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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
Feb 8, 2023 5:31 PM
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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
Feb 8, 2023 5:22 PM
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California health program successfully cut hospital visits
SACRAMENTO, Calif.
Feb 8, 2023 4:34 PM
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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.
Feb 8, 2023 3:59 PM
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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.
Feb 8, 2023 3:55 PM
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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.
Feb 8, 2023 3:34 PM
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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.
Feb 8, 2023 3:34 PM
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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
Feb 8, 2023 3:12 PM
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Single-injection drug looks promising for early stages of COVID-19: study
A new study finds promise in a drug associated with significantly reduced hospitalizations among high-risk patients who received an injection in the early stages of COVID-19 infection.
Feb 8, 2023 2:59 PM
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Ontario signals acceptance of health deal, raises concerns about funding timelines
TORONTO — The Ontario government and health officials are happy new federal funding is set to enter the health sector but say it’s nowhere near enough to fix the beleaguered system.
Feb 8, 2023 2:32 PM
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