Tag: Health
Nothing to sneeze at: Global warming triggers earlier pollen
<p>When Dr. Stanley Fineman started as an allergist in Atlanta, he told patients they should start taking their medications and prepare for the drippy,...
Nursing home protections limit families who want to sue
<p>In her room at a Georgia nursing home, Bessie Burden was so concerned about the coronavirus that she wore a mask — sometimes two...
A subdued year for Germany’s Carnival, thanks to the virus
<p>BERLIN — Germany’s renowned Carnival celebrations got underway Thursday but without any of their usual raucous revelry.</p>
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South Africa’s Ramaphosa urges support for vaccination drive
<p>JOHANNESBURG — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa urged support for his government’s efforts to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic as it struggles to implement...
No. 3 Michigan hopes to shake off rust after long layoff
<p>ANN ARBOR, Mich. — A three-week hiatus did little to diminish Michigan's impressive resume: The Wolverines are still on top of the Big Ten,...
Biden ending deals with Central America restricting asylum
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is withdrawing the U.S. from agreements with three Central American countries that restricted the ability of people to seek...
Austria warns against travel to Tyrol, eases virus curbs
VIENNA — Austria on Monday issued a warning against travel to its Tyrol province amid concerns over cases of a coronavirus variant first discovered...
Poland’s abortion ruling focus of debate in EU parliament
WARSAW, Poland — Most European Parliament lawmakers on Tuesday lashed out at Poland's near-total abortion ban Tuesday, with several lawmakers arguing it was a...
French soccer league asks gov’t for financial rescue plan
PARIS — The French soccer league will ask the government to set up a financial rescue plan amid huge revenue losses caused by the...
Case nixed against protester accused of causing hearing loss
CLEVELAND — An assault charge was dropped against one of two people accused of causing permanent hearing loss to a Cleveland restaurant employee while...