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The Funny Life and Sad Farewell of Teri Garr

October 29, 2024

You know Teri Garr, right? She was in movies like "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie. " She's the one who made us laugh with her funny acting. Sadly, she died recently at 79. It's a tough thing to lose someone who brought so much joy. Teri was a natural in comedy, but her journey wasn't always easy.

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Kids Teach Us How to Stay Safe from Lead

October 29, 2024

In the Panhandle Health District, kids are becoming little health heroes! Each spring, the district's Lead Health Intervention Program visits schools to teach third to fifth graders about lead exposure. This year, students from Harrison Elementary, Pinehurst Elementary, and Silver Valley Christian A

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Health Fest Scheduled for Nov. 2

October 29, 2024

Are you ready to prioritize your health? Here’s your chance! A community health fair is coming up on November 2. Whether you're in a bustling city like New York or a quiet town in Alaska, this event is open to everyone. The fair will cover all 50 states, plus more—even the U. S. Virgin Islands and A

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Deadly Attack on Polio Campaign in Pakistan Raises Safety Concerns

October 29, 2024

In a tragic incident on Tuesday, militants attacked a health center in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where polio vaccinations were being organized. The attack led to a shootout that sadly claimed the life of a police officer, with three attackers also killed. The health workers were fortun

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The Truth Matters: A Researcher's Dilemma

October 29, 2024

Imagine this: a top researcher studying the effects of gender affirming care on minors decided to keep some of her findings under wraps. For six years, Dr. Johanna Olson-Kennedy hid data from a study that showed no mental health improvements in kids who received puberty blockers. Her reason? She did

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Making Strides: Paralysis and Innovation in NYC

October 29, 2024

Have you ever thought about how our bodies can be repaired with electrical signals? That's what doctors at Northwell Health in New York are trying to do. They've created devices that can help paralyzed people feel and move again. One patient, Keith Thomas, can now grasp, lift, and drink from a cup a

technology

Silicon Valley: The New Cathedral

October 29, 2024

These days, people worship at temples made of silicon and glass, with holy texts stored on tiny, powerful devices. Greg Epstein, who works as a chaplain at Harvard and MIT, sees technology as our new religion. It has universal principles, rituals, and a sense of community, like any faith you could t

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Local Hospital and Dragon Boating Team: A Unique Support for Breast Cancer Survivors

October 29, 2024

Did you know that there's a wonderful collaboration happening in Gibson City, Illinois? The Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services Oncology Clinic and the Prairie Dragon Paddlers (PDP) have teamed up to make a real difference in the lives of breast cancer survivors. Christal Gossett, who heads the O

politics

Single Black Women Navigate Post-Roe v. Wade World

October 29, 2024

The Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade reversal on June 24, 2022, has significantly altered the reproductive healthcare landscape in the U. S. With 14 states banning abortion, many women are reevaluating their love lives, sexual practices, and family planning. Black women, in particular, are feeling the he

science

SpaceX Crew-8 Astronauts' Hospital Visit: What Happened?

October 29, 2024

You might think that astronauts returning from space would be taken straight to their headquarters. But that didn't happen for the SpaceX Crew-8 team. After splashing down off the coast of Florida, they were whisked off to a hospital instead. Why? Well, they all needed some extra medical checks. And