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6Feb By Europe WorldNo Comments

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VA nurses are in short supply. Unions say Trump's deferred resignation plan could make things worse

For the federal government's largest group of employees - nurses caring for military veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs - the Trump administration's deferred resignation offer and its looming Thursday deadline come amid longstanding staffing shortages, deemed severe at more than half of all facilities. Source link

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6Feb By Europe WorldNo Comments

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Wisconsin couple sues Walgreens and Optum Rx, saying son died after $500 price rise for asthma meds

A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and a pharmacy benefits management company, alleging that their son died because he couldn't afford a sudden $500 spike in his asthma medication. Source link

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5Feb By Europe WorldNo Comments

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Research panel contends that teens and kids should have no caffeinated or sweetened drinks

A panel of experts convened by the Healthy Eating Research program have released new beverage guidelines for kids and teens recommending they avoid caffeinated and sweetened drinks altogether. Source link

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5Feb By Europe WorldNo Comments

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Argentina says it will withdraw from the World Health Organization, echoing Trump

President Javier Milei has ordered Argentina's withdrawal from the World Health Organization due to profound differences with the U.N. agency, a presidential spokesperson said Wednesday. Source link

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5Feb By Europe WorldNo Comments

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Racial gap widened in deaths among U.S. moms around the time of childbirth

Black women in the U.S. died at a rate nearly 3.5 times higher white women around the time of childbirth in 2023, as maternal mortality fell below prepandemic levels overall but racial gaps widened, according to federal health data released Wednesday. Source link

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5Feb By Europe WorldNo Comments

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Waffle House adding 50 cent surcharge per egg due to bird flu outbreak

A bird flu outbreak nationwide is keeping egg prices high. As of Monday, restaurant chain Waffle House is charging 50 cents per egg to offset the cost of landing each one. Source link

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5Feb By Europe WorldNo Comments

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Trump's ban on gender-transition drugs, surgeries for youth hit with lawsuit

Transgender rights advocates sued Tuesday to block President Trump's order cutting off federal funds for gender-transition drugs and surgeries prescribed to those under 19, arguing that the directive exceeds the president's authority. Source link

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5Feb By Europe WorldNo Comments

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Medical experts dispute evidence used to convict British nurse Lucy Letby of murder

A panel of experts has disputed the medical evidence used to convict British nurse Lucy Letby of murdering seven newborns and trying to kill seven others, a doctor who led the examination said Tuesday. Source link

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5Feb By Europe WorldNo Comments

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RFK Jr. clears major hurdle before full Senate vote

The Senate Finance Committee voted Tuesday to advance Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services after Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, a swing vote, joined other Republicans in backing him. Source link

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4Feb By Europe WorldNo Comments

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Inflation and a pivot in U.S. to healthier snacks weighs on PepsiCo in the fourth quarter

PepsiCo said Tuesday that high prices and changing consumer tastes have weakened U.S. demand for its snacks and drinks but it's confident it can turn that around in the coming year. Source link

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