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139 people in Russia seek medical help with botulism symptoms. Ready-to-eat salads may be to blame

MOSCOW (AP) — At least 139 people in Russia have sought medical assistance with symptoms of botulism over the past few days, authorities said Monday, an outbreak that could be linked to ready-to-eat salads.
An anti-abortion group in South Dakota sues to take an abortion rights initiative off the ballot

An anti-abortion group in South Dakota sues to take an abortion rights initiative off the ballot

An anti-abortion group in South Dakota has sued to block an abortion rights measure from the November ballot.
Heat warnings issued for New Brunswick as temperatures set to climb to 33 C

Heat warnings issued for New Brunswick as temperatures set to climb to 33 C

FREDERICTON — Environment sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ is forecasting a period of "very hot" and humid weather across most of New Brunswick this week, days ahead of summer's official arrival.
How to navigate the end of your pet's life

How to navigate the end of your pet's life

NEW YORK (AP) — Dr. Lisa Walling’s first house call of the day was with a particularly fluffy hospice patient — a 13-year-old Newfoundland named Rugby.
World's first weekly insulin injection coming to sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ in 2 weeks, manufacturer says

World's first weekly insulin injection coming to sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ in 2 weeks, manufacturer says

TORONTO — Many people with diabetes in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ will soon be able to take insulin once a week instead of daily, drug manufacturer Novo Nordisk announced on Monday.
Lawmakers seek health care and retirement protections for Steward Health Care workers

Lawmakers seek health care and retirement protections for Steward Health Care workers

BOSTON (AP) — A group of Democratic members of Congress, led by Sen. Edward Markey of Massachusetts, is seeking reassurances that workers at hospitals owned by Steward Health Care will have their health care and retirement benefits protected.
Lost chances to treat overdose survivors are documented in new Medicare study

Lost chances to treat overdose survivors are documented in new Medicare study

A new study documents lost opportunities to treat drug overdose survivors covered by the Medicare program — and illustrates the difficulty of managing chronic pain.
Drug shortages keep on growing. Older, injectable medicines are among the most vulnerable

Drug shortages keep on growing. Older, injectable medicines are among the most vulnerable

Erin Fox has tracked drug shortages for more than 20 years, and she sees no easy solutions for what has become a record run.

Keeping children safe on social media: What parents should know to protect their kids

At what age should kids be on social media? Should they be on it at all? If they aren't, will they be social pariahs? Should parents monitor their conversations? Do parental controls work? Navigating social media as a parent — not to mention a child
Celine Dion goes public with her private health struggles: What we've learned so far

Celine Dion goes public with her private health struggles: What we've learned so far

Celine Dion is opening up about her life-altering neurological disorder ahead of the release of her documentary, "I Am: Celine Dion.