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Kate's diagnosis could prompt others to get tested, seek treatment: cancer society

Kate's diagnosis could prompt others to get tested, seek treatment: cancer society

TORONTO — The sharing of a cancer diagnosis from Catherine, the Princess of Wales, could be positive for those going through their own cancer journey or people who need to be more aware of the disease, says an executive with the Canadian Cancer Socie
COVID vaccines don't cause cancer. But false claims persist in sea of misinformation

COVID vaccines don't cause cancer. But false claims persist in sea of misinformation

Anyone who spends even a moderate amount of time online has likely come across social media posts falsely claiming that COVID-19 vaccines are harmful to human health.
What we know and don't know about Kate's cancer diagnosis

What we know and don't know about Kate's cancer diagnosis

Kate, the Princess of Wales , has disclosed that she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy — though in a video announcement Friday, she did not say what kind of cancer or reveal details of her treatment.
Heavy-smoking West Virginia becomes the 12th state to ban lighting up in cars with kids present

Heavy-smoking West Virginia becomes the 12th state to ban lighting up in cars with kids present

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia, which has the highest rate of adult cigarette use in the nation, became the 12th state to ban smoking in vehicles with children present under a bill signed by Republican Gov. Jim Justice on Friday.
'Speedy recovery': Canadians respond to cancer diagnosis for Princess of Wales

'Speedy recovery': Canadians respond to cancer diagnosis for Princess of Wales

Canadians are wishing the Princess of Wales a speedy recovery after she announced she has cancer.
Alberta premier says province paid $25K hotel bill from social services provider

Alberta premier says province paid $25K hotel bill from social services provider

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province has stepped in to pay an outstanding $25,000 bill to a hotel where a social services agency dispatched patients in post-hospital recovery.
Wyoming governor vetoes abortion restrictions, signs transgender medical care ban for minors

Wyoming governor vetoes abortion restrictions, signs transgender medical care ban for minors

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming's governor on Friday vetoed a bill that would have erected significant barriers to abortion, should it remain legal in the state, and signed legislation banning gender-affirming care for minors.

Using public funds or facilities for gender-affirming care banned by GOP-led Idaho Legislature

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The GOP-led Idaho Legislature has passed a bill that would ban the use of any public funds for gender-affirming care, including for state employees using work health insurance and for adults covered by Medicaid.
Texas medical panel won't provide list of exceptions to abortion ban

Texas medical panel won't provide list of exceptions to abortion ban

DALLAS (AP) — A Texas medical panel on Friday rebuffed calls to list specific exceptions to one of the most restrictive abortions bans in the U.S.
Nova Scotia strikes deal with private company for renovated health centre

Nova Scotia strikes deal with private company for renovated health centre

HALIFAX — A provincial health-care renovation project that has drawn pointed criticism from Nova Scotia’s auditor general is being turned over to a private company.