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CEO of telehealth company Done charged in online Adderall distribution scheme
Ruthia He conspired with the company’s clinical president, David Brody, and others to provide easy access to stimulants, the Justice Department alleged.
Extreme heat kills hundreds of Muslim pilgrims
At least 550 people have died on the annual Hajj to Mecca in Saudi Arabia, mostly from heat-related illnesses.
Lack of sleep linked to high blood pressure in children and teens
New research may change how doctors talk with kids and their parents about hypertension.
Dodgers star Mookie Betts breaks left hand, and it's not clear when the MVP candidate will return
The former MVP and seven-time All-Star was drilled in the hand by a 97.9 mph fastball from Dan Altavilla and fell to the ground, writhing in extreme pain.
Surgeon general wants tobacco-style warning applied to social media platforms
In an op-ed in The New York Times, Dr. Vivek Murthy said immediate action is needed to protect young people from the potential mental health harms of social media.
Southern Baptist Convention's rejection of IVF leaves some women at odds with their family planning
Southern Baptist women said their faith already informed their fertility choices — even before messengers in Indianapolis endorsed the resolution opposing IVF.
Abortion pill access could still face challenges after Supreme Court decision
Three states plan to take over a case against the FDA, whose actions in recent years have made it easier to get mifepristone.
How a major public hospital is protecting itself by silencing patients who allege harm
The University of Washington and other public hospitals routinely settle medical malpractice cases with NDAs. Some legal experts say that needs to stop.
What to know about mifepristone access after the Supreme Court ruling
The ruling upheld access to the drug, but laws surrounding medication abortion vary by state.
FDA advises Covid vaccine makers to target new contagious strain for fall shots
The selection comes as Covid cases are rising in some parts of the country.
32-year-old man becomes fully paralyzed within days of catching Covid due to rare syndrome
Dr. William Dugal experienced total paralysis after developing Guillain-Barre syndrome. After a year of rehabilitation, he’s back to working as surgeon.
