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Judge rules some NIH grant cuts illegal, saying he's never seen such discrimination in 40 years

Judge rules some NIH grant cuts illegal, saying he's never seen such discrimination in 40 years

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge ruled Monday it was illegal for the Trump administration to cancel several hundred research grants , adding that the cuts raise serious questions about racial discrimination. U.S.
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Health-care unions calling for Alberta government to halt plan to limit free vaccines

Health-care unions calling for Alberta government to halt plan to limit free vaccines

EDMONTON — Two of Alberta's health-care workers' unions are calling on Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government to reverse its policy forcing many -- including front-line medical staff -- to pay for a COVID-19 vaccination.
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Dismissed members of CDC vaccine committee call Kennedy's actions 'destabilizing'

Dismissed members of CDC vaccine committee call Kennedy's actions 'destabilizing'

NEW YORK (AP) — All 17 experts recently dismissed from a government vaccine advisory panel published an essay Monday decrying “destabilizing decisions" made by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Second patient death reported with gene therapy for muscular dystrophy

Second patient death reported with gene therapy for muscular dystrophy

WASHINGTON (AP) — Shares of Sarepta Therapeutics plunged Monday after the biotech drugmaker reported a second death in connection with its gene therapy for muscular dystrophy.
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Americans want Medicaid and food stamps funding maintained or increased, AP-NORC poll shows

Americans want Medicaid and food stamps funding maintained or increased, AP-NORC poll shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — As Republican senators consider President Donald Trump’s big bill that could slash federal spending and extend tax cuts , a new survey shows most U.S.
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Could you eat this much ice cream after walking 1,100 miles? Some Appalachian Trail hikers try

Could you eat this much ice cream after walking 1,100 miles? Some Appalachian Trail hikers try

GARDNERS, Pa. (AP) — Sam Cooper had just trekked 7 miles (11 kilometers) through a rain-sodden stretch of the Appalachian Trail when he sat down outside a little country store in Pennsylvania to take on its ice cream challenge.
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Black dads go public with support for their kids with autism -- and each other

Black dads go public with support for their kids with autism -- and each other

ATLANTA (AP) — When Tyrone Green's youngest son was diagnosed with autism , his wife was immediately ready to get the 3-year-old the support he needed.
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Medicaid enrollees fear losing health coverage if Congress enacts work requirements

Medicaid enrollees fear losing health coverage if Congress enacts work requirements

It took Crystal Strickland years to qualify for Medicaid, which she needs for a heart condition. Strickland, who's unable to work due to her condition, chafed when she learned that the U.S.
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Alberta premier defends charging most Albertans for COVID-19 vaccines

Alberta premier defends charging most Albertans for COVID-19 vaccines

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government’s new policy forcing many Albertans to pay out of pocket for a COVID-19 vaccination is about focusing on those who need it the most.
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Dollarama-sold Oracare Baby Brush toothbrush recalled for choking hazard

Dollarama-sold Oracare Baby Brush toothbrush recalled for choking hazard

Health Canada has recalled a baby toothbrush sold in Dollarama stores across the country due to a possible choking hazard.
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