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WHO says suspected outbreak of Marburg disease kills 8 in a remote part of Tanzania

ARUSHA, Tanzania (AP) — The World Health Organization said Wednesday an outbreak of suspected Marburg disease has killed eight people in a remote part of northern Tanzania.
Carer says rules deterred her from getting help for B.C. woman who starved to death

Carer says rules deterred her from getting help for B.C. woman who starved to death

BURNABY, B.C. — Florence Girard's caregiver has told a British Columbia coroner's inquest she was deterred from getting help before Girard starved to death by policies about respecting the rights of people living under their home-sharing arrangement.
USDA documented insects and slime at Boar's Head plants, records show

USDA documented insects and slime at Boar's Head plants, records show

Government inspectors documented unsanitary conditions at several Boar's Head deli meat plants, not just the factory that was shut down last year after a deadly outbreak of listeria poisoning , federal records show.
Obesity won't be solely defined by BMI under new plan for diagnosis by global experts

Obesity won't be solely defined by BMI under new plan for diagnosis by global experts

A group of global experts is proposing a new way to define and diagnose obesity , reducing the emphasis on the controversial body mass index and hoping to better identify people who need treatment for the disease caused by excess body fat.
West Virginia governor axes DEI and enacts vaccine exemptions on first full day in office

West Virginia governor axes DEI and enacts vaccine exemptions on first full day in office

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Republican Gov.
California man says two of his cats died after drinking raw milk recalled for bird flu

California man says two of his cats died after drinking raw milk recalled for bird flu

A California man whose two cats died after drinking raw milk recalled for bird flu risk says he meant to keep his beloved pets healthy, but his efforts tragically backfired.
Court lets Tennessee porn site age verification law take effect as Texas law goes to Supreme Court

Court lets Tennessee porn site age verification law take effect as Texas law goes to Supreme Court

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A panel of appeals judges has ruled that Tennessee can begin enforcing a law that requires pornographic websites to verify their visitors’ age as the First Amendment debate rises to the U.S.
Manitoba man sues health authorities for failing to provide timely care: lawsuit

Manitoba man sues health authorities for failing to provide timely care: lawsuit

WINNIPEG — A Cree man has filed a lawsuit against two Manitoba health authorities alleging he did not receive timely medical care and was accused of nursing a hangover.
West Virginia governor axes DEI and enacts vaccine exemptions on first day in office

West Virginia governor axes DEI and enacts vaccine exemptions on first day in office

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Republican Gov.
New Jersey to stockpile abortion pills ahead of Trump's return to office

New Jersey to stockpile abortion pills ahead of Trump's return to office

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey is going to build up a supply of medication used in abortions, Democratic Gov.