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The world’s largest iceberg, A23a, which has an area approximately three times the size of New York City, weighs in at almost 1 trillion tons, CBS News partner network BBC News reports, citing data from the European Space Agency (ESA). Using data from the agency’s CryoSat-2 mission, a spacecraft that carries a type of radar
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The share of American women who say they have ever used emergency contraception after having sex has more than doubled since the so-called “morning after” or Plan B brand pills were approved to be sold without a prescription, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday. The increase is among dozens of trends tracked
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U.S. poison centers see spike in calls over weight-loss drugs – CBS News Watch CBS News America’s Poison Centers, a group that represents poison control centers across the U.S., reported a major spike in calls this year related to semaglutide, the main ingredient in weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy. View CBS News
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Health experts: Obese children should receive at least 26 hours of intensive counseling every year Health experts: Obese children should receive at least 26 hours of intensive counseling every year 02:03 TEANECK, N.J. — New guidance from some health experts is taking an aggressive stand on curbing childhood obesity. The recommendations say doctors need to
Read MoreRecently, Oprah Winfrey disclosed that she has started using a medication for weight loss, having battled with her weight for many years. During an interview with People magazine, the ex-talk show host remembered receiving public mockery for many years about her weight and how she took the criticism to heart. For 25 years, people publicly
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Actor and comedian Anthony Anderson is set to host the 75th Annual Emmy Awards in January, according to a statement released Wednesday by FOX and the Television Academy. The Emmy Awards are usually in September but were delayed following ongoing industry-wide strikes. Anderson referred to the recent challenges in our industry being over and the
Read MoreThe Supreme Court announced on Wednesday that it will review the Biden administration’s request to preserve access to a commonly used abortion medication, making it the first abortion-related case for the conservative majority of the court. Reversal of the Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade. last year. A coalition of doctors and medical groups
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Not unlike the remaining portion of the planet This summer, the Arctic experienced the highest temperatures ever recorded. Scientists attribute this to human-caused climate change, which is occurring at a faster rate in the Arctic than anywhere else in the world. The effects of this can already be seen and felt in communities near the
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The Supreme Court announced on Wednesday that it will review a legal dispute regarding the scope of a federal law on obstruction, which has been utilized to charge numerous individuals for their alleged involvement in the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, including former President Donald Trump. The outcome of the Fischer v.
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Henry Winkler discusses his recent autobiography and holiday customs – CBS News Watch CBS News Vlad Duthiers meets up with Henry Winkler just in time for the festive season. The two discuss the acclaimed performer’s latest book, “Being Henry.” View CBS News In about “Be the first to receive updates” Receive browser alerts for important
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