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Today's the day. The midterm elections are taking place today. Follow our live coverage or get hour-by-hour results for the biggest races of the night.
Millions of people are prescribed statins to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. But many fear the side effects and would rather take supplements instead. A new study shows statins are much more effective. 🎧 Listen to the implications of the latest research.
The COP27 climate summit opened yesterday in Egypt with dire warnings about climate-driven disasters, pleas to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and a plan for a new global weather early warning system.
Paxlovid has been a valuable tool during the pandemic to reduce the risk of hospitalization in COVID-19 patients who are more likely to develop severe illness. New research shows it could also reduce the risk of long COVID.
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About 3,600 people are killed by venomous snakes in Guinea every year. Scenes from the country's only snake bite clinic, show how survival after a bite depends on speed, luck and how much antivenom is on hand.
The Oklahoma City Zoo welcomed its first African lion cubs in 15 years and solicited fan votes on what to name them.
The The Boston Bruins have canceled a contract with defenseman Mitchell Miller after players spoke out about how he was convicted of bullying a Black classmate with developmental disabilities when he was 14.
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