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Measles exploded in Texas after stagnant vaccine funding. New cuts threaten the same across the US
The measles outbreak in West Texas didn’t happen just by chance. The easily preventable disease,…
Trump proclaims himself ‘in good shape,’ but the results of his physical aren’t immediately released
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump had an annual physical Friday and concluded, “I did…
As Congress tables proxy voting, state lawmakers seek solutions for parents who serve in office
As a bipartisan measure to allow new parents in Congress to vote by proxy has…
New laws complicate Wyoming’s abortion situation as bans set to be argued in state Supreme Court
CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — When a Wyoming woman phoned the state’s only abortion clinic recently…
Eric Dane, star of ‘Euphoria’ and ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ reveals he has ALS
“Euphoria” actor and former “Grey’s Anatomy” veteran Eric Dane has announced that he has ALS…
Strict Idaho abortion ban loosened by judge’s ruling on medical exemptions
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An abortion in Idaho is not prohibited if pregnancy complications could…
Folksy philosophies of Ted Lasso comedy series at heart of N.S. university course
HALIFAX — A professor at Dalhousie University is offering a course using the philosophies of…
Lawsuit alleging Alabama officials illegally harvested inmates’ organs can proceed, judge rules
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A lawsuit that accuses Alabama prisons of illegally harvesting the organs…
Oilers clinch playoff spot, but lose two key players in the process
EDMONTON — Connor McDavid assisted on all four goals as the Edmonton Oilers clinched a…
Kennedy says Health and Human Services will determine the cause of autism by September
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s top health agency will undertake a “massive testing and research…
After GOP walkout, Oregon lawmakers reconvene to focus on housing and drugs
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon lawmakers began a new legislative session Monday, hoping to turn…
Why now is a crucial time to pay off credit card debt
NEW YORK (AP) — For Americans who lacked savings prior to the pandemic, financial stress…
Eby pledges involuntary care for severe addictions in B.C., ahead of October election
VANCOUVER — British Columbia will be opening secure facilities to provide involuntary care under the…
B.C. mayors seek ‘immediate action’ from governments on mental health crisis
VANCOUVER — Mayors, First Nations leaders, and law enforcement officials are pleading with the federal…
Quebec labour tribunal says nurses cannot pressure the province by refusing overtime
MONTREAL — Quebec’s labour tribunal has stymied the latest negotiation tactic of a union representing…
MK-ULTRA: Ottawa, health centre seek to dismiss Montreal brainwashing lawsuit
MONTREAL — Family members of patients allegedly brainwashed decades ago at a Montreal psychiatric hospital…
Canucks winger Joshua to miss training camp following cancer diagnosis
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Canucks winger Dakota Joshua has announced he’ll miss the start of training…
Health Canada approves updated Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
TORONTO — Doses of Moderna’s updated COVID-19 vaccine are expected to begin arriving in Canada…
Surrey, B.C., ER doctors call for ‘new leadership’ amid ‘toxic’ work environment
SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia politicians are celebrating connecting more people with family doctors, but…
FIFA teams up with UN health agency for campaign to educate world soccer about concussion
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA teamed up with the World Health Organization on Wednesday for a…
Man who sold fentanyl-laced pill liable for $5.8 million in death of young female customer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In 2019, Brandon McDowell was contacted by a sophomore in college…
Global vaccine alliance GAVI to buy 500,000 doses of mpox vaccine
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The global vaccine alliance Gavi will buy 500,000 doses of mpox…
Ontario sports minister, ex-CFL player Lumsden to donate brain to concussion research
TORONTO — Neil Lumsden has signed his organ donor card for decades, so the decision…
Governor bans use of ‘conversion therapy’ on LGBTQ+ minors in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear banned the use of “conversion therapy” on…