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Surge in eating disorders spurs state legislative action

Surge in eating disorders spurs state legislative action

DENVER (AP) — Stranded at home amid pandemic lockdowns in spring 2020, Emma Warford stumbled down a social media rabbit hole in her quest to get in shape. Viral 28-day fitness challenges. YouTubers promising “hourglass abs.

Lawsuit challenges Florida ban on gender-affirming care

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Four families challenging Florida’s prohibition against puberty-blocking hormones and gender-affirming surgeries for minors filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against state health officials.
Minnesota moves to strengthen status as 'trans refuge state'

Minnesota moves to strengthen status as 'trans refuge state'

ST. PAUL, Minn.
Ontario boosts hospital, mental health and pediatric funding in budget

Ontario boosts hospital, mental health and pediatric funding in budget

TORONTO — Ontario is boosting funding for hospitals, pediatric care, mental health and home care as part of its efforts to reform health care in the province.
Alberta legislature wraps up with attacks, insults; next stop is May 29 election

Alberta legislature wraps up with attacks, insults; next stop is May 29 election

EDMONTON — The Alberta legislature wrapped up its spring sitting Thursday with politicians on both sides of the aisle test-driving insults and expected attack lines ahead of the scheduled May 29 provincial election.
Autism now more common among Black, Hispanic kids in US

Autism now more common among Black, Hispanic kids in US

NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time, autism is being diagnosed more frequently in Black and Hispanic children than in white kids in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday. Among all U.S.
Idaho abortion law one reason hospital won't deliver babies

Idaho abortion law one reason hospital won't deliver babies

A rural hospital in northern Idaho will stop delivering babies or providing other obstetrical care, citing a shifting legal climate in which recently enacted state laws could subject physicians to prosecution for providing abortions, among other reas
Winnipeg hospital says doctors are now helping sexual assault examination program

Winnipeg hospital says doctors are now helping sexual assault examination program

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's largest hospital has brought in reinforcements following the resignation of several nurses from a provincial program that serves sexual assault victims.
Missouri school to stay closed after contamination scare

Missouri school to stay closed after contamination scare

A Missouri grade school that was shut down last year amid concerns of possible radioactive contamination will not reopen, the school district said Thursday. Jana Elementary School, in the St.
Georgia law will ban most transgender care for kids under 18

Georgia law will ban most transgender care for kids under 18

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia will ban most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for transgender people younger than 18, under a new law signed by Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday.