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The United Kingdom has announced plans to prohibit the sale of disposable vaping devices and limit the availability of candy-flavored e-cigarettes that are marketed towards children.

The UK government has announced a ban on the sale of disposable vapes and restrictions on the variety of flavors available, in order to combat nicotine addiction among children. The government is also sticking to its controversial proposal to prohibit today’s youth from purchasing cigarettes in the future. The plan details, to be announced on

Some Republican lawmakers in certain states are attempting to prevent abortion from being included on the voting ballot.

Missouri and Mississippi are currently making legislative moves to limit voters’ ability to voice their opinions on abortion rights, following similar tactics used in other states, such as Ohio in the previous year. The attempts by Republican legislators and anti-abortion activists are seen as an attempt to undermine the democratic processes designed to allow voters

A program implemented during the COVID era is experiencing a significant amount of fraud. In response, Congress plans to phase it out and increase the child tax credit.

During a recent private meeting with senators, IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel was asked by the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee to provide his evaluation of a concerning report. The report, based on information from a whistleblower, claimed that 95% of current business claims for a tax break related to COVID-19 were fraudulent. The lawmaker

1 in 11 Americans rely on community health centers, which are facing increased pressure as a safety net.

Elisa Reyes has come to Plaza del Sol Family Health Center for doctor’s appointments for more than a decade. Though she moved away a while ago, the 33-year-old keeps returning, even if it means a two-hour roundtrip bus ride. This is due to the fact that her two kids go to the same doctor as

According to doctors, the cancer prognosis for Pentagon chief Austin is “excellent” and he will not require any further treatments.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s doctors at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center say his prostate cancer prognosis is excellent and no further treatments will be needed after seeing him for a follow-up appointment Friday. In December, 70-year-old Austin received a diagnosis of prostate cancer and was hospitalized for two weeks due to

A bill that would make drug test strips legal in West Virginia, an area heavily impacted by opioid use, is on its way to the governor for approval.

A proposed law in West Virginia has been approved and is now awaiting the signature of Republican Governor Jim Justice. This bill would make it legal to use drug test strips to detect harmful substances, in light of the state’s alarming rate of drug overdoses, which is the highest in the country. It is unknown

The coronavirus has caused 170,000 deaths in nursing homes, and many residents have not yet received the most recent vaccination.

The post-termination of the public health emergency has presented a challenge for nursing homes and the federal government in ensuring the safety of patients against Covid-19. By Chelsea Cirruzzo and Daniel Payne 01/26/2024 03:43 PM EST A letter addressed to Becerra on December 22nd. Since the arrival of Covid four years ago, over 170,000 nursing

What are the signs of a swollen prostate and what are the methods of treatment?

The news of King Charles III’s admission to a private hospital on Friday for a procedure to treat his enlarged prostate has generated curiosity about this prevalent issue among older males. The monarch, who is 75 years old, is among many others in the same situation. Approximately 50% of men in their 50s experience an

Some schools are utilizing surveillance technology to detect and penalize students who are caught vaping, resulting in severe consequences for some.

Aaliyah Iglesias was caught using a vape at a high school in Texas and was not aware of the consequences that would follow. Out of nowhere, her remaining time in high school was in jeopardy. This included her position as student council president, her role as captain of the debate team, and even participating in

Minnesota legislators begin discussion on potential adoption of laws allowing physician-assisted suicide, similar to other states.

The Minnesota Legislature began discussing on Thursday the question of whether or not the state should permit physician-assisted suicide. The House health committee made a rare decision to hold a hearing for the bill before the official start of the legislative session on Feb. 12. Democratic Representative Mike Freiberg, from Golden Valley, who originally introduced

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The United Kingdom has announced plans to prohibit the sale of disposable vaping devices and limit the availability of candy-flavored e-cigarettes that are marketed towards children.

Some Republican lawmakers in certain states are attempting to prevent abortion from being included on the voting ballot.

A program implemented during the COVID era is experiencing a significant amount of fraud. In response, Congress plans to phase it out and increase the child tax credit.

1 in 11 Americans rely on community health centers, which are facing increased pressure as a safety net.

According to doctors, the cancer prognosis for Pentagon chief Austin is “excellent” and he will not require any further treatments.

A bill that would make drug test strips legal in West Virginia, an area heavily impacted by opioid use, is on its way to the governor for approval.

The coronavirus has caused 170,000 deaths in nursing homes, and many residents have not yet received the most recent vaccination.

What are the signs of a swollen prostate and what are the methods of treatment?

Some schools are utilizing surveillance technology to detect and penalize students who are caught vaping, resulting in severe consequences for some.

Minnesota legislators begin discussion on potential adoption of laws allowing physician-assisted suicide, similar to other states.