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Mexico bans junk food sales in schools in its latest salvo against child obesity

Mexico bans junk food sales in schools in its latest salvo against child obesity

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A government-sponsored junk food ban in schools across Mexico took effect on Saturday, officials said, as the country tries to tackle one of the world’s worst obesity and diabetes epidemics.
Top vaccine official resigns from FDA, criticizes RFK Jr. for promoting 'misinformation and lies'

Top vaccine official resigns from FDA, criticizes RFK Jr. for promoting 'misinformation and lies'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The top vaccine official with the Food and Drug Administration has resigned and criticized the nation’s top health official for allowing “misinformation and lies” to guide his thinking behind the safety of vaccinations. Dr.
The Latest: Countries sending humanitarian aid after Myanmar earthquake

The Latest: Countries sending humanitarian aid after Myanmar earthquake

BANGKOK (AP) — The death toll from Myanmar's powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake keeps climbing amid rescue efforts. The military government said Saturday that 1,644 people have been killed, with thousands of others injured and dozens missing.
Military review of fitness standards will find array of tests, but higher requirements for combat

Military review of fitness standards will find array of tests, but higher requirements for combat

WASHINGTON (AP) — The defense secretary's decision to review military standards on combat and physical fitness and appearance opens a Pandora’s box of widely differing rules among the services.
New 3D technology could soon bring surgeons closer to patients in Africa's most remote regions

New 3D technology could soon bring surgeons closer to patients in Africa's most remote regions

KOFORIDUA, Ghana (AP) — Charles Owusu Aseku has traveled across Ghana and beyond in search of care for the large growth of tissue called a keloid on his neck since 2002.
‘Wellness rooms’ are claiming space in many homes

‘Wellness rooms’ are claiming space in many homes

Our homes have been multitasking for a while now. They may be where we work, they are certainly where we play, and in today’s stress-filled world, they’re often the place where we feel most at peace.
Respiratory season ends, B.C. launching spring COVID-19 vaccination campaign

Respiratory season ends, B.C. launching spring COVID-19 vaccination campaign

Respiratory illness season is over, British Columbia's top doctor said Friday, but the province is set to launch a spring COVID-19 immunization campaign and wants everyone to ensure they're fully protected against measles.
Manitoba to look at potential outreach efforts for U.S. researchers, says Kinew

Manitoba to look at potential outreach efforts for U.S. researchers, says Kinew

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says his government is looking at ways to recruit scientists and researchers from the United States.
Ontario judge grants injunction allowing consumption sites to stay open for now

Ontario judge grants injunction allowing consumption sites to stay open for now

TORONTO — An Ontario judge has granted an injunction to keep 10 supervised consumption sites open while he considers a Charter challenge of a new provincial law that bans the sites from operating within 200 metres of schools or daycares.
Utah bans fluoride in public drinking water, a first in the US

Utah bans fluoride in public drinking water, a first in the US

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water , pushing past opposition from dentists and national health organizations who warn the move will lead to medical problems that disproportionately affect lo