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Trump's health agency urges therapy for transgender youth, not broader gender-affirming health care

Trump's health agency urges therapy for transgender youth, not broader gender-affirming health care

President Donald Trump’s administration released a lengthy review of transgender health care on Thursday that advocates for a greater reliance on behavioral therapy rather than broad gender-affirming medical care for youths with gender dysphoria.
The US has nearly 900 measles cases, and 10 states have outbreaks. Here's what to know

The US has nearly 900 measles cases, and 10 states have outbreaks. Here's what to know

With one-fifth of states seeing active measles outbreaks , the U.S. is nearing 900 cases, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC's confirmed measles case count is 884, triple the amount seen in all of 2024.
Animal sedative medetomidine is showing up in the US illegal drug supply, CDC says

Animal sedative medetomidine is showing up in the US illegal drug supply, CDC says

NEW YORK (AP) — The animal sedative medetomidine is increasingly showing up in the U.S. illegal drug supply, according to three reports released Thursday.
New Brunswick premier sends Carney letter outlining priorities, wish list

New Brunswick premier sends Carney letter outlining priorities, wish list

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt has written to the newly elected prime minister calling for urgent action to develop national trade and resource corridors to provide an alternative to commerce with the United States.
Ontario eyes involuntary addiction treatment for people in jail, on parole, probation

Ontario eyes involuntary addiction treatment for people in jail, on parole, probation

TORONTO — Ontario is set to study how it can introduce involuntary addictions treatment for people involved in the correctional system, one of a slate of measures the government is planning as part of – or associated with – a large justice bill table
Here's what the Liberals promised for health care. But can they deliver?

Here's what the Liberals promised for health care. But can they deliver?

TORONTO — Until U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and threats to Canadian sovereignty came along, many thought health care would be a key issue in the federal election.
Brazilian ex-President Jair Bolsonaro is out of intensive care but still hospitalized, doctors say

Brazilian ex-President Jair Bolsonaro is out of intensive care but still hospitalized, doctors say

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian ex-President Jair Bolsonaro, who continues to recover after undergoing bowel surgery , has left intensive care, his doctors said Thursday.
UN official urges Israel to lift aid blockade of Gaza and calls it 'cruel collective punishment'

UN official urges Israel to lift aid blockade of Gaza and calls it 'cruel collective punishment'

JERUSALEM (AP) — The United Nations’ emergency relief coordinator urged Israel on Thursday to lift its blockade of aid into the Gaza Strip, saying the halting of humanitarian aid amounts to “cruel collective punishment.” The U.N.
FDA to rehire fired staffers who booked inspection trips, but other workers remain in limbo

FDA to rehire fired staffers who booked inspection trips, but other workers remain in limbo

WASHINGTON (AP) — For the second time in recent months , the Food and Drug Administration is bringing back some recently fired employees, including staffers who handle travel bookings for safety inspectors.
Over 2 million Ninja-branded pressure cookers are recalled after reports of serious burn injuries

Over 2 million Ninja-branded pressure cookers are recalled after reports of serious burn injuries

NEW YORK (AP) — SharkNinja is recalling more than 2 million pressure cookers sold in the U.S. and Canada — after consumers reported over 100 burn injuries spanning from a hazard that can cause hot food to spew out.
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