SB 770: California takes small step toward single-payer health care as Newsom signs bill

SB 770: California takes small step toward single-payer health care as Newsom signs bill

Governor Newsom signed a bill moving the state toward a single-payer health care system. Not all single-payer funders are happy. Fibonacci blue / Wikimedia Commons CC Share Alike 2.0 Generic License On October 7, California took another step — at least a potential step — toward becoming the first state in the nation to provide …

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FDA takes first step to protect children from drugs that look and taste like candy

FDA takes first step to protect children from drugs that look and taste like candy

Is this gum a vitamin or a candy? This can be difficult to tell, especially for children. Since 2019, there has been an increase in the number of children under the age of 4 who have been taken to emergency rooms for ingesting gummy multivitamins and over-the-counter sleeping pills like melatonin. That’s why the Food …

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Gaza offensive ‘next step’, Israel says, as bombing causes power outage

Gaza offensive 'next step', Israel says, as bombing causes power outage

Israel has expanded its military operations in northern Gaza, including bombings that cut communications and internet connections, as military officials suggested the start of an anticipated ground offensive against Hamas militants. We have moved to the next stage of the war, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said in a speech broadcast on Saturday. Last night …

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Take this simple step each morning to relieve stress and start your day off right, says the therapist.

Take this simple step each morning to relieve stress and start your day off right, says the therapist.

It’s inevitable that we experience at least a little stress at some point in our daily lives, brought on by life’s challenges like relationship conflicts and job insecurity. But there are small changes you can make to ground yourself and feel a sense of relief despite everything. You’re probably familiar with common recommendations for reducing …

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