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Blood tests offered in New Mexico amid query into 'forever chemical' contamination at military bases

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Hundreds of residents and personnel stationed at a U.S.
Secrecy surrounding the defense secretary's hospitalization has put the White House on the defensive

Secrecy surrounding the defense secretary's hospitalization has put the White House on the defensive

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s administration pledged from Day One to restore truth and transparency to the federal government — but now it’s facing a maelstrom of criticism and credibility questions after Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s ho
Nova Scotia fourth province to sign detailed health accord with Ottawa

Nova Scotia fourth province to sign detailed health accord with Ottawa

OTTAWA — Nova Scotia is the fourth province to sign a new health accord with the federal government, with Ottawa sending $355 million to improve access to health care.

More adults sought help for ADHD during pandemic, contributing to drug shortages

Prescriptions for ADHD treatments surged among adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping to fuel lingering shortages that frustrate parents and doctors.
Ancient human DNA hints at why multiple sclerosis affects so many northern Europeans today

Ancient human DNA hints at why multiple sclerosis affects so many northern Europeans today

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ancient DNA helps explain why northern Europeans have a higher risk of multiple sclerosis than other ancestries: It’s a genetic legacy of horseback-riding cattle herders who swept into the region about 5,000 years ago.
Program to provide cash for pregnant women in Flint, Michigan, and families with newborns

Program to provide cash for pregnant women in Flint, Michigan, and families with newborns

FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A program aimed at helping remove families and infants in Flint, Michigan, from deep poverty will give $1,500 to women during mid-pregnancy and $500 each month throughout the first year after the birth.

NHLPA unveils mental health initiative to help hockey players learn more, watch for warning signs

Whenever Blake Wheeler endured mental health challenges in his hockey career, he felt better when he talked about them and sought help.
USDA estimates 21 million kids will get summer food benefits through new program in 2024

USDA estimates 21 million kids will get summer food benefits through new program in 2024

Nearly 21 million children in the U.S. and its territories are expected to receive food benefits this summer through a newly permanent federal program, the United States Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday. Thirty-five states, all five U.S.
Cesarean deliveries surge in Puerto Rico, reaching a record rate in the US territory, report says

Cesarean deliveries surge in Puerto Rico, reaching a record rate in the US territory, report says

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Cesareans are surging in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico, which has one of the world’s highest rates with more than 50% of babies now delivered via surgery compared with only 32% on the U.S.
Pakistani leader calls for global unity to fight diseases and emergencies caused by climate change

Pakistani leader calls for global unity to fight diseases and emergencies caused by climate change

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan's prime minister on Wednesday called for unified efforts to tackle global infectious diseases like COVID-19 and emergencies caused by climate change, nearly 1 1/2-year after devastating floods killed 1,700 people in his nati