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First OTC birth control pill in the US now available in some stores

For the first time, women in the US can walk into a store and buy a supply of birth control pills right off the shelf, without the need for a prescription or health insurance.

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CDC alerts doctors to watch for rare, serious bacterial infection with unusual symptoms

Health officials are alerting doctors to be on the lookout for certain types of rare, serious meningococcal infections that are on the rise in the United States.

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FDA approves new drug; may help stop rare/fatal condition doctors call ‘ticking time bomb’

When doctors told Katrina Barry that she had a rare and serious condition called pulmonary arterial hypertension or PAH, they warned her not to Google it.

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Moscow concert hall attack suspects appear in court as Russia defends security services

The four men suspected of carrying out a brutal attack at a Moscow concert hall that killed at least 139 people have appeared in court on terror charges, as the Kremlin defended its security services criticized for failing to prevent the massacre.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger says he got a pacemaker fitted last week

Arnold Schwarzenegger has revealed that he underwent surgery last week to get a pacemaker fitted and is “doing great.”

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Start Stretching Houston; The World’s Largest Bounce House Just Got a Whole Lot Bigger, Better, and Bouncier

The Big Bounce America Tour Rolls into Houston with a New 24,000 sq. ft. Bounce House, a Brand-New Under the Sea Bouncer, and Much More!

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US House Office of Diversity and Inclusion to be disbanded as part of government spending bill

The US House Office of Diversity and Inclusion will be dissolved as part of the government spending bill that passed Friday, the office’s director said in a statement Friday.

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Hollywood’s first Asian American movie star has long been misunderstood. A new book seeks to change that

About two decades ago, Katie Gee Salisbury glimpsed a photo that would stay with her for years to come. The black-and-white image depicted a sea of parade-goers surrounding a convertible. In the back seat was a Chinese American woman looking ever so chic and glamorous.

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Intermittent fasting: Your heart, your health, your waistline

Intermittent fasting is one of the many trendy ways people try to lose or maintain their weight.

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Texas Renaissance Festival Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Community Giving

The Texas Renaissance Festival (TRF) gears up for its golden jubilee by extending its tradition of philanthropy through various charitable initiatives leading up to the milestone celebration. As a cherished icon in the region for half a century, TRF remains committed to giving back to the communities that have fueled its success and nurtured its growth.

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FDA approves lifesaving therapy for children with rare genetic disease; might become world’s most expensive drug

The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved the first therapy for a rare and devastating condition called metachromatic leukodystrophy, a condition that typically kills affected children before they turn 7.

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Despite symptoms, NIH research finds no evidence of ‘Havana syndrome’ in brain scans

Researchers with the National Institutes of Health published a pair of studies on Monday that found few clinical differences between patients with a mysterious ailment known as “Havana syndrome” and healthy comparison groups.

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New Mexico State Police officer fatally shot in apparent ambush attack by driver; he tried to help, police say

A New Mexico State Police officer was fatally shot early Friday when he offered to help the driver of a disabled vehicle, who responded by shooting the officer twice and driving off with his patrol car, authorities said.

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Starship’s monumental third flight ends unexpectedly

Each time SpaceX’s Starship system leaps off the launchpad, it unleashes an unmistakable roar over South Texas that heralds the most powerful rocket ever built.

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The Moon 2 Mars Festival 2024 - An Out-of-This-World Spring Break Extravaganza

Brace yourselves for an electrifying journey through the cosmos as the Moon 2 Mars Festival returns for its third triumphant year, proudly presented by Wellby Financial. From Wednesday, March 13 to Saturday, March 16, Space Center Houston will be transformed into a celestial playground, igniting the imaginations of attendees young and old.

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Kansas City woman accused of decapitating son and dog in 2022 found competent for trial

Two years after she was ruled mentally unfit to stand trial, the mother accused of killing her 6-year-old son has been deemed competent and will be in court later this month.

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Navalny’s former chief of staff Leonid Volkov attacked with hammer in Lithuania

Russian opposition activist Leonid Volkov, who is the former chief of staff of the late Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny, was attacked Tuesday outside his house in the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius, according to Navalny’s spokesperson Kira Yarmysh.

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Dozens injured after ‘technical problem’ on LATAM flight to Auckland; passengers ‘flew through cabin’

Dozens of people were injured after a flight from Australia to New Zealand experienced a “technical event” that produced a sudden movement, according to the flight’s operator, with witnesses telling local media that passengers were suddenly thrown around the cabin.

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Sen. Bob Menendez pleads not guilty for third time in alleged bribery scheme

New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez pleaded not guilty on Monday to 12 new felony charges alleging he tried to obstruct a federal investigation into bribery allegations.

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Weight-loss drug Wegovy can be marketed for heart

Wegovy’s not just for weight loss anymore.