Deaths Due to Fentanyl Nearly Quadrupled in 5 Years
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Deaths Due to Fentanyl Nearly Quadrupled in 5 Years

By Steven Reinberg HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, May 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Overdose deaths in the United States tied to the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl soared 279% from 2016 to 2021, health officials reported Wednesday.With the nation reeling from continued drug overdose deaths, investigators sought to identify trends in drug-related fatalities involving the five most commonly involved… […]

Is ChatGPT in Your Doctor’s Inbox?
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Is ChatGPT in Your Doctor’s Inbox?

May 3, 2023 — What happens when a chatbot slips into your doctor’s direct messages? Depending on who you ask, it might improve outcomes. On the other hand, it might raise a few red flags.The fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic has been far-reaching, especially when it comes to the frustration over the inability to reach… […]

Griner resolves to use ‘bigger’ platform for good
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Griner resolves to use ‘bigger’ platform for good

Josh Weinfuss, ESPN Staff WriterMay 3, 2023, 06: 32 PM ETCloseCovered the Cardinals since 2012 Graduate of Indiana University Member of Pro Football Writers of AmericaPHOENIX — After spending a few days mingling with a who’s who of A-list celebrities, Mercury star Brittney Griner said Wednesday that the product of her newfound fame can be… […]

Ozempic: Cost, Coupons, and Ways to Save Cash
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Ozempic: Cost, Coupons, and Ways to Save Cash

May 3, 2023 – With the blockbuster type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic as popular as ever, people with diabetes and those wanting to use it for weight loss have been struggling to get their hands on it amid widespread shortages. There are over 4 million patients prescribed Ozempic worldwide, according to manufacturer Novo Nordisk’s website. Americans are being prescribed the drug… […]

‘COVID-19 Diet’ Lowers Salt, a Boon to Kidney Stone Patients
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‘COVID-19 Diet’ Lowers Salt, a Boon to Kidney Stone Patients

May 2, 2023 – Your kidneys may be hailing the “COVID-19 diet.”Some patients prone to kidney stones lowered the amount of sodium and calcium they consumed in 2020 as they switched to home cooking during the pandemic lockdowns, and the reductions have persisted even as restaurants have reopened. Researchers from the Department of Urology at Stony… […]

New Study Directly Links Air Pollution to Heart Problems
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New Study Directly Links Air Pollution to Heart Problems

May 2, 2023 – A new study gives people at risk of heart problems a good reason to keep an eye on the daily air quality warnings often included in weather reports. Researchers found a direct relationship between air pollution increases and the risk of having irregular heartbeat problems such as atrial fibrillation.The authors of… […]

Meta Says ChatGPT-Related Malware Is On The Rise
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Meta Says ChatGPT-Related Malware Is On The Rise

May 3 (Reuters) – Facebook owner Meta (META.O) said on Wednesday it had uncovered malware purveyors leveraging public interest in ChatGPT to lure users into downloading malicious apps and browser extensions, likening the phenomenon to cryptocurrency scams.Since March, the social media giant has found around 10 malware families and more than 1,000 malicious links that… […]

US regional lenders notch modest gains after two-day slump
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US regional lenders notch modest gains after two-day slump

May 3 (Reuters) – PacWest Bancorp (PACW.O) said late on Wednesday it was in talks with potential partners and investors about strategic options after shares of the Los Angeles-based lender and several other U.S. regional banks tumbled amid fears of a worsening banking crisis.In a statement, PacWest said it had not experienced any unusual deposit… […]

Google, Microsoft CEOs Called to AI Meeting at White House
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Google, Microsoft CEOs Called to AI Meeting at White House

[1/3] U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks during an event marking National Small Business Week, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, U.S., May 1, 2023. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File PhotoWASHINGTON, May 2 (Reuters) – The chief executives of Alphabet Inc’s Google (GOOGL.O), Microsoft (MSFT.O), OpenAI and Anthropic will meet with Vice President Kamala Harris… […]

Boeing supplier Spirit Aero flags $31 mln hit from 737 fuselage defect
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Boeing supplier Spirit Aero flags $31 mln hit from 737 fuselage defect

[1/2] Airplane fuselages bound for Boeing’s 737 Max production facility sit in storage at their top supplier, Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc, in Wichita, Kansas, U.S. December 17, 2019. REUTERS/Nick OxfordMay 3 (Reuters) – Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc (SPR.N) on Wednesday took a hefty $110 million loss in reach-forward charges on Airbus (AIR.PA) and Boeing (BA.N) jet… […]