Health
America's rural roads: Quiet but deadly, new report finds
A new report reveals a hidden secret about the nation's beautiful rural roads: They're too often fatal for motorists.
Sep 6, 2022
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News tagged with law enforcers
Addiction
Deadly 'Rainbow fentanyl' looks like candy, could entice kids
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is warning the public that colorfully dyed fentanyl—dubbed "rainbow fentanyl"—is readily available across the United States.
Sep 1, 2022
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Addiction
Understanding supervised safe injection sites
This week, California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have allowed supervised injection sites in the state. The legislation would have allowed supervised injection sites to operate in Los Angeles, San Francisco ...
Aug 29, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Google will label facilities in Search and Maps that provide abortions
Google will start labeling facilities in search and Maps that provide specific services, including abortions.
Aug 26, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
South Carolina lawmakers consider near total abortion ban
A small group of South Carolina lawmakers have given their approval to a near total abortion ban that does not include exceptions for pregnancies' caused by rape or incest.
Aug 16, 2022
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Other
1 in 3 parents worry that school traffic is a danger for kids
For some elementary and middle schoolers, one of the most nerve-wracking parts of the school day starts before the first bell even rings: morning drop off.
Aug 15, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Hong Kong mulls movement restrictions as COVID cases rise
Hong Kong authorities are considering implementing a health code system in the city that would restrict the movements of those infected with the coronavirus and overseas arrivals, as infections rise again.
Jul 11, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study: COVID-19 accounted for 62% of duty-related law enforcement deaths in 2020
COVID-19 accounted for 62% of the 295 duty-related law enforcement deaths reported in 2020 to the National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Fund database, which tracks law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty, ...
Jun 6, 2022
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Health
US gun deaths soared in 2020 amid pandemic: CDC
The number of gun deaths in the United States underwent an "historic" increase in 2020, possibly due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and poverty, according to a report by health authorities published Tuesday.
May 11, 2022
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Health
Strengthened road safety measures associated with fewer traffic injuries and drunk-driving
A study led by researchers from the Division of Health Economics, Policy and Management of the School of Public Health, LKS Faculty of Medicine at The University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) found that strengthened road safety policies ...
May 4, 2022
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