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Mpox deaths rise by 107 in a week as Africa CDC calls the toll unacceptable

Sep. 12, 2024 12:45 PM EDT

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — African countries recorded more than 100 mpox-related deaths in the past week, the continental health body said Thursday as it described the rising toll as “not acceptable.” Dr. Jean Kaseya, director-general of the Africa Center for Disease Control and...

Massachusetts governor signs law phasing out toxic PFAS in firefighters' gear

Aug. 15, 2024 17:39 PM EDT

BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed into law Thursday a bill that would phase out the use of PFAS, a group of toxic industrial compounds, in firefighters’ protective gear. The chemicals — associated with health problems including several types of cancer, such...