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B.C. health minister praises U.S. recruitment, says 780 applications in 2 months
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s health minister says the province has received almost 780 job applications…
E-scooter injuries are on the rise among both kids and adults, data and doctors say
TORONTO — The Canadian Institute for Health Information says e-scooter injuries are on the rise…
B.C. limits sales of two more diabetes drugs amid off-label use for weight loss
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s Health Ministry is limiting the sales of two more diabetes drugs…
B.C. Health officials set up mosquito traps in the Sea to Sky region for study
VANCOUVER — Mosquito traps have been set up across the Sea-to-Sky region in British Columbia…
Planned Parenthood seeks to keep Medicaid funds flowing during legal fight
BOSTON (AP) — Attorneys for Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide argued in federal court Friday that…
Man pulled into MRI machine after he walked into an exam room wearing a chain necklace
WESTBURY, N.Y. (AP) — A man was pulled into an MRI machine in New York…
Civil rights work is slowing as Trump dismantles the Education Department, agency data shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration insists it hasn’t wavered in its duty to protect…
Woman, 66, in critical condition after Massachusetts assisted-living fire, officials say
A 66-year-old woman was in critical condition after a fire that ripped through a Massachusetts…
Two surrogates speak out about California couple under investigation
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman who almost served as a surrogate for a Southern…
3 Democrat-led states have rolled back Medicaid access for people lacking permanent legal status
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — For nearly 20 years, Maria would call her sister — a…
Here’s what to know about chronic venous insufficiency
Swollen legs led to President Donald Trump being diagnosed with what’s called chronic venous insufficiency.…
But all my friends have one: Why some parents say no to kids’ demand for e-scooters
TORONTO — Nainesh Kotak says it doesn’t matter how many of his 11-year-old son’s friends…
Questions about surrogacy are raised in case of California couple with house brimming with kids
The removal of 21 children from the custody of a Los Angeles-area couple has put…
Trump is checked for lower leg swelling and diagnosed with a common condition in older adults
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump recently had a medical checkup after noticing “mild swelling”…
Senate votes to move ahead with Trump’s request for $9 billion in spending cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans on Tuesday advanced President Donald Trump’s request to cancel some…
Advocate says progress being made since B.C. child torture death, more work required
British Columbia’s representative for children and youth says some progress is being made to improve…
Federal Court of Appeal reserves decision in B.C. ostrich farm’s avian flu case
OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal reserved its decision in a case involving two…
Blind tennis champion Naqi Rizvi lobbies for sport’s awareness and Paralympic inclusion
LONDON (AP) — Naqi Rizvi loves the “absolute freedom” he feels on the tennis court.…
Renowned Everest guide says using xenon speeds climb and makes it safer, better for environment
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Using xenon gas treatment and the latest technology is making climbing…
This runner was bothered by blizzard of disposable cups at races. She invented something better
Kristina Smithe was running the California International Marathon in 2019, grabbing cups of water to…
French Open tennis players say nasal strips aren’t just for snoring
PARIS (AP) — If more tennis players find themselves breathing easier, it might just be…
Canada international Achini Perera takes to the street for Cricket to Conquer Cancer
TORONTO — Achini Perera gets to tick a few boxes Saturday, playing cricket and helping…
More than 1,000 former rugby players in concussion lawsuit
The number of former rugby players taking legal action against sports governing bodies on claims…
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…