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UN eyes revival of millets as global grain uncertainty grows

UN eyes revival of millets as global grain uncertainty grows

RUSHINGA, Zimbabwe (AP) — While others in her Zimbabwean village agonize over a maize crop seemingly headed for failure, Jestina Nyamukunguvengu picks up a hoe and slices through the soil of her fields that are lush green with a pearl millet crop in
Doctors, nurses say health-care funds should address staffing shortages, primary care

Doctors, nurses say health-care funds should address staffing shortages, primary care

Groups representing nurses and doctors are welcoming the federal government's health-care funding proposal but say some of the increase must be used to bolster staffing and improve primary care in a system where there is accountability in how the cas
Biden's fentanyl position sparks criticism from 2 sides

Biden's fentanyl position sparks criticism from 2 sides

President Joe Biden’s calls in his State of the Union speech for strong criminal penalties in response to soaring deaths linked to the potent opioid fentanyl are being rebuked by harm reduction advocates who say that approach could make the problem w
Biden warns of GOP plans for Medicare, Social Security cuts

Biden warns of GOP plans for Medicare, Social Security cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Joe Biden suggested that Republicans want to slash Medicare and Social Security, the GOP howls of protest during his State of the Union address showcased a striking apparent turnaround for the party that built a brand

California health program successfully cut hospital visits

SACRAMENTO, Calif.
Lawmakers in GOP states target medical care for trans kids

Lawmakers in GOP states target medical care for trans kids

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Republican attacks on gender affirming medical care for young people continued Wednesday in several conservative states that are among more than two dozen considering similar bans nationwide.
How long can people survive in the rubble of an earthquake?

How long can people survive in the rubble of an earthquake?

How long can trapped people survive in the rubble of an earthquake? Up to a week or more, experts say, but it depends on their injuries, how they are trapped and weather conditions.
Quebec reports steep rise in organ donations after medical aid in dying legalized

Quebec reports steep rise in organ donations after medical aid in dying legalized

MONTREAL — Quebec is reporting a tripling of the number of organ donors in the last five years, including a major jump last year in donations through medical aid in dying.
COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy helps protect newborns, Canadian study suggests

COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy helps protect newborns, Canadian study suggests

Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 during pregnancy passes along protection against infection and hospitalization to newborns, a Canadian study says.
Duclos to sit down with Ontario to negotiate bilateral health deal Thursday

Duclos to sit down with Ontario to negotiate bilateral health deal Thursday

OTTAWA — There are signs of momentum toward finalizing new health-care funding pacts with the provinces, with plans for the first one-on-one negotiation set for Thursday with the Ontario government, and the Prince Edward Island premier indicating he