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Shortage of diabetes and weight loss drug Ozempic expected in Canada: manufacturer

Shortage of diabetes and weight loss drug Ozempic expected in Canada: manufacturer

A shortage of diabetes drug Ozempic that is used off-label for weight loss is expected in Canada, manufacturer Novo Nordisk and Health Canada said on Friday.
Alberta moves to de-privatize community lab tests in face of long waits, bottlenecks

Alberta moves to de-privatize community lab tests in face of long waits, bottlenecks

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is de-privatizing its community lab testing in the face of long waits and bottlenecks — a move the Opposition NDP calls an admission of colossal failure and blinkered ideology.
Cyberattack keeps hospitals' computers offline for weeks

Cyberattack keeps hospitals' computers offline for weeks

MANCHESTER, Conn. (AP) — Key computer systems at hospitals and clinics in several states have yet to come back online more than two weeks after a cyberattack that forced some emergency room shutdowns and ambulance diversions.
N.S. health officials unable to determine source of legionnaires' disease outbreak

N.S. health officials unable to determine source of legionnaires' disease outbreak

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia health officials say they have been unable to determine the source of bacteria that caused a recent outbreak of legionnaires’ disease in the New Glasgow, N.S., area. As of Aug.
North Carolina laws curtailing transgender rights prompt less backlash than 2016 'bathroom bill'

North Carolina laws curtailing transgender rights prompt less backlash than 2016 'bathroom bill'

RALEIGH, N.C.
Wildfire smoke from N.W.T. and B.C. is affecting air quality in northern Ontario

Wildfire smoke from N.W.T. and B.C. is affecting air quality in northern Ontario

Environment Canada says wildfire smoke drifting from western and northern parts of the country has created hazardous air quality in parts of northern Ontario that could get worse next week.
Stem cells from one eye show promise in healing injuries in the other

Stem cells from one eye show promise in healing injuries in the other

Phil Durst recalled clawing at his face after a chemical from a commercial dishwashing machine squirted into his eyes, causing “the most indescribable pain I’ve ever felt — ever, ever, ever.
Tilray takes full ownership of Truss Beverage from Molson Coors Canada

Tilray takes full ownership of Truss Beverage from Molson Coors Canada

Cannabis company Tilray Brands Inc. is taking on full ownership of the pot drinks company it ran with Molson Coors Canada. The Leamington, Ont.-based pot firm said Friday that it had signed a deal to acquire the remaining 57.

Olympic champ Tori Bowie's mental health struggles were no secret inside track's tight-knit family

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Olympic gold medalist Tori Bowie’s autopsy included an easy-to-overlook, one-line notation beneath the heading “Medical History:” Bipolar disorder.
Olympic champ Tori Bowie's mental health struggles were no secret inside track's tight-knit family

Olympic champ Tori Bowie's mental health struggles were no secret inside track's tight-knit family

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Olympic gold medalist Tori Bowie’s autopsy included an easy-to-overlook, one-line notation beneath the heading “Medical History:" Bipolar disorder.