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In Texas case, federal appeals panel says emergency care abortions not required by 1986 law

In Texas case, federal appeals panel says emergency care abortions not required by 1986 law

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Biden administration cannot use a 1986 emergency care law to require hospitals in Texas hospitals to provide abortions for women whose lives are at risk due to pregnancy, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday.
Frank Ryan, the last quarterback to lead the Cleveland Browns to an NFL title, has died at 87

Frank Ryan, the last quarterback to lead the Cleveland Browns to an NFL title, has died at 87

CLEVELAND (AP) — Frank Ryan wasn't your average NFL quarterback. His arm helped make the Cleveland Browns champions. His intellect earned him wider acclaim off the field.
Montreal soup kitchen may have to stop feeding homeless for first time since 1877

Montreal soup kitchen may have to stop feeding homeless for first time since 1877

MONTREAL — For the first time since 1877, Montrealers without housing may soon be unable to get a hot meal at an Old Montreal soup kitchen.
US women are stocking up on abortion pills, especially when there is news about restrictions

US women are stocking up on abortion pills, especially when there is news about restrictions

Thousands of women stocked up on abortion pills just in case they needed them, new research shows, with demand peaking in the past couple years at times when it looked like the medications might become harder to get.
The New Year offers a clean slate for long-elusive resolutions. Will 2024 be the year to keep them?

The New Year offers a clean slate for long-elusive resolutions. Will 2024 be the year to keep them?

NEW YORK (AP) — It’s an annual end-of-year exercise in futility for many. But a clean slate awaits at the stroke of midnight for the next round of resolutions.
Company issues national recall for hypoallergenic infant formula

Company issues national recall for hypoallergenic infant formula

OTTAWA — A national recall has been issued for a brand of hypoallergenic infant formula over concerns it may be contaminated with a bacteria.
Sen. Fetterman says he thought news about his depression treatment would end his political career

Sen. Fetterman says he thought news about his depression treatment would end his political career

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. John Fetterman acknowledges having “dark conversations” about harming himself before he hit “the emergency brake” and sought treatment for depression. He remembers thinking about his three school-age kids.

Quebec asks public to be prudent, avoid ERs if possible, amid continued overcrowding

MONTREAL — The Quebec government is asking the public to be prudent as they celebrate the New Year and take steps to avoid the transmission of respiratory viruses at a time when hospitals remain crowded.
'How could this happen?' A look at the E. coli outbreak in Calgary daycares

'How could this happen?' A look at the E. coli outbreak in Calgary daycares

CALGARY — Parents started showing up at Calgary hospitals with sick children on Sept. 1, the Friday before the Labour Day weekend. The numbers grew on Saturday. By Sunday, as more and more children fell ill, the first case of Shiga toxin-producing E.
How experts expect artificial intelligence to advance health care in 2024

How experts expect artificial intelligence to advance health care in 2024

TORONTO — The rise of technologies such as ChatGPT has thrust artificial intelligence into the spotlight throughout 2023 — and health care is no exception.