If RFK Jr.’s Brain Worm Could Talk; Listeria Deaths Rise; Teen Drilled Skull in OR?

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If Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s brain worm could talk, what would it say? (New York Times)

As of August 28, a total of 57 people have been hospitalized and nine people have died from Listeria-contaminated Boar’s Head liverwurst, the CDC reported.

Funds that help people seeking abortion with travel and medical costs are running low on financial support. (WBEZ Chicago)

Gender-affirming care providers face harassment and death threats while they try to work through the surge of trans youths wanting appointments. (NBC News)

A judge ruled against a proposed class action suit claiming that consumers overpaid for “Rapid Release” acetaminophen products from Tylenol maker Kenvue. (Reuters)

Former Secretary of State and First Lady Hillary Clinton reportedly has COVID-19. (Page Six)

Africa has less than 10% of the estimated $245 million it needs to fight the ongoing mpox outbreak. (Reuters)

Investigators pointed fingers at clonidine oral suspension dispensed at one Kentucky pharmacy for local children becoming seriously sick. (People)

Patients described “absolute torture” from painful procedures they underwent at Yale Fertility Center, where a nurse was found to have swapped out fentanyl with saline. (USA Today)

In Austria, a surgeon allegedly allowed his 13-year-old daughter to help drill a hole in the patient’s skull during emergency surgery. (Sky News)

Can extra sleep on weekends help protect against heart disease? (NBC News)

A Uruguayan soccer player collapsed on the field during a game in Brazil and did not survive. (AP)

In West Virginia, an eighth grader died after colliding and suffering a head injury during football practice. (CNN)

Medicare drug plan enrollees who reach the new out-of-pocket cap will see average savings of roughly $1,100 in 2025 for their prescription drugs, according to an AARP report.

The Altius Direct Electrical Nerve Stimulation System got FDA approval to help manage chronic intractable phantom and residual lower limb post-amputation pain in adult amputees, Neuros Medical said.

OxiWear said the FDA cleared its ear pulse oximeter for continuous blood oxygen measurement.

A former chief anesthesiologist at Putnam County Hospital, New York, pleaded guilty to sexual abuse and assault of his family nanny, according to the county district attorney office.

The NIH recently launched a $270 million anti-overdose research initiative specific for native communities. (STAT)

A glaciologist said it’s safe to drink glacial water, following concerns that rapper Ludacris could have consumed contaminated water by doing so a few days ago in Alaska. (AP)

Cardiologists laid out several atypical symptoms that may indicate heart problems. (Time)