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Experts say bird flu threat small despite Cambodian fatality
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A top World Health Organization official, reacting to the death of an 11-year-old girl in Cambodia infected by bird flu, said Friday the recent global spread of the virus and human infections are “worrying.” Dr.
Feb 24, 2023 8:58 PM
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FDA authorizes combination flu-COVID test for home use
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first combination test for flu and C OVID-19 that can be used at home, giving consumers an easy way to determine if a runny nose is caused by either disease.
Feb 24, 2023 6:40 PM
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Illinois governor plan targets kids' mental health crisis
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A mental health crisis among children in Illinois will be fought by streamlining and easing access to necessary treatment and coordination between six separate state agencies, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday.
Feb 24, 2023 3:21 PM
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West Virginia officials investigate reports of powder in air
Reports of a powder in the air and on some vehicles in parts of the mid-Atlantic U.S. have prompted an investigation by state environment officials in at least one state.
Feb 24, 2023 2:35 PM
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10-year cancer care plan in B.C. to improve detection and treatment: premier
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government is heeding warning signs in the cancer care system, launching a 10-year plan and earmarking an initial $440 million to better detect, prevent and treat cancer, Premier David Eby says.
Feb 24, 2023 1:13 PM
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FDA's tobacco unit pledges reset after criticism
WASHINGTON (AP) — Food and Drug Administration officials on Friday pledged a reset in the agency’s tobacco program, responding to criticisms that a lack of direction has hampered efforts to regulate cigarettes, vaping devices and related products.
Feb 24, 2023 12:44 PM
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Manitoba, federal government reach $6.7B health-care deal
WINNIPEG — Manitoba has become the sixth province to sign on to a new health-care funding proposal with the federal government.
Feb 24, 2023 12:38 PM
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MLS union criticizes FIFA, league over concussion subs
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — The union for Major League Soccer players criticized FIFA, its rules-making body and the league for failing to allow trials of temporary substitutes to replace players suspected of sustaining concussions.
Feb 24, 2023 12:27 PM
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Did dioxins spread after the Ohio train derailment?
After a catastrophic 38-train car derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, some officials are raising concerns about a type of toxic substance that tends to stay in the environment. Last week, Sherrod Brown and J.D. Vance, the U.S.
Feb 24, 2023 12:25 PM
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Director of Canada's drug price regulator resigns same week as colleague steps down
HALIFAX — The executive director of Canada's drug pricing regulator is stepping down — just days after another member resigned because of concerns that the federal government was undermining the independent body's work.
Feb 24, 2023 12:24 PM
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