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US Supreme Court rejects Colorado's ban on LGBT 'conversion' talk therapy

The U.S.

US Supreme Court rejects Colorado's ban on LGBT 'conversion' talk therapy
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Novo Nordisk to launch discounted Wegovy subscriptions for self-pay patients in US

Novo Nordisk will launch a discounted subscription plan for U.S.

Novo Nordisk to launch discounted Wegovy subscriptions for self-pay patients in US
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

AI-led selloff in contract research firms may be misjudging disruption risk

Shares of contract research organizations have tumbled on fears that advances in artificial intelligence could allow drugmakers to take

AI-led selloff in contract research firms may be misjudging disruption risk
Business|Economy|Health|Political|Science|World

Drugmakers delay some European launches with a wary eye on Trump's pricing policies

Drugmakers are delaying launches of some new medicines in Europe as the industry grapples with U.S. pressure and

Drugmakers delay some European launches with a wary eye on Trump's pricing policies
Food|Health|Political|Science|World

American Heart Association urges people to favor plant-based proteins, replace full fat dairy

The American Heart Association's new nutrition guidance, released on Tuesday, emphasized a dietary pattern rich in vegetables, fruits and whole grains, prioritizing plant-based

American Heart Association urges people to favor plant-based proteins, replace full fat dairy
Crime|Election|Health|Political|US

Justin Fairfax was once a rising Democratic star before scandal sank his career

Virginia’s former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax is accused of killing himself and his wife while their children were home

Justin Fairfax was once a rising Democratic star before scandal sank his career
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Political|World

Rubio says Venezuela will ultimately need transition phase, free elections

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Rubio says Venezuela will ultimately need transition phase, free elections
Crime|Health|Sports

Golf-Woods stepping away for treatment after DUI arrest, will miss Masters

Tiger Woods said on Tuesday he is stepping away to seek treatment and focus on his health after pleading not guilty to DUI charges stemming from his rollover crash

Golf-Woods stepping away for treatment after DUI arrest, will miss Masters
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

EU announces a further $2.3 million in humanitarian aid for Cuba

The European Commission has released a further 2 million euros ($2.3 million) in aid for Cuba, it said on Wednesday, to tackle what it described as worsening humanitarian

EU announces a further $2.3 million in humanitarian aid for Cuba
Health|Political|Science

As Trump weighs appeal of vaccine ruling, Kennedy supporters push for fight

Supporters of Health Secretary Robert F.

As Trump weighs appeal of vaccine ruling, Kennedy supporters push for fight
Business|Crime|Health|Lifestyle|US

Man with AR-style pistol arrested at Aetna's Connecticut headquarters without incident

Police say a man carrying a backpack with an AR-style pistol inside has been arrested after walking into Aetna's headquarters in Connecticut

Man with AR-style pistol arrested at Aetna's Connecticut headquarters without incident
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|US

Woman accused of letting newborn die asking to be released on bond

Woman accused of letting newborn die asking to be released on bond

Woman accused of letting newborn die asking to be released on bond
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Naples girl who suffers brain bleed meets the person who made hospital days a little brighter

Naples girl who suffers brain bleed meets the person who made hospital days a little brighter

Naples girl who suffers brain bleed meets the person who made hospital days a little brighter
Business|Economy|Health|Political

Kennedy says US health agency has 72,000 staff, up from 62,000 after DOGE cuts

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F.

Kennedy says US health agency has 72,000 staff, up from 62,000 after DOGE cuts
Business|Health|Science|Technology

OpenAI launches AI model GPT-Rosalind for life sciences research

By Juby Babu April 16 - OpenAI on Thursday introduced an artificial intelligence model touting increased biology knowledge and scientific research capabilities, as the startup deepens its push into

OpenAI launches AI model GPT-Rosalind for life sciences research
Africa|Economy|Health|World

With US aid slashed, Nigerian HIV volunteers went door‑to‑door to keep patients alive

(Afrocab corrects total number of patients returned to treatment to 3,356 from around 1,000 in paragraph 17. Figure includes 1,095 patients aged under 24 years.)

With US aid slashed, Nigerian HIV volunteers went door‑to‑door to keep patients alive
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Hospitals overwhelmed and communities destroyed: Lebanon reels from Israel’s unprecedented attacks

Hospitals overwhelmed and communities destroyed: Lebanon reels from Israel’s unprecedented attacks

Hospitals overwhelmed and communities destroyed: Lebanon reels from Israel’s unprecedented attacks
Business|Health|Political|Science|Technology

Rare disease advocacy group urges Trump administration to restore FDA clarity

A rare disease advocacy coalition on Wednesday urged the Trump administration to restore regulatory clarity as it considers new leadership at the U.S.

Rare disease advocacy group urges Trump administration to restore FDA clarity
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

US nicotine pouch fast-track scheme slowed by worries over youth, new users

Popular nicotine pouch products have yet to be cleared for sale in the United States despite a fast-track Food and Drug

US nicotine pouch fast-track scheme slowed by worries over youth, new users
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Race to launch weight-loss pill heats up as Lilly wins US approval

Eli Lilly on Wednesday became the second company to gain approval for a weight-loss pill, as the multibillion-dollar market shifts toward more convenient oral therapies.

Race to launch weight-loss pill heats up as Lilly wins US approval
Crime|Health|Political|Sports|US

Trump tells Reuters 'it's a good thing' Tiger Woods is seeking treatment

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Trump tells Reuters 'it's a good thing' Tiger Woods is seeking treatment
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Christians in Lebanon's south fear expanding war will reach their towns

Thousands of Christians still living in a cluster of towns along Lebanon's southern border say they are trapped and terrified after an Israeli

Christians in Lebanon's south fear expanding war will reach their towns
Business|Economy|Food|Health|Technology

McCormick bets on flavor in $65 billion Unilever tie-up amid shifting tastes

McCormick's merger with Unilever's food business to create a $65 billion sauce-and-spice giant is a bet that access to rising global demand for flavor-rich,

McCormick bets on flavor in $65 billion Unilever tie-up amid shifting tastes
Business|Economy|Education|Health

'They took everything away': Mom's SNAP benefits canceled after losing child support

'They took everything away': Mom's SNAP benefits canceled after losing child support

'They took everything away': Mom's SNAP benefits canceled after losing child support
Business|Health|Sports|Technology

Peloton wins dismissal of lawsuit claiming it concealed bike rust that heralded big recall

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit accusing Peloton Interactive of intentionally concealing quality control and safety problems with its exercise

Peloton wins dismissal of lawsuit claiming it concealed bike rust that heralded big recall
Health|World

Babies evacuated from Gaza two years ago returned to their overjoyed parents

They've never known their parents, and they've never known Gaza, born prematurely two years ago and evacuated to

Babies evacuated from Gaza two years ago returned to their overjoyed parents
Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

'I was so scared,' Teen attacked on way home from high school speaks out

'I was so scared,' Teen attacked on way home from high school speaks out

'I was so scared,' Teen attacked on way home from high school speaks out
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Neighbor helps find missing woman, loses UTV to a fire after rescue effort

Neighbor helps find missing woman, loses UTV to a fire after rescue effort

Neighbor helps find missing woman, loses UTV to a fire after rescue effort
Americas|Crime|Health|Political|World

Death of near-blind refugee in New York ruled a homicide

Local officials in upstate New York on Wednesday ruled the death of a nearly blind refugee from Myanmar as a homicide, after he had gone missing for several days

Death of near-blind refugee in New York ruled a homicide
Economy|Education|Health|Political|World

Trump administration cannot alter homelessness funding conditions, US court rules

A federal appeals court on Wednesday refused to allow the Trump administration to impose new restrictions on billions of dollars in grant funding used to

Trump administration cannot alter homelessness funding conditions, US court rules
Business|Economy|Health|Political

Trump administration readies new tariffs on select drugmakers, Bloomberg News reports

The Trump administration is set to announce tariffs as soon as Thursday on drugmakers that have not struck deals guaranteeing low prices in the U.S., Bloomberg News reported on

Trump administration readies new tariffs on select drugmakers, Bloomberg News reports
Health|Science

Cannabis sales and use are high in Michigan – but federal law means research lags behind

Researchers are anxiously awaiting government action on rescheduling cannabis.

Cannabis sales and use are high in Michigan – but federal law means research lags behind
Business|Crime|Health|US

Luigi Mangione's state murder trial delayed until September, throwing federal trial into question

A New York state judge on Wednesday delayed Luigi Mangione's trial on charges of murdering a health insurance executive to September

Luigi Mangione's state murder trial delayed until September, throwing federal trial into question
Business|Economy|Health|Science

Lilly's weight-loss pill wins US approval, sets up next battle with rival Novo Nordisk

The U.S.

Lilly's weight-loss pill wins US approval, sets up next battle with rival Novo Nordisk
Economy|Health|Political|World

Mexico's foreign minister leaves post for health reasons

Mexican Foreign Minister Juan Ramon de la Fuente will leave his post due to health reasons and be replaced by Roberto Velasco,

Mexico's foreign minister leaves post for health reasons
Australia|Crime|Education|Health|World

Alleged Bondi gunman loses bid to give family anonymity

A man accused of one of Australia's worst ever mass shootings on Thursday lost a bid to prevent media from reporting the identities of his family. 

Alleged Bondi gunman loses bid to give family anonymity
Health|Science|US|World

Trump expected to sign executive order urging more research into psychedelic ibogaine

Trump expected to sign executive order urging more research into psychedelic ibogaine

Trump expected to sign executive order urging more research into psychedelic ibogaine
Australia|Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

Australia hits gambling advertising, advocates say not hard enough

Australia said it would ban gambling advertisements featuring celebrities and limit online gambling advertisements to internet users over

Australia hits gambling advertising, advocates say not hard enough
Health|Science|Technology

Paramedics can now give blood on scene. It's transforming trauma care.

Paramedics can now give blood on scene. It's transforming trauma care.

Paramedics can now give blood on scene. It's transforming trauma care.
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Santa Cruz County groups plan straw bale tiny home village to address housing crisis

Santa Cruz County groups plan straw bale tiny home village to address housing crisis

Santa Cruz County groups plan straw bale tiny home village to address housing crisis
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|World

Switch off and read, France's Macron tells teenagers

French President Emmanuel Macron urged high school pupils on Thursday to switch off their phones and read,

Switch off and read, France's Macron tells teenagers
Crime|Education|Environment|Health

After days of wrenching testimony about camp deaths, judge says Camp Mystic’s flood site must remain untouched

After days of wrenching testimony about camp deaths, judge says Camp Mystic’s flood site must remain untouched

After days of wrenching testimony about camp deaths, judge says Camp Mystic’s flood site must remain untouched
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Kennedy touts new food policies but avoids vaccines in remarks to US Congress

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Kennedy touts new food policies but avoids vaccines in remarks to US Congress
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Abbott trims 2026 profit forecast on Exact deal hit, shares fall

Abbott cut its annual profit forecast on Thursday due to an impact from its $23 billion acquisition of cancer test maker Exact Sciences,

Abbott trims 2026 profit forecast on Exact deal hit, shares fall
Business|Economy|Health

CVS distribution center workers plan to go on strike

More than 500 CVS Health drivers and warehouse workers at the healthcare conglomerate's Fredericksburg, Virginia distribution center have voted to authorize a

CVS distribution center workers plan to go on strike
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Neighbors, acquaintances 'heartbroken' after baby allegedly murdered by his mother

Neighbors, acquaintances 'heartbroken' after baby allegedly murdered by his mother

Neighbors, acquaintances 'heartbroken' after baby allegedly murdered by his mother
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

How this woman and her pup are helping domestic violence survivors

How this woman and her pup are helping domestic violence survivors

How this woman and her pup are helping domestic violence survivors
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Health|Sports

Tiger Woods’ lawyer vows to fight subpoena for prescription records in DUI case

Tiger Woods' attorney plans to fight prosecutors' attempts to subpoena the golfer's prescription drug records

Tiger Woods’ lawyer vows to fight subpoena for prescription records in DUI case
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Wall Street sees multi-billion dollar debut for Lilly's obesity pill despite Novo lead

Eli Lilly's newly approved weight-loss pill is expected to generate billions in sales as soon as this year, with analysts betting it will quickly narrow Novo

Wall Street sees multi-billion dollar debut for Lilly's obesity pill despite Novo lead