Health

HALIFAX — Three hospital employees were injured in what Nova Scotia’s health minister says was an armed assault by a patient Wednesday afternoon at the Halifax Infirmary emergency department.

Canada’s top doctor says she is concerned about measles outbreaks with a growing number of cases acquired locally and spreading in Ontario and Quebec. Dr.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was pressed to clarify his views on vaccines, abortion and public health priorities in the first of two senate hearings as he tries to make the case to become President Donald Trump’s health secretary .

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — About two dozen people chanted and waved signs outside Newfoundland and Labrador’s largest jail Wednesday, demanding better care for inmates with addictions and mental health problems.

VANCOUVER — Levi Nelson had to hold back his tears when he opened the cedar box containing the medals for the 2025 Invictus Games. The artist from the Lil'wat Nation designed the hardware, and seeing it for the first time brought a rush of emotions.

NEW YORK (AP) — Freezing foreign aid . Withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement . Prohibiting nonprofits that receive U.S. foreign aid from providing abortions .

NEW YORK (AP) — Freezing foreign aid . Withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement . Prohibiting nonprofits that receive U.S. foreign aid from providing abortions .

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens recalled defenceman Jayden Struble from the American Hockey League on Wednesday after Kaiden Guhle's worrisome injury.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine advocacy is outside the mainstream. His previous statements on abortion could alienate Republicans.

In Carlene Thomas’ experience, two types of people ask her advice as a dietitian about the healthiest way to prepare vegetables. Those looking to improve their diet are curious about how different cooking methods affect nutritional content.