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Mississippi’s 1st flu case confirmed for 2016-17 season

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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Mississippi health officials are confirming the state’s first case of the flu for the 2016-17 season. A state Department of Health news release says Thursday that the patient is from the […]

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Foundation pledges $9 million for dementia research

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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – A top Mississippi foundation is pledging another $9 million to the University of Mississippi Medical Center to help fund research into dementia. The medical center announced the pledge over 25 years […]

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2 billion children breathe toxic air, UNICEF says; one third live in northern India region

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NEW DELHI (AP) — As Indians wake Monday to smoke-filled skies from a weekend of festival fireworks, New Delhi’s worst season for air pollution begins — with dire consequences. A new report from UNICEF says […]

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Amid rising Obamacare premiums, health law consumers face least choice in program’s history

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans in the health insurance markets created by President Barack Obama’s law will have less choice next year than any time since the program started, a new county-level analysis for The Associated […]

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Breast cancer survivors inspire, educate

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By Shanderia K. Posey Editor There are numerous women and even some men in the Jackson metro area who should be honored for their courageous battle with breast cancer. All of their different stories offer […]

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Chancery clerk promotes breast cancer awareness

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By Janice K. Neal-Vincent Contributing Writer The Hinds County Chancery Clerk’s Office, under the leadership of Chancery Clerk Eddie Jean Carr, observed Breast Cancer Awareness Month in honor of breast cancer survivors on Oct. 19. […]

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Drug testing of welfare applicants not leading to treatment

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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – No one in Mississippi who’s applied for welfare assistance through a federal program has undergone treatment since the state enacted a drug testing law two years ago. State Department of Human […]

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Obamacare insurance premiums to increase by double digits, administration confirms

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Premiums will go up sharply next year under President Barack Obama’s health care law, and many consumers will be down to just one insurer, the administration confirmed Monday. That’s sure to stoke […]

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Catholic Charities 2016 Purple Dress Run Route

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The route for the 2016 Purple Dress run has been published. This year’s 5K will be held Thursday, October 27th and will a start at 6:00 p.m. at Hal & Mal’s, 200 Commerce Street.  The […]

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Walmart offering free health checkups Saturday in U.S.

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  Mississippi Link Newswire For a four-hour period on Oct. 15, nearly everyone in America will have access to free health screenings, education, services and products as Walmart stores nationwide host Walmart Wellness Day. Based […]

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