Health
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America
New Zealand Bans Cigarette Sales to Everyone Born After 2008
The new laws are aimed at eliminating most smoking by 2025 and slashing the number of licensed tobacco retailers.
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Opinion
What Are the Causes of Obesity?
Readers offer their opinions in response to a guest essay asserting that scientists aren’t sure.
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Europe
France to Make Condoms Free for Young Adults
The new policy, which will take effect in January, is part of an effort to counter an increase in sexually…
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America
‘Zero Covid,’ Once Ubiquitous, Vanishes in China’s Messy Pivot
As China casts aside many Covid rules, it is also playing down the threat of the virus. The move could…
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Europe
What to Know About Strep A Infections Among Children in the U.K.
Several children have died from strep A this season, health officials said on Tuesday. Here is a quick list of…
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Opinion
Why Isn’t the U.S. Embracing This Pandemic Prevention Strategy?
Vaccines can end pandemics. That’s why they are central to any plan to prepare for the next one. Developing countries…
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Opinion
A Donation to Honor the Vision of Dr. Paul Farmer
This article is part of Times Opinion’s 2022 Giving Guide. Read more about the guide in a note from Opinion’s…
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Food
U.S. Plans to End Mpox Emergency Declaration in Two Months
With few new cases, the plan not to renew the emergency past Jan. 31 is an acknowledgment that the disease…
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America
China Says It Will Do More to Vaccinate Older People Against Covid
Only 40 percent of those age 80 or older have had booster shots. Officials said they will go door-to-door and…