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Medical · United StatesDr. Anna Wolfson says she sees dangerous misuse of the allergy medication diphenhydramine in her clinic every day.“If someone has an allergic reaction to a food, people will say, ‘Don’t worry, I have diphenhydramine in my purse,’ and I would say, ‘Really, epinephrine is the first-line treatment for food allergies,’” said Wolfson, an allergist at Massachusetts General Hospital.See the Story
Common allergy medication’s risks outweigh its usefulness, experts say
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Sharks · CaliforniaBy Zoe Hunt Click here for updates on this story MONTEREY COUNTY, California (KSBW) — Nine-year-old Corale Olsen was out in the water at Asilomar State Beach during surf camp with her brother and sister when they noticed a sea lion. Moments later, the animal lunged at her. “It was right next to me, and I was like ‘Oh my gosh, something really bad is going to happen.’ Then it just bit me,” said Corale. “It was pain, and then I was screaming.”…See the Story
9-Year-Old Girl Bitten by Sea Lion While Surfing at California Beach
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US Crime · LouisianaA Louisiana woman is facing felony charges after the state attorney general’s office said she fraudulently obtained Medicaid benefits while generating millions in business revenue.See the Story
Woman arrested after buying Lamborghini while getting Medicaid benefits, authorities say
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