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About two weeks after giving birth, Bridget MarĂa Chesterton was curled up on the bathroom floor, saying things that made little sense. The family eventually learned that she had postpartum psychosis. The disorder has been thrust into the spotlight by the case of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts woman on trial for strangling her three children. A key question is whether postpartum psychosis drove her to do it. Researchers estimate the condition afflicts 1 to 2 per 1,000 women after delivery. There are many misconceptions about the disease, and Chesterton wants to dispel those and give other families hope.
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Fire and medical officials have issued warnings about a supplement offered to Western wildland firefighters who have been exposed to toxic chemicals. Glutathione was given to some firefighters during California wildfires last year and again this month in Washington. Some firefighters have said it helped them feel better after breathing toxic smoke. The International Association of Fire Fighters, a first responders' labor union, has issued a safety advisory saying consumers should be cautious about glutathione's safety and claims that it can treat or prevent diseases. The advisory notes the supplement is not FDA approved. At least two pharmacies recalled glutathione in August due to bacterial contamination.
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Congo has received more than 16,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine as the country grapples with the fastest Ebola outbreak in history, the country’s health minister said. The 16,250 doses arrived at the N’djili International Airport in the capital, Kinshasa, late Friday night, as part of 70,000 doses expected from the World Health Organization and partners. The Ervebo vaccine has been used in the past to treat other Ebola viruses. WHO said it may provide some protection against the rare Bundibugyo virus.
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U.S. health officials say a food-poisoning outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts has sickened people in 15 states. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 55 cases have been documented, including four hospitalizations. The outbreak involves salmonella and different strains of E. coli. Officials say the cases are linked to alfalfa sprouts from Everything Sprouts, a Minnesota grower. The sprouts were sold under the Calco and Everything Sprouts brands. Last year, the FDA warned Everything Sprouts about several concerns, including a leaking roof.
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Nearly 200 activists in Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s “Make America Healthy Again” movement are criticizing President Donald Trump's promotion of coal to power artificial intelligence data centers. A letter sent Friday and first obtained by The Associated Press criticizes a 2025 executive order that aimed to boost the use of coal to fuel data centers, which power AI and cloud computing. It highlights concerns about pollution and suggests solar and geothermal options. The criticism adds to recent tensions between the MAHA movement and the Trump administration. The White House didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
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The defense has rested its case in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial after eliciting more testimony about her mental state before she strangled her three young children in 2023. Prosecutors now have a chance to call rebuttal witnesses before attorneys make their closing arguments in the trial, which is now likely entering its final days. Clancy’s defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, does not dispute that she killed the children. But he says the jury should not hold her criminally responsible because she had postpartum psychosis. Prosecutors argue that Clancy, a former labor and delivery nurse, planned the killings.
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World champion runner Jenny Simpson revealed it was a rare heart condition that threw her into cardiac arrest at a race in June and that she will not return to running. In an Instagram post, the 39-year-old Simpson said she was diagnosed with Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC), a condition that triggered “dangerous heart rhythms that ultimately caused my heart to stop.” She said the diagnosis means it would be dangerous to return to running. Simpson was pacing a group of mile runners at an event in Raleigh, North Carolina, when she collapsed. She underwent CPR at the track and an automated external defibrillator was also used before taking her to the hospital.
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The International Testing Agency says South African cyclist S’annara Grove has been provisionally suspended because of a failed doping test. It says Grove’s sample collected on July 28 at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow returned an “adverse analytical finding” for ipamorelin which it says is “a synthetic peptide used to stimulate the body’s natural production of growth hormone.” The ITA says Grove has been informed of the case and has the right to challenge the provisional suspension. The 32-year-old Grove rides professionally for the Smurfit Westrock team and is listed as a competitor in the current Tour of Britain. The third stage of the race was Friday.
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Starting a new school can be daunting for students, but parents can help ease the transition. Experts say parents can help by arranging playdates and attending social events such as birthday parties to foster connections. Encouraging kids to join extracurricular activities can also help them meet peers with similar interests. While technology can maintain friendships across the miles, it's important to balance screen time with face-to-face interactions. Tell kids they will meet more friends when they're not glued to their phones. And don't worry if your child only has one or two strong friendships. Experts say even that can positively impact a student's well-being and school experience.
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FILE - A U.S. Marine field hospital is set up in the Saudi Arabian Desert on Jan. 17, 1991, as part of Operation Desert Storm. (AP Photo/Mikami, File)