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New WIC rules include more money for fruits and veggies. They also expand food choices

New WIC rules include more money for fruits and veggies. They also expand food choices

The federal program that helps pay for groceries for millions of low-income mothers, babies and young kids will soon emphasize more fruits, vegetables and whole grains , as well as provide a wider choice of foods from different cultures.
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Liberal government to launch $500M fund for youth mental health

Liberal government to launch $500M fund for youth mental health

Ottawa is setting up a $500-million fund to help community health organizations provide more mental health care to young people.
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More than 200 women and several men accuse doctor in lawsuit of sexual abuse, unnecessary exams

More than 200 women and several men accuse doctor in lawsuit of sexual abuse, unnecessary exams

BOSTON (AP) — More than a decade ago, Kristin Fritz was struggling with pain in her spine and saw a rheumatologist recommended by her doctor at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. The visit with Dr.
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Trump declines to endorse a national abortion ban. He says limits should be left to the states

Trump declines to endorse a national abortion ban. He says limits should be left to the states

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump said Monday he believes abortion limits should be left to the states, outlining his position in a video in which he declined to endorse a national ban after months of mixed messages and speculation.
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B.C. launches spring COVID-19 booster program, targeting vulnerable and unvaccinated

B.C. launches spring COVID-19 booster program, targeting vulnerable and unvaccinated

VICTORIA — British Columbia is rolling out another round of COVID-19 vaccination boosters, with invitations starting to go out Monday. Ministry of Health says people who haven't received a booster against the XBB. 1.
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Trump's abortion statement angers conservatives and gives the Biden campaign a new target

Trump's abortion statement angers conservatives and gives the Biden campaign a new target

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump still says he's proud that the Supreme Court justices he nominated overturned Roe v. Wade.
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Victims of Montana asbestos pollution that killed hundreds take Warren Buffett's railroad to court

Victims of Montana asbestos pollution that killed hundreds take Warren Buffett's railroad to court

LIBBY, Mont.
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Massachusetts city is set to settle a lawsuit in the death of an opioid-addicted woman

SPRINGFIELD, Mass.
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Many cancer drugs remain unproven 5 years after accelerated approval, a study finds

Many cancer drugs remain unproven 5 years after accelerated approval, a study finds

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s accelerated approval program is meant to give patients early access to promising drugs.
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2 women who say abortion restrictions put them in medical peril feel compelled to campaign for Biden

2 women who say abortion restrictions put them in medical peril feel compelled to campaign for Biden

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Texas woman who went into premature labor , developed sepsis and nearly died and a Louisiana woman who said restrictive abortion laws prevented her from getting medical help for a miscarriage are now campaigning for President Joe
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