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Maine expanded abortion access up for debate, passage likely

Maine expanded abortion access up for debate, passage likely

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A proposal that would give Maine one of the least restrictive abortion laws in the country came up for debate Monday while passage seemed all but assured because of Democratic control of the state's legislature. Democratic Gov.
Mother-to-baby HIV transmission shouldn't be happening in Canada, researchers say

Mother-to-baby HIV transmission shouldn't be happening in Canada, researchers say

A new study concludes some pregnant women in Canada are still passing HIV to their babies, despite the fact that this country has all the tools needed to stop it from happening at all.
Ontario adds more mental health learning to school curriculum

Ontario adds more mental health learning to school curriculum

BURLINGTON, ONTARIO — Ontario is adding new curriculum expectations for Grade 10 students on mental health literacy and giving teachers more resources for students in Grades 7 and 8.
Manitoba premier pledges $30 million to expand ICU at Winnipeg's Grace Hospital

Manitoba premier pledges $30 million to expand ICU at Winnipeg's Grace Hospital

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Premier has announced her government will contribute $30 million to expand an intensive care unit at a Winnipeg hospital.
Study points to better care for babies born to opioid users

Study points to better care for babies born to opioid users

Babies born to opioid users had shorter hospital stays and needed less medication when their care emphasized parent involvement, skin-to-skin contact and a quiet environment, researchers reported Sunday.
When states limit care, some trans people do it themselves

When states limit care, some trans people do it themselves

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.
What GOP's plan for Medicaid work requirements would mean

What GOP's plan for Medicaid work requirements would mean

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than a half million of the poorest Americans could be left without health insurance under legislation passed by House Republicans that would require people to work in exchange for health care coverage through Medicaid.
What's behind shortages of Adderall, Ozempic and other meds?

What's behind shortages of Adderall, Ozempic and other meds?

Shortages of drugs like Adderall are growing in the United States, and experts see no clear path to resolving them. For patients, that can mean treatment delays, medication switches and other hassles filling a prescription.
Deadly heat waves threaten older people as summer nears

Deadly heat waves threaten older people as summer nears

PHOENIX (AP) — Paramedics summoned to an Arizona retirement community last summer found an 80-year-old woman slumped inside her mobile home, enveloped in the suffocating 99-degree (37 C) heat she suffered for days after her air conditioner broke down
Chinese who reported on COVID to be released after 3 years

Chinese who reported on COVID to be released after 3 years

HONG KONG (AP) — Chinese authorities were preparing Sunday to release a man who disappeared three years ago after publicizing videos of overcrowded hospitals and bodies during the COVID-19 outbreak, a relative and another person familiar with his cas