Tag: Health
Countries struggle to draft 'pandemic treaty' to avoid mistakes made during COVID
GENEVA -- After the coronavirus pandemic triggered once-unthinkable lockdowns, upended economies and killed millions, leaders at the World…
Virginia judge to decide whether state law considers embryos as property
FAIRFAX, Va. -- A trial is underway in Virginia that will determine whether state law allows frozen embryos…
No sign of widespread lead exposure from Maui wildfires, Hawaii health officials say
FILE - Photos of victims are displayed under white crosses at a memorial for the August 2023 wildfire…
Seattle to open short-term recovery center for people after a fentanyl overdose
SEATTLE -- Seattle will open a new space for people to recover and receive treatment for nearly 24…
States with abortion bans saw greater drops in medical school graduates applying for residencies
Fewer U.S. medical school graduates are applying to residency programs, but the drop is more striking in states…
1 lawmaker stops South Carolina health care consolidation bill that had overwhelming support
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- A bill that would have consolidated six South Carolina heath care agencies and was overwhelmingly…
Colorado-based abortion fund sees rising demand. Many are from Texas, where procedure is restricted
DENVER -- A Colorado abortion fund said Thursday it’s helped hundreds access abortion in the first months of…
Here's what to know if you are traveling abroad with your dog
If you are bringing a dog into the U.S. — whether if you are returning from a trip…
Judge finds Beach Boys' Brian Wilson needs conservatorship because of mental decline
LOS ANGELES -- A judge found Thursday that Beach Boys founder and music luminary Brian Wilson should be…
Former Ontario chief justice to lead commission investigating systemic abuse in sport | CBC News
Sport and Physical Activity Minister Carla Qualtrough has appointed a former chief justice of the Ontario Court of…
Whooping cough outbreak reported in eastern Newfoundland | CBC News
Forty-two cases of whooping cough have been reported in eastern Newfoundland since February, according to the provincial health…
Northern Alberta industries urged to support unique mental health issues of employees | CBC News
Employers need to be more proactive in helping workers maintain their psychological well-being, including by being more cognizant…