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HealthMar 21

Kansas man charged with attempted murder in Olathe park stabbing

A 27-year-old Kansas man faces attempted murder charges after allegedly stabbing a 38-year-old woman in an unprovoked attack at an Olathe park.

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HealthMar 10

Oysters, clams recalled in 9 states over potential norovirus contamination

Raw oysters and clams harvested in Washington state between Feb. 13-March 3 have been recalled due to possible norovirus contamination, affecting nine states.

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HealthMar 19

Boston Scientific Recalls Pacemakers Over Battery Defects Found in Internal Testing

Boston Scientific issued recalls for pacemaker devices after internal testing revealed battery failure problems the company had known about for years.

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HealthMar 13

Maryland High School Student Charged as Adult in Bathroom Stabbing Incident

A teenager at Great Mills High School in Maryland has been charged as an adult after allegedly stabbing a 19-year-old classmate in a school bathroom.

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HealthMar 6

Weight-loss drugs may reduce heart attack complications, new research suggests

New research indicates GLP-1 medications like Ozempic could help prevent heart complications by improving blood vessel function after heart attacks.

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HealthMar 8

Study Finds Teens Getting Less Sleep, Technology Not Primary Factor

New research shows nearly a quarter of teens sleep five hours or less nightly, with majority getting under eight hours despite screens not being main cause.

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HealthMar 19

BBC Investigation Finds 58 Baby Deaths Could Have Been Prevented with Better NHS Care

A BBC investigation has concluded that improved NHS maternity care could have saved 58 babies, prompting calls for a public inquiry into Oxford services.

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HealthMar 20

Truck carrying bird flu-infected ducks crashes on Indiana highway

A waste truck transporting dead ducks infected with bird flu crashed in northern Indiana, prompting highway closure and hazmat response.

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HealthMar 5

Rabies Death Prompts Review of Disease Notification Period, Inquest Hears

An inquest into Yvonne Ford's rabies death reveals diagnostic challenges and calls for policy changes to prevent similar cases.

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HealthMar 18

Title X Family Planning Program Faces Potential Funding Disruption March 31

The federal Title X program providing reproductive health services to low-income Americans faces a potential funding gap that could disrupt care for millions.

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HealthMar 12

Three High School Students Test Methods to Reduce Daily Screen Time

Three New Jersey teenagers participated in a week-long experiment to reduce their daily screen usage through various behavioral tools and restrictions.

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HealthMar 5

Minneapolis man sentenced in $250M welfare fraud case for bribing juror

A Minneapolis man was sentenced for attempting to bribe a juror with $120,000 cash in a major welfare fraud trial involving $250 million.

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HealthMar 9

Search for Missing Nancy Guthrie Involves Mexican Activists Along Border

Mexican activists are participating in the search for Nancy Guthrie, a missing person case that highlights the psychological challenges faced by families of the disappeared.

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HealthMar 18

Alaska comedy club owner kills ex-father-in-law, attempts to kill ex-wife before death

Mathew Thomas Becker shot and killed his ex-father-in-law and attempted to murder his ex-wife in Anchorage before being found dead.

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HealthMar 4

Kennedy Focuses on Nutrition Education in Medical School Reform Efforts

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pursuing changes to medical education with emphasis on nutrition training, drawing mixed reactions from medical experts.

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