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Kristin Davis has been very open about her experience as a parent. The actor adopted a daughter, Gemma Rose, in 2011, and a son, Wilson, in 2018. Since becoming a mom, she’s shared her thoughts on subjects like interracial adoption, single motherhood and more. In honor of her birthday, here are 15 quotes about motherhood […]

A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 80,000 people globally February 25, 2020, 4:07 AM 2 min read A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 80,000 people globally. The World Health Organization has named the illness COVID-19, referring to its origin late last year and the coronavirus

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption A trafficked pangolin in Kuala Lumpur: the animal is a suspect in the outbreak The race is on to find out how the deadly coronavirus jumped from animals to humans. Helen Briggs looks at how scientists are trying to trace the source of the outbreak. Somewhere in China, a

Use of ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft is so ubiquitous these days that it’s unusual to come across someone who doesn’t have at least one of the apps downloaded. Heck, even my mom, who regularly calls me for all sorts of tech support, recently became a driver as a post-retirement side hustle. My

China has reported 508 new cases in an outbreak of a viral illness that has spread to the Middle East and Europe February 25, 2020, 1:22 AM 2 min read BEIJING — China reported 508 new cases Tuesday in an outbreak of a viral illness that has spread to the Middle East and Europe. Another

Image copyright Getty Images Life expectancy among women living in the poorest communities in England has declined since 2011, says a report warning of growing health inequalities. Overall, life expectancy growth has stalled over the past decade – for the first time in 100 years. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said there was “still much more

Japanese health officials and experts on a government panel are acknowledging that the quarantine of the virus-hit cruise ship Diamond Princess was not perfect, but are defending Japan’s decision to release about 1,000 passengers after 14 days By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press February 24, 2020, 6:47 PM 4 min read TOKYO — Japanese health officials

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma is rolling out an advertising campaign to let people know they can file claims against the company over the toll of its opioids By GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press February 24, 2020, 6:51 PM 3 min read OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma launched an ad campaign Monday to tell people harmed by their

A U.S. appeals court has upheld Trump administration rules that bar health care providers in the federal family planning program for low-income women from referring patients for abortions By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press February 24, 2020, 9:08 PM 5 min read SEATTLE — A U.S. appeals court on Monday upheld Trump administration rules that bar

A judge will hold a hearing about a proposal to house former cruise ship passengers infected with a new virus at a Southern California complex that used to be for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities February 24, 2020, 8:26 PM 2 min read SANTA ANA, Calif. — A federal judge will hold a hearing