Health

Jill Biden urges women to get mammograms or other cancer exams during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden is urging women to consult their doctors about getting mammograms or other cancer screenings, saying in a new public service announcement for Breast Cancer Awareness Month that early detection saves lives.

Oct 4, 2023 6:01 AM Read more >

Another case of E. coli at Calgary daycare, but officials say no link to outbreak

CALGARY — Another child at a Calgary daycare has tested positive for Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, a month after an outbreak that infected hundreds at numerous child-care facilities started.

Oct 3, 2023 7:18 PM Read more >

Seattle to pay nearly $2M after man dies of a heart attack at address wrongly on 911 blacklist

SEATTLE (AP) — The city of Seattle will pay $1.86 million to the family of a man who died of a heart attack after a caution note attached to his address delayed medics' response.

Oct 3, 2023 5:28 PM Read more >

US announces sweeping action against Chinese fentanyl supply chain producers

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration took aim Tuesday at the fentanyl trafficking threat, announcing a series of indictments and sanctions against Chinese companies and executives blamed for importing the chemicals used to make the deadly drug.

Oct 3, 2023 5:12 PM Read more >

Cowboy Junkies postpone tour dates after COVID-19 outbreak in band

TORONTO — Alternative country band Cowboy Junkies say they're postponing the remainder of their Ontario concert tour after an outbreak of COVID-19 within the band.

Oct 3, 2023 4:23 PM Read more >

Court reviews gun-carry restrictions under health order in New Mexico, as states explore options

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.

Oct 3, 2023 4:03 PM Read more >

Many states are expanding their Medicaid programs to provide dental care to their poorest residents

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — For months, Carlton Clemons endured crippling pain from a rotting wisdom tooth. He couldn’t sleep, barely ate and relied on painkillers to get by.

Oct 3, 2023 2:35 PM Read more >

Ontario Pharmacists Association says ability to prescribe birth control should be next

TORONTO — Pharmacists in Ontario can now diagnose and treat 19 common ailments but they still can't prescribe birth control or emergency contraception.

Oct 3, 2023 2:12 PM Read more >

US adds another option for fall COVID vaccination with updated Novavax shots

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators on Tuesday authorized another option for fall COVID-19 vaccination, updated shots made by Novavax.

Oct 3, 2023 2:02 PM Read more >

Ontario Pharmacists Association says ability to prescribe birth control should be next

TORONTO — Pharmacists in Ontario can now diagnose and treat 19 common ailments but they still can't prescribe birth control or emergency contraception.

Oct 3, 2023 1:58 PM Read more >