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RFK Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' report worries farmers, Republicans ahead of release

RFK Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' report worries farmers, Republicans ahead of release

WASHINGTON (AP) — A highly-anticipated White House report about childhood diseases has provoked a tug-of-war pitting farmers and some prominent Republican lawmakers against health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr .
No evidence mouth taping is effective and could be harmful for some, new study says

No evidence mouth taping is effective and could be harmful for some, new study says

TORONTO — Canadian researchers say there's no evidence that mouth taping has any health benefits and warn that it could actually be harmful for people with sleep apnea.
Three-year deal reached in labour dispute between LifeLabs and 1,200 striking workers

Three-year deal reached in labour dispute between LifeLabs and 1,200 striking workers

BURNABY — British Columbia's main outpatient lab services provider and the union representing about 1,200 striking workers have reached a deal through binding recommendations from a mediator, ending roughly 10 weeks of strike action.
Alberta reports 19 new cases of measles, surpassing 500 infections

Alberta reports 19 new cases of measles, surpassing 500 infections

EDMONTON — Alberta has seen more than 500 cases of measles since early March, as 19 more cases of the highly contagious disease have been confirmed.
A Texas bill to clarify exceptions to the state's abortion ban clears a key hurdle after rocky path

A Texas bill to clarify exceptions to the state's abortion ban clears a key hurdle after rocky path

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas lawmakers advanced a bill Wednesday to clarify medical exceptions under one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the U.S., putting the GOP-backed proposal on the brink of reaching Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk.
Measles is very contagious. Here's how to avoid it

Measles is very contagious. Here's how to avoid it

New Jersey health officials are asking people who went to last week's Shakira concert at MetLife Stadium to monitor for measles symptoms because a person went to see the singer while infectious.
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.
Emotional well-being. Fall prevention. Chair yoga has a lot to offer people of all ages

Emotional well-being. Fall prevention. Chair yoga has a lot to offer people of all ages

NEW YORK (AP) — Marian Rivman is pushing 80. Harriet Luria is a proud 83. In this trio, Carol Leister is the baby at 62. Together, they have decades of experience with yoga. Only now, it involves a chair.
For kids with autism, swim classes can be lifesaving

For kids with autism, swim classes can be lifesaving

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — In an airy indoor pool with fish cutouts on the walls, a group of small children bobbed, floated and tentatively flutter-kicked. It was what it looked like, a starter swimming class.
New Trump vaccine policy limits access to COVID shots

New Trump vaccine policy limits access to COVID shots

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration said Tuesday it will limit approval for seasonal COVID-19 shots to seniors and others at high risk pending more data on everyone else — raising questions about whether some people who want a vaccine this fal