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Dealers with cancer beg for Atlantic City casino smoking ban

Dealers with cancer beg for Atlantic City casino smoking ban

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Tammy Brady began her career as an Atlantic City casino dealer at the age of 18. Now 55, she has stage 2 breast cancer.
Report says long COVID could impact economy and be 'mass disabling event' in Canada

Report says long COVID could impact economy and be 'mass disabling event' in Canada

A report released Thursday by Canada's chief science adviser says she considers COVID-19 the "head" of the pandemic but long COVID its "tail" as the illness inflicts significant harm on individuals, their families and potentially the country's econom
Nova Scotia government pledges $37 million for rural heath care institute

Nova Scotia government pledges $37 million for rural heath care institute

ANTIGONISH, N.S. — The Nova Scotia government has announced plans to spend $37 million on a new research institute that will focus on improving the health of rural residents. Premier Tim Houston made the announcement Thursday at St.
US requires new info on breast density with all mammograms

US requires new info on breast density with all mammograms

WASHINGTON (AP) — All U.S. women getting mammograms will soon receive information about their breast density, which can sometimes make cancer harder to spot.
Biden to seek more than $2.8B from Congress for cancer fight

Biden to seek more than $2.8B from Congress for cancer fight

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is asking Congress for more than $2.8 billion in the federal budget he's sending to Capitol Hill on Thursday to help advance his cancer-fighting goals. More than half of the money, $1.
Ontario launches pilot project for children and youth with complex needs

Ontario launches pilot project for children and youth with complex needs

HAMILTON — Ontario is launching a pilot program at three children's hospitals to offer more services to kids with complex needs, such as developmental and intellectual disabilities and mental health concerns.
More mental health resilience during COVID-19 than previously thought, study suggests

More mental health resilience during COVID-19 than previously thought, study suggests

The first year of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to have taken a relatively limited toll on overall global mental health, Canadian researchers say in a new study published in the British Medical Journal.
With stained pants, Kenyan senator fights menstruation taboo

With stained pants, Kenyan senator fights menstruation taboo

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The sight of a red bloodstain on Kenyan Senator Gloria Orwoba's white pantsuit was so startling that a female security guard rushed over to hide it. It was an accident, Orwoba said.
Arkansas House sends governor trans care malpractice bill

Arkansas House sends governor trans care malpractice bill

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas House sent the GOP governor a bill Wednesday to make it easier to sue doctors who provide gender-affirming treatment to minors, moving to effectively reinstate the state's blocked ban on such care.
California to end Walgreens contract after abortion dispute

California to end Walgreens contract after abortion dispute

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday withdrew a $54 million contract with Walgreens after the pharmacy giant indicated it would not sell an abortion pill by mail in some conservative-led states.