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Improving energy resilience in Pakistan could avert 175,000 deaths by 2030, UNICEF says

Improving energy resilience in Pakistan could avert 175,000 deaths by 2030, UNICEF says

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Developing resilient energy systems to power health facilities in Pakistan could avert over 175,000 deaths in the country by 2030, a new new study by the United Nations children’s agency said Friday.
Scientists are testing mRNA vaccines to protect cows and people against bird flu

Scientists are testing mRNA vaccines to protect cows and people against bird flu

The bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows is prompting development of new, next-generation mRNA vaccines — akin to COVID-19 shots — that are being tested in both animals and people. Next month, the U.S.
Researchers find a single, surprising gene behind a disorder that causes intellectual disability

Researchers find a single, surprising gene behind a disorder that causes intellectual disability

Scientists have found the genetic root of a disorder that causes intellectual disability, which they estimate affects as many as one in 20,000 young people. And they hope their discovery leads to a new diagnosis that can provide answers to families.
AP analysis finds 2023 set record for US heat deaths, killing in areas that used to handle the heat

AP analysis finds 2023 set record for US heat deaths, killing in areas that used to handle the heat

David Hom suffered from diabetes and felt nauseated before he went out to hang his laundry in 108-degree weather, another day in Arizona's record-smashing, unrelenting July heat wave .

South Sudan receives its first batch of a new vaccine for malaria from the WHO

JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — South Sudan got its first batch of a new malaria vaccine on Friday from the U.N. health agency, an important step in efforts to battle a disease that is the biggest killer of children in this African country.
Swift Trump verdict has the media considering history's sweep - and the polarizing figure behind it

Swift Trump verdict has the media considering history's sweep - and the polarizing figure behind it

NEW YORK (AP) — A sudden, decisive verdict in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial on Thursday led the media to simultaneously reflect on both the sweep of history and the most polarizing figure in modern American politics.
'Unflappable' Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger back in form after trying season

'Unflappable' Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger back in form after trying season

DALLAS — Jake Oettinger will never again take his health for granted. Professional athletes — especially the younger ones — often have a feeling of invincibility. The Dallas Stars goaltender knows what that's like.
Shares in Trump Media slump after former president convicted in hush money trial

Shares in Trump Media slump after former president convicted in hush money trial

Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, the owner of social networking site Truth Social , slumped before the opening bell Friday after former President Donald Trump was convicted in his hush money trial.
California governor criticized for proposal to eliminate health benefit for some disabled immigrants

California governor criticized for proposal to eliminate health benefit for some disabled immigrants

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov.
Task force lambasted for holding firm on breast cancer screening advice

Task force lambasted for holding firm on breast cancer screening advice

Several cancer experts, surgeons and radiologists swiftly condemned a national task force's draft decision not to lower the recommended routine breast cancer screening age to 40 on Thursday.