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Georgia restricted transgender care for youth in 2023. Now Republicans are seeking an outright ban

Georgia restricted transgender care for youth in 2023. Now Republicans are seeking an outright ban

ATLANTA (AP) — A year ago, Georgia lawmakers said they were striking a balance when they banned most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for transgender people under 18, but let doctors continue prescribing puberty blockers a
South Korea criticizes senior doctors for threatening to resign to support their juniors' walkouts

South Korea criticizes senior doctors for threatening to resign to support their juniors' walkouts

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s government criticized senior doctors at a major hospital Tuesday for threatening to resign in support of the weekslong walkouts by thousands of medical interns and residents that have disrupted hospital operati
No evidence of widespread diversion of B.C. safe-supply drugs, say Farnworth and RCMP

No evidence of widespread diversion of B.C. safe-supply drugs, say Farnworth and RCMP

There is no evidence of widespread diversion of safe-supply drugs, British Columbia's solicitor general and the RCMP said Monday, after Federal Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith cited a recent drug seizure to criti
A Kansas judge says barring driver's license changes doesn't violate trans people's rights

A Kansas judge says barring driver's license changes doesn't violate trans people's rights

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas judge ruled Monday that the state isn't violating transgender residents' rights under the state constitution by refusing to change their driver's licenses to reflect their gender identities.
Cop killed: Quebec officer says lack of info sharing between police, health workers

Cop killed: Quebec officer says lack of info sharing between police, health workers

MONTREAL — A Quebec provincial police officer told a coroner's inquest on Monday that there isn't enough collaboration between police and the mental health system on matters of public safety.
Woman gives birth mid-flight on Toronto-bound plane diverted to Bermuda: Air Canada

Woman gives birth mid-flight on Toronto-bound plane diverted to Bermuda: Air Canada

TORONTO — Air Canada says a mother and her newborn child are believed to be in good health after the woman went into premature labour and gave birth mid-flight. In a written statement, the airline says the flight from St.
N.S. sexual health clinic can no longer give free birth control to patients in need

N.S. sexual health clinic can no longer give free birth control to patients in need

HALIFAX — A Halifax sexual health clinic that has for years been making birth control devices available for free to patients who can’t afford them has been forced to stop after running out of donations. Dr.
Biden's budget proposal for a second term offers tax breaks for families and lower health care costs

Biden's budget proposal for a second term offers tax breaks for families and lower health care costs

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday released a budget proposal aimed at getting voters' attention: It would offer tax breaks for families, lower health care costs, smaller deficits and higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
Surrey, B.C., hospital to get critical care tower with acute, specialized services

Surrey, B.C., hospital to get critical care tower with acute, specialized services

SURREY, B.C. — A new critical care tower will be built at the current hospital site in Surrey, B.C., to take pressure off the overcrowded emergency room and add capacity for specialized care, Premier David Eby says.
Report: New Jersey and US were not prepared for COVID-19 and state remains so for the next crisis

Report: New Jersey and US were not prepared for COVID-19 and state remains so for the next crisis

TRENTON, N.J.
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