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Ontario health minister looks to accredit international nurses faster amid closures

Ontario health minister looks to accredit international nurses faster amid closures

TORONTO 鈥 Ontario is looking at how to get more internationally trained nurses working in the province in order to ease staffing shortages that have led to temporary emergency room closures, the health minister said Tuesday, but she didn't indicate t
Indiana doctors raise worries about proposed abortion ban

Indiana doctors raise worries about proposed abortion ban

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) 鈥 Doctors fear they could face criminal charges when they provide emergency treatment for pregnant women if a proposal aimed at banning nearly all abortions in Indiana becomes law, several physicians told state lawmakers Tuesday.
More cycling-related hospitalizations early in the pandemic: CIHI data

More cycling-related hospitalizations early in the pandemic: CIHI data

OTTAWA 鈥 Hospitalizations for cycling injuries spiked during the first year of the pandemic, especially in Ontario where bike-related hospital visits jumped 42 per cent over the previous year.
Doctor: Biden's COVID symptoms return, in 'good spirits'

Doctor: Biden's COVID symptoms return, in 'good spirits'

WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥 President Joe Biden's 鈥渓oose cough鈥 has returned as he faces a rebound case of COVID-19, his doctor said Tuesday, though he 鈥渃ontinues to feel well.
Fewer people buying pot from unlicensed shops last year than in 2018: sa国际传媒 study

Fewer people buying pot from unlicensed shops last year than in 2018: sa国际传媒 study

VANCOUVER 鈥 A new study shows the number of consumers who turned to unlicensed stores to purchase cannabis has dropped by almost 40 per cent between 2018 and 2021.

Cyprus announces first detected monkeypox case

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) 鈥 The Cyprus Health Ministry said Tuesday that a 40-year-old man is the east Mediterranean island nation鈥檚 first confirmed monkeypox case.

Sri Lankan president says COVID-19 cases are rising again

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) 鈥 COVID-19 cases and deaths are rising in Sri Lanka, and citizens should receive a fourth vaccine dose to prevent a possible surge of the coronavirus, the president said Tuesday.
Family loses Supreme Court bid to extend boy's life support

Family loses Supreme Court bid to extend boy's life support

LONDON (AP) 鈥 Britain鈥檚 Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to prevent a hospital withdrawing life support from a 12-year-old boy with catastrophic brain damage, rejecting a bid by his parents to extend his treatment.
Even simple exercise may help aging brain, study hints

Even simple exercise may help aging brain, study hints

New research hints that even a simple exercise routine just might help older Americans with mild memory problems. Doctors have long advised physical activity to help keep a healthy brain fit.
Ice cream truck operator says inflation is chilling business, despite summer swelter

Ice cream truck operator says inflation is chilling business, despite summer swelter

VANCOUVER 鈥 It's been a scorching summer across much of sa国际传媒, but that is cold comfort for ice cream truck operators like Meedo Falou, who says inflation and high fuel costs are melting away his profits.