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Chris Johnson seeking revival of Ice Bucket Challenge as he continues his fight against ALS8:43 Former NFL star Chris Johnson is bringing back the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise awareness of ALS as he fights the fatal nervous system disease The pressure to have baby boys can harm African mothers' health8:42 In Congo and other parts of Africa, some women are having baby after baby under cultural pressure to produce a male heir, even risking their health How many Americans can afford high-quality healthcare? A new poll finds the number has fallen8:42 New data from the West Health-Gallup Affordability Index shows that only about half of U.S. adults could afford their healthcare and had access to quality care last year Ancient teeth rewrite the plague's timeline, dating back to over 5,500 years ago8:42 Scientists have found evidence of the oldest known plague, dating back about 5,500 years ago — some 200 years earlier than previously thought Venezuelan medics fear infections from quake injuries as search for untold dead continues19:57 With far more dead than living people taken from the rubble a week after Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes, doctors say the biggest dangers now facing survivors were untreated wounds and infectious diseases Medicare is now covering some GLP-1 weight loss drugs for $50. Here’s what to know15:19 The federal government has launched a new program to make GLP-1 weight loss drugs more affordable for older Americans Trump's actions signal a move toward institutionalizing people with disabilities, advocates warn1.července For decades, disabled people have fought for their rights to go to school and live alongside peers without disabilities New Mexico governor says state could seek billions after DEA let fentanyl hit streets30.června New Mexico's governor says the state could seek billions in civil damages after DEA agents allowed fentanyl shipments into communities FDA panel on peptides will include experts who promote the unproven chemicals favored by RFK Jr.29.června The Food and Drug Administration is meeting next month to consider easing restrictions on several peptides, a group of unapproved drugs popular with followers of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The agency posted meeting materials online Monday New Mexico opens criminal probe of DEA after agents allowed fentanyl shipments to hit streets27.června New Mexico's attorney general has opened a criminal investigation into claims that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to reach the streets Judge blocks Tennessee from reporting sick children to immigration authorities, for now26.června A judge has temporarily ordered Tennessee not to give immigration authorities information about hundreds of sick and disabled immigrant children who are enrolled in a healthcare assistance program |