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How parents can talk to their kids about vaping as FDA authorizes some flavored e-cigarettes
Ricky Resendez first tried e-cigarettes in eighth grade. By the time he got to high…
A 16-month-old and his mother recover from Ebola in rare good news from outbreak in Congo
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — A 16-month-old baby and his mother have recovered from Ebola in…
Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has received a lung transplant
OSLO, Norway (AP) — Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has undergone a successful lung transplant…
One of Canada’s most prominent MAID providers reflects on divisive decade
TORONTO — Dr. Ellen Wiebe has never been one to shy away from risk. It…
Medical assistance in dying has been legal for 10 years in Canada. Here are some other significant numbers
TORONTO — Medical assistance in dying (MAID) was legalized in Canada on June 17, 2016.…
Africa’s Ebola outbreaks complicated by victims who prefer traditional healers over hospitals
BUNDIBUGYO, Uganda (AP) — Whenever Ebola comes, some of the afflicted choose the road to…
Canada’s MAID laws on ‘a collision course’ as Parliament awaits legal challenges
OTTAWA — As Jocelyn Downie watched the Supreme Court of Canada strike down the laws…
Trump ramps up Education Department’s dismantling with changes on special education and civil rights
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration on Tuesday accelerated its dismantling of the Education…
US Justice Department accuses New York state of letting fraud flourish in Medicaid program
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department accused New York state officials Tuesday of…
MPs urge action to undercut ‘manosphere’ by tackling anti-women ideology
OTTAWA — MPs are calling on the government to tackle the rise of antifeminist ideology…
Justice minister says he will review MAID committee testimony before making decision
OTTAWA — Justice Minister Sean Fraser says he will take time over the summer to…
Paris Hilton returns to Utah ‘troubled teen’ facility to support others who allege mistreatment
SPRINGVILLE, Utah (AP) — Paris Hilton returned Monday to the Utah boarding school where she…
Aldon Smith’s brain donated to CTE Center as family’s attorneys investigate his death at age 36
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The family of former NFL star Aldon Smith is donating his…
Fewer fatalities but more injuries on Quebec roads in 2025, data shows
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MONTRÉAL — Quebec’s auto insurance board says fewer people died on the province’s roads last…
A timeline of how Canada’s assisted dying laws evolved
OTTAWA — Efforts to legalize assisted dying in Canada date back decades and the issue…
12 students seriously injured in suspected electrical incident at B.C. waterpark
CULTUS LAKE — Twelve students were taken to hospital Monday after what appears to have…
10-year anniversary of MAID in Canada invites love, pain and shame
TORONTO — For some, the 10th anniversary of Canada legalizing medical assistance in dying might…
Alfredo sauce distributed to dozens of states recalled due to potential salmonella contamination
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials have issued a recall for alfredo sauce distributed to…
Cuba quantifies impact of US oil blockade on children’s health and daily life
HAVANA (AP) — Some of Cuba’s sickest people are feeling the effects of the U.S.…
Federal officials cite decline in opioid-related deaths but warn progress is fragile
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OTTAWA — The federal government says the toxic drug crisis continues to have devastating effects…
There’s One Big Flaw With The AG’s Track Record On Hawaii Medicaid Fraud
Hawaiʻi was under fire for looking the other way on Medicaid fraud but its attorney…
Congo reports large daily jump in Ebola cases a month after outbreak was declared
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Congolese authorities have reported one of the highest daily increases in…
How Quebec has influenced medical assistance in dying across Canada
MONTREAL — Doctors say Quebec paved the way for medical assistance in dying in Canada…
Ebola cases in eastern Congo climb to 782 and deaths reach 181, authorities say
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Congo has increased to…