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Republic of Congo reports its first mpox virus cases, in several regions

Republic of Congo reports its first mpox virus cases, in several regions

BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo (AP) — The Republic of Congo has recorded its first cases of mpox in several regions, the health ministry said, an indication of how the disease may be spreading across Africa since sexual transmission was first confirm
B.C. law to recover health costs from companies behind harmful products: AG Sharma

B.C. law to recover health costs from companies behind harmful products: AG Sharma

VICTORIA — British Columbia introduced proposed legislation Thursday that would allow it to sue for health-related costs over damages by companies like social-media giants and energy drink manufacturers whose products could cause harm.
Kansas is close to banning gender-affirming care for minors as GOP leaders seek the last vote

Kansas is close to banning gender-affirming care for minors as GOP leaders seek the last vote

TOPEKA, Kan.
EPA tightens limits on a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment, citing cancer risk

EPA tightens limits on a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment, citing cancer risk

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency is imposing stricter limits on a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment after finding a higher-than-expected cancer risk at facilities that use ethylene oxide to clean billions of devices in
What is the breast cancer risk calculator recommended by Olivia Munn?

What is the breast cancer risk calculator recommended by Olivia Munn?

When Olivia Munn revealed this week that she was diagnosed with breast cancer and had a double mastectomy, she urged people to ask their doctors to figure out their score on a breast cancer risk calculator.
In a first, Vice President Harris visits Minnesota abortion clinic to blast ‘immoral’ restrictions

In a first, Vice President Harris visits Minnesota abortion clinic to blast ‘immoral’ restrictions

ST. PAUL, Minn.
Bill shelved that sought changes to Iowa law outlining penalties for terminating a pregnancy

Bill shelved that sought changes to Iowa law outlining penalties for terminating a pregnancy

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A bill that would have made changes to Iowa's fetal homicide law has been shelved after a Senate Republican joined Democrats in voicing concerns about the potential impact on in vitro fertilization after an Alabama court found
Suspect in B.C. triple stabbing has history of 'sudden' violence: review board

Suspect in B.C. triple stabbing has history of 'sudden' violence: review board

COQUITLAM, B.C. — The man accused of stabbing three people at a festival in Vancouver's Chinatown had a history of "sudden" violence but a report says he showed no signs of deteriorating mental health as he left a psychiatric hospital that day.
Teen pregnancy raises risk of death in early adulthood, Ontario study suggests

Teen pregnancy raises risk of death in early adulthood, Ontario study suggests

Women who were pregnant as teenagers are more likely to die before age 31 compared to those who had no teen pregnancies, suggests an Ontario study that calls for more programs to support vulnerable youth and their children. The study of 2.
Five types of Insignia air fryers recalled due to potential fire risk

Five types of Insignia air fryers recalled due to potential fire risk

Health Canada and Best Buy are recalling five types of Insignia-brand air fryers because they are a potential fire or burn hazard.