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A vaccine opponent is sentenced to 5 years for encouraging terrorism during pandemic
LONDON (AP) — An opponent of vaccines who wrote social media posts urging violence against scientists, politicians and public health officials during the COVID-19 pandemic was sentenced Monday to five years in prison after being convicted of encouraging terrorism. A British judge...
UN warns that toxic smog in Pakistan's Punjab province is endangering children
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The U.N. children’s agency on Monday warned that the health of 11 million children in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province is in danger because of air pollution that experts say has become a fifth season in recent years. Toxic smog has shrouded Pakistan's...
Districts in Pakistan close parks and museums because of record-breaking smog
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Authorities in a broad swath of eastern Pakistan closed all parks and museums Friday because of record-breaking smog that already has prompted the closure of schools and government offices and has sickened tens of thousands of people. The new restrictions...
Health Catalyst: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah (AP) — SOUTH JORDAN, Utah (AP) — Health Catalyst Inc. (HCAT) on Wednesday reported a loss of $14.7 million in its third quarter. On a per-share basis, the South Jordan, Utah-based company said it had a loss of 24 cents. Earnings, adjusted for stock option...
RFK Jr. says Trump would push to remove fluoride from drinking water. 'It's possible,' Trump says
PHOENIX (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent proponent of debunked public health claims whom Donald Trump has promised to put in charge of health initiatives, said Saturday that Trump would push to remove fluoride from drinking water on his first day in office if elected president. ...
An Idaho health department isn't allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines anymore. Experts say it's a first
A regional public health department in Idaho is no longer providing COVID-19 vaccines to residents in six counties after a narrow decision by its board. Southwest District Health appears to be the first in the nation to be restricted from giving COVID-19 vaccines. Vaccinations are an...
Concentra: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (AP) — MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Concentra Group Holdings Parent Inc. (CON) on Thursday reported third-quarter earnings of $44.3 million. On a per-share basis, the Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania-based company said it had profit of 37 cents. The...
UK apologizes for child's death in case that made air pollution in low-income areas a national issue
LONDON (AP) — The British government has apologized for the death of a 9-year-old girl who is believed to be the first person in the U.K. to have air pollution listed on her death certificate, after a decade-long battle that highlighted the risks vehicle emissions pose to children in low-income...
Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Oct. 26 The Washington Post on EPA rule requiring lead pipes gone within a decade It is almost impossible to be against a rule announced by the Environmental Protection...
AP PHOTOS: River and air pollution in India's capital pose a severe health threat to residents
NEW DELHI (AP) — One of India’s most sacred rivers, the Yamuna in New Delhi, is covered with white toxic foam, with vast sections frothing as a result of pollutants discharged from industries around the city. The pollution poses a severe health threat to residents since the river provides more...
