A new report from the state auditor found that California has little to show for the hundreds of millions of dollars it spent to fill vacant medical and mental health positions at prisons and state …
Here is the AP Lifestyles Digest for the week of Dec. 15. Note AP's Holiday Gift Guide Digest moved Nov. 12 and is included at the end. For access to AP Newsroom and other technical issues, …
It’s well established that children have an easier time learning second languages. In recent years, scientists have studied whether being bilingual may help ward off the memory lapses and reduced …
World rugby's governing body says it remains “a long, long way” from making a law change to lower the tackle height at elite level despite “positive results” from trials in the amateur game. …
British pop star Cliff Richard has been given the all-clear after treatment for prostate cancer. The 85-year-old singer joined calls for Britain to introduce a national screening program for the …
Authorities say Pakistan has launched the final nationwide anti-polio vaccination campaign of the year, aiming to protect 45 million children after more than two dozen cases of the potentially …
The warm scents of gingerbread and pine are holiday favorites, but experts warn they can affect indoor air quality. Burning candles, incense, and fireplaces releases chemicals that might cause …
The National Football League injury report, as provided by the league (OUT: Player will not play; DOUBTFUL: Player is unlikely to play; QUESTIONABLE: Player is not certain to play; DNP: did not …
King Charles III has shared a public update on his cancer treatment, urging people to get tested. In a video statement, he acknowledged that a cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming but emphasized …
Americans are feeling the strain already with less than three weeks to go until the expiration of COVID-era tax credits that have helped many people pay for health insurance through the Affordable …
The World Health Organization says Israel’s bombardment in Gaza for the past two years has left tens of thousands of Palestinians with life-changing injuries, including at least 6,000 people with …
The Senate failed to get anywhere on health care this week. Now it’s the House’s turn. Speaker Mike Johnson late Friday released a package of proposal to address growing health care costs. The …
King Charles III will speak about his cancer diagnosis and recovery during a TV broadcast on Friday as the monarch continues to use his personal story to encourage others to get the early screening …
A West Virginia National Guard member who was shot last month in the nation’s capital is being transitioned from hospital acute care to in-patient rehabilitation. Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe was …
Illinois residents with terminal illnesses may choose to end their lives on their own terms under a law Gov. JB Pritzker has signed. The Democrat took action Friday on the Medical Aid in Dying act. …
The death of a 32-year-old man after riding a high-speed roller coaster at Universal Studios has been ruled accidental. The Orange County Sheriff's Office in Florida closed the investigation on …
Medical examiners' data shows that homeless people are dying in growing numbers on Oahu. Methamphetamine is a culprit in hundreds of deaths and the homicide and suicide rates for homeless people far …
It may feel like you are surrounded by sniffles and coughs, but flu season activity is still low in many parts of the U.S. New government data posted Friday shows that as of last week, flu activity …
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt has undergone surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung. J.J. Watt, T.J.'s older brother, shared on X that T.J. had the surgery on Thursday and is expected …
Florida officials are plowing ahead with a proposal to roll back certain vaccine mandates for the state’s schoolchildren. That is after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis called for the state to become …