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UNAIDS director proposes that President Trump make an 'amazing deal' to end HIV

UNAIDS director proposes that President Trump make an 'amazing deal' to end HIV

GENEVA (AP) — The head of the U.N. AIDS agency said Monday that the sudden loss of American money has been “devastating” for efforts to stop HIV and will cost many lives of the world’s most vulnerable people.
Do you eat a meal in 20 minutes or less? It might be time to slow down

Do you eat a meal in 20 minutes or less? It might be time to slow down

LONDON (AP) — You can have your cake and eat it too — just do it slowly . Experts tend to focus on the kinds of foods you can eat to improve your health. But the speed at which you devour your dinner matters just as much.
From deluges to drought: Climate change speeds up water cycle, triggers more extreme weather

From deluges to drought: Climate change speeds up water cycle, triggers more extreme weather

Prolonged droughts, wildfires and water shortages. Torrential downpours that overwhelm dams and cause catastrophic flooding.
AI can predict premature death among people with inflammatory bowel disease: study

AI can predict premature death among people with inflammatory bowel disease: study

TORONTO — A new study suggests AI can predict premature death among people who have inflammatory bowel disease, also known as Crohn's and colitis.
Stressed? Sick? Swiss town lets doctors prescribe free museum visits as art therapy for patients

Stressed? Sick? Swiss town lets doctors prescribe free museum visits as art therapy for patients

NEUCHATEL, Switzerland (AP) — The world’s woes got you down? Feeling burnout at work? Need a little something extra to fight illness or prep for surgery? The Swiss town of Neuchâtel is offering its residents a novel medical option: Expose yourself to
B.C. ferry sailing delayed after six guests fell ill onboard; two taken to hospital

B.C. ferry sailing delayed after six guests fell ill onboard; two taken to hospital

VICTORIA — A BC Ferries vessel sailing from Vancouver Island to Metro Vancouver had to be delayed close to an hour this weekend after six passengers became ill onboard and two had to be taken to hospital.
Anti-overdose naloxone kits at transit stops could help save lives, study suggests

Anti-overdose naloxone kits at transit stops could help save lives, study suggests

VANCOUVER — Researcher Benjamin Leung carries a naloxone kit in his backpack in case of encountering an opioid overdose — but he admits that's about as practical as carrying a fire extinguisher in case of fire.
Nugent-Hopkins nets hat trick as Oilers beat Kraken 5-4

Nugent-Hopkins nets hat trick as Oilers beat Kraken 5-4

EDMONTON — Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had three goals for the hat trick as the Edmonton Oilers dug deep without their two top forwards to record a narrow 5-4 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Saturday.
As federal election campaign kicks off Sunday, Carney to seek seat in Nepean

As federal election campaign kicks off Sunday, Carney to seek seat in Nepean

OTTAWA — When the federal election campaign kicks off Sunday, Mark Carney will be seeking a seat as a Liberal MP in the House of Commons to represent the Ottawa riding of Nepean. The Liberal party confirmed the move on social media late Saturday.
Abortion once more plays a key role in a state political fight, this time in Wisconsin's court race

Abortion once more plays a key role in a state political fight, this time in Wisconsin's court race

MILWAUKEE (AP) — As the candidates for a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat squared off in a recent debate before early voting , one issue came up first and dominated at the start. “Let’s talk about abortion rights,” the moderator said.