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US Justice Department says Kentucky may be violating federal law for lack of mental health services

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky is likely violating federal law for failing to provide community-based services to adults in Louisville with serious mental illness, the U.S. Department of Justice said in a report issued Tuesday.
A 10-month-old Palestinian baby suddenly stopped crawling. Polio had struck Gaza

A 10-month-old Palestinian baby suddenly stopped crawling. Polio had struck Gaza

Born into the devastating Israel-Hamas war, 10-month-old Abdel-Rahman Abuel-Jedian started crawling early. Then one day, he froze — his left leg appeared to be paralyzed.
Sharp rise in whooping cough cases reported in several provinces

Sharp rise in whooping cough cases reported in several provinces

TORONTO — Whooping cough cases are on the rise in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, with some provinces reporting sharp increases compared to pre-pandemic averages.

Appeals court spikes Tennessee's bid to get family planning dollars despite abortion rule

NASHVILLE, Tenn.
What to know about the Oropouche virus, also known as sloth fever

What to know about the Oropouche virus, also known as sloth fever

NEW YORK (AP) — More than 20 people returning to the U.S. from Cuba have been infected with a virus transmitted by bugs in recent months, federal health officials said Tuesday. They all had Oropouche virus disease , also known as sloth fever.
New Hampshire resident dies after testing positive for mosquito-borne encephalitis virus

New Hampshire resident dies after testing positive for mosquito-borne encephalitis virus

A New Hampshire resident infected with the mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis virus has died, state health authorities said.
Africa's mpox outbreaks result from neglect and world's inability to stop epidemics, experts say

Africa's mpox outbreaks result from neglect and world's inability to stop epidemics, experts say

LONDON (AP) — The growing mpox outbreaks in Africa that triggered the World Health Organization’s emergency declaration are largely the result of decades of neglect and the global community’s inability to stop sporadic epidemics among a population wi
Providers halt services after court allows Florida to enforce ban on transgender care for minors

Providers halt services after court allows Florida to enforce ban on transgender care for minors

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.
Africa has almost 4,000 new mpox cases in a week, but the wait for vaccines continues

Africa has almost 4,000 new mpox cases in a week, but the wait for vaccines continues

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Africa is seeing a rapid increase in mpox cases with nearly 4,000 reported in the past week, the continent's public health body said Tuesday as it repeated a plea for long-awaited vaccines whose arrival this week in the most aff
Brazilian moms are leading the charge to secure CBD for sick kids

Brazilian moms are leading the charge to secure CBD for sick kids

SAO PAULO (AP) — The 4-year-old boy struggled to balance while walking through the living room. His mother’s eyes attentively followed his every move. Then a seizure knocked him to the ground, the dull thud of his small body echoing through the home.