Health

Protests after 2 sudden deaths force closure of hospital trauma unit in Central African Republic

BANGUI, Central African Republic -- The sudden closure in the Central African Republic of the orthopedic trauma surgery unit at…

3 months ago

Federal health agencies restore webpages and datasets following judge’s order

NEW YORK -- Federal health agencies have restored several webpages and datasets, following a judge's order to bring back public…

3 months ago

Could obesity drugs help with alcohol cravings? New study suggests potential

Medications that have transformed the treatment of obesity may also help people drink less alcohol, according to new government-funded research.The…

3 months ago

Canada appoints former Mountie as fentanyl czar to combat production of opioid

OTTAWA, Ontario -- Canada on Tuesday named a former deputy commissioner with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police as the country’s…

3 months ago

Rep. John Larson says partial seizure caused him to stop speech on House floor

WASHINGTON -- Connecticut U.S. Rep. John Larson, who inexplicably stopped speaking during a speech Monday on the House of Representatives…

3 months ago

Canned tuna sold at Trader Joe’s, Costco, H-E-B recalled for botulism risk

Several brands of canned tuna sold at stores including Trader Joe's, Costco and H-E-B have been recalled because they might…

3 months ago

Sweden allows body checking in women’s hockey and finds health, quality benefits

ÖRNSKÖLDSVIK, Sweden -- Lauren Bellefontaine came off the ice after a game in Sweden’s top women’s hockey league and detailed…

3 months ago

What to know about proposals to ban abortion pills and punish women who seek abortion

Lawmakers in some states where abortion is already banned are seeking to explicitly bar abortion pills or take a step…

3 months ago

Most nations miss deadline for plans to fight climate change. UN says take your time

Nearly 200 nations faced a Monday deadline to file what the United Nations' climate chief calls “among the most important…

3 months ago

Most nations miss deadline for plans to fight climate change. UN says take your time to do it right

Nearly 200 nations faced a Monday deadline to file what the United Nations' climate chief calls “among the most important…

3 months ago