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Misleading clients on abortion could cost Illinois pregnancy centers

Misleading clients on abortion could cost Illinois pregnancy centers

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois crisis pregnancy centers, which often pop up near abortion facilities to offer information about alternatives, could face penalties if they disseminate misleading or untruthful information.
Cases of tick-borne illnesses are on the rise. Some experts believe climate change is the cause

Cases of tick-borne illnesses are on the rise. Some experts believe climate change is the cause

NEW YORK (AP) — In 2022, doctors recorded the first confirmed case of tick-borne encephalitis virus acquired in the United Kingdom. It began with a bike ride.
Larry Nassar survivors sue Michigan State over alleged 'secret decisions' on releasing documents

Larry Nassar survivors sue Michigan State over alleged 'secret decisions' on releasing documents

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Women who were sexually assaulted by former Michigan State University sports doctor Larry Nassar filed a lawsuit Thursday saying school officials made “secret decisions” about releasing documents in the case.
A meat allergy caused by tick spit is getting more common, CDC says

A meat allergy caused by tick spit is getting more common, CDC says

NEW YORK (AP) — More than 100,000 people in the U.S. have become allergic to red meat since 2010 because of a weird syndrome triggered by tick bites, according to a government report released Thursday.
Biden announces an advanced cancer research initiative as part of his 'moonshot' effort

Biden announces an advanced cancer research initiative as part of his 'moonshot' effort

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's administration on Thursday announced the first cancer-focused initiative under its advanced health research agency, aiming to help doctors more easily distinguish between cancerous cells and healthy tissue duri
Sprains, strains and ACL tears. What to know about some of the NFL's most common injuries

Sprains, strains and ACL tears. What to know about some of the NFL's most common injuries

Hamstring pulls, ligament tears and ankle sprains can be as formidable an opponent for NFL teams as a high-scoring offense or stingy defense. “There’s a 100% injury rate in the NFL,” seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady once said.
How many transgender and intersex people live in the US? Anti-LGBTQ+ laws will impact millions

How many transgender and intersex people live in the US? Anti-LGBTQ+ laws will impact millions

New laws targeting LGBTQ+ people are proliferating in GOP-led states, but often absent from policy decisions is a clear understanding of how many people will be directly affected.
Sesame is being newly added to some foods. The FDA says it doesn't violate an allergy law

Sesame is being newly added to some foods. The FDA says it doesn't violate an allergy law

Food manufacturers who deliberately add sesame to products and include the ingredient on labels are not violating a new federal food allergy law, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday.
Alberta government says clinic offering faster doctor access for a fee is an outlier

Alberta government says clinic offering faster doctor access for a fee is an outlier

The Alberta government says a Calgary medical clinic charging its patients fees for faster access to a physician is an outlier and it will take action against any clinic that follows suit.
Manitoba to replace vulnerable persons office after audit finds abuse in care homes

Manitoba to replace vulnerable persons office after audit finds abuse in care homes

WINNIPEG — Some residents in Manitoba personal care homes have been assaulted, threatened and injured by staff, yet a government oversight body deemed them not to be founded cases of abuse, the province's auditor general said Wednesday.