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Death by Doctor; Apple Watch Sales Rebooted; Nerve Transplanted to Paralyzed Hand

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Canada is bracing for a controversial new law that will allow end their life. (New York Times)

Apple can again sell its newer Apple Watch models thanks to a federal appeals court that temporarily blocked an import ban related to a . (CNN)

Unlike many other places, is not reporting a wave of COVID-19 hospitalizations. (NBC San Diego)

Be aware that false positives can result from for genital herpes, the FDA said.

The agency is also requiring a labeling update for to include new safety information in an effort to reduce the risk of severe chemical irritation and tissue injury.

Meanwhile, the FDA issued so drug manufacturers know how to reformulate their products to avoid unacceptable levels of benzene, a known carcinogen.

Scientists are warning that chronic wasting disease, also known as could spread to humans. (Independent)

A federal judge temporarily blocked an Idaho state law that would have made it a felony to give . (The Hill)

In Wyoming, a judge ordered a woman to to the state's only full-service abortion clinic. (AP)

Last week's strike by NHS junior doctors in the U.K. resulted in , and another strike is slated soon after the new year. (BBC News)

An Italian man had a nerve transplant from his amputated leg with the goal of regaining . (Reuters)

The World Health Organization said it has had missions , most recently on Tuesday.

Stigma against homosexuality . (AP)

NPR debunks .

Current Social Security disability standards for are described as "out of date" and "probably 15 to 20 years behind the medical standard." (CBS News)

did not predict heart attacks and strokes when children reach middle-age. (JAMA Network Open)

The International Agency for Research on Cancer concludes, based on the available evidence, that decreases the risk of oral cancer and esophageal cancer. (New England Journal of Medicine)

Federal investigators are on the case of a company that allegedly committed Medicare fraud related to . (WBAL)

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    Nicole Lou is a reporter for ֱ, where she covers cardiology news and other developments in medicine.