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Cyanotic congenital heart disease incidence increases in states with restrictive abortion laws

The incidence of babies born with serious heart defects, known as cyanotic congenital heart disease (CCHD), rose in stat...

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Pain could be reduced by watching nature scenes, new study suggests

A groundbreaking study reveals that exposure to nature can reduce pain by altering brain activity. Researchers found tha...

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Investors forget Apple's cash flow and shareholder return paradigm, says Evercore's Daryanani

Amit Daryanani, Evercore ISI, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss why Apple is positioned to remain as a tech staple, what A...

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Measles cases rise to about 320 total in Texas and New Mexico. Here's what you should know

Measles outbreaks in West Texas and New Mexico are now up to nearly 320 cases, and two unvaccinated people have died fro...

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European fragmentation is biggest obstacle to advancing capital markets union: CaixaBank CEO

Gonzalo Gortazar, CEO of Spain's CaixaBank, discusses the prospect of a capital markets union in Europe, and the broader...

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Police seek suspect in Carling Avenue break and enter

Police released two photos of the suspect, who they described as a white man, age 20 to 25 years old, with brown hair....

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Everything we know so far about police stand-off with man on roof

A road was closed throughout the day after a man clambered a church roof and started throwing slates and tiles to the gr...

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Another Hong Kong school trip to mainland hit by gastroenteritis outbreak

Centre for Health Protection says five students from S.K.H. St Michael’s Primary School in Fortress Hill had symptoms....

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Long waits at hospitals amid record ambulance demand

Emergency departments are showing encouraging progress but doctors say Australia's largest public health system is still...

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More older women becoming first-time moms amid U.S. fertility rate declines

As U.S. fertility rates continue to slide, a growing number of women older than 40 are having children, and a record low...

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Experienced healthcare IT and consulting executive Steve Eckert joins Nordic as chief growth officer

MADISON, Wis., March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nordic®, a global health and technology consulting firm, announced today ...

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How Many Kilometers Should You Run in 30 Minutes?

Your running distance in 30 minutes depends on fitness level and pace. From beginners to advanced runners, find the righ...

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Pepsi buys prebiotic soda brand Poppi and fans are not happy: ‘It‘s so over’

Pepsi enters the "healthy" soda wars and buys prebitotic soda brand Poppi for nearly $2 billion, and fans of the beverag...

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Accusations of 'aggression' and 'obstruction' at gasworks inquiry

Brighton and Hove City Council has been accused of being “obstructive” and “unreasonable” in its rejection of pl...

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Sleep experts call for pediatric sleep research, education to help 'Make Our Children Healthy Again'

Prioritizing sleep health affects children's development and long-term well-being DARIEN, Ill., March 18, 2025 /PRNewswi...

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Burnley Council accepts £200,000 grant from Lancashire County Council to step up anti-smoking campaign

Burnley Council's ruling executive has accepted a £200,000 grant to step up its anti-smoking drive....

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Wei Dao: An Acupoint That Profoundly Influences Overall Health

The Linking Path acupoint interacts with multiple meridians, or energy pathways, closely linked to the body's natural ag...

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Xentria Advances XTMAB16 Study in Pulmonary Sarcoidosis with Completed Enrollment and Key Conference Selections

XTMAB-16 is an anti-TNFa monoclonal antibody currently under investigation. Based on its ability to block TNFa, XTMAB-16...

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Actinium Pharmaceuticals Announces Clinical Trial Program in Solid Tumors Combining Actimab-A with PD-1 Checkpoint Inhibitors KEYTRUDA® and OPDIVO®

- Trials are designed to demonstrate whether the addition of Actimab-A to either KEYTRUDA® or OPDIVO® can result in im...

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Japanese-Founded Regulatory T-cell Reprogramming Company RegCell Secures $45.8M in Funding and Completes U.S. Headquarters Transition

Funding includes $8.5M from an oversubscribed seed financing with up to $37.3M in non-dilutive investment from The Japan...

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MAXONA PHARMACEUTICALS ANNOUNCES MAX-OO1 PHASE 1 CLINICAL PROGRAM RESULTS

MAX-001 is a Non-Opioid, Non-NSAID Oral Therapy in Development for Treatment of Acute and Chronic Pain Preliminary Resul...

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Trulieve to Open Medical Cannabis Dispensary in North Miami Beach, Florida

New Miami-Dade County location will host grand opening celebration Friday, March 21st TALLAHASSEE, Fla., March 18, 2025 ...

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Yearly HIV prevention injection shows promise in clinical trial

The lancet study also suggests that more research with diverse populations are essential to confirm its long-term safety...

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What can I do to stop sneezing all the time? I've had all the allergy tests and nothing helps. DR MARTIN SCURR answers

As a teacher, my sneezing fits are both inconvenient and embarrassing. I have had tests for allergies which all came bac...

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Former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino: Don't think the story is closed on Boeing's Starliner yet

Former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss news of two stranded NASA astronauts returning to ear...

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Watch CNBC's full interview with Corning chairman and CEO Wendell Weeks

Corning chairman and CEO Wendell Weeks joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss updates to the company's 'Springboard' plan, new Q1...

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Why going to the dentist may be lethal for heart patients: So why aren't they being given the antibiotics that could protect them?

For those with a bicuspid aortic valve, a routine dental checkup can prove fatal. Research suggests stopping antibiotics...

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Top Stories for Tuesday March 18

The key headlines that could drive today's trading....

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Putin and Trump do not have the same objectives in today's phone call, says Meghan O’Sullivan

Meghan O’Sullivan, Harvard University’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs director and former Depu...

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Minister for health and social care unclear on pay award funding amid nursing dispute

‘If the nurses have rejected the current offer, and the government is not going to increase the offer, strike action s...

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Virax Biolabs Enrolls First Patients in Clinical Study Assessing T cell Dysfunction in Post-acute Infection Syndromes

LONDON, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Virax Biolabs Group Limited (NASDAQ: VRAX) ("Virax" or the "Company"), an innovat...

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Real-Life Weight Loss Story: Late Shifts, Stress, And No Time—Yet This 30-Year-Old Woman Shed 20 Kg! Here’s How

Real-Life Weight Loss Story: Never-ending working hours and an unbalanced lifestyle often lead to weight gain, fatigue, ...

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Want to ‘shrink waistline’? Doctor advises drinking matcha to lose an inch of your belly

Matcha is a fine powder of green tea leaves. Its antioxidant content makes it good for weight loss and other health issu...

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‘It’s back to drug rationing’: the end of HIV was in sight. Then came the cuts

The abrupt halt to US funding threatens to undo decades of advances, dramatically increasing infections and deaths, but ...

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Warning about over-the-counter pill taken by MILLIONS - people don't realise it's addictive until it's too late

Although the studies are few, some research has also shown staying on the drugs long term may raise the risk of developi...

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Greene: Might be more stormy skies in the forecast for the markets in the near-term

Victoria Greene of G Squared Private Wealth says uncertainty over tariffs and the macro environment could linger in the ...

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Goldman Sachs upgrades this fashion stock thanks to limited exposure to tariffs

Ralph Lauren is prepared to weather near-term tariff-related headwinds, Goldman Sachs said....

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Why one crypto bull is making a bearish call on ether

Geoff Kendrick of Standard Chartered discusses why he believes ether will come under further pressure this year, cutting...

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Arua City struggling with low toilet coverage, 25% practice open defecation

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 25 percent of the households in Arua City still practice open defecation, putt...

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The charts that show the rising benefits cost of ‘overdiagnosis’

Health Secretary Wes Streeting says too many people are 'written off' after being diagnosed with mental health condition...

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Starting Fresh: Tips for Remaking Yourself After A Serious Personal Injury

Rebuilding your life after a serious personal injury can be one of the most daunting challenges anyone can face. The roa...

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Weight loss story: Woman reveals how she lost 30 kilos in 8 months with...

Woman reveals how she lost 30 kilos in 8 months with this diet, read the diet inside....

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Kulina: U.S. tech stocks continue to suffer from dollars flowing to other markets

Wedbush's Joel Kulina discusses what investors can expect from today's keynote by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, and what cata...

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Met Office forecasts Portsmouth temperatures to surge as spring begins - When do the clocks change?

Temperatures in Portsmouth will rise this week, coinciding with the spring equinox - how the equinox will impact dayligh...

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Detrick: The markets were bound for choppiness early on this year, based on historical trends

Ryan Detrick of the Carson Group discusses the ways investors can hedge uncertainty over growth concerns and tariffs by ...

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Tariffs weigh on economic outlook, CNBC Fed Survey finds

CNBC's Steve Liesman joins 'Squawk Box' to break down the recents from the latest CNBC Fed Survey....

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Oppenheimer: The challenges in retail are very category-specific

Oppenheimer senior retail analyst Rupesh Parikh discusses the rough start to the year for the sector, especially consume...

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Tesla gets a price target cut from RBC as EV competition heats up

Tesla gains could be limited as competition mounts, according to RBC Capital Markets....

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Things are ripe for further volatility, says NFJ Investment's John Mowrey

John Mowrey, NFJ Investment Group CIO and senior portfolio manager, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market tren...

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Stock futures edge down after major averages book two straight winning days

CNBC's Silvana Henao reports on the news affecting markets....

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Want slimmer face? Here are 10 foods that can 'reduce facial fat quickly and help you achieve chiseled, contoured look'

Want to reduce double chin and chubby cheeks? Incorporating these foods into your diet can help reduce fluid retention a...

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Blue Light Blues: How Screens Hijack Your Mood, Mind & Sleep

Studies indicate that the blue light emitted by electronic screens can disrupt the body’s natural rhythms, leading to ...

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Nebraska doctors reviewing measles vaccine recommendations amid Texas outbreak

Some of the details behind the vaccine recommendations for measles are a bit complicated, which might result in question...