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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…
Dr. Joss Reimer says misinformation a key target as she becomes Canada’s top doctor
OTTAWA — Tackling health misinformation and rebuilding public trust are top priorities for Canada’s incoming…
What is ALS, the disease that killed actor Eric Dane?
Eric Dane, known for his roles on “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Euphoria,” died this week from…
Trump climate health rollback likely to hit poor, minority areas hardest, experts say
In a stretch of Louisiana with about 170 fossil fuel and petrochemical plants, premature death…
Alberta’s Smith to put immigration, Constitution questions on fall referendum
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s government is putting nine questions to a provincewide referendum…
Overdose deaths drop by 21 per cent, but 1,826 deaths in 2025 still a ‘profound loss’
VICTORIA — More than 1,800 people died in British Columbia last year from illicit drug…
Wisconsin passes expanded Medicaid for moms, would leave Arkansas as only state without it
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Women in Wisconsin will soon be eligible to receive expanded Medicaid…
B.C. health workers breached privacy of injured victims of Vancouver festival attack
VICTORIA — British Columbia health care workers unlawfully accessed highly sensitive personal information on victims…