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Novo Nordisk plans price cuts for several insulins

Novo Nordisk plans price cuts for several insulins

Another major insulin maker has promised steep price cuts, as pressure grows on drugmakers and insurers to trim the cost of a medication that millions of Americans need. Novo Nordisk said Tuesday that it will slash some of its U.S.
Former Kentucky lawmaker makes plea on gender-affirming care

Former Kentucky lawmaker makes plea on gender-affirming care

FRANKFORT, Ky.

Cannabis company TerrAscend applies for TSX listing, will carry out internal reorg

TORONTO — TerrAscend Corp. says it has applied to list its common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
EPA to limit toxic 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

EPA to limit toxic 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed the first federal limits on harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water, a long-awaited protection the agency said will save thousands of lives and prevent serious illnesses,
Ohio Supreme Court to review block of near-ban on abortion

Ohio Supreme Court to review block of near-ban on abortion

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to review a county judge’s order that is blocking enforcement of the state's near-ban on abortions , and to consider whether the clinics challenging the law have legal standing to do so.
Newfoundland and Labrador telehealth line advises most callers to go see a doctor

Newfoundland and Labrador telehealth line advises most callers to go see a doctor

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Reports from the company running Newfoundland and Labrador's public health line show more than three-quarters of callers looking for advice about symptoms are told to seek emergency services or see a family doctor.
Conn. woman 1st non-Vermonter granted assisted suicide right

Conn. woman 1st non-Vermonter granted assisted suicide right

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Lynda Bluestein has terminal cancer and knows she'll likely die soon, but until Tuesday, she didn't know if she'd be able to choose how or when and whether her family, friends and dog would be with her when the time comes.
Chinese SARS whistleblower Jiang Yanyong dies at 91

Chinese SARS whistleblower Jiang Yanyong dies at 91

BEIJING (AP) — Jiang Yanyong, a Chinese military doctor who revealed the full extent of the 2003 SARS outbreak and was later placed under house arrest for his political outspokenness, has died, a long-time acquaintance and a Hong Kong newspaper said
Haley wants entitlement program changes for younger people

Haley wants entitlement program changes for younger people

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is proposing changes to entitlement programs for younger generations, opening the door to potential cuts to Social Security and Medicare if elected.

DeSantis bills on diversity, gender pass Florida committees

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Republicans on Monday advanced two key initiatives of Gov. Ron DeSantis as he prepares for an expected presidential run — banning gender affirming care for minors and eliminating diversity programs in colleges.
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