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B.C. mayors seek 'immediate action' from federal government on mental health crisis

B.C. mayors seek 'immediate action' from federal government on mental health crisis

VANCOUVER — Mayors and other leaders from several British Columbia communities say the provincial and federal governments need to take "immediate action" to tackle mental health and public safety issues that have reached crisis levels.
These people say they got listeria after drinking recalled plant-based milks

These people say they got listeria after drinking recalled plant-based milks

TORONTO — Sanniah Jabeen holds a sonogram of the unborn baby she lost after contracting listeria last December. Beneath, it says “love at first sight.
Federal money and sales taxes help pump up New Brunswick budget surplus

Federal money and sales taxes help pump up New Brunswick budget surplus

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's finance minister says the province recorded a surplus of $500.8 million for the fiscal year that ended in March. Ernie Steeves says the amount — more than 10 times higher than the province's original $40.
Scientists show how pregnancy changes the brain in innumerable ways

Scientists show how pregnancy changes the brain in innumerable ways

Neuroscientist Liz Chrastil got the unique chance to see how her brain changed while she was pregnant and share what she learned in a new study that offers the first detailed map of a woman's brain throughout gestation .
Menopause can bring on dental problems, but you can protect your mouth

Menopause can bring on dental problems, but you can protect your mouth

Hot flashes and night sweats are among the most infamous menopause maladies . But you might want to pay attention to your teeth and gums, too. “I’m not sure that people are aware of this,” said Dr.
The Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan, the UN says

The Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan, the UN says

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan, the U.N. said Monday.

The Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan, the UN says

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan, the U.N. said Monday.
Ontario considers further expanding pharmacists' scope to include more minor ailments

Ontario considers further expanding pharmacists' scope to include more minor ailments

TORONTO — Ontario is proposing to further expand pharmacists' scope of practice by adding to the list of minor ailments they can assess, allowing them to administer more vaccines and order some lab tests.
Florida hospitals ask immigrants about their legal status. Texas will try it next

Florida hospitals ask immigrants about their legal status. Texas will try it next

McALLEN, Texas (AP) — For three days, the staff of an Orlando medical clinic encouraged a woman with abdominal pain who called the triage line to go to the hospital.
AI 'early warning' system shows promise in preventing hospital deaths, study says

AI 'early warning' system shows promise in preventing hospital deaths, study says

An AI early-warning system that predicts which patients are at risk of deteriorating while in hospital was associated with a decrease in unexpected deaths, a new study says.