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Belleville seeks money from province to establish detox centre, new community hub

Belleville seeks money from province to establish detox centre, new community hub

After declaring a state of emergency over an ongoing drugs crisis last week, the mayor of Belleville, Ont.

Post-Roe v. Wade, more patients rely on early prenatal testing as states toughen abortion laws

WASHINGTON (AP) — Since Roe v. Wade was overturned , many health care providers say an increasing number of patients are deciding the fate of their pregnancies on whatever information they can gather before state abortion bans kick in.
Dole, President's Choice, Fresh Express salad kits recalled due to possible Listeria

Dole, President's Choice, Fresh Express salad kits recalled due to possible Listeria

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has added more salad kits to a recall that started last week due to possible Listeria contamination.
Post-Roe v. Wade, more patients rely on early prenatal testing as states toughen abortion laws

Post-Roe v. Wade, more patients rely on early prenatal testing as states toughen abortion laws

WASHINGTON (AP) — In Utah, more of Dr. Cara Heuser’s maternal-fetal medicine patients are requesting early ultrasounds, hoping to detect serious problems in time to choose whether to continue the pregnancy or have an abortion.
Foreign aid drops sharply as Taliban abuses jeopardize the Afghan health system, group says

Foreign aid drops sharply as Taliban abuses jeopardize the Afghan health system, group says

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Human Rights Watch said Monday that Afghanistan’s public health system has been hit hard following a sharp reduction in foreign assistance, coupled with serious Taliban abuses against women and girls , jeopardizing the right to healt
Cambodia reports a new bird flu case, the brother of a 9-year-old who died of the virus

Cambodia reports a new bird flu case, the brother of a 9-year-old who died of the virus

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — The brother of a boy who died last week from bird flu has tested positive for the virus, Cambodia’s Health Ministry said Monday.
Virginia's Youngkin aims to bolster mental health care, part of national focus after the pandemic

Virginia's Youngkin aims to bolster mental health care, part of national focus after the pandemic

RICHMOND, Va.
Dispute among Alberta physicians now in second year, draws new counter-allegations

Dispute among Alberta physicians now in second year, draws new counter-allegations

EDMONTON — An Alberta Health Services investigation into a long-running dispute involving six physicians and conflict of interest allegations has been animated by new counter-accusations and legal warnings. The dispute involving Dr.
Heavy snow falling off roof onto propane line caused Cape Breton seniors home blast

Heavy snow falling off roof onto propane line caused Cape Breton seniors home blast

An explosion that blew a hole in a seniors residence and seriously injured one person was linked Saturday to the massive storm that brought 150 centimetres of wet, heavy snow to Cape Breton's largest municipality last weekend.
Africa Cup title beckons for Ivory Coast's Sébastien Haller after successful cancer treatment

Africa Cup title beckons for Ivory Coast's Sébastien Haller after successful cancer treatment

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — One year after returning from cancer treatment, Sébastien Haller could lead Ivory Coast to the Africa Cup of Nations title.
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