California governor declares monkeypox state of emergency
Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to speed efforts to combat the monkeypox outbreak, becoming the second state in three days…
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‘988’ suicide prevention number transition
988 is the three-digit nationwide suicide prevention phone number that connects you directly to trained crisis counselors in your…
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First suspected case of monkeypox in Imperial County
El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC) has confirmed the first suspected case of monkeypox in Imperial…
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Cognitive decline linked to ultraprocessed food, study finds
Eating ultraprocessed foods for more than 20% of your daily calorie intake every day could set you on the road to cognitive decline, a new study…
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Millions of Americans continue suffering from long Covid
Millions of Americans are out of work due to ongoing symptoms such as fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, heart palpitations, depression, insomnia and…
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Hormone therapy potentially linked to serious cardiovascular issues
Men who undergo hormone therapy for prostate cancer could be at an increased risk of dying from cardiovascular…
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YUHSD increases mental health services
The Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) created the youth mental health first aid program in 2020 giving mental well-being training to over 60%…
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The effects of extreme heat on your body
(KYMA, KECY/CNN) – Millions of Americans face extreme temperatures and of that, heat is the number one killer in natural disasters. The combination…
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House passes bill to protect same-sex, interracial marriage
Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the Democrat-led House passed a bill to protect same-sex and interracial…
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Marine Corps Air Station Yuma required to wear masks
Anyone indoors of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma are now required to wear masks and is effective as of July 19,…
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New ‘988’ suicide prevention hotline launches July 16
Starting July 16, anyone experiencing a mental health crisis will be able to call or text a three-digit number, 988, to reach the national suicide…
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Covid hospitalizations on the rise across United States
According to an NBC News analysis, Covid-related hospitalizations are up in all but four states, doubling since May.…
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Big Arizona provider won’t resume abortions despite ruling
The leader of Arizona’s largest abortion provider said Tuesday her organization will not resume the procedures in one county even though a federal…
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A new study that mothers will pay more for health care expenses
Women who give birth end up having higher medical bills compared to women who are…
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Most adults may soon become eligible for second booster
The Biden Administration says it is considering whether to expand a second Coronavirus booster shot to adults under 50-years of…
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Drugmaker seeks FDA approval for over-the-counter birth control
For the first time ever, a pharmaceutical company has asked for permission to sell a birth control pill over the counter in the…
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Medical experts are paying attention to new subvariant
Medical experts say they are paying close attention to a new subvariant of the…
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Study: Weekend exercise lowers the risk of early death
Packing your workout into a couple days can still make a big difference when it comes to staying healthy and living…
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COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in US
Yet again, the U.S. is trudging into what could be another COVID-19 surge, with cases rising nationally and in most states after a two-month…
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Obesity among children in elementary school on the rise
Obesity among children in elementary school is on the rise, according to researchers from Emory…
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