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New Brunswick reports first case of measles this year, says more are likely

New Brunswick reports first case of measles this year, says more are likely

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick health officials say a measles case in the south central region is the province's first confirmed infection of the year. A news release says the case in Sussex, N.B.
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London, Ont., hospital sues former executives over alleged decade-long fraud

London, Ont., hospital sues former executives over alleged decade-long fraud

A hospital in southwestern Ontario is suing five of its former executives, alleging two of them were involved in a "calculated, multi-year campaign of deceit and theft" involving improper procurements, while the others knew about the alleged fraud an
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Judge rejects a challenge to Michigan's decades-long ban on publicly funded abortions

Judge rejects a challenge to Michigan's decades-long ban on publicly funded abortions

DETROIT (AP) — A judge has rejected a challenge to Michigan's longtime ban on taxpayer-funded abortions for low-income residents, saying a group that brought the lawsuit had no standing to file it.
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The US is having its worst year for measles in more than three decades

The US is having its worst year for measles in more than three decades

The U.S. is having its worst year for measles spread in more than three decades, and the year is only half over. The national case count reached 1,288 on Wednesday, according to the U.S.
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A good shower is a simple shower, no matter what influencers recommend

A good shower is a simple shower, no matter what influencers recommend

You may be seeing elaborate shower cleansing routines on social media: daily exfoliation, double cleansing, antibacterial soap, loads of scented body scrubs and shower oils. “I’m kind of appalled by the shower routines,” said Dr.
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Making healthy snacks a habit when afternoon energy slumps strike at work

Making healthy snacks a habit when afternoon energy slumps strike at work

NEW YORK (AP) — When Claire Paré was a classroom teacher, working in a setting where every minute, down to the bathroom breaks, was scheduled, she brought granola bars, fruit and protein shakes to school so she’d be prepared when hunger hits.
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Former Olympic wrestler and MMA star Ben Askren recovering from double lung transplant

Former Olympic wrestler and MMA star Ben Askren recovering from double lung transplant

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Former Olympic wrestler and MMA star Ben Askren, who has been hospitalized in Wisconsin after a severe case of pneumonia, said in a post on social media Wednesday that he had undergone a double lung transplant and is in recovery.
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Here are some things you can do to be better prepared for major flooding

Here are some things you can do to be better prepared for major flooding

Catastrophic floods can be difficult to prepare for. Sometimes evacuation is the right call, but if it's too late the best bet is to find higher ground nearby.
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'Trust is gone' after lengthy Canadian Hearing Services strike, some deaf clients say

'Trust is gone' after lengthy Canadian Hearing Services strike, some deaf clients say

In early June, Jessica Sergeant waited five and a half hours for a sign language interpreter to arrive at her Ottawa hospital room while she had a cardiac emergency.
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Mattel introduces its first Barbie with Type 1 diabetes

Mattel introduces its first Barbie with Type 1 diabetes

NEW YORK (AP) — Mattel has introduced its first Barbie representing a person with Type 1 diabetes, as part of wider efforts from the toy maker to increase inclusivity among its dolls.
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