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Cancryn pump station ‘offline, but currently undergoing repair,’ VIWMA says
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Cancryn pump station ‘offline, but currently undergoing repair,’ VIWMA says

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) said that the Cancryn pump station "is currently offline but undergoing repair." This situation may lead to sewer system issues.…
Posted by John McCarthy February 20, 2025
USDA says it is trying to rehire bird flu experts the agency accidentally fired
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USDA says it is trying to rehire bird flu experts the agency accidentally fired

WASHINGTON (CBS) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture said it is trying to rehire bird flu experts that the agency accidentally fired as part of its efforts to cut costs…
Posted by John McCarthy February 19, 2025
Vaccine targeting pancreatic cancer shows promise in new study of clinical trial
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Vaccine targeting pancreatic cancer shows promise in new study of clinical trial

When a routine scan led to Barbara Brigham's pancreatic cancer diagnosis in 2020, all she could think about was how she wanted more time. Her husband had just passed away. She loved…
Posted by John McCarthy February 19, 2025
Republicans are eyeing cuts to Medicaid. What is Medicaid, and how is it different from Medicare?
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Republicans are eyeing cuts to Medicaid. What is Medicaid, and how is it different from Medicare?

In January, during a congressional hearing on his way to becoming secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. got basic details wrong about Medicaid — a program he…
Posted by John McCarthy February 19, 2025
Measles outbreak grows bigger in rural Texas, and officials expect more cases
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Measles outbreak grows bigger in rural Texas, and officials expect more cases

DALLAS — At least 58 new cases of measles have been reported across northwest Texas in recent weeks, state health officials said Tuesday, in a "highly contagious" outbreak that might be linked…
Posted by John McCarthy February 18, 2025
Ongoing fire closes Anguilla landfill
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Ongoing fire closes Anguilla landfill

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) said that the St. Croix Anguilla Landfill "will be closing today until further notice due to fire." Virgin Islands Fire and…
Posted by John McCarthy February 18, 2025
This past Valentine’s Day, did you consider all the types of love in your life?
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This past Valentine’s Day, did you consider all the types of love in your life?

Valentine’s Day is for lovers — but you don’t need a romantic soulmate to celebrate. The holiday is a chance to consider just how rich, diverse and beneficial every form…
Posted by John McCarthy February 15, 2025
DPNR beach advisory: 3 beaches not safe for swimming or fishing
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DPNR beach advisory: 3 beaches not safe for swimming or fishing

CRUZ BAY — Three beaches in the territory are deemed not safe for beachgoers based on water quality testing done by the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources. Cruz Bay and…
Posted by John McCarthy February 14, 2025
Most pancreatic cancer isn’t caught until it’s late stage — a new blood test could change that
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Most pancreatic cancer isn’t caught until it’s late stage — a new blood test could change that

Get pumped! Scientists from Oregon Health & Science University have developed a blood test called PAC-MANN that is said to be less invasive, cheaper and more robust than traditional screening…
Posted by John McCarthy February 14, 2025
New mpox strain confirmed in New York for the first time
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New mpox strain confirmed in New York for the first time

NEW YORK — The New York State Department of Health issued a health advisory this week about the emergence of a new strain of mpox (formerly monkeypox). The first case…
Posted by John McCarthy February 14, 2025

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