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EXPLAINER: How to navigate Affordable Care Act enrollment

EXPLAINER: How to navigate Affordable Care Act enrollment

NEW YORK (AP) — The vast majority of Americans will find multiple options for health insurance coverage for 2023 on HealthCare.gov after open enrollment began Tuesday under the Affordable Care Act.
Free flu shots now available for Ontarians aged six months and older

Free flu shots now available for Ontarians aged six months and older

TORONTO — Free flu shots are now available for anyone in Ontario aged six months and older. The province is also encouraging COVID-19 booster shots. Health Minister Sylvia Jones wants Ontarians to get those shots as soon as possible.
FDA advisers meet on racial disparities in pulse oximeters

FDA advisers meet on racial disparities in pulse oximeters

NEW YORK (AP) — The clip-on devices that use light to measure oxygen levels in the blood are getting a closer look from U.S. regulators after recent studies suggest they don't work as well for patients of color.
Indonesia revokes drug companies' licenses after 159 deaths

Indonesia revokes drug companies' licenses after 159 deaths

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian authorities have revoked the licenses of two pharmaceutical companies to produce syrup-type medicines following the deaths of 159 children due to acute kidney injury, officials said Tuesday.
Cyclone, absences threaten to dull Hong Kong finance meeting

Cyclone, absences threaten to dull Hong Kong finance meeting

HONG KONG (AP) — A tropical storm and absences of VIP guests have cast a shadow over a financial conference meant to help Hong Kong restore its image as a financial hub and destination for business travel.
Shanghai Disney guests kept in closed park for virus testing

Shanghai Disney guests kept in closed park for virus testing

BEIJING (AP) — Visitors to Shanghai Disneyland were temporarily blocked from leaving as part of virus testing that extended to more than 400,000 people, the city government announced Tuesday.
Kentucky voters asked whether there's a right to an abortion

Kentucky voters asked whether there's a right to an abortion

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Karen Roper was so shaken by the demise of Roe v. Wade that she joined the abortion-rights struggle in Kentucky, where the future of abortion access could hinge on a constitutional question before voters this election.

Shanghai Disney guests kept in closed park for virus testing

BEIJING (AP) — Shanghai Disneyland was closed and visitors temporarily kept in the park for virus testing, the city government announced, while social media posts said some amusements kept operating for guests who were blocked from leaving.
Antibody treatment tested as new tool against malaria

Antibody treatment tested as new tool against malaria

Research in Africa found a one-time dose of an experimental drug protected adults against malaria for at least six months, the latest approach in the fight against the mosquito-borne disease.
Authorities: Suspect in abortion clinic fire died in August

Authorities: Suspect in abortion clinic fire died in August

NASHVILLE, Tenn.
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