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US to end health aid to Zimbabwe after funding talks collapse
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — The United States has said it will wind down health assistance…
States sue Trump administration over changes to childhood vaccine recommendations
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — More than a dozen states sued the Trump administration Tuesday over…
Trump cites health care issues in Greenland saying he’s sending a hospital ship. His claims are off
U.S. President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post Saturday that he was sending…
Tentative labour deal reached with 26,000 B.C. community health workers in B.C.
VANCOUVER — The Community Bargaining Association representing more than 26,000 health workers in British Columbia…
UN data shows 6.5 million people in Somalia at risk of severe hunger from drought
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Nearly 6.5 million people in Somalia are facing severe hunger as…
Rachel Reid postpones publication of ‘Heated Rivalry’ sequel ‘Unrivaled’ due to health
TORONTO — “Heated Rivalry” fans will have to wait months longer than expected to read…
Trump cites health care issues in Greenland saying he’s sending a hospital ship. His claims are off
U.S. President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post Saturday that he would deploy…
Thai officials say 72 tigers at tourist parks died of canine distemper, allaying bird flu fears
BANGKOK (AP) — The deaths of 72 tigers in two animal parks for tourists in…
BAFTA and BBC apologize for racial slur during awards show
LONDON (AP) — The British Academy Film Awards and BBC apologized Monday for a racial…
‘Horrible war’: Ukrainian eye doctor training in Calgary to better help wounded
CALGARY — Dr. Pavla Ivaniuta remembers the first days of the Russian invasion of Ukraine…
Canada Soccer says it’s in close contact with Bayern about Alphonso Davies injury
Soccer’s governing body in Canada says its men’s national team medical staff remain in close…
Medical influencer Attia resigns post at CBS News after name included in multiple Epstein files
NEW YORK (AP) — Dr. Peter Attia, a medical influencer whose emails with the late…
RFK Jr. fought pesticides for years. Now he’s backing their production
NEW YORK (AP) — For years as an environmental lawyer, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. crusaded…
Conservatives calling for probe into asylum seekers’ access to health care
OTTAWA — The Conservatives plan to put a motion before the House of Commons on…
Tentative contract reached for 25,000 B.C. health-science workers
VICTORIA — A tentative contract agreement has been reached for the group representing 25,000 health-science…
‘We need to act,’ health minister says as Canada seeks feedback on men’s health
OTTAWA — Canada needs to take action to improve the health of men and boys,…
Women suffer heart attacks too. Understanding risks, symptoms and how to save yourself
Lori Sepich smoked for years and sometimes skipped taking her blood pressure medicine. But she…
Ottawa launching countrywide survey in buildup toward formal men’s health strategy
OTTAWA — The federal government is taking its first steps toward developing a national men’s…
A long-acting HIV drug arrives in Zimbabwe for some at highest risk
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Young women, mothers holding babies and some men lined up in…
Olympic figure skaters offer wellness tips for weekend athletes. The ‘hard ice always wins’
The figure skaters at the Winter Olympics make it look easy; sheer elegance on hard…
‘Nothing’s changing’: Calgary man recovering in Ukraine sees no end to war
CALGARY — Mac Hughes looks at his body and the permanent reminders of a Russian…
RCMP’s much-needed reserve program grappling with numerous challenges: report
OTTAWA — Challenges with recruitment, training, resources and overall management are hindering the RCMP’s reserve…
Trump administration to stand by tough Biden-era mandates to replace lead pipes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration said Friday it backs a 10-year deadline for most…
Cuba’s health care system pushed to the brink by US fuel blockade, Cuban minister says
HAVANA (AP) — Cuba’s debilitated health care system has been pushed to the brink of…