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American Medical Association Pushes for Permanent Use of Standard Time
Yearly switch to daylight saving time has been linked to increased odds for heart problems, accidents, and mood disorders
America’s Emergency Physicians Warn of Surge in Patients Due to ‘Tripledemic’
A coalition of health and medical groups has called on the White House to hold a summit on ongoing problems facing U.S. emergency departments
California Voters Ban Flavored Tobacco, and a Cigarette Maker Is Suing
R.J. Reynolds has sued California over its freshly approved ban on flavored tobacco products
California Files Suit Over ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Water
California has sued several companies over their role in dumping 'forever chemicals' into the state's water systems, in an effort to get them to pay cleanup costs
Moderna Booster Shot Prompts Strong Immune Response Against Omicron Subvariants
Moderna reports its updated booster shot is indeed triggering a strong immune response to the omicron variants BA.5 and BA.4
Colorado Says Yes to Medical Use of ‘Magic Mushrooms’
Colorado voters approved a measure to make the medical use of 'magic mushrooms' legal, paving the way for its use in treating several mental health disorders
16 Illnesses, One Death Reported From Listeria in Deli Meat, Cheese
Many of the 16 who got sick are of Eastern European background or speak Russian and ate food from deli counters
FDA Warns of Animal Tranquilizer in Illicit Drugs
Deaths tied to xylazine have increased significantly in recent years
Voters in Four States Move to Safeguard Abortion Rights
Voters in three states approved measures to protect abortion rights; Kentucky voters rejected amendment saying there was no right to abortion
Infant Head-Shaping Pillows Are Useless and Dangerous to Baby, FDA Warns
Health care providers should discourage the use of infant head-shaping pillows and educate patients about the risks
