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Bill Clinton hospitalized since Tuesday

Former President Bill Clinton was admitted to a Southern California hospital Tuesday with an infection but he is “on the mend,” his spokesman said Thursday. Clinton, 75, was admitted to the University of California Irvine Medical Center on Tuesday evening for a non-COVID-related infection, Angel Ureña said in a statement…. Read More

Georgia man, California woman face prison after corona relief fraud

A Georgia man and a California woman have been sentenced to prison for fraudulently obtaining coronavirus relief funds through a program designed to help small businesses across the nation stay afloat. Dennes Garcia, 28, of Atlanta, was sentenced Wednesday to 18 months in federal prison after pleading guilty July 6… Read More

Tuberculosis deaths spike due to corona

The number of people killed by tuberculosis has risen for the first time in more than a decade, largely because fewer people got tested and treated as resources were diverted to fight the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization said. In its yearly report on TB released on Thursday, the… Read More

The new guidelines on masking…

What’s the latest advice on the type of mask I should wear? It depends on your situation, but health officials say it should cover your nose and mouth, and fit snugly so there aren’t any gaps on the sides of your face. Sponsored: What eggs do to senior brains The… Read More

New guidelines released for sodium in the food industry…

Food companies are coming under renewed pressure to use less salt after U.S. regulators spelled out long-awaited guidelines aimed at reducing sodium levels in dozens of foods including condiments, cereals, French fries and potato chips. The voluntary goals finalized Wednesday for 163 foods are intended to help lower the amount… Read More

FDA authorizes first e-cigarette, cites value over replacement

For the first time, the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday authorized an electronic cigarette, saying the vaping device from R.J. Reynolds can help smokers cut back on conventional cigarettes. E-cigarettes have been sold in the U.S. for more than a decade with minimal government oversight or research. Facing a… Read More

2-headed baby turtle prospers at New England facility

A rare two-headed diamondback terrapin turtle is alive and kicking — with all six of its legs — at the Birdsey Cape Wildlife Center in Massachusetts after hatching two weeks ago. A threatened species in the state, this turtle is feeding well on blood worms and food pellets, staff at… Read More

Views differ on whether aspirin should be used daily

Older adults without heart disease shouldn’t take daily low-dose aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke, an influential health guidelines group said in preliminary updated advice released Tuesday. Bleeding risks for adults in their 60s and up who haven’t had a heart attack or stroke outweigh any potential… Read More

Wyoming coroner set to announce autopsy findings for Gabby Petito

Authorities in Wyoming plan to announce Tuesday how they believe slain traveler Gaby Petito was killed. Teton County Coroner Brent Blue is scheduled to announce the findings of Petito’s autopsy at an early afternoon news conference. This Food Grows Cancerous Tumors – Do Not Eat It [Sponsored] The body of… Read More

Men’s wheelchair champ makes costly wrong turn in Boston marathon

Marcel Hug, the men’s wheelchair champion at the 125th Boston Marathon, will now always remember the words that locals recite when discussing the final mile of the race. “Right onto Hereford, left onto Boylston.” Sponsored: Feel Younger With This Superfood Too bad for Hug, he didn’t make that right turn…. Read More