2 h. ago White House changes COVID.gov web page to page supporting lab leak theory

The site has been directed to a new landing page that argues for the theory that COVID-19 originated from a mistaken lab leak in Wuhan, China. 

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4 h. ago Sandtown neighborhood works to heal, and thrive 10 years after Freddie Gray

When Freddie Gray died in Baltimore police custody, many promises were made to his community, Sandtown. In the ten years since then, some have been kept, and some haven't.

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5 h. ago 'Lab Leak,' a flashy page on the virus' origins, replaces government COVID sites

The new page emphatically promotes a theory that many scientists question. Meanwhile, basic information about COVID testing and vaccines has disappeared.

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6 h. ago Joe Rogan gave up drinking alcohol for this one simple reason

Podcaster Joe Rogan recently stopped drinking alcohol, he announced on a recent episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience." Neurosurgeon Dr. Brett Osborn shares the associated health risks.

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7 h. ago Mullin shares update on son from Mayo Clinic amid family health challenges

Republican Markwayne Mullin shares an update on his son's condition as he undergoes testing at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

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7 h. ago Trump's Price Transparency Rule 'Cements' His Legacy of Lowering Healthcare Costs

President Donald Trump's executive order to enforce healthcare price transparency has been hailed as transformative in lowering costs and "cements Trump's legacy" as a leader in healthcare reform. The post Trump’s Price Transparency Rule ‘Cements’ His Legacy of Lowering Healthcare Costs appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 h. ago VA officials acknowledge the need for privacy for telehealth therapy

The VA looks like it is changing course on a plan that would have threatened the privacy of veterans receiving mental health care via telehealth, according to documents obtained by NPR.

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8 h. ago Lynnwood senior care company operating without a license, Washington Dept. of Health alleges

Lynnwood senior care company operating without a license, Washington Dept. of Health alleges  KIRO 7 News Seattle

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8 h. ago Jennifer Aniston breaks 'extreme' fear of flying with hypnosis: Does it work?

Jennifer Aniston recently shared that hypnosis therapy helped address her severe fear of flying. Psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert comments on how to treat flight anxiety.

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13 h. ago E. coli outbreak went unpublicized by FDA despite affecting 15 states: report

The FDA is under fire for not publicly warning about deadly E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce that sickened 89 people across 15 states, raising questions about food safety protocols.

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16 h. ago New drug for Parkinson’s shown to be effective in clinical trials: 'Very encouraged'

A new pill, tavapadon, has shown potential in easing Parkinson’s symptoms while limiting side effects. In patients taking at least 400 mg of levodopa daily, tavapadon helped reduce motor fluctuations.

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19 h. ago Law firms, universities, civil society groups in Trump's sights for punitive action

First, the nation’s top law firms

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19 h. ago High school students promote consent and healthy relationships with Alaska Teens Against Abuse

High school students promote consent and healthy relationships with Alaska Teens Against Abuse  Alaska's News Source

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20 h. ago Alaska Native Heritage Center healing garden to double in size

Alaska Native Heritage Center healing garden to double in size  Alaska's News Source

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24 h. ago Health Watch: Alaska Regional prepared to hunker down in case of volcanic eruption

Health Watch: Alaska Regional prepared to hunker down in case of volcanic eruption  Alaska's News Source

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26 h. ago Alaska Native Heritage Center healing garden roughly doubling in size

Alaska Native Heritage Center healing garden roughly doubling in size  Alaska's News Source

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26 h. ago PGA star signs woman's leg after hitting it with errant tee shot

Billy Horschel found himself in an awkward moment Thursday at the RBC Heritage. He signed a woman's leg after he hit it with a tee shot.

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27 h. ago Review: In Netflix's 'Ransom Canyon,' handsome men, horses and high drama run free

Review: In Netflix's 'Ransom Canyon,' handsome men, horses and high drama run free  Los Angeles Times

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27 h. ago Congressmen sound alarm over data privacy following 23andMe bankruptcy

Congressmen sound alarm over data privacy following 23andMe bankruptcy  Los Angeles Times

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28 h. ago Raising kids is costly; Tariffs will make it even more expensive

When it comes to the cost of raising a child from infancy to the age of 17 in the United States – it's hard to settle on a precise figure.There's one thing we do know – it's going to be expensive. By some estimates, raising a kid, who was born in 2015, could cost a middle class family close to $320,000 over 17 years. That money goes to childcare, healthcare, food, clothes, education, transportation, activities, toys, and a lot more. All of those things will be affected – one way or another – by the Trump administration's tariff policy.And the companies that sell products geared at those raising kids – they're going to feel the pinch as well. One CEO argues it could even mean certain products will become unavailable.Being a parent in the U.S. is already expensive. Slapping tariffs on the products kids use could make it more so. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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