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198 people died from toxic illicit drugs in B.C. in January, coroner says

198 people died from toxic illicit drugs in B.C. in January, coroner says

VICTORIA — Toxic drugs killed 198 people in British Columbia in January, adding to an unrelenting toll that has killed more than 14,000 people since a public health emergency was declared eight years ago.
Patient, doctors hail federal diabetes drug plan as potentially 'life-changing'

Patient, doctors hail federal diabetes drug plan as potentially 'life-changing'

Raman Kumar says a federal plan to cover diabetes medications and supplies would be "phenomenal" because she'll finally stop worrying about how to pay for her care.
Missouri is suing Planned Parenthood based on a conservative group's sting video

Missouri is suing Planned Parenthood based on a conservative group's sting video

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Alabama lawmakers advance plan to protect IVF clinics

Alabama lawmakers advance plan to protect IVF clinics

MONTGOMERY, Ala.
Montana judge declares 3 laws restricting abortion unconstitutional, including a 20-week limit

Montana judge declares 3 laws restricting abortion unconstitutional, including a 20-week limit

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Three Montana laws restricting abortion access are unconstitutional, including a ban on abortions beyond 20 weeks of gestation, a state judge said in granting a motion for summary judgment filed by Planned Parenthood of Montana.
Officials investigate rare nervous system disorder in older adults who got RSV vaccine

Officials investigate rare nervous system disorder in older adults who got RSV vaccine

NEW YORK (AP) — Health officials are investigating whether there's a link between two new RSV vaccines and cases of a rare nervous system disorder in older U.S. adults. The inquiry is based on fewer than two dozen cases seen among more than 9.
A large US health care tech company was hacked. It's leading to billing delays and security concerns

A large US health care tech company was hacked. It's leading to billing delays and security concerns

Health care providers across the country are reeling from a cyberattack on a massive U.S. health care technology company that has threatened the security of patients’ information and is delaying some prescriptions and paychecks for medical workers.
Liberals take first step toward pharmacare with bill for birth control, diabetes meds

Liberals take first step toward pharmacare with bill for birth control, diabetes meds

OTTAWA — The governing Liberals took their first major step toward national pharmacare Thursday as the health minister tabled a bill that paves the way for a universal drug program and secures NDP support in the House of Commons.
Bill delaying expansion of assisted dying eligibility until 2027 poised to become law

Bill delaying expansion of assisted dying eligibility until 2027 poised to become law

OTTAWA — A Liberal government bill delaying the expansion of medical assistance in dying eligibility until 2027 is poised to become law after passing in the Senate.
Health, education, disaster planning: Highlights of Alberta's latest budget

Health, education, disaster planning: Highlights of Alberta's latest budget

EDMONTON — Alberta’s budget for 2024-25 foresees a slim $367 million surplus, with slightly lower revenues compared to last year’s estimated top line.