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Monkeypox virus could become entrenched as new STD in the US

Monkeypox virus could become entrenched as new STD in the US

NEW YORK (AP) — The spread of monkeypox in the U.S. could represent the dawn of a new sexually transmitted disease, though some health officials say the virus that causes pimple-like bumps might yet be contained before it gets firmly established.
Quick Georgia abortion restrictions send some patients home

Quick Georgia abortion restrictions send some patients home

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's abortion law changed so abruptly Wednesday afternoon that some patients who were in an office waiting for abortions were told that what had been legal that morning was no longer legal in the state and sent home.
Spanish worker's death shows need to adapt to climate change

Spanish worker's death shows need to adapt to climate change

MADRID (AP) — When José Antonio González started his afternoon shift sweeping the streets of Madrid, the temperature was 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) amid a heat wave gripping Spain.
Kansas vote could allow ban, but abortion foes mum on plans

Kansas vote could allow ban, but abortion foes mum on plans

OLATHE, Kan. (AP) — Republicans have spent more than three decades making it as hard as possible to get an abortion in Kansas, and now that their chance to ban the procedure is in sight, they’re reluctant to tell voters whether that's their goal.
Alberta MLA charged in hacking case won't return to NDP caucus or seek re-election

Alberta MLA charged in hacking case won't return to NDP caucus or seek re-election

EDMONTON — An Alberta legislature member who left the Opposition NDP caucus over a computer hacking investigation says he will remain in the house as an Independent and not seek re-election in 2023.
YouTube to remove videos spreading abortion falsehoods

YouTube to remove videos spreading abortion falsehoods

SAN BRUNO, Calif. (AP) — YouTube will begin removing misleading videos about abortion in response to falsehoods being spread about the procedure that is being banned or restricted across a broad swath of the U.S.
New York reports 1st US polio case in nearly a decade

New York reports 1st US polio case in nearly a decade

NEW YORK (AP) — An unvaccinated young adult from New York recently contracted polio, the first U.S. case in nearly a decade, health officials said Thursday. Officials said the patient, who lives in Rockland County, had developed paralysis.
At least 37,800 people affected by cyberattack last year on N.L. health-care system

At least 37,800 people affected by cyberattack last year on N.L. health-care system

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — About 37,800 people in Newfoundland and Labrador have been sent privacy breach notices stemming from a cyberattack last year on the province's health-care system, a spokesperson with the Eastern Health authority said Thursday.
Ontario opening pediatric COVID-19 vaccine bookings for youngest kids on July 28

Ontario opening pediatric COVID-19 vaccine bookings for youngest kids on July 28

Ontario parents expressed excitement and relief on Thursday after the province announced that COVID-19 vaccinations for infants and preschoolers could start being booked late next week.
CVS seeks verification on drugs with possible abortion use

CVS seeks verification on drugs with possible abortion use

CVS Health is asking pharmacists in some states to verify that a few of the prescriptions they provide will not be used end a pregnancy.