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Two U.N. agencies want governments and makers of headphones, mobile phones and other audio devices to do more to keep down the volume they emit, amid concerns about hearing loss in an increasingly digitized era

Utah has passed sweeping changes to a voter-approved Medicaid expansion, slashing the number of people covered and adding work requirements that the Trump administration is expected to approve

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The FDA says it plans to step up its policing of the growing dietary supplements industry

A large study shows cigarette smoking rates for U.S. kids have stopped falling, and health officials believe youth vaping is responsible

A South Texas company is recalling nearly 50 tons of chicken products due to misbranding and labels not indicating the items contain an allergen _ eggs

The government is looking at how to respond to a public push for stricter regulation of chemicals found on many fabrics, rugs and carpets, cooking pots and pans, outdoor gear, shampoo, shaving cream, makeup and even dental floss

AP FACT CHECK: Trump overstates an 'announcement' that he's been cleared of collusion between Russia and his campaign during the 2016 election

AP FACT CHECK: In Trump's estimation, the good times began to roll for the country on the night he was elected, so he doesn't hesitate to claim progress from the twilight of the Obama era as his own

A French yellow vest protester sustained what appeared to be a serious hand injury during violent clashes with police on the streets of Paris on Saturday in a 13th consecutive week of demonstrations

AP FACT CHECK: Trump taps false stereotypes about immigrants and their impact on economy and society

Arizona is trying to catch up to 10 states that laws allowing electronic monitoring and other technology aimed at deterring abuse of vulnerable people at long-term care facilities

FDA questions commitment to stop teen vaping from e-cigarette maker Juul, partner Altria

FDA wants new meetings with e-cigarette maker Juul and partner Altria, questions commitment to stopping teen vaping

Arizona is trying to catch up to 10 states that laws allowing electronic monitoring and other technology aimed at deterring abuse of vulnerable people at long-term care facilities

The rape of an incapacitated woman is driving Arizona to catch up to 10 states with laws or regulations governing electronic monitoring and other technology aimed at deterring abuse inside long-term care facilities

AP FACT CHECK: Trump plays on myths about immigrants and jobs, crime and the safety net, back to the days of 'They're killing us'

A long-term care facility in Arizona where an incapacitated woman was raped and later gave birth is shutting down

Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro is suing to stop a split in the relationship between health giants UPMC and Highmark Health that would likely drive up costs for some patients in the Pittsburgh area

A lawsuit's been filed by the Pennsylvania attorney general Josh Shapiro in an effort to keep health giant UPMC from ending its business relationship with rival Highmark Health