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Dave Parker, Power Hitter for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Dies at 74

Dave Parker, 74, American Hall of Fame baseball player (Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates, Oakland Athletics), World Series champion (1979, 1989), died from complications from Parkinson's disease.

Rosie O’Donnell Explains Why She’s So Fat, And The Reason Is Hysterical

O’Donnell has had a long-running feud with Mr Trump, who has called her a “pig” and a “loser”, while she has branded him “mentally unstable”.

Dallas Mayor invites NYC residents to move after Muslim wins mayoral primary

At 33, Zohran Mamdani, who identifiesa as Muslim, stands out as a Democratic Socialist and a rising star in NYC politics.

RFK Jr. Wants All Americans To Wear Health-Tracking Devices — Security Experts Have ‘Concerns’

Fitness trackers can help folks take control of their health, but there are privacy and security downsides.

Rick Hurst, ‘The Dukes of Hazzard’ star, dead at 79

CNN — Actor Rick Hurst, best known for playing Deputy Cletus Hogg in the hit sitcom “The Dukes of Hazzard,” has died at age 79. His death was confirmed by Ben Jones, his co-star on the show, who posted a message on the Facebook page of the Cooter’s Place museum, which is dedicated to the show, on Thursday. “It doesn’t seem right that Rick Hurst passed away this afternoon. When something so unexpected happens, it is...

Mayo Clinic Q&A: 8 common myths about back pain

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My back's been bothering me, and everyone seems to have ideas what's causing the pain. Can you help? ANSWER: Back pain is more common than homeownership in the U.S. While about 65% of adults own a home, nearly 80% of adults will have back pain at some point. Despite how common this type of pain is, myths about it persist. Here are some facts: Myth: Lifting heavy objects is the main cause of back pain. Fact:...

Conservatives report better mental health than liberals. I think I know why.

The common theme behind progressives' rants on social media and the protests against President Donald Trump is that life is unfair and it's the government's job to make them happy.

Louisiana AG Files 3 Lawsuits Against CVS Alleging Unfair, Deceptive, and Unlawful Practices

“I believe CVS used their customers’ personal information that was given to them to fill their prescription, to lobby for their own corporate interests against pending legislation in the State Legislature,” Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill said in a statement.

California directed to remove ‘disturbing gender ideology content’ from sex ed program

Palm Springs Desert Sun – An agency in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is directing that California remove all references to “gender ideology” in the federally funded Personal Responsibility Education Program, which provides for sexual health education to youth in the state. The Administration for Children and Families sent a letter to a California Department of Public Health official on Friday, June 20, requiring the removal of “all gender ideology references in...

USDA Giving States $12M To Fight CWD In Animals, Prevent Spillover To People

The US Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) late last week announced it will provide $12 million to state and tribal governments, research institutions, and universities to control and prevent chronic wasting disease (CWD).

VA To End Last Medical Research Project Involving Primates This Month

KFF HEALTH NEWS – The VA's spinal cord research project involving monkeys is wrapping up, marking the culmination of efforts by activists and lawmakers alike to end studies that harm dogs, cats, and primates. Also in the news: a drug to treat lung cancer, diabetes drugs and loss of vision, and more. Military.Com: VA To End Medical Research On Primates As Animal Rights Group Cheers The Move The Department of Veterans Affairs will end its spinal...

Many Older People Embrace Vaccines. Here’s What The Research Says

KFF HEALTH NEWS – Kim Beckham, an insurance agent in Victoria, Texas, had seen friends suffer so badly from shingles that she wanted to receive the first approved shingles vaccine as soon as it became available, even if she had to pay for it out-of-pocket. Her doctor and several pharmacies turned her down because she was below the recommended age at the time, which was 60. So, in 2016, she celebrated her 60th birthday at...

Why is Morocco killing thousands of stray dogs ahead of the 2030 World Cup?

“Individuals armed with rifles go out into the streets, often at night, and shoot the dogs.”

More than 41,000 retirement-age Americans died of falls in 2023. Here are tips to help prevent it.

CBS News – More older adults in the United States are dying from unintentional falls, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics data brief out Wednesday, researchers found the death rate for falls in adults 65 and older increased with increasing age for both men and women. From 2003 to 2023, the rate increased more than 70% for adults ages 65 to 74,...

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