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Pet dog infected with avian flu but risk to public is low, federal government says

Pet dog infected with avian flu but risk to public is low, federal government says

OTTAWA — A pet dog has been infected with H5N1 avian flu, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) said Tuesday. The dog in Oshawa, Ont., was infected after chewing on a wild goose and developed symptoms and died.
Eyedrops maker couldn't ensure factory was sterile, FDA says

Eyedrops maker couldn't ensure factory was sterile, FDA says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The manufacturer of eyedrops recently linked to deaths and injuries lacked measures to assure sterility at its factory in India, according to U.S. health inspectors.

Indiana trans health care ban 'clear as mud,' governor says

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Whether a ban all gender-affirming care for minors will become law in Indiana remains unclear after the state's Republican governor said Tuesday that the bill on his desk is “clear as mud.
Missouri Planned Parenthood sues over transgender inquiry

Missouri Planned Parenthood sues over transgender inquiry

Associated Press (AP) — Missouri’s state attorney general is investigating gender-affirming care provided by Planned Parenthood, according to a lawsuit filed Friday by the St. Louis health provider.
What's happening with Canada's baby formula shortage and what parents should do

What's happening with Canada's baby formula shortage and what parents should do

Canada's baby formula shortage has stabilized and the situation is improving, say officials including Health Canada, pediatricians and industry representatives.
Saskatchewan community groups lead charge on safe consumption sites

Saskatchewan community groups lead charge on safe consumption sites

REGINA — Emile Gariepy usually supervises people using drugs inside one of Saskatchewan’s overdose prevention sites but says it’s those in the nearby parking lot who often need his attention.

Lauder family pledges $200M to its Alzheimer's research work

NEW YORK (AP) — The sons of cosmetics giant Estée Lauder, along with her four grandchildren, pledged $200 million Tuesday to the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation, a nonprofit the family founded to support research into finding a cure for the dis
Anti-racism policies in health care should be led by Indigenous staff: report

Anti-racism policies in health care should be led by Indigenous staff: report

More Indigenous practitioners are needed to address systemic racism, but that can't happen without a supportive education system that also envisions them in leadership roles, says a report commissioned by Health Canada and touted as the first compreh
Florida Senate passes 6-week abortion ban backed by DeSantis

Florida Senate passes 6-week abortion ban backed by DeSantis

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Senate on Monday approved a bill to ban abortions after six weeks , a measure supported by Gov. Ron DeSantis as the Republican prepares to launch his expected presidential candidacy.
Abortion clinic ban in Utah challenged by lawsuit

Abortion clinic ban in Utah challenged by lawsuit

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah law that would ban abortion clinics has been challenged in state court by abortion rights advocates who argue it effectively prohibits abortion in the deeply conservative state.