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The debate that never ends: Washington’s constant health care fight
WASHINGTON (AP) — The president was barely a year into his administration when a health…
Final day to select ACA health plans arrives in most states, with no subsidy deal yet
NEW YORK (AP) — Thursday was the final day to select an Affordable Care Act…
B.C. to end drug decriminalization project, after ‘challenging’ three-year-experiment
British Columbia won’t be renewing its agreement with Health Canada that allowed for the decriminalization…
Democrat blasts HHS for creating confusion in cutting, then reinstating SAMHSA grants
NEW YORK (AP) — A top Democrat slammed the Trump administration late Wednesday for creating…
Researchers concerned after endangered whooping cranes test positive for bird flu
SASKATOON — A wildlife biologist says it’s deeply concerning that two dead members of a…
Newsom says he is blocking Louisiana’s push to extradite doctor accused of mailing abortion pills
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday he was blocking Louisiana’s attempt…
Public mistrust linked to drop in deceased donor organ donations and kidney transplants
WASHINGTON (AP) — Organ donations from the recently deceased dropped last year for the first…
B.C. settles prison solitary confinement lawsuit for $60 million
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government has settled a class-action lawsuit for up to $60…
Quebec Premier François Legault to resign, won’t lead his party into fall election
QUÉBEC — Quebec Premier François Legault announced on Wednesday he would resign after more than…
Female family doctors in Ontario spend more time with patients, make less money: study
TORONTO — A new study says female family doctors in Ontario spend more time with…
Trump administration restores federal funding for family planning after ACLU lawsuit
Reproductive rights advocates say they have dropped a legal challenge against the Trump administration for…
Why an Ontario couple is leading a court battle to change MAID in B.C.
OTTAWA — Gaye and Jim O’Neill have spent countless hours thinking about their daughter’s final…
Louisiana seeks California doctor’s extradition, testing the limits of shield laws
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana pushed Tuesday to extradite a California doctor accused of…
House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a remarkable rebuke of Republican leadership, the House passed legislation Thursday…
Canucks say goalie Thatcher Demko expected to miss ‘a week or two’ with latest injury
VANCOUVER — The Canucks have sent all-star goalie Thatcher Demko back to Vancouver so medical…
Charter challenge of religious exemption to assisted dying law heads to court in B.C.
OTTAWA — The B.C. Supreme Court has begun hearing a case that questions whether faith-based…
Fire that killed 10 at an assisted living facility prompts Massachusetts to enact safety reforms
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts is enacting a series of safety reforms at assisted living facilities…
In the news today: MAID Charter challenge, trade talks, ‘Heated Rivalry’ watch party
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Why home maintenance deserves a spot in the annual health and budget plans
Many people start the new year thinking about ways to improve their health, be more…
How Olympians think about success and failure and what we can learn from them
If winning gold medals were the only standard, almost all Olympic athletes would be considered…
Germany sharply rejects RFK Jr.’s claims that it prosecutes doctors for vaccine exemptions
BERLIN (AP) — The German government has sharply rejected accusations by U.S. Health Secretary Robert…
B.C. court to hear Charter challenge over religious exemptions to assisted dying law
OTTAWA — A trial set to begin Monday in British Columbia’s Supreme Court questions whether…
What is ‘food noise’ and why are we hearing about it amid the rise of GLP-1 meds?
TORONTO — Before Brenda Rogers started taking Ozempic in the spring of 2023, she didn’t…
Strength training is crucial after menopause. How to make the most of your workouts
When Sarah Baldassaro turned 50, she took stock of her health and began working with…