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Hurricane season 2024 is here. Here's how to stay prepared 07/02/2024 08:46pm • WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane season is upon us, known for disastrous flooding and high-speed winds in coastal areas of the United States and in the Caribbean and Central America, and emergency management officials are urging people to stay prepared. Unlike previous hurricane seasons, thi Va. Department of Health closes investigation into Lake Anna E. coli outbreak 07/02/2024 08:15pm • After a new round of water tests, the Virginia Department of Health is closing its investigation into an E. coli outbreak at Lake Anna in Spotsylvania and Louis counties. The investigation started after 25 people reported coming down with the gastrointestinal illness after swimming in the lake over What to Know About the Casper Test for Med School 07/02/2024 08:00pm • For the 2023-2024 academic year, U.S. allopathic medical schools had more than 52,000 applicants, with fewer than half gaining acceptance and matriculating, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. With the volume of applications received, med schools have developed strategic metho Male Infertility: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments 07/02/2024 08:00pm • Infertility can be a deeply personal and often distressing challenge that affects millions of couples every year. However, infertility is not just a women's issue. While female reproductive health typically garners more attention, male infertility is a significant and contributing factor. In fact, m How to Get Access to Your Hospital Records 07/02/2024 08:00pm • Your health record represents a valuable timestamp of the care you received. In fact, the saying, "If it wasn't documented, it wasn't done," is a common phrase in the medical world. Whether you're looking to provide proof that you received proper care, trying to justify why you deserve a prior autho Heat Rash: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment 07/02/2024 08:00pm • Maybe you've been outside at a summer barbecue for the day, and you start to notice a red, itchy rash on your skin. While it's possible that you've brushed up against or eaten something you're allergic to, you might actually be experiencing heat rash. It's sometimes also called "prickly heat" or "sw Seattle plastic surgery provider accused of posting fake positive reviews must pay $5M 07/02/2024 06:31pm • SEATTLE (AP) — A Seattle-area plastic surgery provider accused of threatening patients over negative reviews and posting fake positive ones must pay $5 million to the state attorney general’s office and thousands of Washington patients, according to a federal consent decree. The consent decree FDA approves a second Alzheimer's drug that can modestly slow disease 07/02/2024 06:15pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials have approved another Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow the disease, providing a new option for patients in the early stages of the incurable, memory-destroying ailment. The Food and Drug Administration approved Eli Lilly’s Kisunla on Tuesday for mild or Ann Wilson announces cancer diagnosis, postpones Heart tour 07/02/2024 05:33pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer and the band is postponing the remaining shows on its Royal Flush Tour while she undergoes treatment. Wilson said in a statement Tuesday that she underwent a surgery to remove a cancerous growth and is recovering Major wins for Trump and stark pullback on regulations mark momentous Supreme Court term 07/02/2024 05:28pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump and the conservative interests that helped him reshape the Supreme Court got most of what they wanted this term, from substantial help for Trump’s political and legal prospects to sharp blows against the administrative state they revile. The decisions reflected a d In wake of Supreme Court ruling, Biden administration tells doctors to provide emergency abortions 07/02/2024 04:55pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration told emergency room doctors they must perform emergency abortions when necessary to save a pregnant woman’s health, following last week's Supreme Court ruling that failed to settle a legal dispute over whether state abortion bans override a federal law Big wins for Trump and sharp blows to regulations mark momentous Supreme Court term 07/02/2024 03:57pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump and the conservative interests that helped him reshape the Supreme Court got most of what they wanted this term, from substantial help for Trump's political and legal prospects to sharp blows against the administrative state they revile. The decisions reflected a dee After Supreme Court decision, the Biden administration reminds doctors they must provide emergency abortions 07/02/2024 02:00pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — After Supreme Court decision, the Biden administration reminds doctors they must provide emergency abortions. British Nurse Lucy Letby, already convicted of killing 7 babies, found guilty in attempted killing 07/02/2024 12:32pm • LONDON (AP) — A British neonatal nurse who is serving a life sentence for murdering seven babies and attempting to murder six others was convicted Tuesday of trying to kill another infant in her care. Lucy Letby, 34, tried to kill a baby girl known as Child K in February 2016 at the Countess of Ch Israel orders Palestinians to flee Khan Younis, signaling likely new assault on southern Gaza city 07/02/2024 12:11am • KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Israeli army ordered a mass evacuation of Palestinians from much of Khan Younis on Monday, a sign that troops are likely to launch a new ground assault into the Gaza Strip’s second-largest city. The order suggests Khan Younis will be the latest target of Israel