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New alcohol guidance focuses on continuum of risk, suggests warning labels

New alcohol guidance focuses on continuum of risk, suggests warning labels

A report on new drinking guidance from the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction recommends warning labels be affixed to bottles and cans to inform consumers about serious health risks including cancer, the number and potency of drink servin
Democratic governor, leaders move to expand abortion access

Democratic governor, leaders move to expand abortion access

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine Gov. Janet Mills and legislative leaders want to expand access to abortion — allowing abortions after 24 weeks with a doctor’s approval — and take steps to protect health care providers.
Expansion of private clinic procedures will affect hospital nurse bargaining: union

Expansion of private clinic procedures will affect hospital nurse bargaining: union

TORONTO — Ontario hospital nurses are set to soon start bargaining their new contract and the province's intention to expand procedures at private clinics means hospitals will have to come to the table prepared to entice professionals to stay, their
South Dakota GOP lawmakers push trans youth health care ban

South Dakota GOP lawmakers push trans youth health care ban

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Prosecutor: Paramedics killed man by strapping him facedown

Prosecutor: Paramedics killed man by strapping him facedown

CHICAGO (AP) — Two Illinois paramedics face first-degree murder charges, having been accused of strapping a patient facedown on a stretcher while taking him to a hospital last month.
Making pig livers humanlike in quest to ease organ shortage

Making pig livers humanlike in quest to ease organ shortage

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The ghostly form floating in a large jar had been the robust reddish-brown of a healthy organ just hours before. Now it’s semitranslucent, white tubes like branches on a tree showing through.
CHEO treating older teens again, says surge in respiratory illnesses is stabilizing

CHEO treating older teens again, says surge in respiratory illnesses is stabilizing

OTTAWA — Eastern Ontario's major pediatric hospital says it's resumed treating older teens now that a surge in respiratory illnesses is stabilizing.
COVID-19 outbreak at Northwestern postpones game at Iowa

COVID-19 outbreak at Northwestern postpones game at Iowa

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The men’s basketball game between Iowa and Northwestern scheduled for Wednesday in Iowa City will not be played due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols within the Northwestern program.
Gates Foundation takes up question of its own power

Gates Foundation takes up question of its own power

Does The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have too much power and influence? It's a question the foundation's CEO Mark Suzman raised in its annual letter released Tuesday that outlines the organization's priorities and announces its budget for the
Experts weigh in on whether younger generations need life insurance

Experts weigh in on whether younger generations need life insurance

Life insurance may not be top of mind for many young Canadians, but experts say age shouldn't be the deciding factor in getting such coverage. According to insurance tech company Zelros, younger people across Canada, the U.S.
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