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Ethiopia declares the end of its first Marburg virus outbreak
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ethiopia on Monday declared the end of its first outbreak of…
What to know about breast self-awareness and how it fits into cancer prevention
NEW YORK (AP) — What does it mean to have breast self-awareness? It’s a more…
Health officials team with a soccer tournament for cervical cancer vaccination for African girls
NORTON, Zimbabwe (AP) — Lesotho’s Lishoeshoe soccer club was losing by four goals at halftime…
Dr. William Foege, leader in smallpox eradication, dies
ATLANTA (AP) — Dr. William Foege, a leader of one of humanity’s greatest public health…
You’re at risk of frostbite in this bitterly cold weather. Here’s what to know
TORONTO — As bitterly cold temperatures plunge much of the country into a deep freeze,…
Combining exercise with volunteering works out for members of a UK alternative to gyms
LONDON (AP) — Shoveling piles of compost and clearing weeds on a cold, damp evening…
Vance touts the Trump administration’s record against abortion at a Washington rally
Vice President JD Vance on Friday encouraged anti-abortion activists to “take heart in how far…
Trump administration halts use of human fetal tissue in NIH-funded research
The Trump administration announced Thursday that human fetal tissue derived from abortions can no longer…
Judge says Montreal man not criminally responsible for stabbing relatives 212 times
MONTREAL — A Montreal man who stabbed his parents and grandmother a total of 212…
Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers
HOUSTON (AP) — Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to…
First Nations chiefs call out Ottawa over pipeline deal that doesn’t mention water
OTTAWA — Some First Nations chiefs are demanding answers from Ottawa after the federal government…
Killing of B.C. academic spurs calls for government action against gender violence
The killing of a Vancouver Island academic is spurring calls for action against gender-based violence.…
Tobacco company taking Ottawa to court over fee that got unanimous House support
OTTAWA — A major tobacco company is taking the federal government to court over a…
Doctors in Minnesota decry fear and chaos amid Trump administration’s immigration crackdown
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — There was the pregnant woman who missed her medical checkup, afraid to…
Analysis: China’s birth-rate struggles underscore its millennia-long effort to manage ‘the masses’
BEIJING (AP) — From ancient times until today, an enormous population has been a foundational…
Ex-federal minister Jody Wilson-Raybould starting treatment for breast cancer
Former federal justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould says she will be starting treatment for breast cancer.…
China’s population falls again as births drop to lowest rate since 1949 communist revolution
BANGKOK (AP) — How do you persuade a population to have more babies after generations…
In the news today: Carney goes to Davos, gun compensation, Chinese EV deal
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Doctors in FIFA World Cup cities worry about ER capacity, strain on health system
TORONTO — Doctors in Canada’s FIFA World Cup host cities say they’re concerned the already…
2025 was the third warmest year on record. What does that mean in Canada?
This past year was the third warmest on record and stood on the cusp of…
Mattel adds an autistic Barbie to doll line devoted to showcasing diversity and inclusion
NEW YORK (AP) — Mattel Inc. is introducing an autistic Barbie on Monday as the…
Things to know about the High Seas Treaty as it takes effect
The world’s first legally binding agreement to protect marine life in international waters took effect…
Tribunal upholds $10K fine for B.C. ostrich farm over failure to report sick birds
The Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal has upheld a $10,000 fine handed to the British Columbia…
Government’s use of Emergencies Act in 2022 was ‘unreasonable’: Court of Appeal
OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal has ruled it was unreasonable for the Liberal…