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Pending abortion ban can’t be prevented, Montana judge rules

Pending abortion ban can’t be prevented, Montana judge rules

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A bill to restrict abortions in Montana will become law — at least temporarily — if the governor signs it, a judge ruled.
Parents frustrated as Saskatchewan’s only child gastroenterologist leaving province

Parents frustrated as Saskatchewan’s only child gastroenterologist leaving province

Krista Reid’s son has been at the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital in Saskatoon for more than a week dealing with stomach problems that she says doctors are unable to diagnose.
STDs are on the rise. This morning-after-style pill may help

STDs are on the rise. This morning-after-style pill may help

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials released data Tuesday showing how chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis cases have been accelerating, but doctors are hoping an old drug will help fight the sexually transmitted infections.
Florida fight over 'baby boxes' part of bigger culture war

Florida fight over 'baby boxes' part of bigger culture war

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.
Virginia Rep. Jennifer Wexton reveals Parkinson's diagnosis

Virginia Rep. Jennifer Wexton reveals Parkinson's diagnosis

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton of Virginia announced Tuesday she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease but vowed to continue her work in Congress, saying, “I’m not going to let Parkinson’s stop me from being me.
Free COVID testing will fade with US health emergency in May

Free COVID testing will fade with US health emergency in May

WASHINGTON (AP) — When the COVID-19 public health emergency ends in the U.S. next month, you'll still have access to a multitude of tests but with one big difference: Who pays for them.
Montana abortion proposal met with preemptive lawsuit

Montana abortion proposal met with preemptive lawsuit

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Planned Parenthood of Montana filed a preemptive lawsuit Monday seeking to stop legislation that would ban the abortion method most commonly used in the second trimester, arguing the proposed law is unconstitutional.
UK junior doctors begin 4-day strike, seeking hefty pay hike

UK junior doctors begin 4-day strike, seeking hefty pay hike

LONDON (AP) — Tens of thousands of doctors walked off the job across England on Tuesday, kicking off a four-day strike billed as the most disruptive in the history of the U.K.’s public health service.
Ontario to lower diesel exhaust limits in mines

Ontario to lower diesel exhaust limits in mines

SUDBURY, Ont. — Ontario will lower diesel exposure limits in mines in an effort to help the health of underground workers. Labour Minister Monte McNaughton says long-term exposure to diesel exhaust can cause bladder and lung cancer.
Biden ends COVID national emergency after Congress acts

Biden ends COVID national emergency after Congress acts

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S.