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Pakistan's anti-polio drive suffers a blow after a northern enclave reports first case in 7 years

Pakistan's anti-polio drive suffers a blow after a northern enclave reports first case in 7 years

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan efforts to eliminate polio suffered another blow on Monday after a northern enclave reported its first case in seven years.
Exercise boosts survival rates in colon cancer patients, study shows

Exercise boosts survival rates in colon cancer patients, study shows

A three-year exercise program improved survival in colon cancer patients and kept disease at bay, a first-of-its-kind international experiment showed.
Emergency service for wildfire evacuees in northeastern B.C. extended

Emergency service for wildfire evacuees in northeastern B.C. extended

The British Columbia regional district where a wildfire continues to burn out of control has extended its emergency support services to residents evacuated from the blaze.
UK bans single-use vapes to stem use by children and reduce harmful litter

UK bans single-use vapes to stem use by children and reduce harmful litter

LONDON (AP) — A ban on disposable vapes came into force across the U.K. on Sunday as the British government aims to stem their use by children, reduce litter and prevent the leaking of harmful chemicals into the environment.
Exercise improves colon cancer survival, Canadian researchers say

Exercise improves colon cancer survival, Canadian researchers say

TORONTO — Canadian researchers say a new study shows regular exercise improves survival for colon cancer patients.
The country that made smoking sexy is breaking up with cigarettes

The country that made smoking sexy is breaking up with cigarettes

PARIS (AP) — Brigitte Bardot lounged barefoot on a Saint-Tropez beach, drawing languorous puffs from her cigarette.
FDA approves Moderna's new lower-dose COVID-19 vaccine

FDA approves Moderna's new lower-dose COVID-19 vaccine

The U.S. approved a new COVID-19 vaccine made by Moderna late Friday but with limits on who can use it — not a replacement for the company’s existing shot, but a second option.
Son of woman who inspired assisted dying law chooses to die on his own terms

Son of woman who inspired assisted dying law chooses to die on his own terms

OTTAWA — Price Carter is planning to die this summer. The 68-year-old has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He knows it will take his life eventually; before it does, he intends to die on his own terms with his family at his side.

French scientist Etienne-Emile Baulieu, inventor of the abortion pill, dies at 98

ROME (AP) — French scientist Etienne-Emile Baulieu, best known as the inventor of the abortion pill, died on Friday aged 98 at his home in Paris, his institute said in a statement.
Deep cuts erode the foundations of US public health system, end progress, threaten worse to come

Deep cuts erode the foundations of US public health system, end progress, threaten worse to come

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Americans are losing a vast array of people and programs dedicated to keeping them healthy.
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