Key takeaways: At least five people, including an infant, have died at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City due to power outages caused by heavy bombardment…
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The Gaza Health Ministry has released a graphic video depicting the conditions inside Al-Shifa hospital in northern Gaza. A senior Israeli security official has said that at least one strike at Al-Shifa Hospital was from a projectile launched by a militant group inside Gaza. The video has sparked outrage among human rights groups and the United Nations has condemned the violence and called for an end to the conflict.
Key takeaways: Ohio voters have made it clear that abortion and reproductive rights are issues that go beyond party lines with the passage of Issue…
The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) is encouraging Republicans to make their stance on abortion clear to voters following the Democratic victories in Tuesday's elections. Senator J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) is advocating for reasonable limits on late-term abortions, with exceptions for rape, incest, and the life of the mother. The NRSC is pushing for Republicans to make it clear to voters that they do not support a national ban on all abortions in order to regain control of Congress.
Ohio voters have approved a ballot measure that guarantees the right to reproductive medical treatment, including abortion, in the state constitution. This victory comes on the heels of Tuesday's legislative elections in Virginia, where Democrats who campaigned on protecting abortion rights swept the General Assembly. The passage of Issue 1 marks another major victory for abortion-rights advocates in the fight to protect reproductive rights, which is seen as a microcosm of other closely divided states that will be critical in next year's presidential election.
A new study published in Health Affairs has revealed that child and adolescent survivors of firearm injuries face significant increases in pain, psychiatric and substance use disorders in the year following their injury. Oronde McClain, a 10-year-old from Philadelphia, is one such survivor, who suffered a shattered skull and long-term physical and psychological trauma. The findings of the study emphasize the need for comprehensive, long-term care for survivors of gun violence.
An analysis presented at the American Heart Association's annual meeting revealed that there can be up to five years' difference between a person's chronological and biological age, and that having high cardiovascular health may slow the pace of biological aging. The study found that following the Life's Essential 8 behaviors may be an effective way to slow the aging process and improve overall health.
The FDA is expanding an investigation into potentially lead-tainted pouches of apple cinnamon fruit puree marketed for children, with reports of seven illnesses in at least five states possibly linked to the contaminated puree. Two new companies have recalled certain cinnamon applesauce products due to the potential for high levels of lead, and the FDA is urging parents to check their homes for the recalled products and to discard them immediately. The FDA is working with the CDC to monitor the situation and is recommending that children under the age of six be tested for lead poisoning if they have been exposed to lead-tainted products.