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Use of Wegovy and other weight-loss drugs soars among kids and young adults

Use of Wegovy and other weight-loss drugs soars among kids and young adults

At 17, Israel McKenzie was so burdened by obesity that he stopped going to high school in person and was embarrassed to speak to people at his restaurant job.
For a Memorial Day barbecue, update side dishes to keep the flavor, lose some fat

For a Memorial Day barbecue, update side dishes to keep the flavor, lose some fat

A typical spread at a Memorial Day barbecue might not scream “healthy,” but nutritionists see an opportunity in those gloppy, heavy side dishes. In short, it pays to be sneaky.
Owner of Nepal's largest media organization arrested over citizenship card issue

Owner of Nepal's largest media organization arrested over citizenship card issue

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — The owner of Nepal's largest news organization has been arrested for allegedly violating the country's citizenship laws over an issue with his citizenship card.

Hawaii court orders drug companies to pay $916 million in Plavix blood thinner lawsuit

HONOLULU (AP) — A Hawaii court has ordered the manufacturers and distributors of the blood thinner Plavix to pay the state a combined $916 million after finding the companies failed to disclose the efficacy and safety of the medication, the state att
Israel's block of AP transmission shows how ambiguity in law could restrict war coverage

Israel's block of AP transmission shows how ambiguity in law could restrict war coverage

NEW YORK (AP) — Israel's shutdown and seizure of an Associated Press video camera that provided a live glimpse into Gaza alarmed many journalists, who worried Tuesday about wider implications for coverage of a war largely fought out of the world's si
Louisiana lawmakers advance bill to reclassify abortion drugs, worrying doctors

Louisiana lawmakers advance bill to reclassify abortion drugs, worrying doctors

BATON ROUGE, La.
Victims of UK's infected blood scandal to start receiving final compensation payments this year

Victims of UK's infected blood scandal to start receiving final compensation payments this year

LONDON (AP) — Victims of the U.K.
Trump says he is open to restrictions on contraception before backing away from the statement

Trump says he is open to restrictions on contraception before backing away from the statement

Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he was open to supporting regulations on contraception and that his campaign would release a policy on the issue “very shortly,” comments that he later said were misinterpreted.

Concussion replacements added for Copa America under the pink substitution pass system

LUQUE, Paraguay (AP) — Coaches at next month's Copa America will be able to make a 6th and extra substitution in cases of suspected head trauma or concussion.

Delaware lawmakers OK bill enabling board of political appointees to oversee hospital budgets

DOVER, Del. (AP) — The state House on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill aimed at curtailing the increase in health care costs in Delaware by establishing a state board with authority to impose budgets on the state’s largest hospitals.