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How to avoid the worst of jet lag and maximize your travel time

How to avoid the worst of jet lag and maximize your travel time

LONDON (AP) — It's the bane of many travelers: jet lag. Nobody wants to lose out because they're too tired to enjoy the delights of their vacation spot. Here are some tips on how to handle jet lag, wherever you might end up.
India's top court creates task force on workplace safety after doctor was raped and killed

India's top court creates task force on workplace safety after doctor was raped and killed

NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s top court on Tuesday set up a national task force of doctors who will make recommendations on safety of health care workers at their workplace, days after the rape and killing of a trainee doctor that sparked outrage and nati
Congo reports more than 1,000 new mpox cases in a week. African authorities ask for vaccines

Congo reports more than 1,000 new mpox cases in a week. African authorities ask for vaccines

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Congo reported more than 1,000 new mpox cases in the last week up to Tuesday as African health authorities asked for desperately needed vaccines to help fight its “growing” threat on the continent.
'Jarring' survey results reveal worsening mental health among Ontario youth

'Jarring' survey results reveal worsening mental health among Ontario youth

TORONTO — More than half of middle and high school students in Ontario say they’re experiencing a significant level of psychological distress, a figure that has doubled over the past decade, new research shows.
Montana becomes eighth state with ballot measure seeking to protect abortion rights

Montana becomes eighth state with ballot measure seeking to protect abortion rights

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Voters will get to decide in November whether they want to protect the right to an abortion in the constitution of Montana, which on Tuesday became the eighth state to put the issue before the electorate this fall.
Canada's assisted-dying law faces constitutional fight for excluding mental disorder

Canada's assisted-dying law faces constitutional fight for excluding mental disorder

OTTAWA — A man who says he suffers from chronic and worsening mental health issues is among those launching a court challenge of the federal government's assisted dying law, which excludes people suffering solely from a mental disorder.
Georgia governor doubles down on Medicaid program with work requirement despite slow start

Georgia governor doubles down on Medicaid program with work requirement despite slow start

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov.
Ketamine therapy can help people with depression, but also poses risks: experts

Ketamine therapy can help people with depression, but also poses risks: experts

Ketamine can be a "life-saving" treatment for depression but also a major risk to patients with a history of addiction, Canadian psychiatrists say after U.S. authorities charged several people in connection with actor Matthew Perry's overdose death.
Congo says it will receive its first mpox vaccines next week to address new global emergency

Congo says it will receive its first mpox vaccines next week to address new global emergency

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Congo will receive the first vaccine doses to address its mpox outbreak next week from the United States, the country's health minister said Monday, days after the World Health Organization declared mpox outbreaks in Africa a g
Joly announces $1M to help stem mpox in Africa as Liberals craft continental plan

Joly announces $1M to help stem mpox in Africa as Liberals craft continental plan

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says Canada will provide $1 million to help stem mpox in Africa as her government assembles a long-delayed plan on how to engage with the continent.
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