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Supreme Court justices question block on flavored vapes, but don't appear convinced FDA was unfair

Supreme Court justices question block on flavored vapes, but don't appear convinced FDA was unfair

WASHINGTON (AP) — A majority of Supreme Court justices didn't seem convinced Monday that federal regulators misled companies as they refused to allow them to sell sweet flavored vaping products following a surge in teen e-cigarette use.
Manitoba premier promises to change incarceration policy for people with tuberculosis

Manitoba premier promises to change incarceration policy for people with tuberculosis

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says he wants to ensure the provincial government never again incarcerates someone for having tuberculosis.
Better drugs through AI? Insitro CEO on what machine learning can teach Big Pharma

Better drugs through AI? Insitro CEO on what machine learning can teach Big Pharma

WASHINGTON (AP) — Artificial intelligence is changing the way companies do business — helping programmers write code and fielding customer service calls with chatbots.
A twice-yearly shot could help end AIDS. But will it get to everyone who needs it?

A twice-yearly shot could help end AIDS. But will it get to everyone who needs it?

MEXICO CITY (AP) — It’s been called the closest the world has ever come to a vaccine against the AIDS virus.
'Significant failures' in addressing Indigenous youth mental health in New Brunswick

'Significant failures' in addressing Indigenous youth mental health in New Brunswick

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's independent advocate for children, youth and seniors released a report Monday saying the province has failed to collaborate with First Nations governments to address youth mental health.
As temperatures turn frigid, Minnesotans turn to saunas for warmth and community

As temperatures turn frigid, Minnesotans turn to saunas for warmth and community

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — As another frigid winter settles over Minnesota with temperatures dipping into the teens, people like Ed Kranz are embracing the cold — and working up quite a sweat.

A 17-year-old player dies after collapsing during a charity hockey game in New York

BETHPAGE, N.Y. (AP) — A 17-year-old hockey player collapsed during a charity game in New York and later died, authorities said.
As temperatures turn frigid, Minnesotans turn to saunas for warmth and community

As temperatures turn frigid, Minnesotans turn to saunas for warmth and community

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Ed Kranz set up his mobile sauna next to a frozen beach at Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan, Minnesota, on a bone-chilling Sunday morning during a weekend cold snap.
First transgender attorney to argue before the Supreme Court, challenging health care ban for minors

First transgender attorney to argue before the Supreme Court, challenging health care ban for minors

WASHINGTON (AP) — When the Supreme Court this week wades into the contentious issue of transgender rights , the justices will hear from an attorney with knowledge that runs deep.
Here's where Canadian experts stand on fluoridating drinking water

Here's where Canadian experts stand on fluoridating drinking water

For decades, water fluoridation has played a key role in improving the oral health of North Americans, experts say, but the practice is coming under scrutiny in some communities as opponents gain new prominence in the U.S.
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