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B.C. health authority wins in court against husband’s ‘death plan’ for sick wife
The B.C. Supreme Court has ordered the husband of a woman with Alzheimer’s disease removed…
US signs new health deals with 9 African countries that mirror Trump’s priorities
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The U.S. government has signed health deals with at least nine African…
Addiction-stricken community struggles to keep a syringe program going after Trump’s order
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Inside a storage room at the Clark County Health Department are…
Want to read more in 2026? Here’s how to revive your love of books
NEW YORK (AP) — People stop reading in adulthood for lots of reasons. But it’s…
Firefighters say they face increasing rates of violence while on duty
HALIFAX — Firefighters say they are facing increasing levels of violence on duty, and they’re…
Doctor’s orders? ‘Belly laugh at least two to five days a week’
Melanin Bee curves her spine like a stretching cat as she lets out a maniacal,…
You finally got a doctor’s appointment. Here’s how to get the most out of it
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s not unusual for a 20-something to text Mom in a panic…
B.C. Union that represents 67,500 health workers votes 54.2 per cent for 4 year deal
BURNABY — The bargaining group that represents 67,500 health workers in British Columbia has voted…
Alberta Next panel recommends ditching RCMP, referendum to quit CPP
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s hand-picked panel re-examining the province’s relationship with Ottawa says…
Fact File: The truth behind common dental myths
Anxiety, distrust and misinformation about dental care is abundant on social media, where posts containing…
Spread of famine in Gaza Strip averted but Palestinians there still face starvation, experts say
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The spread of famine has been averted in the Gaza…
Quebec doctors vote in favour of deal, premier names new health minister
MONTREAL — Quebec’s new health minister was sworn in on Friday, a day after Christian…
Hypothermia claims newborn in Gaza and more babies are at risk, doctor says
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — As December’s chill settled over Gaza, the family’s nylon…
This is what Canada’s pain medication shortages have been like for chronic pain patients
TORONTO — Amanda Godda has been bedridden since August. That’s when her prescription of acetaminophen…
Canada changes regulations for chemicals used to make fentanyl, methamphetamine
OTTAWA — Health Canada says it has amended the regulations for precursor chemicals and manufacturing…