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New blood donation rules allow more gay men to give in US

New blood donation rules allow more gay men to give in US

WASHINGTON (AP) — Gay and bisexual men in monogamous relationships can give blood in the U.S. without abstaining from sex under updated federal health guidelines that focus on donors’ behavior, not their sexual orientation.
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Judge denies bid to hold single trial for all 10 charged in psychiatric patient's death

Judge denies bid to hold single trial for all 10 charged in psychiatric patient's death

DINWIDDIE, Va.
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Ovarian cancer can be hard to detect: What to know about prevention, symptoms

Ovarian cancer can be hard to detect: What to know about prevention, symptoms

Canadian-American figure skater Piper Gilles announced earlier this week that she had her left ovary removed after she was diagnosed with Stage 1 ovarian cancer in January.
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Mpox no longer a global emergency, WHO says

Mpox no longer a global emergency, WHO says

LONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization said Thursday that the global outbreak of mpox, which initially baffled experts when the smallpox-related disease spread to more than 100 countries last year, is no longer an international emergency, after
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Figuring out Texas: From guns to immigration, here's how one state's challenges echo the country's

Figuring out Texas: From guns to immigration, here's how one state's challenges echo the country's

HOUSTON (AP) — Thirteen people dead in two mass shootings . Eight immigrants killed when an SUV slams into a crowded bus stop .
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South Korea to lift quarantine mandate for COVID-19 and end testing recommendation for travelers

South Korea to lift quarantine mandate for COVID-19 and end testing recommendation for travelers

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea will drop its COVID-19 quarantine requirements and end testing recommendations for international arrivals starting next month after the World Health Organization declared the end of the global health emergency.
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North Carolina governor makes last-minute plea to block new abortion limits

North Carolina governor makes last-minute plea to block new abortion limits

WILMINGTON, N.C.
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NYC Mayor Adams calls fatal subway chokehold 'tragedy that never should have happened'

NYC Mayor Adams calls fatal subway chokehold 'tragedy that never should have happened'

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Wednesday that the death of Jordan Neely at the hands of a fellow subway rider was “a tragedy that never should have happened” and pledged to do more to help people experiencing mental health crises
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A skin patch to treat peanut allergies? Study in toddlers shows promise

A skin patch to treat peanut allergies? Study in toddlers shows promise

WASHINGTON (AP) — An experimental skin patch is showing promise to treat toddlers who are highly allergic to peanuts — training their bodies to handle an accidental bite. Peanut allergy is one of the most common and dangerous food allergies.
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Missouri lawmakers ban gender-affirming care, trans athletes; Kansas City moves to defy state

Missouri lawmakers ban gender-affirming care, trans athletes; Kansas City moves to defy state

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers approved two bills Wednesday that ban gender-affirming health care for minors, and prevent transgender girls and women from participating on female sports teams.
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