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Doctors in Texas are seeing rising cases of CKDu, a mysterious kidney disease typically found among agricultural workers in Central America, now potentially spreading in the U.S. The article highlights that Latino men and undocumented immigrants are disproportionately affected and often lack access to dialysis or transplants.
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An op-ed argues that politicians' affordability agendas overlook deaf and disabled Americans, who face higher costs and barriers in housing, healthcare, transportation, and legal rights. It proposes expanding Supplemental Security Income benefits and resource limits, and frames disability affordability as both an economic and moral issue ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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The article reports on the rise of online sports gambling since 2018, noting $167 billion legally wagered annually and data linking legal online gambling to higher bankruptcies and credit card delinquencies. It focuses on addiction, a gambler who wagers his annual income, and lawsuits over platform design involving FanDuel and DraftKings.
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The article examines lawsuits and concerns that FanDuel and DraftKings use VIP perks, data collection, and push notifications to keep gamblers betting even as losses mount. Industry representatives dispute claims of addictive design and cite responsible-gaming spending, while critics and a former employee describe retention tactics as predatory.
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An Illinois judge denied pretrial release for Corie Walsh, a mother charged with murdering her 2-year-old son, after prosecutors said she posed a danger to her family. A forensic psychiatrist explains that 'dangerousness' is a forward-looking risk assessment that can change with treatment, though the judge's finding does not guarantee release.
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Recent rabid animal incidents in Maryland and North Carolina and a CDC advisory have raised public concern about rabies, but experts say it is unclear whether actual cases are increasing. The article highlights public health guidance, vaccination, and post-exposure treatment while noting that deaths remain rare in the US.
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Internal documents show the EPA allowed Bayer to choose among regulatory options for the weedkiller dicamba, with Bayer selecting less protective measures. The article frames the process as evidence of industry capture and highlights dicamba’s drift damage and health risks amid ongoing litigation. The EPA denies that the registrant dictates terms.
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Coal miners suffering from black lung disease are facing long delays and appeals in obtaining federal benefits as cases reach a nearly 50-year high. The Trump administration is simultaneously moving to boost coal and has delayed a federal silica dust rule. Families describe a grueling process in which coal operators appeal approved benefits.
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Telehealth services expanded after COVID-19, but regulators have accused several online health companies of deceptive practices, including improper health-data sharing and hard-to-cancel subscriptions. The FTC’s lawsuit against Hims & Hers is the latest case, and experts say HIPAA often does not cover these companies. The article also offers consumer tips such as using ad blockers and reading privacy policies.
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A feature reports on a Centre for Ageing Better study warning that older LGBTQ+ people in England face poorer health, isolation, and discrimination in care, with some hiding their identities. It highlights personal stories and a new LGBTQ+ extra-care housing scheme in Manchester as a possible response.
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The Texas supreme court ruled that a month-old infant born via surrogate can be transferred to Los Angeles for treatment of a severe heart defect. The decision is the latest development in a custody dispute between surrogate McKenna West and the biological parents, who had asked her to terminate the pregnancy. The case has drawn attention amid broader debates over abortion and parental rights.
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California health officials warned of possible measles exposure across six counties after an infected, unvaccinated passenger traveled by Amtrak trains and buses. The article links the warning to a national measles resurgence, vaccine hesitancy, and criticism of RFK Jr. and the Trump administration's handling of outbreak data.