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Four Ways HIV Activists Saved Lives During COVID
I shudder to think what our lives might look like right now if HIV activists hadn't done such important work to reshape how we respond to new infectious diseases.
Clubhouse is Helping Medical Professionals Battle COVID
Clubhouse can be a blueprint for how frontline workers can use social media to increase their capacities and abilities.
Gwyneth Paltrow's COVID Advice Not Supported by Evidence—Health Experts
"We need to take long COVID seriously and apply serious science," said the medical director of National Health Service England.
Venomous Snake Bites Australian 3-Year-Old in Alarming Video
Thankfully, the girl is doing fine, and one of the key reasons that she survived is because her grandmother administered effective first-aid immediately.
These Are the Medical Devices in Short Supply During Pandemic, FDA Says
The FDA list breaks down items into three categories: PPE, testing supplies and equipment, and ventilation-related products.
Texas Man Wed From Hospital Bed After Contracting COVID-19 Before Wedding
Carlos Muniz was going to miss his wedding day while being treated for coronavirus until staff at the Methodist Hospital in San Antonio got creative.
Memphis Woman With COVID-19 Evicted Over Medical Debt That Isn't Hers
Nelson was evicted due to medical debt that her mother-in-law accrued before she died. Nelson inherited the house from her.
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Lazarus NaturalsPrice Doesn't Equal Quality When It Comes to CBD
For a long time, consumers have been conditioned to believe that a higher price equates to higher quality. But when it comes to CBD products, that doesn't always hold true.
Can Doctors Really Write Mask Exemption Notes? We Asked One
"I would discourage my fellow physicians from being lenient in 'granting exemptions,'" said Dr. Jeffrey A. Linder.
Elderly Utah Man Dies While Waiting in COVID-19 Testing Line
Officials say it is too early to determine if the 71-year-old's death was related to the virus.
Meet a Few of the Nurses Who Inspire Us This National Nurses Week
From all of us at Newsweek, thank you.
Delta Offers Free Flights to Medics Traveling to Coronavirus Hotspots
Delta Air Lines is offering round-trips to medical volunteers heading to Georgia, Louisiana, and Michigan.
Trump Will Resign Blaming Health Before House Can Impeach Him: Dem Activist
Trump underwent a two-hour medical check up on Friday that did not appear on his schedule and had not been announced to the press.
Man's Headache Caused By Drug Packet He Put Up His Nose 18 Years Ago
Nasendoscopy detected "a firm gray mass" in his nasal cavity, which turned out to be a marijuana-filled balloon he had attempted to smuggle past prison guards almost two decades earlier.
Supreme Court Will Not Hear Arguments on Controversial Feres Doctrine
"Congress must summon the courage to correct this antiquated law called the Feres doctrine that has harmed our troops," attorney Natalie Khawam, who represents a dying U.S. Army Special Forces soldier, told Newsweek.
House Bill Could Allow Troops to Sue Military for Medical Malpractice
A new bill in Congress could finally allow U.S. service members to sue the military in cases of medical malpractice.
Most Abortions Happen Before 13th Week of Pregnancy
At least half of pregnancy terminations involve drugs rather than surgery, research has found.
Doctors Investigated for Cutting Off Woman's Wrong Leg
"They amputated the other leg. Not the right, but the left at the mid-thigh!' the elderly woman's son told a local news outlet in central Russia.
Doctor Retires Over $300,000 Loan from Dementia Patient
The doctor borrowed the money about 20 years ago and claims she was set up by the patient.
Utah Senator Tries Edible Before Medical Marijuana Vote
State Sen. Jim Dabakis reported feeling just "a bit buzzed" after eating a marijuana-infused gummy.
Viral Outbreak Kills Six Kids in Medical Facility
"Unfortunately, the particular strain of adenovirus (#7) in this outbreak is affecting medically fragile children with severely compromised immune systems," the New Jersey Department of Health said.
Active Shooter Reported at Downey Medical Center, CA
Authorities confirmed to Newsweek they were responding to reports of an active shooter.
More Baby Boomers Are Getting High
The true number of older people who use marijuana is likely to be far higher, researchers believe.
Trump Attacked McCain Right Until He Stopped Treatment
"You know, we had it beaten, but one man—I'm sure nobody knows who I'm talking about— voted no, shockingly."
How Republicans Learned to Love Pot
Die-hard conservatives are suddenly high on the legalization of cannabis. Is it about the potential health benefits, or simply hooking more voters?
Saudis Forbidden From Seeing Doctors in Canada
All Saudi medical patients will be evacuated from Canada, the government announced.
Medical School Faked Test Results to Keep Out Women
This year, 141 men and 30 women were accepted into Tokyo Medical University.
The 28 Highest Paying Specialties for Doctors
Even the lowest earning medical specialty on our list earns $125,700 more than the national average annual income of $73,300.