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South Korea doctors submit resignations in a spat with the government over school admission quotas

South Korea doctors submit resignations in a spat with the government over school admission quotas

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Trainee doctors in South Korea began submitting their resignations en masse Monday in protest of a government medical policy, causing reported delays in surgeries and other treatments at hospitals.
'No backup plan': Funding for HIV self-testing kits ending in March

'No backup plan': Funding for HIV self-testing kits ending in March

Prossy Luzige often gets calls from people looking for HIV tests that they can do in the privacy of their own homes.
Racism and cultural beliefs can affect organ donations in some communities: doctors

Racism and cultural beliefs can affect organ donations in some communities: doctors

VANCOUVER — A kidney-shaped cake will likely be on the menufor Reema Garcha and her family as they celebrate the six-year anniversary of her kidney donation to her older sister. That's been the traditional dessert to mark Feb.
A year after Jimmy Carter's entered hospice care, advocates hope his endurance drives awareness

A year after Jimmy Carter's entered hospice care, advocates hope his endurance drives awareness

ATLANTA (AP) — Since Jimmy Carter entered hospice care at his home in south Georgia one year ago, the former U.S. president has celebrated his 99th birthday , enjoyed tributes to his legacy and lost his wife of 77 years.
'I need a house': Belleville's drug emergency lays bare toll of wider crisis

'I need a house': Belleville's drug emergency lays bare toll of wider crisis

BELLEVILLE, ONT. — As snow accumulated on the streets around him, John Green wondered where he would find warmth for the night.
State governments looking to protect health-related data as it's used in abortion battle

State governments looking to protect health-related data as it's used in abortion battle

Some state governments and federal regulators were already moving to keep individuals' reproductive health information private when a U.S.

Ukrainian man pleads guilty in cyberattack that temporarily disrupted major Vermont hospital

LINCOLN, Neb.
Tribes in Washington are battling a devastating opioid crisis. Will a multimillion-dollar bill help?

Tribes in Washington are battling a devastating opioid crisis. Will a multimillion-dollar bill help?

BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Evelyn Jefferson walks deep into a forest dotted with the tents of unhoused Lummi Nation tribal members and calls out names. When someone appears, she and a nurse hand out the opioid overdose reversal medication naloxone.
FDA expands use of asthma drug Xolair to treat severe food allergies

FDA expands use of asthma drug Xolair to treat severe food allergies

A medication used to treat asthma can now be used to help people with food allergies avoid severe reactions, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Friday .
The Census Bureau is thinking about how to ask about sex. People have their opinions

The Census Bureau is thinking about how to ask about sex. People have their opinions

The U.S. Census Bureau is thinking about how to ask about sex . People have opinions.