Race, income may impact U.S. oral cancer screening rates
Only about 1 in 3 U.S. adults say a dentist has ever examined them for oral cancer – and most of those who remember getting...
Venezuelan government evaluates sending lawmakers back to opposition assembly
Venezuela’s government said on Monday it was evaluating sending some of its lawmakers back to the opposition-controlled National Assembly, which President Nicolas Maduro has called...
Factbox: U.S. lawsuits take aim at vaping
Several deaths and potentially hundreds of illnesses have been tied to e-cigarettes, which allow users to inhale nicotine vapor, often flavored, without smoking. Lawsuits have...
Tisci takes Burberry’s Victorian past to the future in spring show
Italian designer Riccardo Tisci looked to Burberry’s Victorian roots for the luxury British brand’s latest line at London Fashion Week on Monday, mixing delicate lace...
Dutch court to hear case against Israel’s Gantz
A Dutch court will consider on Tuesday a request to hear a civil suit seeking damages from former Israeli armed forces chief Benny Gantz, who...
U.S. CDC activates emergency operations center for vaping-related illnesses
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Monday it had activated the agency’s emergency operations center to help the current investigation into...
Opioid plaintiffs fight bid to disqualify U.S. judge before trial
Lawyers for cities and counties suing drug companies over the opioid epidemic on Monday objected to a bid by pharmaceutical distributors and pharmacies to disqualify...
NHC says 70% chance of cyclone near East of Lesser Antilles
A well-defined small low pressure system located about 1200 miles east of the Lesser Antilles has a 70% chance of becoming a cyclone in the...
Arrest of Canada intelligence official could hurt allies, says head of police
The arrest of a top Canadian police officer on charges of leaking secret information could hurt intelligence operations by allied nations, the head of the...
Canada’s Trudeau says more gun control needed after Toronto area shootings
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday promised tougher action on gun control if he is re-elected next month after a recent string of deadly...