Health

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An elderly man has died from Alaskapox, the first known fatality from the recently discovered virus, state health officials said.

BEND, Oregon (AP) — Public health officials in Oregon have reported a case of bubonic plague in a local resident who they said likely contracted it from a pet cat.

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's seniors advocate welcomes newly announced federal funding for seniors' health care, and says she's particularly excited about the promise to support seniors at home.

CALGARY — A University of Calgary study is looking into whether severe symptoms of menopause can act as early warning signs for dementia. Dr.

OTTAWA — A Conservative MP says he'll apologize after facing demands that he retract comments he made last week about First Nations burning down water treatment plants because they're frustrated with the Liberals.

CHARLESTON, W.Va.

Global resurgence of measles infections sparks concern, Vancouver Coastal Health officer shares insights

After declaring a state of emergency over an ongoing drugs crisis last week, the mayor of Belleville, Ont.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Since Roe v. Wade was overturned , many health care providers say an increasing number of patients are deciding the fate of their pregnancies on whatever information they can gather before state abortion bans kick in.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has added more salad kits to a recall that started last week due to possible Listeria contamination.