King Charles III Diagnosed with Cancer and Postpones Public Duties

Buckingham Palace did not announce what kind of cancer the king has, but he remains optimistic about his treatment.

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Dies at 96

A renowned humanitarian, philanthropist and pioneer in the pursuit of peace, Rosalynn Carter passed away at 96, leaving a legacy of justice.

Second Gentleman and Surgeon General Mark World Mental Health Day at the UNIS

In honor of World Mental Health Day, Emhoff and Dr. Murthy empowered young people and their parents to advocate for mental health in our country.

Senator Dianne Feinstein Dies at 90

The Senate mourns the loss of a true American hero.

CDC Recommends New Booster Shot for COVID

The COVID-19 booster shot was recently updated to target new variants, and the CDC highly recommends that all eligible Americans get the shot.

Mitch McConnell Freezes For the Second Time in Five Weeks

Questions about the health of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell are rising in response to two episodes of freezing over the past five weeks during news conferences; this time during a press conference in Kentucky.

The FDA Approves the First Postpartum Depression Pill in the US

The future of patients' outcomes with postpartum depression is very promising, after seeing evidence of effectiveness from clinical trials of zuranolone, a new pill to treat the mental disorder.

New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver Dies at 71

Sheila Oliver’s death is heartbreaking, as she was a prominent Black leader that implemented meaningful change in New Jersey.

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

Although there are many AI technologies existing today that are already helping in healthcare, more research needs to be done before AI becomes the future of healthcare.

What Does the End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Mean for the Nation?

While the U.S. public health emergency (PHE) declaration has come to an end, COVID-19 is not over, and there will be changes that affect Americans.

Biden Re-Election Bid Puts Spotlight Back on Age

While there are concerns associated with the U.S. President being the oldest in American history, Biden’s health is promising for him to continue to serve as President of the United States.

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Medical Tourism is on the Rise; but is it Safe?

Although healthcare in the U.S. is better than other countries in terms of cleanliness and sanitation, it’s expensive, which is a common reason why people travel internationally for medical treatment.

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Florida’s Proposed 6-Week Abortion Ban

Florida would join the other six states with the six-week abortion ban: Oklahoma, Iowa, Kentucky, Georgia, North Dakota and Louisiana.

Biden's Health Cleared and is "Fit for Duty"

With the looming announcement of a 2024 re-election bid, President Biden is cleared for duty during his annual physical.

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The Eagles Fly High on Focus

How the Eagles’ culture is a driving force in their success.

The City of Good Neighbors: Buffalo Remains Strong

Buffalo has been through one of the toughest years, after being hit with unprecedented weather, gun violence, and now a life-changing injury has hit the heart and soul of Buffalo, their hometown NFL team the Buffalo Bills.

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Bigger Than Football: Buffalo Bills Safety “Wins The Game Of Life”

On January 2nd, week 17 in the NFL, the Buffalo Bills faced the Cincinnati Bengals. Bills safety Damar Hamlin, 24, collapsed on the field after tackling Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins.

Test Scores Dropped to Lowest Point in Decades Due to Pandemic

Overall, the average math score dropped by five points for fourth graders and by eight for 8th graders. It was the largest drop in the history of the NAEP.

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