Health

A disability rights organization in New York is taking legal action against a ban on wearing masks in public in Nassau County, except for health and religious reasons. The group argues that this restriction is unconstitutional and discriminates against individuals with disabilities. The federal class action lawsuit, filed by Disability Rights of New York, seeks
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One of the recent headlines in the healthcare sector involves Michigan doctor Oumair Aejaz, MD, who was charged with multiple sex crimes after allegedly videotaping nude women and children. The disturbing news has shocked the community, and authorities are currently reviewing thousands of videos related to the case. In another legal development, a federal judge
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Exploring the emotional and challenging road of fertility treatments is a deeply personal experience for many couples. Gwen Walz, the wife of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, recently shared her own journey, revealing that they opted for intrauterine insemination (IUI) rather than in vitro fertilization (IVF) to have children. This decision sheds light on the different
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A recent randomized phase II study introduced a dose-reduction strategy for a commonly used first-line combination in pancreatic cancer. The study revealed that this new approach resulted in similar survival outcomes while significantly improving tolerability among patients undergoing treatment. This innovative strategy has the potential to change the way we approach pancreatic cancer treatment, offering
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Adaptive deep-brain stimulation (DBS) has shown promising results in improving motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease patients. This innovative approach utilizes personalized neural signals to adjust stimulation parameters according to the patient’s specific needs. The recent pilot study conducted by Carina Oehrn, MD, PhD, and her team at the University of California San Francisco has demonstrated
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Becky Litvintchouk, a business owner with ADHD, found solace in using artificial intelligence tools to manage her overwhelming workload. Through the app Claude, she was able to streamline contract decisions for her business without the need to read them word for word. Additionally, generative AI bots helped her create detailed business plans by simply stating
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Victoria Jackson, former “Saturday Night Live” cast member, has recently disclosed that she is battling inoperable cancer. This news comes after her initial breast cancer diagnosis in 2016. The first case of the mpox variant outside of Africa has been reported in Sweden, signaling a need for increased preparedness in the U.S. healthcare system. Measures
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