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Doctors and moms say these babies in Gaza may die without more formula. They blame Israel's blockade

Doctors and moms say these babies in Gaza may die without more formula. They blame Israel's blockade

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Seham Fawzy Khodeir watches as her son lies inside a dilapidated incubator and listens to his faint cry, mixed with the muted sound of the equipment.
Nova Scotia government signs agreements with universities to get doctors from Lebanon

Nova Scotia government signs agreements with universities to get doctors from Lebanon

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is making good use of its relationship with Halifax's wildly successful Lebanese community, announcing on Wednesday that it had secured agreements with two universities in Lebanon to bring doctors to the province.
NBA players seem to tear their Achilles more frequently nowadays. Why is that?

NBA players seem to tear their Achilles more frequently nowadays. Why is that?

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kevin Durant and Tyrese Haliburton entered their respective NBA Finals elimination games with strained right calves. Each wound up leaving early with torn right Achilles tendons.
FDA requires updated warning about rare heart risk with COVID shots

FDA requires updated warning about rare heart risk with COVID shots

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday it has expanded existing warnings on the two leading COVID-19 vaccines about a rare heart side effect mainly seen in young men.
National data shows overdose deaths dropped in 2024 but still higher than pre-pandemic

National data shows overdose deaths dropped in 2024 but still higher than pre-pandemic

TORONTO — National health data released Wednesday shows overdose deaths in Canada dropped in 2024 but the toll still remained much higher than it was before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ontario putting $14B into Mississauga hospital with more than 350 new beds

Ontario putting $14B into Mississauga hospital with more than 350 new beds

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced the government is pouring $14 billion into a new hospital in Mississauga that the province says is set to become the largest teaching hospital in Canada.
Global vaccination efforts stall, leaving millions of children vulnerable to preventable diseases

Global vaccination efforts stall, leaving millions of children vulnerable to preventable diseases

LONDON (AP) — Efforts to vaccinate children globally have stalled since 2010, leaving millions vulnerable to tetanus, polio , tuberculosis and other diseases that can be easily prevented.
CDC nominee Susan Monarez sidesteps questions about disagreements with RFK in Senate hearing

CDC nominee Susan Monarez sidesteps questions about disagreements with RFK in Senate hearing

Susan Monarez, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the U.S.
Police suspect animal attack seriously injured child in eastern Ontario, urge caution

Police suspect animal attack seriously injured child in eastern Ontario, urge caution

Provincial police are urging residents of an eastern Ontario community to keep a close eye on their small children after a suspected animal attack left a young child with serious injuries.
Health agency says 72 sickened with salmonella after eating recalled salami

Health agency says 72 sickened with salmonella after eating recalled salami

TORONTO — Seventy-two people have fallen ill after eating salami recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.
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