AP Health

Parents facing diaper duty could see relief from bipartisan tax legislation introduced in Kentucky

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — For weary parents rolling up their sleeves for around-the-clock diaper duty, a bill with bipartisan support in Kentucky would deliver...

Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy show no link with suicide, FDA says

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A preliminary review of side effects from popular drugs used to treat diabetes and obesity shows no link with suicidal thoughts or actions, the...

Missouri lawsuit accusing China of hoarding pandemic gear can proceed, appeals panel says

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri lawsuit accusing China of hoarding masks and other protective gear during the COVID-19 pandemic can move forward,...

Court sends case of prosecutor suspended by DeSantis back to trial judge over First...

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A Democratic Florida prosecutor suspended by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis will get another chance to show his political advocacy...

More adults sought help for ADHD during pandemic, contributing to drug shortages

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Prescriptions for ADHD treatments surged among adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping to fuel lingering shortages that frustrate parents and doctors.New prescriptions for stimulants...

Holiday gatherings and a new variant have driven up COVID cases globally, the UN...

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GENEVA (AP) — The head of the U.N. health agency said Wednesday holiday gatherings and the spread of the most prominent variant globally led...

NHLPA unveils mental health initiative to help hockey players learn more, watch for warning...

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Whenever Blake Wheeler endured mental health challenges in his hockey career, he felt better when he talked about them and sought help.When the NHL...

Ancient human DNA hints at why multiple sclerosis affects so many northern Europeans today

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Ancient DNA helps explain why northern Europeans have a higher risk of multiple sclerosis than other ancestries: It’s a genetic legacy...

Pakistani leader calls for global unity to fight diseases and emergencies caused by climate...

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ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan's prime minister on Wednesday called for unified efforts to tackle global infectious diseases like COVID-19 and emergencies caused by climate...

Cesarean deliveries surge in Puerto Rico, reaching a record rate in the US territory,...

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Cesareans are surging in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico, which has one of the world’s highest rates...