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What You Should Know About the RSV Vaccines 04/21/2024 08:00pm • When it comes to seasonal viruses, you're probably concerned about the flu and COVID. On the other hand, the respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV for short, may not be on your radar. But it should be. Here's what you need to know about RSV and the vaccines. What Is RSV?RSV is a common respiratory vir What Happens When You Stop Taking Weight Loss Drugs? 04/21/2024 08:00pm • The skyrocketing demand for fast weight loss ushered in an era of a new class of medications -- like Ozempic and Mounjaro -- approved by the Food and Drug Administration specifically for weight loss based on surprising results from diabetes drugs. While many tout the benefits of these weight loss dr Your Guide to Hip Replacement Surgery 04/21/2024 08:00pm • Hip replacement surgery is a common procedure that can improve mobility and decrease pain in a hip joint that's no longer functioning properly. The American College of Rheumatology reports that about 544,000 hip replacement surgeries are performed in the United States each year, and that number cont Israeli strikes on southern Gaza city of Rafah kill 22, mostly children, as US advances aid package 04/21/2024 07:15pm • RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli strikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah overnight killed 22 people, including 18 children, health officials said Sunday, as the United States was on track to approve billions of dollars of additional military aid to Israel, its close ally. Israel has carried out Stars and Cup champion Golden Knights meet much earlier in NHL playoffs this time 04/21/2024 05:11pm • DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Stars and Vegas Golden Knights are meeting much earlier in the NHL playoffs this time. Reigning Stanley Cup champion Vegas opens defense of its title as a No. 8 seed in a first-round series that opens Monday night in Dallas, where the Knights last year wrapped up the West Israeli leaders criticize expected US sanctions against military unit that could further strain ties 04/21/2024 04:56pm • JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli leaders on Sunday harshly criticized an expected decision by the U.S. to impose sanctions on a unit of ultra-Orthodox soldiers in the Israeli military. The decision, expected as soon as Monday, would mark the first time the U.S. has imposed sanctions on a unit inside the I Morning sickness? Prenatal check-ups? What to know about new rights for pregnant workers 04/20/2024 09:04am • Pregnant employees have the right to a wide range of accommodations under new federal regulations for enforcing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act that supporters say could change workplace culture for millions of people. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the agency in charge of enforci Maryland's Trone, Alsobrooks offer contrasts in first and possibly only televised debate 04/20/2024 08:10am • The top two Maryland Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate took the stage Friday evening in their first, and possibly, only televised debate, which showcased their similarities on the issues but also their distinct personalities, backgrounds and strategy. Before the one-hour debate began at the s Here’s what marijuana researchers have to say about 420 or ‘weed day’ 04/20/2024 05:30am • (CNN) — It’s 420 or “weed day,” and people around the world will be paying homage to their favorite guilty pleasure: marijuana.Currently, 24 states, two territories and the District of Columbia in the United States have legalized marijuana for recreational use, making it that much easier Idaho group says it is exploring a ballot initiative for abortion rights and reproductive care 04/19/2024 07:07pm • BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A new Idaho organization says it will ask voters to restore abortion access and other reproductive health care rights in the state after lawmakers let a second legislative session end without modifying strict abortion bans that have been blamed for a recent exodus of health car Data Doctors: Tips for Spotting deepfake Videos 04/19/2024 05:33pm • Q: Do you know of any tools that can detect deepfake videos? A: The number of AI tools that allow just about anyone to create fake videos is growing in both numbers and sophistication. We should all be concerned about these tools, especially in an election year as foreign entities will likely John Adams' Nativity oratorio 'El Nino' gets colorful staging at the Met 04/19/2024 04:52pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The children crumple and fall to the stage, victims of King Herod’s assassins. Then the Virgin Mary, in a voice brimming with anguish and outrage, memorializes the student protesters who were massacred by Mexican armed forces in 1968. This is “El Nino,” a retelling of the bir Emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom 04/19/2024 04:41pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — One woman miscarried in the lobby restroom of a Texas emergency room as front desk staff refused to check her in. Another woman learned that her fetus had no heartbeat at a Florida hospital, the day after a security guard turned her away from the facility. And in North Carolina, Italian court drops charges against migrant rescue ship crews and ends long-running legal battle 04/19/2024 01:50pm • ROME (AP) — An Italian court on Friday dismissed a long-running case against rescue ship crews of three humanitarian organizations, dropping charges accusing them of collaborating with smugglers as they helped rescue thousands of migrants at sea. The judges in the Sicilian city of Trapani decided Injured Haaland is a doubt for Man City's FA Cup semi against Chelsea 04/19/2024 01:24pm • MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Erling Haaland had to watch as Manchester City exited the Champions League after a shootout against Real Madrid this week. The striker could be watching again when City plays Chelsea in their FA Cup semifinal on Saturday. Haaland has a muscle injury and will be assessed