Health
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…
Canadian Blood Services says it needs 1 million new blood donors over next 5 years
TORONTO — Marc Parravano has donated blood 146 times. He remembers regularly going to the…
Aid group closes soup kitchens across Gaza due to dwindling supplies
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza (AP) — Israel’s ongoing blockade of humanitarian assistance for Gaza forced a…
Some Ontario mayors against communities’ financial incentives to attract doctors
Several Ontario mayors have been calling on the province to ban financial incentives municipalities use…
Pennsylvania House advances bill legalizing recreational marijuana
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvanians 21 or older would be allowed to legally purchase and…
Donald Trump taps wellness influencer close to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for surgeon general
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is tapping Dr. Casey Means, a physician-turned-wellness influencer with…
Neuroscientist expresses concern about how Stolarz injury situation was handled
TORONTO — Much of the debate in the aftermath of Anthony Stolarz’s departure from the…
US Health department will analyze data from autistic Medicare, Medicaid enrollees, RFK Jr. says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a plan Wednesday to use…
House GOP backing off some Medicaid cuts as report shows millions of people would lose health care
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans appear to be backing off some, but not all, of…
Study finds no evidence to support New Brunswick’s mystery brain disease
FREDERICTON — There is no evidence to support claims of a mystery brain disease in…
Bill Gates meets Indonesian leader to discuss health and sustainable development initiatives
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Bill Gates was in Indonesia on Wednesday to discuss health and…