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Denmark and Greenland apologize for painful legacy of forced Inuit contraception
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark and Greenland on Wednesday officially apologized for their roles in…
These colleges are welcoming pets in dorms to reduce students’ stress and anxiety
Crossing paths with dogs, cats and other animals is part of campus life for students…
Photos of pets in dorms: Colleges are welcoming animals to help students feel at home
Sophie Nocera, a senior at Eckerd College, lives on the campus of the liberal arts…
Takeaways from AP’s reporting on Venezuelans’ daily struggles to access food
CORO, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelans are familiar with hardship — they have lived under a…
PHOTO ESSAY: Millions of Venezuelans struggle with food insecurity
CORO, Venezuela (AP) — Millions of Venezuelans are struggling to access food as the country…
For many families, every meal is a struggle in Venezuela’s economic crisis
CORO, Venezuela (AP) — Alnilys Chirino’s tiny fridge and pantry are almost empty — a…
Canada’s new sport guardian awaits commission report on abuse and maltreatment
Canada’s new safe sport warden hopes the Future of Sport in Canada Commission’s first report…
‘Just shoot me’: Calgarian fighting in Ukraine in painful recovery after drone attack
KYIV — A 23-year-old Calgary man who has been fighting for Ukraine faces a painful…
Pregnancy has become a nightmare for many women in Nigeria’s conflict-hit north
KONDUGA, Nigeria (AP) — Aisha Muhammed was in the third trimester of her pregnancy when…
Photos show Nigeria’s maternal crisis as militants return and US aid dries up
KONDUGA, Nigeria (AP) — In Nigeria, more women die giving birth than anywhere else in…
Gardening’s hidden benefits: How digging in the dirt could bolster mental wellbeing
If you spend any time gardening, you probably understand what I mean when I say…
Dr. Oz says B.C. ostriches may have valuable avian flu secrets and should be saved
Celebrity doctor-turned-U.S. health official Mehmet Oz says the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s order to cull…
Maine clinics denied Medicaid funds during lawsuit after Trump cuts to abortion providers
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A network of clinics in Maine will not resume getting Medicaid…
Indonesia launches a measles vaccination campaign after 17 die in an outbreak
SUMENEP, Indonesia (AP) — Hundreds of children in Indonesia lined up for free measles shots…
Longtime CFL scout Craig Smith dies at the age of 69
REGINA — Craig Smith, a longtime CFL scout, has died. He was 69 years old.…
South Africa’s most vulnerable struggle to find HIV medication after US aid cuts
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — On a warm evening in Johannesburg, the news spread like wildfire among…
Advocates against HIV criminalization decry Carney silence on reform Trudeau promised
OTTAWA — HIV activists say there is mounting frustration in communities affected by the virus,…
Settlement reached in national class-action lawsuit over drug Rexulti: law firm
MONTREAL — Lawyers involved in a class-action lawsuit over the drug Rexulti say a $4.75…
Doctors want women to know the nuanced reality of hormone therapy for menopause
Menopause can usher in a host of disruptive symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats and…
California bill would require restaurants to disclose food allergens on menus
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Braxton Kimura dreads eating at restaurants. The California teenager is…
Supporters head for B.C. ostrich farm as it plans top court appeal to stop cull
Vancouver’s Lucas Robinson was making a 575-kilometre trip east to the small community of Edgewood,…
Alaska medical board approves draft to discipline providers of gender-affirming care for youth
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska medical professionals who provide gender-affirming care for children could risk…
Health Canada approves updated Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for fall
TORONTO — Health Canada has authorized updated COVID-19 vaccines by Pfizer and BioNTech and by…
A court says cull of 400 ostriches in B.C. can proceed. Here are five things to know
The Federal Court of Appeal ruled on Thursday that a cull of about 400 ostriches…