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More at-home health tests are now available. How to know what's right for you

More at-home health tests are now available. How to know what's right for you

The doctor is in — the mailbox, that is.
Many families in Uganda stuck with unhealthy dirt floors are finding an affordable alternative

Many families in Uganda stuck with unhealthy dirt floors are finding an affordable alternative

JINJA, Uganda (AP) — Simon Tigawalana dreamed for years of doing something about the dirt floors in his small house, blaming them for making his family sick.
RFK Jr. says autism 'destroys' families. Here's what those families want you to know

RFK Jr. says autism 'destroys' families. Here's what those families want you to know

WASHINGTON (AP) — Emery Eversoll and her mother shared a good laugh when Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that some autistic children will never write poems.

More than 1,000 former rugby players in concussion lawsuit

The number of former rugby players taking legal action against sports governing bodies on claims they suffered brain injuries during their careers has grown to more than 1,000, a British law firm said on Monday.
Pakistan's anti-polio drive suffers a blow after a northern enclave reports first case in 7 years

Pakistan's anti-polio drive suffers a blow after a northern enclave reports first case in 7 years

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan efforts to eliminate polio suffered another blow on Monday after a northern enclave reported its first case in seven years.
Exercise boosts survival rates in colon cancer patients, study shows

Exercise boosts survival rates in colon cancer patients, study shows

A three-year exercise program improved survival in colon cancer patients and kept disease at bay, a first-of-its-kind international experiment showed.
Emergency service for wildfire evacuees in northeastern B.C. extended

Emergency service for wildfire evacuees in northeastern B.C. extended

The British Columbia regional district where a wildfire continues to burn out of control has extended its emergency support services to residents evacuated from the blaze.
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

LONDON (AP) — A ban on disposable vapes came into force across the U.K. on Sunday as the British government aims to stem their use by children, reduce litter and prevent the leaking of harmful chemicals into the environment.
Exercise improves colon cancer survival, Canadian researchers say

Exercise improves colon cancer survival, Canadian researchers say

TORONTO — Canadian researchers say a new study shows regular exercise improves survival for colon cancer patients.
The country that made smoking sexy is breaking up with cigarettes

The country that made smoking sexy is breaking up with cigarettes

PARIS (AP) — Brigitte Bardot lounged barefoot on a Saint-Tropez beach, drawing languorous puffs from her cigarette.