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Opioid death rates tripled for Ontario teens, young adults since 2014, research shows

Opioid death rates tripled for Ontario teens, young adults since 2014, research shows

TORONTO — Opioid-related deaths among teens and young adults in Ontario tripled from 2014 to 2021, while drug treatment rates significantly decreased, a new report shows.
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Washington's long-term care payroll tax starts July 1, as other states explore similar programs

SEATTLE (AP) — On some days, Anthony Jones can’t get to work.
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Malaria cases in Texas and Florida are the first US spread since 2003, CDC says

Malaria cases in Texas and Florida are the first US spread since 2003, CDC says

NEW YORK (AP) — The United States has seen five cases of malaria spread by mosquitos in the last two months — the first time there's been local spread in 20 years.
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Kansas must undo gender changes for trans people in state records, attorney general says

Kansas must undo gender changes for trans people in state records, attorney general says

TOPEKA, Kan.
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Alberta doctors call for investigation, apology over decision about Hinshaw

Alberta doctors call for investigation, apology over decision about Hinshaw

More than 100 Alberta doctors have signed an open letter to express concern about a decision to revoke a job offer to the province's former chief medical officer of health. Dr.
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Groups decry 'punitive,' 'coercive' drug policies amid worsening overdose crisis

Groups decry 'punitive,' 'coercive' drug policies amid worsening overdose crisis

VANCOUVER — A coalition of eight advocacy groups is decrying Canada's "devastating" drug policy that advocates say is doing more harm than good in the country's fight against the illicit drug overdose crisis.
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Health officials declare whooping cough outbreak in parts of southern Manitoba

Health officials declare whooping cough outbreak in parts of southern Manitoba

WINNIPEG — Parts of southern Manitoba are in the midst of a whooping cough outbreak, with more than 150 cases reported since the beginning of this year.
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The next big advance in cancer treatment could be a vaccine

The next big advance in cancer treatment could be a vaccine

SEATTLE (AP) — The next big advance in cancer treatment could be a vaccine. After decades of limited success, scientists say research has reached a turning point, with many predicting more vaccines will be out in five years.
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Clock ticking for West Virginia to select leadership for opioid money distribution

Clock ticking for West Virginia to select leadership for opioid money distribution

CHARLESTON, W.Va.
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Maine House votes to ensure teens can receive gender-affirming health care

Maine House votes to ensure teens can receive gender-affirming health care

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The Maine House voted Monday in favor of a bill to ensure 16- and 17-year-olds can receive gender-affirming hormone therapy without parental consent if certain conditions are met.
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