Health

EXPLAINER: What's the role of personhood in abortion debate?

ATLANTA (AP) — The concept of “personhood” has come up in debates since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the federal right to abortion .

Jul 30, 2022 10:52 AM Read more >

Spain reports 2nd death from monkeypox

MADRID (AP) — Spain has reported a second death in as many days from monkeypox, its health ministry said Saturday. These are believed to be the first confirmed deaths from monkeypox since its outbreak in the European Union.

Jul 30, 2022 6:34 AM Read more >

In race for monkeypox vaccines, experts see repeat of COVID

LONDON (AP) — Moves by rich countries to buy large quantities of monkeypox vaccine, while declining to share doses with Africa, could leave millions of people unprotected against a more dangerous version of the disease and risk continued spillovers o

Jul 30, 2022 5:59 AM Read more >

UK inquiry urges immediate payouts to tainted-blood victims

LONDON (AP) — The head of an inquiry into a tainted-blood scandal that killed 2,400 people in Britain urged the government to pay survivors and bereaved partners at least 100,000 pounds ($120,000) each in compensation immediately.

Jul 30, 2022 3:55 AM Read more >

NKorea claims no new fever cases amid doubts over COVID data

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Saturday reported no new fever cases for the first time since it abruptly admitted to its first domestic COVID-19 outbreak and placed its 26 million people under more draconian restrictions in May.

Jul 30, 2022 2:53 AM Read more >

Death of doctor who faced threats over COVID shocks Austria

BERLIN (AP) — Austrian political leaders have expressed shock over the death of a doctor who closed her practice after she reported receiving death threats from opponents of COVID-19 restrictions and vaccines. The body of Dr.

Jul 30, 2022 2:26 AM Read more >

WVa delays chance to pass 1st new bill since abortion ruling

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia lawmakers passed up the chance Friday to become the first state to approve new legislation restricting access to abortions since the U.S.

Jul 29, 2022 7:36 PM Read more >

Toronto harm reduction workers call for robust safer supply program to prevent deaths

TORONTO — Harm reduction workers say supervised consumption sites and safer supply programs need to be expanded to prevent further overdose deaths in Toronto, a call that comes after several recent suspected opioid deaths.

Jul 29, 2022 3:38 PM Read more >

Alberta to start vaccinating kids under 5 against COVID-19 starting next week

EDMONTON — Alberta is to begin taking bookings for COVID-19 vaccinations and administering the shots for children ages six months to five years starting Tuesday. It's the last province to announce its vaccine rollout plans for this age group.

Jul 29, 2022 3:28 PM Read more >

White House hosts lawyers for discussion on abortion access

WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Merrick Garland headlined a White House event Friday bringing together pro bono lawyers, bar associations and public interest groups to discuss how best to offer legal services and protections for women seeking abor

Jul 29, 2022 2:07 PM Read more >