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Ontario reports 'small decline' in measles, 89 new cases

Ontario reports 'small decline' in measles, 89 new cases

TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 89 new measles cases over the last week, bringing the province's case count to 661 since an outbreak began in the fall. That’s compared to just over 100 new cases last week and 120 the week before. Dr.
What you do before and during a tornado could mean the difference between life and death

What you do before and during a tornado could mean the difference between life and death

ATLANTA (AP) — With new innovations and technology, scientists have learned from major tornado outbreaks over the years how to improve safety guidance.
New York man charged after authorities say he botched a medical procedure performed in his home

New York man charged after authorities say he botched a medical procedure performed in his home

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City man has been charged with performing medical procedures without a license after a patient was left near death during a procedure in his home, prosecutors said.
Kennedy remains quiet on 10,000 jobs lost at the nation's top health department

Kennedy remains quiet on 10,000 jobs lost at the nation's top health department

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr . offered no new details Wednesday about his massive restructuring of the U.S.
Alberta, nurses union reach four-year deal, pay increases up to 20 per cent

Alberta, nurses union reach four-year deal, pay increases up to 20 per cent

EDMONTON — Alberta's nurses union has signed a four-year contract with the province after months of bargaining and mediation.
Community, mentors and skill-building: Experts weigh the role of employee resource groups

Community, mentors and skill-building: Experts weigh the role of employee resource groups

NEW YORK (AP) — After moving to the United States from South Korea at age 6, Jenny Jang found it challenging to navigate through school and her first jobs. “In all of the environments I was in, I was always a minority,” Jang said.
Critically endangered sunflower sea stars are seeking refuge in B.C. fiords

Critically endangered sunflower sea stars are seeking refuge in B.C. fiords

Alyssa Gehman vividly recalls seeing starfish for the first time while on a kayaking trip in British Columbia's Desolation Sound in Grade 8.
Supreme Court appears divided over whether states can cut off Planned Parenthood funding

Supreme Court appears divided over whether states can cut off Planned Parenthood funding

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court appeared divided Wednesday in a case over whether states should be able to cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, which comes amid a wider push from abortion opponents to defund the nation’s largest aborti
Georgia Democrats' frustration with anti-transgender bills boils over into a walkout

Georgia Democrats' frustration with anti-transgender bills boils over into a walkout

ATLANTA (AP) — Boxed into what they saw as an unsavory vote on outlawing spending on gender affirming care for transgender prisoners, Georgia Democrats chose a third option Wednesday. They walked out.
Shingles is awful, but here's another reason to get vaccinated: It may fight dementia

Shingles is awful, but here's another reason to get vaccinated: It may fight dementia

WASHINGTON (AP) — A vaccine to fight dementia? It turns out there may already be one – shots that prevent painful shingles also appear to protect aging brains.