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Law delaying expansion of assisted dying regime to March 2024 passes

Law delaying expansion of assisted dying regime to March 2024 passes

OTTAWA — A Liberal bill to delay the planned expansion of Canada's medically assisted dying regime has passed third reading in the Senate.
Family of Manitoba woman who died after aborted medical flight sues province

Family of Manitoba woman who died after aborted medical flight sues province

WINNIPEG — The family of a woman who died during the COVID-19 pandemic is suing the Manitoba government and health agencies alleging that cuts to health care and improper medical decisions contributed to the death of Krystal Mousseau.
Anxiety, fear fill West Virginia transgender-health clinic

Anxiety, fear fill West Virginia transgender-health clinic

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.
Judge uses a slavery law to rule frozen embryos are property

Judge uses a slavery law to rule frozen embryos are property

FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Frozen human embryos can legally be considered property, or “chattel,” a Virginia judge has ruled, basing his decision in part on a 19th century law governing the treatment of slaves.
Ontario considers expanding scope of practice for nurses, pharmacists, and more

Ontario considers expanding scope of practice for nurses, pharmacists, and more

TORONTO — Ontario is considering expanding the scope of what certain health professionals, such as nurses, can do in periods of "high patient volumes.
Missouri voters could restore abortion rights in 2024

Missouri voters could restore abortion rights in 2024

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri voters could decide on whether to restore abortion rights in the state if constitutional amendments made public Thursday make it to the 2024 ballot.
Dealers with cancer beg for Atlantic City casino smoking ban

Dealers with cancer beg for Atlantic City casino smoking ban

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Tammy Brady began her career as an Atlantic City casino dealer at the age of 18. Now 55, she has stage 2 breast cancer.
Report says long COVID could impact economy and be 'mass disabling event' in Canada

Report says long COVID could impact economy and be 'mass disabling event' in Canada

A report released Thursday by Canada's chief science adviser says she considers COVID-19 the "head" of the pandemic but long COVID its "tail" as the illness inflicts significant harm on individuals, their families and potentially the country's econom
Nova Scotia government pledges $37 million for rural heath care institute

Nova Scotia government pledges $37 million for rural heath care institute

ANTIGONISH, N.S. — The Nova Scotia government has announced plans to spend $37 million on a new research institute that will focus on improving the health of rural residents. Premier Tim Houston made the announcement Thursday at St.
US requires new info on breast density with all mammograms

US requires new info on breast density with all mammograms

WASHINGTON (AP) — All U.S. women getting mammograms will soon receive information about their breast density, which can sometimes make cancer harder to spot.
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