHealthcare CEO's masked killer after 'brazen, targeted' attack on NYC street
A gunman killed UnitedHealthcare’s CEO on Wednesday in a “brazen, targeted attack” outside a Manhattan hotel where the health insurer was holding its investor conference, police said, setting off a massive search for the fleeing assailant hours before the annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting nearby. Brian Thompson, 50, was shot around 6:45 a.m. as he walked alone to the New York Hilton Midtown from a nearby hotel, police said. The shooter appeared to be “lying in wait for several
4 min read - HealthThe Conversation
Water fluoridation helps prevent tooth decay – how growing opposition threatens a 70-year-old health practice
Although the health benefits of fluoride have been well-documented for decades, some say its use infringes on personal choice.
7 min read - HealthBusiness Insider
Bliss Poureetezadi Goytowski of 'Love Is Blind': I was prepared as possible for postpartum depression, but it took medication to feel better.
The co-host of the "Blind Love" podcast says she hesitated taking medication for her postpartum depression. She now calls it a "miracle."
4 min read - LifestyleGood Morning America
Get active in December with GMA's movement challenge
Research has shown that just 20 to 25 minutes per day of movement -- activities like walking briskly, jogging and cycling -- can help a person live longer. Especially during the busy holiday season, committing to staying active can not only help improve health, but also prepare you for the start of the New Year, according to Cedric Bryant, Ph.D., president and chief executive officer of ACE, the American Council on Exercise. With that in mind, "GMA" is teaming up this year with Robin Arzón, vi
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Leaded gas created a mental health crisis for this generation
Decades of leaded gasoline exposure in the United States linked to mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD and neurotic behavior.
3 min read - CelebrityGood Morning America
Colon cancer inspires 2 women to advocate for early screenings
A growing number of people under 50 are being diagnosed with more advanced stages of colon cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. The 2020 death of 43-year-old actor Chadwick Boseman due to colon cancer drew attention to the shift, and "Dawson's Creek" star James Van Der Beek, 47, announced his Stage 3 colorectal cancer diagnosis in November. A diagnosis at a younger age was also the case for Brooks Bell, a Raleigh, North Carolina, entrepreneur who ran a data analytics company.
2 min read - WorldReuters
Malaysia health volunteers on alert for waterborne disease after devastating floods
Health volunteers in Malaysia have been preparing for any surge in waterborne diseases following devastating floods that saw tens of thousands of people evacuated, with concerns in the country that days of constant rains could be on the way. Floodwaters have begun receding in the worst-hit state of Kelantan, on Malaysia's northeastern coast, but government data showed more than 40,000 people remained at temporary shelters on Wednesday amid fears of a potential second wave of flooding this week.
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California suspends Raw Farm milk products after bird flu detected, health officials say
All raw whole milk and cream products produced by Raw Farm LLC that are still on store shelves are being voluntarily recalled following multiple detections of bird flu virus in the company’s milk and dairy supply within the past week, according to California public health officials. Officials have also placed the farm under quarantine and suspended any new distribution of its raw milk, cream, kefir, butter, and cheese products produced on or after Nov. 27. "Californians are strongly encouraged
1 min read - HealthABC News
Lifestyle choices at 60 linked to dementia risk decades later, study shows
Early predictors of dementia are emerging as critical tools for guiding health and lifestyle decisions long before symptoms appear. "Our research confirmed that factors like low cognitive test scores and poor general health in one's 60s are strong predictors of dementia later in life," said Peter Hudomiet, the PhD-level researcher and economist at the RAND Corporation, who led the study, told ABC News. Among the study's findings, younger seniors who engaged in physical activity and mentally st
3 min read - HealthYahoo Life
A few minutes of ‘incidental’ exercise like taking the stairs and carrying groceries may cut heart attack risks in half, study finds
If you don't have time or bandwidth to hit the gym, even just a few minutes of carrying groceries or walking can have benefits.
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Blue Ridge Beef recalls Puppy Mix over salmonella risk
Federal regulators say puppy food sold by Blue Ridge Beef in seven states tested positive for salmonella.
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California suspends Raw Farm's raw milk products after bird flu detection
California has paused distribution of raw milk products from the company Raw Farm after retail testing of two samples of its products detected bird flu, state officials said on Tuesday. Bird flu has spread among U.S. dairy cattle since March, and has infected nearly 500 herds in California, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
3 min read - BusinessAssociated Press
Are you a former SmileDirectClub customer? You might be eligible for a refund
When SmileDirectClub shut down a year ago, scores of existing customers of the teeth-straightening company were left in limbo. New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced that her office recovered $4.8 million to distribute nationwide to more than 28,000 consumers. SmileDirectClub illegally charged those customers after it ceased operations, James said.
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New Boston program aims to improve labor and delivery for Black women
A new program in Boston is trying to improve the labor and delivery experience for expectant Black mothers and mothers of color, who often find their voices aren't always heard by hospital staff.
2 min read - USAssociated Press
Nearly 30% of US drugstores closed in one decade, study shows
Black and Latino neighborhoods were most vulnerable to the retail pharmacy closures, which can chip away at already-limited care options in those communities, researchers said in a study published Tuesday in Health Affairs. Drugstores have been dealing with shrinking reimbursement for prescriptions, rising costs and changing customer shopping habits. The chains have been closing money-losing stores and transferring prescription files to more profitable locations.
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E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's is over, CDC says
The CDC and FDA have closed their investigations into an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers after determining there is no longer a safety risk.
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McDonald's E. coli outbreak is over, CDC says
The E. coli outbreak linked to slivered onions on McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers is over, the CDC said Tuesday.
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2 Indiana cops go on trial in homicide of Black man experiencing mental health crisis
Officers Adam Ahmad and Steven Sanchez, members of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, sat at the defense table in the Marion County Courthouse dressed in their uniforms and bulletproof vests as they listened to opening statements on Monday. Prosecutor Daniel Cicchini told the jury details of how 39-year-old Herman Whitfield III died after his mother called 911 asking for help and informing a dispatcher that her son was experiencing a mental health crisis. Cicchini told that jury
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Flu cases rise among kids, plus how to prepare a 'flu box', according to an ER doctor
Flu and RSV cases among young children are starting to rise in the U.S. ahead of the holiday season. According to the CDC, flu season in the U.S. typically occurs in the fall and winter. A 2018 CDC study published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases found that children younger than 18 are are the most likely to get sick from influenza, a type of respiratory virus, and "are more than twice as likely to develop a symptomatic influenza virus infection than adults 65 and older."
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Tsunami warning issued for California, Oregon coasts after 7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes off West Coast
Cellphones in the coast regions of Northern California and Southern Oregon rang out with an “Emergency Alert” at 10:51 a.m. PST.
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