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Autism remains widely misunderstood in parts of Africa. A mother in Guinea fights for her child
FRIA, Guinea (AP) — Kazaliou Balde’s parents started worrying about him when as a small…
Fact File: Does banning glyphosate-based herbicides prevent wildfires? Here’s what we know
A social media post shared a screenshot of a satellite map that shows Quebec experiencing…
Eastern heat on July 4 threatens World Cup players and fans
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Saturday’s afternoon knockout round game between France and Paraguay in Philadelphia…
125 passengers and crew hit with highly contagious stomach virus on cruise from San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — More than 120 passengers and crew members on a Princess Cruises…
B.C. nurses start limited job action as strike deadline passes
VANCOUVER — Nurses in British Columbia started targeted job action at work sites across the…
Once a source of national pride, Cuba’s healthcare system declines as energy shortages deepen crisis
BATABANO, Cuba (AP) — After two surgeries and several rounds of radiation therapy over the…
Measles outbreak in Quebec rises to 27 cases, mostly in Quebec City area
MONTRÉAL — A measles outbreak in Quebec has risen to 27 cases, the majority of…
Researchers launch study on Ebola treatments as Congo outbreak worsens
Researchers began a highly anticipated study of two possible Ebola treatments on Thursday in hopes…
An AP journalist describes a month in the epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Mourners stood at a distance as a small coffin was lowered…
New Jersey is set to charge companies with workers on Medicaid. Other states may follow.
New Jersey is launching a new fee on companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage…
Chris Johnson seeking revival of Ice Bucket Challenge as he continues his fight against ALS
Former NFL star Chris Johnson is bringing back the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise awareness…
Venezuelan medics fear earthquake aftermath will trigger widening medical crisis
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Doctors said Wednesday they feared the aftermath of Venezuela’s devastating twin…
Trump’s actions signal a move toward institutionalizing people with disabilities, advocates warn
WASHINGTON (AP) — For decades, disabled people have fought for their rights to go to…
Medicare is now covering some GLP-1 weight loss drugs for $50. Here’s what to know
NEW YORK (AP) — Popular — and expensive — GLP-1 weight loss drugs just got…
Hospitals in Europe are gearing up for the next heat wave armed with lessons from this one
ORSAY, France (AP) — Ice. Urgently and in large quantities. At a Paris-region hospital, emergency…
Carney, Inuit meeting wraps with pledge on new program to replace child funding
KUUJJUAQ — A meeting between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Inuit leaders Tuesday wrapped with…
B.C. journalist, tormented by followers of Chinese tycoon, relieved at jail sentence
A British Columbia journalist who was targeted for months by followers of Chinese tycoon Guo…
Ontario joins P.E.I. in lowering colorectal cancer screening age to 45
TORONTO — Ontario is the second province in Canada to lower the routine colorectal cancer…
Carney, Inuit leaders meet, agree on need for better co-operation
KUUJJUAQ — Prime Minister Mark Carney and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami leader Natan Obed agreed Tuesday…
Aid groups warn Venezuela’s healthcare system is near its limit after earthquakes
LA GUAIRA, Venezuela (AP) — Aid groups warned Tuesday that Venezuela’s fragile healthcare system is…
Canada approves generic version of Wegovy for weight loss
OTTAWA — Health Canada has approved a generic version of Wegovy, a semaglutide drug that’s…
Trump administration suspends funding for New York’s Medicaid fraud unit
NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump administration on Tuesday said it would freeze federal funding…
How to stay cool in a heat wave even without air conditioning
Heat can be dangerous, but health experts say there are ways to manage the threat.…
Moving day: Health experts’ advice on avoiding injuries, especially during heat wave
MONTREAL — Quebec’s unofficial moving day is on Wednesday, and this year it’s coinciding with…