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Fact Focus: US and Israeli strikes on Iran nuclear sites pose limited radiation risks

Fact Focus: US and Israeli strikes on Iran nuclear sites pose limited radiation risks

With the United States joining Israel in its attacks on Iran's nuclear program , here is what we know about the radiation threat, and other health risks.
You probably don't need foods with added protein, nutritionists say

You probably don't need foods with added protein, nutritionists say

The human body needs protein. Proteins carry out countless functions inside cells and they are vital for the growth, repair and maintenance of muscles, bones and skin.
Indians stretch, breathe and balance to mark International Day of Yoga

Indians stretch, breathe and balance to mark International Day of Yoga

NEW DELHI (AP) — Tens of thousands of people across India stretched in public parks and on sandy beaches Saturday to mark the 11th International Day of Yoga.
Purdue Pharma's $7B opioid settlement is set for votes from victims and cities

Purdue Pharma's $7B opioid settlement is set for votes from victims and cities

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma 's $7 billion-plus plan to settle thousands of lawsuits over the toll of opioids will be sent to local governments, people who became addicted to the drug and other impacted groups after a judge's ruling Friday.
Control zones set up in Fraser Valley, B.C., after Newcastle disease detected

Control zones set up in Fraser Valley, B.C., after Newcastle disease detected

CHILLIWACK — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has put up controls on the movements of birds around two commercial poultry farms experiencing the first outbreaks of virulent Newcastle disease in Canada in more than 50 years.
UK lawmakers back a bill to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives

UK lawmakers back a bill to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives

LONDON (AP) — U.K. lawmakers on Friday approved a bill to allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose to end their lives, taking it one step nearer to becoming law.
Ontario's measles outbreak through the eyes of front-line workers

Ontario's measles outbreak through the eyes of front-line workers

ST. THOMAS — Health-care workers battling measles in southern Ontario say they think about the outbreak from the moment they wake until the moment they sleep.
US measles count now tops 1,200 cases, and Iowa announces an outbreak

US measles count now tops 1,200 cases, and Iowa announces an outbreak

The U.S. logged fewer than 20 measles cases this week, though Iowa announced the state's first outbreak Thursday and Georgia confirmed its second Wednesday.
Quebec issues warning about diseases from ticks, mosquitoes

Quebec issues warning about diseases from ticks, mosquitoes

QUÉBEC — Quebec's Health Department is warning people to stay vigilant about tick and mosquito bites as summer begins. The department says ticks and mosquitoes can carry Lyme disease, West Nile virus, and California serogroup viruses, among others.
'I was terrified I was going to die.' Rape victims in Brazil struggle to access legal abortions

'I was terrified I was going to die.' Rape victims in Brazil struggle to access legal abortions

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A 27-year-old Brazilian woman, who said she became pregnant after being raped in March during Carnival in Brasilia, should have been granted access to a legal abortion.
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