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Nursing programs struggle to keep up amid a nationwide shortage of nurses Hospitals nationwide are dealing with a shortage of nurses, and nursing schools don't have enough educators to keep up. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Y21ZeU

Mark Levin: 'I'm disgusted with all the tyranny' Fox News host Mark Levin said he is worried about the tinges of totalitarianism in America on 'Fox News Primetime.' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3BaAlec

Jesse Kelly: 'We are no longer one nation' because of COVID 'The Jesse Kelly Show' host discusses the division in America over political differences on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3mkfOhs

Levin: Biden admin allows unvaccinated illegal immigrants 'willy-nilly' into county Fox News host Mark Levin discusses the border crisis and what he called the politicization of science on 'Fox News Primetime.' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2WrLPej

Tucker gives his take on Australia's strict COVID regulations Fox News host gives his take on Australian government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and the protests that have ensued because of it on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3F6nCvF

Watters: Biden's a 'weak, wounded guy' whose 'credibility is shot' 'The Five' reacts to Biden's sinking poll numbers amid chaotic handling of the economy, COVID and border crisis via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3D4ubNg

Health By BY JAN HOFFMAN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3usvxhM via IFTTT Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Vaccination and Immunization, Masks, Children and Childhood, Polls and Public Opinion, Education (K-12) The shift occurred as the schools reopened amid the Delta variant wave. But the share of parents who were adamantly opposed has barely budged.

Health By BY CARL ZIMMER from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3mcFGeU via IFTTT Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Influenza, Vaccination and Immunization, Clinical Trials A British clinical trial supports the advice of U.S. health authorities and is welcome news as flu season begins.

Exercise more important than weight loss for a healthy life A new study indicates that consistent exercise – not weight loss – contributes more towards a healthier and longer life.   via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3zUr34J

Chris Christie criticizes Biden for incentivizing people to stay on their couch Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie discussed workers quitting in droves due to vaccine hesitancy on 'The Story.' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3onyMq6

CDC issues warning after study finds 2 million teens used e-cigs this year The use of e-cigarettes among teenagers has risen to 2 million and more than 80% of those teens used flavored e-cigs in 2021, study by CDC and FDA says. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3zX0rA4

More than two-thirds of African nations fall short of 10% COVID vaccination goal: WHO Following a World Health Assembly goal to fully vaccinate 10% of every country's population by Sept. 30, findings issued Wednesday saw 15 out of Africa's 54 nations reach the target, according to the World Health Organization. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3CSamJc

Thyroid cancer: What to know, according to experts As Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, top medical experts are reminding the public of signs, symptoms and treatment options. So, what is thyroid cancer and who is most at-risk? via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3kXnBSJ

Low-carb diet benefits heart health for overweight people, researchers say A low-carb diet that is high in unsaturated fat may be beneficial for the cardiovascular health of those who are overweight, according to researchers.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3kUCEwo

Missouri hospital to supply panic buttons in response to increased violence against employees Health care workers at Cox Medical Center, in Branson, Missouri, are now taking precautions against more than just coronavirus. The increase in violence against staff members over the past year have resulted in the need for "personal panic buttons." via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3zXon6n

Health By BY MATT RICHTEL from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3D3mU0b via IFTTT Teenagers and Adolescence, E-Cigarettes, Nicotine Now that it has stopped selling most flavored pods, Juul has become far less popular with teens than brands offering disposable fruit- and candy-flavored devices.

Health By BY BENJAMIN MUELLER from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3kS6lOK via IFTTT Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Vaccination and Immunization, Disabilities It is a stark signal of what the agency’s scientists said was a need for U.S. health officials to remove barriers to access.

Alcohol's impact on heart health: Can it raise your heart rate? Alcohol's impact on the heart has been heavily debated and existing research has often been conflicting.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3kVtkIH

Woman who survived 1918 flu, world war succumbs to COVID This month, at age 105, Primetta Giacopini's life ended the way it began — in a pandemic. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3zQsDEQ

Pregnant nurse suspended after refusing to get COVID-19 vaccine Adara Allen was forced out of her job in Indianapolis for refusing to get the vaccine while pregnant, saying her medical exemption request was denied. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3olueAd

Unvaccinated Denver police officer facing termination says 'quite a few' colleagues are leaving over mandate Denver Police Officer Jonathon Christian tells 'Fox & Friends' the vaccinate mandate enforcement is 'disheartening.' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3uszOlF

Virginia student speaks out against mask mandate Noah Rafalski, a student in Loudoun County, says he decided to speak out at a school board meeting because he doesn't think mask mandates are 'right' and says he's experienced dizziness and headaches after prolonged mask wearing. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3igqvjN

Virginia student stands up against school's mask requirement: What they're doing isn't right Loudoun County student Noah Rafalski and his parents explain why they are taking a stand against the school's mask mandate. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3useKeR

Media top headlines September 30 In media news today, liberal journalists celebrate YouTube censorship of anti-vaccine content, Matthew Dowd announces he is running for Texas lieutenant governor, and 'The View's' Joy Behar calls Krysten Sinema and Joe Manchin 'enemies' of U.S. democracy via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3D2HWfp

US COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations down 30% over prior month Daily COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations have each declined by about 30% since late August, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3B1rLP2

Unvaccinated Denver officer police faces termination: 'It's disheartening' Denver Police Officer Jonathon Christian and his attorney Randy Corporon speak out on their legal fight on 'Fox & Friends.' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3otbEGm

Author: Chinese defector warned State Department of coronavirus outbreak in 2019 Author of 'What Really Happened in Wuhan' Sharri Markson previews her new book on the Wuhan lab leak theory via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3inGUmr

United Airlines gives employees ultimatum: No COVID shot, no job United pilot Laura Cox says the company needs to follow civil rights laws and being 'effectively terminated' is not 'reasonable.' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3kTOU0c

TGI Friday's gets fried over what's in their onion ring snacks TGI Friday's was accused in a lawsuit of misleading customers over what's in their onion ring snacks. 'Fox News @ Night' brought in legal experts Brian Claypool and Robert Patillo to debate if there's a case against the restaurant chain. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2YasG1r

Public schools sued over vaccine mandate religious exemption Civil rights attorney Harmeet Dhillon joins 'Fox News @ Night' to discuss the lawsuit against Montgomery County, Maryland public schools via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3kTWms5

Canadian pastor who lived through Soviet communism shares warning to America Pastor Artur Pawlowski warned Americans on 'The Ingraham Angle' that draconian COVID-19 restrictions he was arrested for won't stop at the Canadian border. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3D3bKJ7

Canadian pastor arrested again for defying draconian COVID rules Pastor's warning to Americans: 'You're next' ... if they are coming for me, they will come for you too. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3ij1SmD

Health By BY EMILY ANTHES from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2Y3k64F via IFTTT Tests (Medical), Disease Rates, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Content Type: Service, Coronavirus Reopenings, your-feed-healthcare If you test positive in an at-home Covid test, you’re very likely carrying the virus.

Health By BY RONI CARYN RABIN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/39OsA1B via IFTTT Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Vaccination and Immunization, Pregnancy and Childbirth Pregnancy is among the health conditions that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists that increase the risk of severe Covid.

The exercise routine that's 3 times more beneficial than walking, according to researchers Moderate or vigorous physical activity is more than three times more beneficial to a person's health than walking, according to new research.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/39PJOf2

Milder COVID-19 infection could still leave brain with lasting impact: UK study Mild cases of COVID-19 could also leave a lasting impact on the human brain, according to a recent study. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3mdI4BY

COVID-19 vaccination among pregnant women remains low despite severe risk COVID-19 vaccination rates among pregnant women remain low this month despite the risk of severe illness from the disease. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2ZHTNRX

Virus fears linger for vaccinated older adults Vaccinated older adults are far more worried about the virus than the unvaccinated and far likelier to take precautions, according to a new poll. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3okfnWH

Artificial sweetener in soda, other drinks may increase food cravings, appetite in women and obese people Diet soda and drinks that contain the artificial sweetener sucralose may increase food cravings and appetite in women and people who are obese, researchers say.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3D1Cee1

Prescriptions for antiparasitic drug ivermectin surged amid pandemic, analysis shows The number of monthly prescriptions for the antiparasitic drug ivermectin surged amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a claims analysis which suggested a sharp increase in off-label use. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3F2j4GM

Deadly brain-eating amoeba: what to know A rare brain-eating amoeba infected and killed a child in Texas earlier this month.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/39KS1kR

Obama criticizes 'unsustainable' open borders policy: 'We are a nation state' 'Fox & Friends' hosts discuss the former president's comments on the state of immigration in the U.S. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3ikqbR8

Wash. state student on COVID mask protocol: Schools, govt. expect you to 'have to bow down' Ty Rainwater, a student who was removed from class for being maskless, feels 'he's being used as a pawn.' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3CUMR1X

Early adulthood depression increases dementia risk, study finds Early adulthood depression was associated with cognitive impairment and faster cognitive decline, according to a new study building on dementia research. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3ih06Cy

Media top headlines September 29 In media news today, NBC's Chuck Todd calls for security after third-party Virginia candidate disrupts McAuliffe-Youngkin debate, an Axios reporter accuses LinkedIn of censorship after blocking her profile in China, and ESPN's Sage Steele slams the network's 'sick' and 'scary' vaccine mandate via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3AUvbmz

Some NBA players decline COVID-19 vaccine, push back on mandates Dr. Marc Siegel discussed the players' response, arguing personal choice and possibility of spreading it should be considered. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3CNsiVk

Maskless students at Washington state school kicked out of classrooms Students Dawson Harding, Ethan Harding, Clive Pond and Ty Rainwater discuss school's response to their decision not to wear masks. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3EYOJZw

Whistleblower: New report says Border Patrol agents will be fired by Nov.1 if they don't get coronavirus vaccine Ohio GOP Senate candidate Bernie Moreno tells his story of visiting Del Rio sector of southern border, says US cannot afford to lose any more Border Patrol agents. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Wo4PKT

Health By BY REED ABELSON from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3zPleWf via IFTTT Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Hospitals, Vaccination and Immunization, Workplace Hazards and Violations Some employees left their posts in protest, but a hefty majority, particularly at large hospital chains, appear to be complying.

New York City teachers sue Bill de Blasio over COVID vaccine mandate Teachers pressured to get vaccination or lose employment. Teachers for Choice founder Michael Kane and attorney Sujata Gibson weigh in. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3ukt8WF