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South Carolina Supreme Court decides heartbeat definition allows six-week abortion ban
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled Wednesday the state can keep…
FACT FOCUS: Trump blames other countries for high US drug prices. Experts say it’s not their fault
President Donald Trump incorrectly placed the blame for high prescription drug prices in the U.S.…
Governor warns Pennsylvanians will lose health care, hospitals will close under GOP cuts to Medicaid
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Josh Shapiro warned Wednesday that the Medicaid cuts Congress is…
Trump surgeon general pick praised unproven psychedelic therapy, said mushrooms helped her find love
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s new pick for surgeon general wrote in a…
In one Indian city, reflective paint and bus stop sprinklers offer relief from killer heat
AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — For 20-year-old Mayank Yadav, riding a crowded bus in the summer…
Judge orders restoration of jobs in health program for West Virginia coal miners
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A judge on Tuesday ordered the restoration of a health monitoring…
MedicAlert introducing technology that will allow 911 dispatchers to access records
MONTREAL — MedicAlert bracelets are well known to most Canadians — a distinctive piece of…
Judge overturns Michigan’s 24-hour waiting period before an abortion
DETROIT (AP) — A judge on Tuesday struck down Michigan’s 24-hour waiting period before an…
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signs bill to tap unused ACA insurance funds for abortion grant program
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland will become the first state to use money collected from…
Some plants cause more suffering than others for gardeners with pollen allergies
For many, the return of the spring garden brings with it a sneezy, itchy, foggy-headed…
UN agencies warn that Israel’s plans for aid distribution will endanger lives in Gaza
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — International aid agencies warned Friday that Israeli plans to…
What to know about California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s move to ban encampments
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California’s governor called upon the state’s cities and counties to ban…
Food security experts warn Gaza is at critical risk of famine if Israel doesn’t end its blockade
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Gaza Strip will likely fall into famine if Israel…
Quebec coroner calls for tougher controls over diphenhydramine sales after 2023 death
MONTREAL — A Quebec coroner is recommending that diphenhydramine — an antihistamine and sedative sometimes…
Mercury fuels gold mining in Senegal. And it’s poisoning the people who use it
KEDOUGOU, Senegal (AP) — The quickest way to separate gold from rock, Sadio Camara says,…
Illinois governor is first in US to block federal access to personal data on autism
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has signed a first-in-the-nation executive order to…
Trump promises to order that the US pay only the price other nations do for some drugs
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he’ll sign an executive order on Monday that,…
Israel’s blockade means Gaza’s hospitals cannot provide food to recovering patients
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — It cost a fortune, she said, but Asmaa Fayez…
Ottawa looks to off-load costly, seldom-used mobile hospitals bought for the pandemic
OTTAWA — The federal government expects to spend about $7 million this fiscal year to…
NDP talking to the Carney government about getting official party status: Davies
OTTAWA — Interim NDP leader Don Davies said Friday his party is in “very early”…
Late abortions are rare. The US just lost a clinic that offered the procedure for over 50 years
To fellow travelers, Hannah Brehm likely looked like she was taking a belated babymoon well…
Canadian researchers reach ‘major milestone’ in search for ALS treatment
TORONTO — Standing in an MRI control room packed with fellow ALS researchers, Dr. Lorne…
Canada could lose its measles elimination status if spread lingers, PHAC advisor says
TORONTO — A senior medical advisor with the Public Health Agency of Canada says the…
Quebec reports high immigration, record-low fertility in 2024
MONTREAL — Despite a downward trend, Quebec still reported nearly record-high population growth last year…