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VA nurses are in short supply. Unions say Trump's deferred resignation plan could make things worse

For the federal government's largest group of employees — nurses caring for military veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs — the Trump administration's deferred resignation offer and its looming Thursday deadline come amid longstanding
Nova Scotia to cover therapy costs for patients with mood, anxiety disorders

Nova Scotia to cover therapy costs for patients with mood, anxiety disorders

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia says the first phase of its long-promised universal mental health care program will begin this spring, with therapy costs covered by the province for people with anxiety and mood disorders.

Wisconsin couple sues Walgreens and Optum Rx, saying son died after $500 price rise for asthma meds

LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and a pharmacy benefits management company, alleging that their son died because he couldn't afford a sudden $500 spike in his asthma medication.

Providence and nurses at 8 Oregon hospitals reach tentative agreement after 26 days of strike

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Providence and nurses at its eight Oregon hospitals have reached a tentative agreement after 26 days of strike, in what the state's nurses union has described as the largest health care strike in state history.
The transgender care fight targets more adults as Georgia and other states weigh laws

The transgender care fight targets more adults as Georgia and other states weigh laws

ATLANTA (AP) — Conservatives’ nationwide offensive against transgender care, earlier focused on young people, is increasingly trying to cut off access for transgender adults .
N.S. woman plans surgery in United States after winning court case against province

N.S. woman plans surgery in United States after winning court case against province

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia woman who fought to have the provincial government pay for out-of-country treatment for a painful leg condition is preparing for surgery in New Jersey.
A spine-zapping implant helped 3 people with a muscle-wasting disease walk better

A spine-zapping implant helped 3 people with a muscle-wasting disease walk better

WASHINGTON (AP) — Three people with a muscle-destroying disease destined to worsen got a little stronger – able to stand and walk more easily – when an implanted device zapped their spinal cord.

Argentina says it will withdraw from the World Health Organization

BUENOS AIRES (AP) — President Javier Milei has ordered Argentina's withdrawal from the World Health Organization due to profound differences with the U.N. agency, a presidential spokesperson said Wednesday. Milei's action echoes that of his ally, U.
Mmm, that looks yummy! The colors we see make a difference in the food we eat

Mmm, that looks yummy! The colors we see make a difference in the food we eat

NEW YORK (AP) — You know you've said it. We all have. “Mmm, that looks so delicious — I want to try some!” That's because when it comes to what we eat, it's not just a matter of taste.
Trump picks former chief entangled in 'Sharpiegate' to lead NOAA

Trump picks former chief entangled in 'Sharpiegate' to lead NOAA

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has nominated Neil Jacobs to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, turning to the man who was his acting NOAA chief in 2019 when Trump altered an expected hurricane impact map in what becam