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Progress made at Montreal AIDS conference despite visa issues, organizers say

Progress made at Montreal AIDS conference despite visa issues, organizers say

MONTREAL — A major AIDS conference in Montreal highlighted the enormous progress that has been made in HIV research and also succeeded in bringing scientists and activists together despite visa issues, organizers say. Dr.
Kentucky clinics appeal order that reinstated abortion ban

Kentucky clinics appeal order that reinstated abortion ban

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky's two abortion clinics filed a quick appeal Tuesday aimed at restoring abortion services in the state, a day after an appellate judge reinstated a near-total statewide abortion ban .
Number of uninsured Americans drops to record low

Number of uninsured Americans drops to record low

Washington (AP) — The number of people living in America without health insurance coverage hit an all-time low of 8 percent this year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday.
Expansion of prison needle exchange programs going ahead despite pandemic delays

Expansion of prison needle exchange programs going ahead despite pandemic delays

OTTAWA — Despite pandemic slowdowns, Correctional Service Canada is still planning to expand the needle exchange programs currently offered at nine federal prisons, government officials say.
Polio virus found in New York wastewater, but no new cases

Polio virus found in New York wastewater, but no new cases

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Ontario health minister looks to accredit international nurses faster amid closures

Ontario health minister looks to accredit international nurses faster amid closures

TORONTO — Ontario is looking at how to get more internationally trained nurses working in the province in order to ease staffing shortages that have led to temporary emergency room closures, the health minister said Tuesday, but she didn't indicate t
Indiana doctors raise worries about proposed abortion ban

Indiana doctors raise worries about proposed abortion ban

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Doctors fear they could face criminal charges when they provide emergency treatment for pregnant women if a proposal aimed at banning nearly all abortions in Indiana becomes law, several physicians told state lawmakers Tuesday.
More cycling-related hospitalizations early in the pandemic: CIHI data

More cycling-related hospitalizations early in the pandemic: CIHI data

OTTAWA — Hospitalizations for cycling injuries spiked during the first year of the pandemic, especially in Ontario where bike-related hospital visits jumped 42 per cent over the previous year.
Doctor: Biden's COVID symptoms return, in 'good spirits'

Doctor: Biden's COVID symptoms return, in 'good spirits'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's “loose cough” has returned as he faces a rebound case of COVID-19, his doctor said Tuesday, though he “continues to feel well.
Fewer people buying pot from unlicensed shops last year than in 2018: B.C. study

Fewer people buying pot from unlicensed shops last year than in 2018: B.C. study

VANCOUVER — A new study shows the number of consumers who turned to unlicensed stores to purchase cannabis has dropped by almost 40 per cent between 2018 and 2021.