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Céline Dion is suffering from 'stiff person syndrome.' Here's what that means

Céline Dion is suffering from 'stiff person syndrome.' Here's what that means

Canadian superstar Céline Dion cancelled the rest of her "Courage" world tour Friday, citing ongoing health problems due to a rare neurological disorder called "stiff person syndrome."
Céline Dion cancels 'Courage' world tour dates citing medical condition

Céline Dion cancels 'Courage' world tour dates citing medical condition

Céline Dion apologized to fans as she cancelled the remaining dates of her "Courage" world tour Friday, citing ongoing health woes that her team said "prevent her from performing."

Maine governor suggests making paid leave proposal easier on businesses

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine Gov. Janet Mills is pumping the brakes on a paid family and medical leave proposal promoted by her fellow Democrats, seeking compromises to reduce the burden on businesses in an effort to win broader support.
Indiana doctor reprimanded, fined $3,000 for talking publicly about Ohio 10-year-old's abortion

Indiana doctor reprimanded, fined $3,000 for talking publicly about Ohio 10-year-old's abortion

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indiana board decided Thursday night to reprimand an Indianapolis doctor after finding that she violated patient privacy laws by talking publicly about providing an abortion to a 10-year-old rape victim from neighboring Ohio.
More Canadians are experiencing allergies due to climate change, experts say

More Canadians are experiencing allergies due to climate change, experts say

For the last two years, rushing their toddler to hospital has become the norm for Daniela Mora-Fisher and her husband. “A cold would become a wheeze. A wheeze would become a crisis,” Mora-Fisher said.
99% of Ontario nursing homes now have air conditioning in residents' rooms: minister

99% of Ontario nursing homes now have air conditioning in residents' rooms: minister

Nearly 99 per cent of nursing homes in Ontario now have air conditioning in residents’ rooms, almost a year after the province set a deadline for the requirement.
US study finds 1 in 10 get long COVID after omicron, starts identifying key symptoms

US study finds 1 in 10 get long COVID after omicron, starts identifying key symptoms

WASHINGTON (AP) — About 10% of people appear to suffer long COVID after an omicron infection, a lower estimate than earlier in the pandemic, according to a study of nearly 10,000 Americans that aims to help unravel the mysterious condition.
Innovative program helps B.C. patients with overdose-related brain injuries

Innovative program helps B.C. patients with overdose-related brain injuries

RICHMOND, B.C. — British Columbia is eyeing the expansion of a first-of-its-kind program in Canada that aims to help patients living with mild to moderate overdose-related brain injuries.
Minnesota governor signs paid family and medical leave act to give workers up to 20 weeks off

Minnesota governor signs paid family and medical leave act to give workers up to 20 weeks off

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota workers will be entitled to paid time off when they're seriously ill or to care for newborns and loved ones starting in 2026 under a bill that Democratic Gov.

Pennsylvania doctor sentenced in West Virginia to 6 months in pain pill scheme

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A Pennsylvania doctor was sentenced to six months in federal prison Thursday for his role in a pain pill prescription scheme. Dr. Brian Gullett also was fined $5,000 and surrendered his medical license.
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