Health
Texas hospital that discharged woman with doomed pregnancy violated the law, a federal inquiry finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Texas hospital that repeatedly sent a woman who was bleeding and…
From frustration to joy: What I learned about getting a hearing aid
NEW YORK (AP) — My first tip-off were the little things, the high-pitched little things:…
Man charged with supplying explosive chemicals to bomber of Palm Springs fertility clinic
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Federal authorities arrested a man they say collaborated with the bomber…
‘Another universe of pain and suffering’: Patients allege neglectful obstetrical and gynecological care by Toronto doctor
TORONTO — Marie-Louise Fitrion says she was asleep in a hospital bed when she woke…
England star Millie Bright pulls out of selection for Women’s Euros for health reasons
England defender Millie Bright withdrew herself from selection for the European Championship on Wednesday because…
Louisiana lawmakers reject adding exceptions for some rape cases to abortion ban
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — For the third consecutive year, Louisiana lawmakers rejected a bill…
B.C. opening 18 long-term involuntary care beds in Metro Vancouver
The British Columbia government has created 18 new beds dedicated to long-term involuntary care at…
Trump administration revokes guidance requiring hospitals to provide emergency abortions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it would revoke guidance to…
Residential treatment school closes in North Carolina after deaths of 2 girls
A residential treatment school for girls in the North Carolina mountains has closed after a…
Federal prisons must keep providing hormone therapy to transgender inmates, a judge says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal Bureau of Prisons must continue providing hormone therapy and social…
COVID-related agreement continues to shield some on Georgia’s death row from execution
ATLANTA (AP) — The fact that the COVID-19 vaccine is not available for newborn babies…
Health minister says forced addictions treatment lacks evidence, feds won’t intervene
OTTAWA — Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel says there’s no evidence that forcing people into…
Carney says he’ll ‘take note’ of opposition motion to table a spring economic update
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said he will “take note” of the successful opposition…
Review of B.C. home-sharing program for adults with developmental disabilities
The British Columbia government is commissioning an independent review of the province’s home-share program, months…
B.C. primary care review underway, part of NDP’s confidence deal with Greens
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has launched a review of its primary health care…