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Rite Aid closing dozens of additional stores. Here’s where.

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Fallout from major pharmacy chain closures Major pharmacy chain closures disproportionately affecting low-income neighborhoods 03:41 Rite Aid has identified additional stores targeted for closure, as the ailing pharmacy chain looks to exit bankruptcy after winning court approval for a restructuring plan late last month. Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 protection in October 2023 and…

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UN chief: 800 women die needlessly every day in pregnancy and childbirth | The Express Tribune

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Around 800 women die “needlessly” across the world every day in pregnancy and childbirth, with the vast majority in developing countries, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday. Guterres disclosed the figure in his message on World Population Day, which is observed annually on July 11. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the International…

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Does a hard toothbrush destroy enamel? – SUCH TV

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We all know — or should know — that good oral hygiene habits include both brushing and flossing at least twice a day to keep cavities at bay. But you may not realize that the benefits of these good habits go beyond preventing tooth decay. Good oral hygiene also helps to keep teeth white, and…

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Sound Strategies: Tackling Hearing Health Concerns With Preventive Measures

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In this century, the question of hearing health has evolved as a serious issue in public health which is driven by demographic changes and environmental factors together with quick technological progress. Therefore, it is necessary to adopt a holistic approach that encompasses prevention; innovative interventions/treatments, and extensive awareness campaigns to counter these growing concerns. This…

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Videos Show Ants Amputating Nest Mates’ Legs to Save Their Lives

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The life of a Florida carpenter ant can be brutal. These half-inch ants are territorial and have violent bouts with ants from rival colonies in the Southeast. Combat can leave the ants with leg injuries. But as scientists recently discovered, these ants have evolved an effective wound treatment: amputation. In the journal Current Biology, on…

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Lucy Letby sentenced to 15th whole life term

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10 hours ago By Rumeana Jahangir, Michaela Howard & Judith Moritz, BBC News Cheshire Police Lucy Letby had already been convicted of the murders of seven babies and the attempted murders of six others Former nurse Lucy Letby has been sentenced to another whole life term for trying to kill a premature baby girl. The 34-year-old is…

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Facial temperature may be used by doctors for early diagnosis of metabolic diseases

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A represenational illustration depicting a human gut. — Unsplash/File Temperatures in different regions of the face have been discovered as being associated with various chronic illnesses such as diabetes and high blood pressure by researchers which could help doctors to diagnose and detect metabolic diseases. Notably, these temperature differences are not easily perceptible by one’s…

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Fourth of July fireworks: 4 tips to help veterans and other PTSD sufferers enjoy the holiday

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Pfizer struggles to claw back faith with Wall Street and its employees as it recovers from the Covid decline

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Kena Betancur | Corbis News | Getty Images Pfizer had a “phenomenal” first quarter — and Wall Street took notice, CEO Albert Bourla told thousands of employees during a companywide town hall on May 2, according to a recording heard by CNBC.  A day earlier, the pharmaceutical giant’s stock had closed 6% higher after its…

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Smoked salmon sold at Kroger and Pay Less Super Market recalled over listeria risk

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Foppen Seafood is recalling smoked salmon sold at Kroger and Pay Less Super Market stores in 15 states after routine tests detected listeria in the product.  The recall involves Smoked Norwegian Salmon Slices — Toast-sized, 8.1-ounce, identified by lot number 412 in the clear plastic window on the front of the package, the Harderwijk, Netherlands-based…

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