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5th death linked to Legionnaires’ disease outbreak that has sickened dozens in New York City

NEW YORK (AP) — Health officials have uncovered another death in connection with a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City, health officials said.
US pediatricians' new COVID-19 shot recommendations differ from CDC advice

US pediatricians' new COVID-19 shot recommendations differ from CDC advice

NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time in 30 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics is substantially diverging from U.S. government vaccine recommendations.
Quebec reports first case of tick-borne Rocky Mountain spotted fever

Quebec reports first case of tick-borne Rocky Mountain spotted fever

MONTREAL — Quebec health officials say a first case of a tick-borne bacterial disease common in the United States has been detected in the province.
New Brunswick deficit forecast rises by almost 22 per cent to $668.7 million

New Brunswick deficit forecast rises by almost 22 per cent to $668.7 million

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government is revising its budget deficit upward by almost 22 per cent. In an update, the province says its deficit is now projected to be $668.
Health Canada approves Ozempic to reduce kidney deterioration in people with diabetes

Health Canada approves Ozempic to reduce kidney deterioration in people with diabetes

TORONTO — Health Canada has approved Ozempic to reduce the risk of further kidney decline among patients with Type 2 diabetes. Between 30 and 50 per cent of people with Type 2 diabetes develop some form of chronic kidney disease.
Provinces have different measles vaccine schedules. Is it time to harmonize them?

Provinces have different measles vaccine schedules. Is it time to harmonize them?

TORONTO — Moving from Ontario to New Brunswick didn’t just mean Jade Medeiros had to navigate a new province with two babies, she also had to figure out a new vaccination program.
Beshear bans drug in Kentucky that's being targeted by attorneys general across the nation

Beshear bans drug in Kentucky that's being targeted by attorneys general across the nation

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov.
Appeals court overturns order that stripped some protections from pregnant Texas state workers

Appeals court overturns order that stripped some protections from pregnant Texas state workers

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal appeals court has upheld a law strengthening the rights of pregnant workers, vacating a judge's earlier order that had stripped those protections from Texas state employees.
Housing crunch: Nova Scotia opens rental units for health-care workers in South Shore

Housing crunch: Nova Scotia opens rental units for health-care workers in South Shore

LUNENBURG — Nova Scotia's government says it has opened the first phase of a housing project dedicated to help health-care workers find homes in the South Shore. Susan Corkum-Greek, member of legislature for Lunenburg, N.S.
Texas declares measles outbreak over

Texas declares measles outbreak over

The Texas measles outbreak that sickened 762 people since late January is over, state health officials said Monday.