Hawaii sees rise in COVID-19 positivity amid variant spread
State COVID hospitalizations have also been on the rise, with 55 patients reported May 22, up from 27 two weeks ago. Read more
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Neuralink seeks to enroll 3 patients in brain implant study
Neuralink is testing its implant to give paralyzed patients the ability to use digital devices by thinking alone, a prospect that could help people with spinal cord injuries. Read more
Blessing held for ER at Queen’s Medical Center-Wahiawa
The emergency department at Queen’s Medical Center-Wahiawa is expected to open at 8 a.m. Wednesday, officials said. Queen’s acquisition of Wahiawa General Hospital was finalized in early April. Read more
What Gen Z gets wrong about sunscreen
Two new surveys suggest a troubling trend: Young adults seem to be slacking on sun safety. Read more
Wastewater discharge off Sand Island prompts warning signs
City officials confirmed that a sample taken Tuesday from the plant exceeded the level allowed under the state’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit. Read more
FDA advisers back approval for Guardant’s blood-based cancer test
If approved, Shield could become the second blood-based test for CRC diagnosis in the United States after Epigenomics’ Epi proColon, which was approved in 2016. Read more
Some Hawaii beaches still under brown water advisory
The advisories were issued after heavy rains pummeled the isles last week, causing stormwater runoff to flow into coastal waters. Read more
2nd U.S. dairy worker infected with bird flu confirmed in Michigan
The infection of a dairy worker in Michigan expands the outbreak of the H5N1 virus, though the CDC said the risk to the general public remains low. Read more
Public warned to stay out of Kailua Bay waters
Signs have been posted, warning the public to stay out of waters around the outfall at Kailua Bay, which is located about a mile from shore at a depth of 105 feet. Read more
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FDA tests retail milk samples for bird flu in 17 states
The regulator said it collected 297 samples at retail locations in 17 states between April 18-22, but the retail samples represented products made at 132 processing locations in 38 states. Read more
Public warned to stay out of Palolo Stream after discharge
Signs have been posted, and the public is advised to stay out of affected waters until they are removed. Read more
Benefactor Marc Benioff lauds Straub expansion as ‘new beginning’
Benioff and wife Lynne have lived on Hawaii island for many years with their family. Read more
Justice Department unveils proposal to ease pot restrictions
The proposal, first announced in April, would reclassify cannabis from a so-called schedule one drug to a schedule three. Read more
What the new COVID variant means for spring and summer
KP.2 belongs to a subset of COVID variants that scientists have cheekily nicknamed “FLiRT,” drawn from the letters in the names of their mutations. Read more
Multiple brown water advisories in effect across Hawaii
State Health Department officials recommend staying out of the water if it is brown. Read more
1st human to receive a transplanted pig kidney dies
“The Mass General transplant team is deeply saddened at the sudden passing of Mr. Rick Slayman,” the hospital said in a statement on Saturday. “We have no indication that it was the result of his recent transplant.” Read more
CDC to post wastewater data online to assist bird flu probe
CDC wastewater team lead Amy Kirby told Reuters on Thursday that the agency has identified spikes of influenza A, of which H5N1 is a subtype, in a handful of sites and is investigating the source. She said there is no indication of human infection with H5N1. Read more
Bill seeking cigarette tax increases deferred this session
A state House bill that sought to increase taxes on cigarettes and vape products to bolster funds for cancer research will not make it to the governor’s desk this year. Read more
What to know about E. coli found in ground beef and walnuts
How bad are ultraprocessed foods, really?
But many questions remain. What are ultraprocessed foods, exactly? And how strong is the evidence that they’re harmful? We asked experts to answer these and other questions. Read more
How bird flu could threaten cow cuddling. Yes, it is a thing.
Paying farmers to snuggle up with half-ton heifers is all the rage in the United States thanks to social media. Read more
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