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A vaccine standoff and other key moments from RFK Jr.’s first congressional hearing in months
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday faced federal lawmakers for the first time…
First Nations overdose deaths in B.C. drop in 2025, but still disproportionally high
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VANCOUVER — The number of overdose deaths of First Nations people in British Columbia dropped…
Nearly half of VCH maternal deaths within a year of birth caused by overdose: report
VANCOUVER — Drug-related overdoses are now the leading cause of maternal death among residents in…
Trump nominates Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general, to serve as CDC director
President Donald Trump on Thursday nominated Erica Schwartz, a former deputy surgeon general, to be…
Man with AR-style pistol arrested at Aetna’s Connecticut headquarters without incident
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A man carrying a backpack with an AR-style pistol inside was…
Trump wants data on California’s trans and abortion care. Can the state stop him?
The latest clash between California and President Donald Trump over abortion and gender-affirming care could…
Consecutive Israeli strikes kill 4 Lebanese medics as Israel-Hezbollah war grinds on
TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — The Israeli military killed four Lebanese rescue workers and wounded six…
Sudan’s war enters a fourth year amid famine and mass displacement, in photos
PORT SUDAN, Sudan (AP) — Sudan has entered a fourth year of war, deepening what…
A Homeric hangover ‘cure’ – Greek claim over ancient bovine belly broth stirs feud with rival Turks
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Many hardy souls in Greece believe a bowl of soup made…
Canadian electronic artist Rezz cancels Coachella Weekend 2 set over health concerns
There will be one less Canadian performing at Coachella’s second weekend. Ukrainian-Canadian electronic artist Rezz…
WHO says vaccinations save millions in Africa, but US aid cuts and Iran war threaten progress
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Vaccination programs across Africa have saved tens of millions of lives…
‘Desperately missed’ victims honoured as B.C. marks 10 years of toxic drug emergency
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VICTORIA — Paula Beardy said her grandson Sheldon Beardy was a good kid. He would…
Former UCLA gynecologist pleads guilty to sex abuse after previous conviction was overturned
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former longtime University of California, Los Angeles gynecologist at the…
New trial over Diego Maradona’s death resumes in Argentina against 7 health care professionals
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The trial of seven health care professionals accused of negligence…
Tennessee Senate Passes Amended Trans Healthcare Tracking Bill
As Tennessee State Senators came to the floor on Monday afternoon, about two dozen activists…
Air Canada ordered to pay pilots who were denied religious COVID-19 vaccine exemption
An arbitrator has ordered Air Canada to grant back pay to seven pilots denied religious…
B.C. challenge to Catholic hospital’s ‘traumatic’ denial of MAID enters closing phase
VANCOUVER — Allowing publicly funded faith-based health-care providers to impose religious beliefs on patients, including…
B.C. Conservative member’s bill on firefighter health passes in rare feat
VICTORIA — A bill by an Opposition Conservative in B.C.’s legislature about the health care…
One year of salmonella pistachio outbreak as cases reach 189
TORONTO — The Public Health Agency of Canada says its investigation into a salmonella outbreak…
B.C. health officer Bonnie Henry is disappointed by reversal of decriminalization
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VICTORIA — Politicians and health experts are looking back at the successes and mistakes made…
Young adult cancer survivors at higher risk of getting another cancer later, study says
TORONTO — Cancer experts say a new study highlights the need for more support and…
Tyrese Haliburton says it’s shingles, not Achilles recovery, that will test him this offseason
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton was prepared to spend this past NBA…
Waiting for kidney and pancreas transplants, Heat equipment manager remains focused on work
MIAMI (AP) — Rob Pimental is standing at his desk inside his office, getting through…
Iran war has some US water utilities facing a fluoride shortage
It’s not just gas prices: Some U.S. water utilities are reporting the Middle East war…