More than 1,000 former rugby players in concussion lawsuit">More than 1,000 former rugby players in concussion lawsuit
A law firm says the number of former rugby players taking legal action against sports governing bodies on claims they…
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In Uganda, an affordable alternative to dirt floors is a big boost to human health">In Uganda, an affordable alternative to dirt floors is a big boost to human health
In Uganda, where more than 40% of the population live in extreme poverty, many families live in homes with dirt…
UK bans single-use vapes to stem use by children and reduce harmful litter">UK bans single-use vapes to stem use by children and reduce harmful litter
A ban on disposable vapes has come into force across the U.K. as the British government aims to stem their…
French scientist Etienne-Emile Baulieu, inventor of the abortion pill, dies at 98">French scientist Etienne-Emile Baulieu, inventor of the abortion pill, dies at 98
French scientist Etienne-Emile Baulieu, known as the inventor of the abortion pill, died on Friday aged 98 at his home…
Lawsuit challenging Kentucky’s near-total ban on abortions is withdrawn">Lawsuit challenging Kentucky’s near-total ban on abortions is withdrawn
Attorneys for a woman who had challenged Kentucky's near-total ban on abortion have dropped the lawsuit
How huge health funding cuts in Washington ‘put lives at risk’ in communities">How huge health funding cuts in Washington ‘put lives at risk’ in communities
Americans are losing an array of people and programs dedicated to keeping them healthy
CDC removes language that says healthy kids and pregnant women should get COVID shots">CDC removes language that says healthy kids and pregnant women should get COVID shots
The nation's top public health agency has posted new recommendations that healthy children and pregnant women may — but no…
French Open: Tennis players wonder if nasal strips aren’t just for snoring anymore">French Open: Tennis players wonder if nasal strips aren’t just for snoring anymore
Carlos Alcaraz has been wearing nasal strips in some matches since last season
What we know — and don’t know — about who will be able to get COVID-19 shots">What we know — and don’t know — about who will be able to get COVID-19 shots
For many Americans, it's not clear how easy getting a COVID-19 vaccination this fall will be — or if they've…