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Is It Safe To Eat Food From The Refrigerator After A Power Outage? Here Are Some Tips

Sara Willa Ernst

Posted on February 18, 2021 · Whether or not food is safe after an electrical outage can depend on a number of factors.

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A popular nasal decongestant doesn’t actually relieve congestion, FDA advisers say

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Posted on September 14, 2023 · The FDA asked advisers to take another look at phenylephrine, which became the main drug in over-the-counter decongestants when medicines with an older ingredient were moved behind pharmacy counters.

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Harris County COVID-19 hospitalizations tick up as new subvariant begins to spread

Posted on August 15, 2023 · The current subvariant, EG.5 Omicron, makes up the largest portion of new COVID infections across the country.

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Harris County receives $1.4 million in federal funding to address Black maternal mortality rates

Posted on May 30, 2023 · Texas has a rate higher than the country’s average, and Harris County’s average is even higher than the state’s overall.

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Harris County launches program to provide vulnerable residents with specialized services

Posted on May 23, 2023 · The ACCESS Harris County program aims to provide services to groups in Harris County that've been identified as having critical needs.

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