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State lawmakers are pushing for vaccine exemptions even as childhood vaccination rates fall

State lawmakers are pushing for vaccine exemptions even as childhood vaccination rates fall

HARTFORD, Conn.
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A trial is underway on North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for kids

A trial is underway on North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for kids

BISMARCK, N.D.
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What to know about Trump's first executive actions on climate and environment

What to know about Trump's first executive actions on climate and environment

President Donald Trump's first week in office included a flurry of executive orders with implications for Earth's climate and environment.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s famous name and controversial views collide in his bid for top health job

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s famous name and controversial views collide in his bid for top health job

WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr . has said vaccines are not safe. His support for abortion access has made conservatives uncomfortable.
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Five years on, Chinese Canadians recall ridicule and racism over pandemic precautions

Five years on, Chinese Canadians recall ridicule and racism over pandemic precautions

VANCOUVER — In early 2020, Lili Wu was already "armed to the teeth" whenever she ventured to public places near her home in Port Coquitlam, B.C. — face mask, sanitizer, protective eyewear and gloves.
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What to know about Trump's first executive actions on climate and environment

What to know about Trump's first executive actions on climate and environment

President Trump's first week in office included a flurry of executive orders with implications for Earth's climate and environment.
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Rise in diagnoses is prompting more US adults to ask: 'Do I have ADHD?'

Rise in diagnoses is prompting more US adults to ask: 'Do I have ADHD?'

NEW YORK (AP) — Allison Burk's teenage daughter struggled with uncontrolled emotions, a shrinking attention span and a growing tendency to procrastinate.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s famous name and controversial views collide in his bid for top health job

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s famous name and controversial views collide in his bid for top health job

WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr . has said vaccines are not safe. His support for abortion access has made conservatives uncomfortable.
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North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for kids heads to trial

North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for kids heads to trial

BISMARCK, N.D.
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Don't be afraid to prescribe exercise to elderly patients, fitness experts tell doctors

Don't be afraid to prescribe exercise to elderly patients, fitness experts tell doctors

TORONTO — Bob Bursach has worked with professional athletes over the course of his career as a personal trainer — but these days, he's focused on helping seniors make exercise part of their lives.
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