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As syphilis cases among US newborns soar, doctors group advises more screening during pregnancy
With syphilis cases in U.S. newborns skyrocketing, a doctors group now recommends that all pregnant patients be screened three times for the sexually transmitted infection.
Apr 18, 2024 2:59 PM
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A lab chief's sentencing for meningitis deaths is postponed, extending grief of victims' families
HOWELL, Mich.
Apr 18, 2024 10:52 AM
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Two shootings, two different responses - Maine restricts guns while Iowa arms teachers
Six months after a deadly mass shooting by an Army reservist, Maine lawmakers this week passed a wide-ranging package of new gun restrictions.
Apr 18, 2024 10:27 AM
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Corrective to April 17 dental care story
OTTAWA — The Canadian Press erroneously reported that Conservative health critic Stephen Ellis alleged only eight dentists were enrolled in the new federal dental plan in New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland.
Apr 18, 2024 10:14 AM
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Idaho's ban on youth gender-affirming care has families desperately scrambling for solutions
Forced to hide her true self, Joe Horras’ transgender daughter struggled with depression and anxiety until three years ago, when she began to take medication to block the onset of puberty.
Apr 18, 2024 7:30 AM
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Democrats clear path to bring proposed repeal of Arizona’s near-total abortion ban to a vote
PHOENIX (AP) — Democrats in the Arizona Senate cleared a path to bring a proposed repeal of the state’s near-total ban on abortions to a vote after the state’s highest court concluded the law can be enforced and the state House blocked efforts to und
Apr 17, 2024 4:55 PM
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Health minister pitches dental-care changes to get dentists onside
OTTAWA — Health Minister Mark Holland announced tweaks to Ottawa's new dental-care plan Wednesday in a bid to get more dentists, hygienists and oral-health care providers to participate.
Apr 17, 2024 3:10 PM
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'Heart breaks': Advocates say new disability benefit still leaves people in poverty
A new disability benefit that was supposed to be a historic move to lift people out of poverty turned out to be a disappointment in the federal budget, advocates say.
Apr 17, 2024 2:37 PM
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Alberta health minister confirms capacity strain after neonatal doctors sound alarm
EDMONTON — Alberta's health minister says the province has "a bit of strain" in neonatal intensive care unit capacity but that there are beds available across the province.
Apr 17, 2024 2:24 PM
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Workers warn of dangers if six Public Health Ontario labs close
TORONTO — The potential closure of six laboratories across the province would be dangerous and create inequity in northern Ontario, Public Health Ontario workers said Wednesday.
Apr 17, 2024 2:00 PM
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