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Trump nominee to lead National Institutes of Health questioned on funding cuts, vaccines

Trump nominee to lead National Institutes of Health questioned on funding cuts, vaccines

WASHINGTON (AP) — A health economist who once famously clashed with officials at the National Institutes of Health and now is the nominee to lead the agency faced questions from senators from both parties Wednesday about drastic funding cuts and rese
Novo Nordisk cuts Wegovy prices, following similar move by Zepbound-maker Eli Lilly

Novo Nordisk cuts Wegovy prices, following similar move by Zepbound-maker Eli Lilly

Makers of the popular obesity treatments Wegovy and Zepbound are cutting prices for people without insurance . Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk said Wednesday that it will drop prices 23% for all doses of Wegovy.
The world has moved on. But those who lost loved ones to COVID-19 feel stuck in time

The world has moved on. But those who lost loved ones to COVID-19 feel stuck in time

It’s been almost five years, but family members of Canadians who died of COVID-19 in the first year of the pandemic often feel as if they are frozen in 2020.
Five years after COVID upended tourism, the industry's revival is still up in the air

Five years after COVID upended tourism, the industry's revival is still up in the air

MONTREAL — Michael Hale still recalls the moment COVID-19 upended his world.
World's oldest llama enjoys comforting chronically ill children in North Carolina

World's oldest llama enjoys comforting chronically ill children in North Carolina

A bucktoothed llama that spends his days comforting chronically ill children at a North Carolina camp founded by NASCAR royalty has been crowned the world’s oldest llama in captivity.
Judge orders longer-term nationwide block on Trump orders on transgender youth health care

Judge orders longer-term nationwide block on Trump orders on transgender youth health care

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge extended a nationwide block Tuesday on President Donald Trump’s executive orders halting federal funding for providers of gender-affirming health care for transgender people under age 19.
Wyoming's governor vetoes ultrasound requirement for medication abortions

Wyoming's governor vetoes ultrasound requirement for medication abortions

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A bill that would require women seeking medication abortions to get ultrasounds has been vetoed by Wyoming's Republican governor, who questioned whether it was reasonable and necessary especially for victims of rape and incest.
Trump administration is set to drop lawsuit pushing Idaho to allow emergency abortions, filing shows

Trump administration is set to drop lawsuit pushing Idaho to allow emergency abortions, filing shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration signaled Tuesday it will move to let Idaho enforce its strict abortion ban, even in the treatment of pregnant women suffering medical emergencies, a dramatic reversal from the previous administration in a cl
Trump administration to drop lawsuit against Louisiana petrochemical plant, AP sources say

Trump administration to drop lawsuit against Louisiana petrochemical plant, AP sources say

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration plans to drop a federal lawsuit against a synthetic rubber manufacturer accused of worsening cancer risks for residents in a majority-Black community near its Louisiana plant, two sources fami
'Can't get on board': Proposed change to death reviews worries Alberta child advocate

'Can't get on board': Proposed change to death reviews worries Alberta child advocate

EDMONTON — Alberta’s child and youth advocate is questioning a proposed change from Premier Danielle Smith’s government that would limit investigations into deaths of young adults.
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