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Congo government says it’s ‘on alert’ over mystery flu-like disease that killed dozens
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Congo’s health minister said Thursday the government is on alert over…
Congo government says it’s ‘on alert’ over mystery flu-like disease that killed dozens
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Public health officials in Africa urged caution Thursday as Congo’s health…
Sierra Leone begins nationwide rollout of Ebola vaccine a decade after deadly outbreak
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) — Authorities in Sierra Leone on Thursday started a nationwide rollout…
Sierra Leone begins nationwide rollout of Ebola vaccine a decade after deadly outbreak
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) — Authorities in Sierra Leone on Thursday started a nationwide rollout…
B.C. launches review of 911 services after complaints about costs, transparency
VICTORIA — British Columbia is launching a review of the province’s 911 emergency service after…
B.C. children’s minister stepping away from role after colorectal cancer diagnosis
British Columbia’s Minister of Children and Family Development Grace Lore says she has been diagnosed…
13 children die in Mexico from suspected contaminated IV bags
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Thirteen children under 14 have died in central Mexico and authorities…
13 children die in Mexico from suspected contaminated IV bags
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Thirteen children under the age of 14 have died in central…
A mystery illness has killed dozens of people in Congo. UN experts are now investigating
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — The World Health Organization said Friday it was deploying experts to…
Hall of Famer Randy Moss is stepping away from ESPN for an extended time to deal with health issue
Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss is stepping away from his ESPN analyst role…
Mexico study’s surprising finding: Killer heat hit harder for the young than the elderly
A surprising study of temperature-related deaths in Mexico upends conventional thinking about what age group…
Mexico study’s surprising finding: Killer heat hit harder for the young than the elderly
A surprising study of temperature-related deaths in Mexico upends conventional thinking about what age group…
What to know about abortion access in Missouri
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Planned Parenthood wanted to resume offering abortions in several Missouri…
What to know about abortion access in Missouri
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Planned Parenthood wanted to resume offering abortions in several Missouri…
More cases of parasite causing deadly whirling disease in fish found in B.C. waters
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it has detected more cases of a parasite…
Hospital founded by Spanish conqueror persists 500 years later in Mexico’s capital
MEXICO CITY (AP) — In Mexico City’s bustling historic center, the Hospital de Jesus covers…
Do weighted blankets help you sleep better? Here’s what to know
NEW YORK (AP) — Rhonda James was skeptical when her husband ordered a weighted blanket…
Do weighted blankets help you sleep better? Here’s what to know
NEW YORK (AP) — Rhonda James was skeptical when her husband ordered a weighted blanket…
Settlement offers nearly $9M to Louisiana nursing home residents kept in warehouse during hurricane
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Some of the elderly residents of seven Louisiana nursing homes who…
Settlement offers nearly $9M to Louisiana nursing home residents kept in warehouse during hurricane
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Some of the elderly residents of seven Louisiana nursing homes who…
Groups launch legal challenge against Alberta’s new gender-affirming treatment law
EDMONTON — A pair of LGBTQ+ advocate organizations say they’ve followed through with their plan…
Kenya LGBTQ+ activists try switching role of religion from oppression to empowerment
KISUMU — Every Sunday in the Kenyan port city of Kisumu, an HIV-prevention group gathers…
French-speaking LGBTQ+ activists want Canada to do more to address funding gap
DOUALA — LGBTQ+ activists across francophone Africa say Western governments and global foundations are ignoring…
Both sides in abortion debate seek clues in Trump’s nominees to key positions
CHICAGO (AP) — As Donald Trump’s Cabinet begins to take shape, those on both sides…