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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

Health Budget Talk: What Congress Heard About Vaccines and Money

The Department of Health and Human Services faced a long series of hearings in the Senate and House this week. The main point for lawmakers was how to cut more than a dozen percent of the agency’s budget while still keeping services available. The head of the department said the cuts were painful

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Apr 22 2026HEALTH

Early Use of Mepolizumab Helps a Heart Attack Patient with Rare Allergy‑Related Disease

A patient who had severe heart attacks caused by a rare allergic inflammation called eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) was treated early with the drug mepolizumab. The condition, which involves high levels of a white‑blood‑cell type called eosinophils, can attack the blood vess

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Apr 22 2026EDUCATION

Lesley University’s New Chapter: A President’s Farewell and Future Plans

Janet Steinmayer, who has led Lesley for seven years, announced she will leave her role in June. She said the decision came after weighing personal goals and the demanding nature of her job, noting that Lesley remains a special institution. During her time at the helm, the university completed a $10

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Apr 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

What’s new with Bear Grylls’ survival show this season?

A new round of Bear Grylls’ survival series kicks off tonight on FOX at 9 PM. Unlike normal TV, this show drops famous faces into extreme places where they quickly learn if they can handle real danger. Past seasons sent stars into snow-packed Norwegian valleys and hot, dry deserts. This time around,

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Apr 22 2026HEALTH

Why porn habits don’t always match what people believe

Porn use is everywhere online, but the problems it causes aren’t equally understood. Some people feel they watch too much or it messes with their life, yet research mostly looks at small, similar groups. Most studies don’t dig into why some folks struggle more than others. A big idea called the Mor

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Apr 22 2026ENVIRONMENT

Colorado braces for high fire risk as dry winds sweep in

A large stretch of the Great Plains, including most of Colorado, is now under fire weather alerts this week. The concern isn’t just the heat—it’s the combo of bone-dry air, gusty winds, and unusually warm temperatures that could spark wildfires fast. Forecasters expect parts of Colorado’s I-25 corri

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Apr 22 2026HEALTH

Understanding the Impact of Heart Valve Disease in America

Every year, thousands of Americans face health battles linked to heart valve diseases, and 2023 was no exception. These conditions happen when one or more of the heart’s four valves don’t open or close properly, forcing the heart to work harder. Over time, this strain can lead to serious problems li

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Apr 21 2026SCIENCE

Uncertain Future of the Atlantic Ocean’s Heartbeat

The Atlantic ocean has a giant conveyor belt that moves warm water north and cold water south. Some news pieces say this system might stop soon, causing very bad winters in Europe and chaos worldwide. That claim is built mainly on computer tests that use extreme pollution guesses, not on real measur

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Federal Health Data Plan Sparks Privacy Outcry

The Trump administration has asked the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to gather detailed medical claims from insurers for more than 8 million federal workers, retirees and their families. The request would let OPM access names, diagnoses and drug information that normally stay private. Health

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Apr 21 2026HEALTH

Big Pharma Makes a Bold $7 Billion Bet on a New Cancer Treatment

Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly just dropped $3. 25 billion upfront on a startup called Kelonia Therapeutics, with the potential to pay $7 billion total if everything goes right. The big idea? A treatment that turns your own immune cells into cancer fighters without the usual lab work. Instead of yan

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