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Foreign aid groups urge Canada to maintain funding for abortion, LGBTQ+ advocacy
OTTAWA — Feminist and development groups are urging Canada not to turn its back on…
She was denied a legal abortion and sent to prison over an illegal one. Now she tells her story
LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — She says she was let down at every step. By a…
Indian Health Service to phase out use of dental fillings containing mercury by 2027
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The federal agency that provides health care to Native Americans and…
Doctors warn against dangers of health misinformation from AI sources
OTTAWA — The Canadian Medical Association says doctors are worried that more of their patients…
Should people with autism and very high needs have a separate diagnosis? Takeaways from AP’s report
As the definition of autism has widened, there’s been a growing push to create a…
As some people push to make profound autism its own diagnosis, this family is raising twins with it
AYER, Mass. (AP) — Connor Murphy walked in circles around his dad, then flopped down…
What is B.C.’s Mental Health Act and why is it relevant to Tumbler Ridge shooting?
Police have said the teenage shooter who killed eight people and herself in Tumbler Ridge,…
Inuit look to Greenland’s social model as Canada pursues military buildup in Arctic
NUUK — As Ottawa looks to use military spending to build up infrastructure in the…
How to help kids and teens cope with Tumbler Ridge shootings
TORONTO — As news and social media coverage of Tuesday’s mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge,…
Newfoundland’s COVID-19 travel restriction a justifiable Charter infringement: court
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has affirmed the constitutionality of a pandemic-related restriction…
A US shipment of medicine to Venezuela signals a new era of cooperation
MAIQUETIA, Venezuela (AP) — A shipment from the United States of medicine and medical supplies…
Malawi vaccinates a new generation of children against polio, which still hasn’t been eradicated
BLANTYRE, Malawi (AP) — In a classroom in southern Malawi, children sit in rows on…
Judge temporarily blocks Trump officials from rescinding health grants to some Democratic-led states
President Donald Trump’s administration cannot rescind $600 million in public health grants allocated to four…
Tumbler Ridge killings prompts very different start to B.C. legislative session
VICTORIA — There was no red carpet, no band or the usual 15-gun salute for…
Scientific studies calculate climate change as health danger, while Trump calls it a ‘scam’
The Trump administration on Thursday revoked a scientific finding that climate change is a danger…
Feds say $20M loss at emergency stockpile was caused by open freezer door
OTTAWA — Federal public health officials say an open freezer door caused the loss of…
Puerto Rico governor signs law to recognize fetus as human being as critics warn of consequences
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s governor on Thursday signed a bill that…
Scientific studies calculate climate change as health danger, while Trump calls it a ‘scam’
AP Science Writer (AP) — The Trump administration on Thursday revoked a scientific finding that…
What to know about EPA decision to revoke a scientific finding that helped fight climate change
The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday revoked its own 2009 “endangerment finding,” a scientific conclusion…
Democratic-led states sue to stop Trump from withholding $600M in health grants
Four Democratic-led states that have become frequent targets of President Donald Trump sued Wednesday to…
Tumbler Ridge needs mental health help beyond immediate shooting aftermath: psychologist
TORONTO — As the federal and provincial governments pledge support for the people of Tumbler…
Montreal shooting survivor shares how she regained sense of safety
TORONTO — École Polytechnique shooting survivor Nathalie Provost says it took her several weeks to…
College of Physicians welcomes powers granted to other professions under Bill 15
MONTREAL — Quebec’s professional order of physicians is welcoming a provincial bill that would give…
Thai coffee chains cut default sugar content in coffee and tea drinks in a new health push
BANGKOK (AP) — For many Thais, a meal doesn’t feel complete without an iced coffee…