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Ozempic, Wegovy and other new drugs are selected for Medicare's price negotiations

Ozempic, Wegovy and other new drugs are selected for Medicare's price negotiations

WASHINGTON (AP) — Popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been added to Medicare’s list of medications that will be negotiated directly between the government and drug manufacturers, the Biden administration said Friday.
Manitoba welcomes Gaza child seeking medical help, other provinces called to follow

Manitoba welcomes Gaza child seeking medical help, other provinces called to follow

WINNIPEG — A child from the Gaza Strip seeking medical treatment arrived Thursday in Winnipeg, supported in part by the Manitoba government, and a federal cabinet minister called on other provinces to follow suit.

Texas judge says states can revive challenge to abortion pill access nationwide

The Texas judge who previously halted approval of the nation’s most common method of abortion ruled Thursday that three states can move ahead with another attempt to roll back federal rules and make it harder for people across the U.S.

Justice Department says Alabama institutionalizes too many children with disabilities

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama children with physical disabilities are being unnecessarily institutionalized in nursing homes, the U.S.
Proposed rules would require nutrition info, allergen warnings on alcohol labels

Proposed rules would require nutrition info, allergen warnings on alcohol labels

Labels on wine, distilled spirits and malt beverages in the U.S.
George Pearson long-term care home gets new name over his anti-Japanese views

George Pearson long-term care home gets new name over his anti-Japanese views

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Coastal Health authority says it has changed the name of a long-term care home that was named after George Pearson, a B.C. politician who stoked anti-Japanese sentiment during the Second World War.

Justice Department says Alabama institutionalizes too many children with disabilities

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama children with physical disabilities are being unnecessarily institutionalized in nursing homes, the U.S.

A judge in Texas rules 3 other states can challenge access to abortion pill mifepristone nationwide

A judge in Texas ruled Thursday that three other states can move ahead with their effort to roll back federal rules and make it harder for people across the U.S. to access the abortion drug mifepristone .

Arkansas governor wants to revive state's Medicaid work requirements under Trump administration

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov.

North Carolina governor rolls out further abortion protections ahead of next Trump term

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina's Democratic Gov.
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