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B.C. inquest hears of missed chance to avert starvation death of woman in home care

B.C. inquest hears of missed chance to avert starvation death of woman in home care

A former co-ordinator at the organization that oversaw Florence Girard's home care before she starved to death in October 2018 says "hindsight is 20/20" looking back at a missed opportunity to avert the tragedy.
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Toronto conserving rabies vaccine supply due to provincial shortage

Toronto conserving rabies vaccine supply due to provincial shortage

TORONTO — Toronto Public Health says it is conserving its rabies vaccine supply due to a shortage in Ontario. The health agency instructed doctors Thursday to start rationing the city's remaining supply.
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Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez welcomes his viral moment as a chance to educate about OCD

Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez welcomes his viral moment as a chance to educate about OCD

ASHBURN, Va.
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FDA OKs sales of Zyn nicotine pouches, citing health benefits for adult smokers

FDA OKs sales of Zyn nicotine pouches, citing health benefits for adult smokers

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials on Thursday backed the public health benefits of nicotine pouches , authorizing Philip Morris International’s Zyn to help adult smokers cut back or quit cigarettes.
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North Carolina governor rolls out further abortion protections ahead of next Trump term

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina's Democratic Gov.
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Get ready for an even bigger chill. Siberian air to make Trump swearing-in coldest in 40 years

Get ready for an even bigger chill. Siberian air to make Trump swearing-in coldest in 40 years

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The vast majority of Americans are about to get an extended taste of frigid Siberian weather.
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Sechelt | shíshálh Hospital now home site for mobile MRI

Sechelt | shíshálh Hospital now home site for mobile MRI

Mobile MRI should help cut wait times for Sunshine Coast residents waiting for the health service.
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Health Canada says synthetic red food dye banned by FDA poses no human risk in Canada

Health Canada says synthetic red food dye banned by FDA poses no human risk in Canada

TORONTO — A synthetic dye newly banned from the U.S. food supply will remain available in Canada, where the federal regulator has deemed it is not a health risk to the general population. With the latest decision by the U.S.
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Battle over 'conversion therapy' ban, separation of powers before Wisconsin Supreme Court

Battle over 'conversion therapy' ban, separation of powers before Wisconsin Supreme Court

MADISON, Wis.
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FDA OKs sales of Zyn nicotine pouches, citing health benefits for adult smokers

FDA OKs sales of Zyn nicotine pouches, citing health benefits for adult smokers

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials on Thursday backed the public health benefits of nicotine pouches, authorizing Philip Morris International’s Zyn to help adult smokers cut back or quit cigarettes.
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