Saturday November 2nd, 2024 2:46PM

AP Health

Rwanda says no community transmission of Marburg virus, with zero new infections in recent days
Rwanda’s health minister said Sunday that an outbreak of the Marburg virus is not spreading in the country, citing the absence of new infections or deaths in the past six days
9:52AM ( 1 week ago )
Will US convenience stores find the secret to selling better food?
Americans who think of petrified hot dogs, frozen burritos and salty snacks when they imagine getting food at a gas station or truck stop may be pleasantly surprised during their next road trip: U.S. convenience stores are offering them more and better — though not necessarily healthier — choices
9:06AM ( 1 week ago )
Harris attends church in Georgia and encourages Black congregants to vote
Kamala Harris has gone to church in an Atlanta suburb, addressing the faithful and encouraging Black congregants to vote as part of a nationwide campaign push known as “souls to the polls.”
7:40AM ( 1 week ago )
CVS workers strike at 7 Southern California stores for better pay and health care
Workers at seven CVS pharmacies in Southern California have gone on strike for better pay and health care and to protest what they say is bad-faith contract bargaining by the company
9:18PM ( 1 week ago )
Hundreds of frozen waffle products recalled due to possible listeria contamination
Hundreds of frozen waffle products sold in leading retailers including Walmart and Target are being recalled
6:39PM ( 1 week ago )
Main zoo in North Macedonian capital shut down after avian flu case detected
The main zoo in North Macedonia’s capital Skopje has been closed after authorities confirmed the presence of a highly pathogenic strain of bird flu
1:58PM ( 2 weeks ago )
With brain injuries a growing problem, the US military tests how to protect troops from blasts
Brain injuries are a growing problem for the U.S. military
8:24AM ( 2 weeks ago )
Texas sues doctor and accuses her of violating ban on gender-affirming care
Texas has sued a Dallas doctor over accusations of providing gender-affirming care for transgender youths, bringing to court one of the first times a state has sought to enforce bans driven by Republicans in recent years
8:58PM ( 2 weeks ago )
Tennessee judges say doctors can't be disciplined for providing emergency abortions
A three-judge panel has ruled that Tennessee cannot discipline doctors who provide emergency abortions to protect the life of the mother while a lawsuit challenging the state’s sweeping abortion ban continues
8:08PM ( 2 weeks ago )
Teen smoking and other tobacco use drop to lowest level in 25 years, CDC reports
Teen smoking hit an all-time low in the U.S. this year
5:00PM ( 2 weeks ago )