The World Health Organization has paid at least 104 women who say they were sexually abused or exploited by officials working to stop Ebola.
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Maine residential care facilities rarely sanctioned, despite cases of abuse, neglect
The state cited dozens of incidents between 2020 and 2022, but only one resulted in a fine, an investigation found.
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Lewiston joins growing list of U.S. communities living with gun trauma
Experts acknowledge that every mass shooting is different but say the Maine city is likely to feel lingering effects of anguish for years.
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Obesity drug Wegovy cut risk of serious heart problems by 20%, study finds
The findings could shift perceptions that the new class of obesity drugs are cosmetic treatments and put pressure on health insurers to cover them.
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Arkansas man receives world’s first eye transplant, a step toward one day restoring sight
It’s far too soon to know if Aaron James, who was injured in an accident, will ever see through his new left eye, but surgeons hoped replacing it would yield better cosmetic results for his new face. So far, it’s doing just that.
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Syphilis cases in U.S. newborns skyrocketed in 2022
Congenital syphilis can lead to deafness, blindness, malformed bones and even death.
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Mind-altering ketamine becomes new pain treatment, despite little research or regulation
Some experts worry the U.S. may be repeating mistakes that gave rise to the opioid crisis: Overprescribing a questionable drug that carries significant safety and abuse risks.
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Fall back: How daylight saving time can seriously affect your health
Besides scheduling stumbles and sleep habit disruptions, experts say the twice-yearly ritual can have more serious effects on human health.
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The death rate for American infants takes its biggest jump in 2 decades
The CDC notes larger increases for 2 of the leading causes of infant deaths – maternal complications and bacterial meningitis.
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Eyedrops from CVS, Rite Aid and others carry possible infection risk, FDA says
More than 2 dozen varieties of over-the-counter eyedrops are included in the warning.