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JFK’s granddaughter reveals terminal cancer diagnosis, criticizes cousin RFK Jr.
John F. Kennedy’s granddaughter disclosed Saturday that she has terminal cancer, writing in an essay…
In Quebec’s Nunavik region, constant water shortages compromise health care
PUVIRNITUQ — Even if they’re surrounded by vast bodies of water as far as the…
Doctor and nurses are leaving Nunavik over water shortages that affect care
PUVIRNITUQ — Doctors and nurses in Quebec’s Nunavik region say constant water shortages are a…
New Nunavut premier takes office as federal government pushes infrastructure drive
OTTAWA — As John Main settled in for one of his first interviews since being…
Bolsonaro’s conviction brings vindication for some Brazilians who lost loved ones to COVID-19
SAO PAULO (AP) — Simone Guimarães, a retired 52-year-old teacher in Rio de Janeiro, lost…
Rangers say Canadian Derek Cornelius will see a specialist over muscle injury
GLASGOW — There could be more bad injury news for Canada coach Jesse Marsch. Glasgow…
It’s possible to get addicted to pot. Here’s what to know
Dr. Smita Das often hears the same myth: You can’t get hooked on pot. And…
RFK Jr. says he’s following ‘gold standard’ science. Here’s what to know
The message is hammered over and over, in news conferences, hearings and executive orders: President…
‘Life and death’: Chief tells of trauma and bravery in grizzly attack on B.C. pupils
What was to be a short afternoon field trip for about 20 students and staff…
Expert report calls on Ottawa to fund essential medicines, enshrine pharmacare in law
OTTAWA — Canada should create a pharmacare system that offers free access to essential medicines…
WHO declares end of Indonesia’s polio outbreak following yearslong vaccination campaign
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The World Health Organization has declared Indonesia’s polio outbreak officially over,…
RFK Jr. says he personally directed CDC’s new guidance on vaccines and autism
NEW YORK (AP) — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. personally directed the U.S. Centers…
Canada cuts back spending on fighting infectious diseases at G20 in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG — Prime Minister Mark Carney has made Canada’s first-ever cut to funding for a…
What to know about expanded work requirements about to kick in for SNAP
After a disruptive U.S. government shutdown, federal SNAP food assistance is again flowing to low-income…
New play looking at friendship between AIDS activist Larry Kramer and Anthony Fauci in the works
NEW YORK (AP) — A new play exploring the complex relationship between playwright and AIDS…