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A look at how some of Trump's picks to lead health agencies could help carry out Kennedy's overhaul

A look at how some of Trump's picks to lead health agencies could help carry out Kennedy's overhaul

The people that president-elect Donald Trump has selected to lead federal health agencies in his second administration include a retired congressman, a surgeon and a former talk-show host.
Hydrate. Make lists. Leave yourself time. And other tips for reducing holiday travel stress

Hydrate. Make lists. Leave yourself time. And other tips for reducing holiday travel stress

Travel can be stressful in the best of times. Now add in the high-level anxiety that seems to be baked into every holiday season and it's clear that travelers could use some help calming frazzled nerves.
People on breathing machines struggle without power after weather disasters

People on breathing machines struggle without power after weather disasters

HOUSTON (AP) — Kimberly Rubit had one priority in mind as Hurricane Beryl ripped through Houston this summer: her severely disabled daughter.

Doctor at the heart of Turkey's newborn baby deaths case says he was a 'trusted' physician

ISTANBUL (AP) — The Turkish doctor at the center of an alleged fraud scheme that led to the deaths of 10 babies told an Istanbul court Saturday that he was a “trusted” physician. Dr.
First Canadian case of more severe mpox strain confirmed in Manitoba

First Canadian case of more severe mpox strain confirmed in Manitoba

OTTAWA — The Public Health Agency of Canada has confirmed the country's first case of a more severe type of mpox in a person in Manitoba, though it says the risk to the general population remains low.
Hydrate. Make lists. Leave yourself time. And other tips for reducing holiday travel stress

Hydrate. Make lists. Leave yourself time. And other tips for reducing holiday travel stress

Travel can be stressful in the best of times. Now add in the high-level anxiety that seems to be baked into every holiday season and it's clear that travelers could use some help calming frazzled nerves.
People on breathing machines struggle without power after weather disasters

People on breathing machines struggle without power after weather disasters

HOUSTON (AP) — Kimberly Rubit had one priority in mind as Hurricane Beryl ripped through Houston this summer: her severely disabled daughter.
Trump taps a Fox News personality, a surgeon and a former Congressman to lead public health agencies

Trump taps a Fox News personality, a surgeon and a former Congressman to lead public health agencies

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Friday nominated Dr.
Trump nominates Marty Makary, a critic of some COVID-19 health measures, to lead the FDA

Trump nominates Marty Makary, a critic of some COVID-19 health measures, to lead the FDA

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Friday nominated Dr.
Police officer acquitted in 2016 death of Ottawa man describes punches as distraction

Police officer acquitted in 2016 death of Ottawa man describes punches as distraction

A police officer who was found not guilty of manslaughter in the 2016 death of an Ottawa man told a coroner's inquest his goal was to "distract" Abdirahman Abdi with punches during the arrest, and he "did his best" to monitor him afterwards.