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'Pandemic of suffering:' Manitoba chiefs press governments to fund regional hospital

'Pandemic of suffering:' Manitoba chiefs press governments to fund regional hospital

WINNIPEG 鈥 Chiefs of four remote First Nations in northeastern Manitoba are calling for the provincial and federal governments to build a health facility that can treat ongoing mental health andaddictioncrises for their growing populations.

Psychedelic 'magic mushroom' drug may ease some depression

The psychedelic chemical in 鈥渕agic mushrooms鈥 may ease depression in some hard-to-treat patients, a preliminary study found.
Ontario's top doc weighs bad upcoming flu season in decision on mask recommendations

Ontario's top doc weighs bad upcoming flu season in decision on mask recommendations

TORONTO 鈥 The "triple threat" of a bad flu season, COVID-19 and the resurgence of a childhood viral illness is putting a strain on the health system, Ontario's top doctor said Wednesday,with a decision on masking recommendations possibly coming in a
N.S. caregivers participating in study hope research helps reveal their struggles

N.S. caregivers participating in study hope research helps reveal their struggles

HALIFAX 鈥 Lesley McGill says being the main caregiver to her son and to her mother was a massive task, made harder by struggles to find financial aid and moments to rest.
CVS, Walgreens announce opioid settlements totaling $10B

CVS, Walgreens announce opioid settlements totaling $10B

The two largest U.S. pharmacy chains, CVS Health and Walgreen Co.
Two charged after some Winnipeg children given Halloween candy labelled with THC

Two charged after some Winnipeg children given Halloween candy labelled with THC

WINNIPEG 鈥 Two people are facing charges for allegedly giving out Halloween candy in Winnipeg that included THC, the psychoactive compound in cannabis.

Uganda's Ebola responders fret as some people fight measures

KASSANDA, Uganda (AP) 鈥 The recent explosion of Ebola virus cases in a Ugandan rural community began when defiant residents exhumed a body at night, undoing the work of a safe burial team in order to give the deceased man a proper Islamic funeral.
Rural Ontario communities hit hard by ER closures, hospitals face staff challenges

Rural Ontario communities hit hard by ER closures, hospitals face staff challenges

Doug Walsh remembers being rushed to the emergency department in his rural Ontario community when he had a stroke a decade ago and credits the urgent care he received with saving his life. But the 79-year-old who lives in Chesley, Ont.
China closes zone around iPhone factory after virus cases

China closes zone around iPhone factory after virus cases

BEIJING (AP) 鈥 Access to an industrial zone in the central Chinese city of Zhengzhou was suspended Wednesday after the city reported 64 coronavirus cases and workers who assemble Apple Inc. iPhones left their factory in the zone following outbreaks.
Philippine schools ordered to reopen after virus lockdowns

Philippine schools ordered to reopen after virus lockdowns

MANILA, Philippines (AP) 鈥 Millions of students trooped back to public schools across the Philippines on Wednesday as the government enforced the mandatory resumption of in-person classes after more than two years of coronavirus pandemic lockdowns.