Health
Measles outbreaks in Michigan and Pennsylvania end, while Texas logs just 4 new cases
The U.S. logged 122 more cases of measles this week — but only four of…
CFL says concussions, man-games lost due to injury were both down in 2024
TORONTO — The CFL says it saw the fewest number of concussions recorded last season…
NDP talking to the Carney government about getting official party status: Davies
OTTAWA — Interim NDP leader Don Davies said Friday his party is in “very early”…
Canadian researchers reach ‘major milestone’ in search for ALS treatment
TORONTO — Standing in an MRI control room packed with fellow ALS researchers, Dr. Lorne…
Toronto FC defender Nicksoen Gomis out for the season after Achilles surgery
TORONTO — There was more bad news on the injury front for Toronto FC on…
To keep millions alive after aid cuts, pull climate and other funding in richer nations, group says
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the world’s humanitarian organizations are triaging their shrinking amount of funding,…
UN agencies warn that Israel’s plans for aid distribution will endanger lives in Gaza
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — International aid agencies warned Friday that Israeli plans to…
Vaccine teams in Mexico scramble over measles outbreak rippling out from Mennonite community
CUAUHTEMOC, Mexico (AP) — In a rickety white Nissan, nurse Sandra Aguirre and her vaccination…
Daughter says mom ‘gave me life twice’ with kidney donation as pair graduate nursing school together
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — For years, Ambrealle Brown was forced to put her dreams…
Up to 1,000 transgender troops are being moved out of the military in new Pentagon order
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon will immediately begin moving as many as 1,000 openly identifying…
Saskatchewan measles cases rising rapidly, says Chief Medical Health Officer
REGINA — Saskatchewan is now part of an unprecedented measles outbreak where cases have been…
Canada could lose its measles elimination status if spread lingers, PHAC advisor says
TORONTO — A senior medical advisor with the Public Health Agency of Canada says the…
Quebec reports high immigration, record-low fertility in 2024
MONTREAL — Despite a downward trend, Quebec still reported nearly record-high population growth last year…
US says it will reduce health aid to Zambia because medicines were stolen and sold
LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — The United States will cut $50 million worth of medical aid…
More older Americans worry Social Security won’t be there for them, an AP-NORC poll finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the Social Security Administration undergoes massive changes and staffing cuts ushered…