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Alberta's top doctor says more sites affected after E. coli outbreak

Alberta's top doctor says more sites affected after E. coli outbreak

CALGARY — Alberta's chief medical officer of health says he has been made aware of additional daycare sites in Calgary where children have tested positive for E.

Caught in a lie, CEO of embattled firm caring for NYC migrants resigns

NEW YORK (AP) — The chief executive officer of a firm hired by New York City to house and care for hundreds of migrants abruptly resigned Friday after he admitted to lying about his educational record and as DocGo has come under scrutiny for its $432
Supply problems and insurance issues make popular weight-loss drugs hard to get

Supply problems and insurance issues make popular weight-loss drugs hard to get

When she prescribes the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy , Dr. Angela Fitch sends patients on a quest she likens to “The Hunger Games." They will have to call drugstores over several days to find one with the properly sized first dose.
Donald Trump isn't backing a national abortion ban. That's not hurting him in the GOP primary

Donald Trump isn't backing a national abortion ban. That's not hurting him in the GOP primary

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Donald Trump is dominating the early stages of the Republican presidential primary even as he's refused to endorse a federal ban on abortion , allowing some top rivals to get to the right of him on an issue that animates many
Kansas will no longer change trans people's birth certificates to reflect their gender identities

Kansas will no longer change trans people's birth certificates to reflect their gender identities

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas will no longer change transgender people's birth certificates to reflect their gender identities , the state health department said Friday, citing a new law that prevents the state from legally recognizing those identities.
Big wins for organized labor and progressive causes as California lawmakers wrap for the year

Big wins for organized labor and progressive causes as California lawmakers wrap for the year

SACRAMENTO, Calif.
Lawyer asks Supreme Court to hear appeal of Calgary man who killed five

Lawyer asks Supreme Court to hear appeal of Calgary man who killed five

EDMONTON — A lawyer for a man who fatally stabbed five young people at a Calgary house party and has been seeking more freedom while he's under psychiatric care wants the Supreme Court of Canada to hear his appeal.
E. coli outbreak spotlights daycare food safety, experts say

E. coli outbreak spotlights daycare food safety, experts say

TORONTO — An outbreak of E. coli that's sickened hundreds has shone a much-needed spotlight on food safety at daycares, experts said as Alberta Premier Danielle Smith pledged to consider further regulations in shared kitchens.
Health Canada to review U.S. panel's conclusion that common decongestant doesn't work

Health Canada to review U.S. panel's conclusion that common decongestant doesn't work

Health Canada said Friday that, following a review, it will take any necessary action to ensure Canadians have access to safe and effective products.
Alberta government to help families affected by E. coli outbreak at Calgary daycares

Alberta government to help families affected by E. coli outbreak at Calgary daycares

CALGARY — The Alberta government will immediately give families a one-time payment of $2,000 for each child affected by an E. coli outbreak related to several Calgary daycares, Premier Danielle Smith said Friday.
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