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No cyclospora outbreaks reported or tainted lettuce sold in Canada, officials say
OTTAWA — Federal officials say there have been no outbreaks of the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora…
Judge blocks South Dakota abortion advertising ban against nonprofit
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota cannot enforce its abortion advertising ban against a…
First death reported in Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City
NEW YORK (AP) — A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak that has sickened dozens of people in…
Wildfire smoke kills tens of thousands of people a year. Here’s how it attacks the body
Smoke from wildfires — which are burning more of the Northern Hemisphere as Earth warms…
Guns shaped America. Dirty Harry’s .44 Magnum is king
There are as many handguns in the U.S. as there are adults. Perhaps none is…
Wildfire smoke makes air unhealthy from the US Midwest to East Coast. Officials say stay inside
NEW YORK (AP) — Heavy, pungent wildfire smoke darkened skies in the U.S. on Thursday…
Canada’s Drug Agency recommends funding lecanemab for early-stage Alzheimer’s disease
TORONTO — Canada’s Drug Agency has recommended that public drug plans pay for a treatment…
Complaint accuses doctor involved in failed Tennessee execution of violating ethics
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The sister of a Tennessee death row inmate whose execution was…
Poor air quality leads to camp cancellations, sends kids indoors with parents pivoting
The sounds of kids dribbling basketballs or splish-splashing in pools mostly fell silent across the…
The latest on Ontario wildfires and smoke, from evacuations to poor air quality
Here is the latest on wildfires in northern Ontario as communities evacuate and much of…
America already tried permanent daylight saving time. It lasted less than a year. Could it work now?
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s an idea whose time, as it were, may have come…
Montreal public health warns of rise in overdoses linked to fentanyl and carfentanil
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MONTRÉAL — Montreal’s regional public health department is sounding the alarm over a significant rise…
‘Jurassic Park’ actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia and will be honored…
France’s National Assembly gives final approval to assisted-dying bill after years of debate
PARIS (AP) — France’s National Assembly gave final approval Wednesday to a bill allowing adults…
Psychiatric chief believes suspect in B.C. RCMP officer’s death still unfit for trial
COQUITLAM — B.C.’s director of forensic psychiatric services believes the man accused of first-degree murder…
Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that he is rolling out a…
Heavy smoke from wildfires blankets the US Midwest and Northeast, prompting evacuations
Thousands of visitors were told to evacuate a remote Minnesota wilderness area accessible only by…
Do masks help? What about air conditioning? What to know about wildfire smoke protection
TORONTO — Many parts of Ontario, including the Greater Toronto Area, are under an Environment…
Montreal hospital livestreams surgeries for educational purposes
MONTRÉAL — A Montreal hospital is livestreaming complex eye surgeries to give medical trainees a…
Canada is not banning produce imports amid U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak, CFIA says
TORONTO — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said it is not considering restrictions on fresh…
More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo exceed 2,000, including 754 deaths
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — The number of confirmed cases of Ebola in Congo has reached…
New cases slow in NYC Legionnaires’ disease outbreak; Met museum among buildings with positive tests
NEW YORK (AP) — A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in a New York City neighborhood now…
The new malaria vaccine helps in Africa but faces a test: Completing all 4 doses
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Rain had turned the dirt road into thick mud, but Mabel…
Ebola is spreading faster in eastern Congo than it can be tracked, as deaths pass 700
Eighty percent of new Ebola cases in eastern Congo are emerging from unknown chains of…