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Argentina says it will withdraw from the World Health Organization, echoing Trump

Argentina says it will withdraw from the World Health Organization, echoing Trump

BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Argentina's president has ordered the country's withdrawal from the World Health Organization due to “profound differences” with the U.N. agency, a presidential spokesperson said Wednesday.
Nova Scotia to cover therapy costs for patients with mood, anxiety disorders

Nova Scotia to cover therapy costs for patients with mood, anxiety disorders

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government says the first phase of its long-promised universal mental health care program will begin this spring.
A spine-zapping implant helped 3 people with a muscle-wasting disease walk better

A spine-zapping implant helped 3 people with a muscle-wasting disease walk better

WASHINGTON (AP) — Three people with a muscle-destroying disease destined to worsen got a little stronger – able to stand and walk more easily – when an implanted device zapped their spinal cord.

Argentina says it will withdraw from the World Health Organization

BUENOS AIRES (AP) — President Javier Milei has ordered Argentina's withdrawal from the World Health Organization due to profound differences with the U.N. agency, a presidential spokesperson said Wednesday. Milei's action echoes that of his ally, U.
Racial gap widened in deaths among US moms around the time of childbirth

Racial gap widened in deaths among US moms around the time of childbirth

NEW YORK (AP) — Black women in the U.S. died at a rate nearly 3.
N.S. woman plans surgery in United States after winning court case against province

N.S. woman plans surgery in United States after winning court case against province

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia woman who fought to have the provincial government pay for out-of-country treatment for a painful leg condition is preparing for her surgery with a New Jersey physician.
Mmm, that looks yummy! The colors we see make a difference in the food we eat

Mmm, that looks yummy! The colors we see make a difference in the food we eat

NEW YORK (AP) — You know you've said it. We all have. “Mmm, that looks so delicious — I want to try some!” That's because when it comes to what we eat, it's not just a matter of taste.
Trump picks former chief entangled in 'Sharpiegate' to lead NOAA

Trump picks former chief entangled in 'Sharpiegate' to lead NOAA

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has nominated Neil Jacobs to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, turning to the man who was his acting NOAA chief in 2019 when Trump altered an expected hurricane impact map in what becam
Alberta creating new social support program for people with disabilities able to work

Alberta creating new social support program for people with disabilities able to work

Alberta's government says it's looking to help people with disabilities join and stay in the workforce without losing access to their existing benefits and governmental supports.
Families and doctors sue over Trump's order to halt funding for gender-affirming care

Families and doctors sue over Trump's order to halt funding for gender-affirming care

Seven families with transgender or nonbinary children filed a lawsuit Tuesday over President Donald Trump's executive orders to narrowly define the sexes and halt federal support for gender-affirming health care for transgender people under age 19.