The university initiated a disciplinary process against Katie Meyer for allegedly spilling coffee on a football player accused of sexually assaulting one of her underage teammates.
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Virginia reports first monkeypox death
The person who died was a resident of the state health department’s Eastern region, which includes Virginia Beach, Hampton Roads and the Eastern Shore.
Experimental treatment for chronic illness in winter: Paid-for heating bills
Britain’s Warm Home Prescription will pay the heating bills of people with chronic illnesses that flare up in the winter, hoping to stop them from getting sick.
CDC expands wastewater testing for polio to Michigan and Pennsylvania
The expansion of wastewater monitoring for polio comes amid pressure to increase efforts to fight the disease after the first U.S. polio case in nearly a decade was discovered in July.
Poison pill: How fentanyl killed a 17-year-old
A 17-year-old’s death in California shows how fentanyl and fake pills, often sold on social media, are killing record numbers of unsuspecting Americans.
Alzheimer’s drug shows promise but needs more study for safety, researchers say
The makers of an experimental Alzheimer’s drug showcased its potential as they seek regulatory approval.
How useful — and safe — are deodorants for down there?
Most products geared for private parts target women, and too often the marketing for them feeds off people’s insecurities.
Scientists identify biomarkers that could help diagnose Lyme disease
A genetic test would be an improvement on current FDA-approved tests, which identify antibodies that can take weeks to emerge.
Covid becomes plague of elderly, reviving debate over ‘acceptable loss’
Nearly 9 out of 10 deaths are now in people 65 or older, the highest rate since the pandemic began.
If your sight goes white, these are diagnoses to consider
Vision whiteouts are usually benign, but it’s always worth making sure by consulting with your physician.
