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Brazilian ex-President Jair Bolsonaro leaves hospital after recovering from bowel surgery

Brazilian ex-President Jair Bolsonaro leaves hospital after recovering from bowel surgery

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian ex-President Jair Bolsonaro was discharged from the hospital Sunday three weeks after undergoing surgery for a bowel obstruction .
Organ recipients push Doug Ford government to change donation rules

Organ recipients push Doug Ford government to change donation rules

TORONTO — Hélène Campbell wants others to have a second chance at life now that she's on her third.
Cuts have eliminated more than a dozen US government health-tracking programs

Cuts have eliminated more than a dozen US government health-tracking programs

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s motto is “ Make America Healthy Again ,” but government cuts could make it harder to know if that's happening.
A family and a festival: How Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day tragedy unfolded

A family and a festival: How Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day tragedy unfolded

VANCOUVER — In January last year, Cirque du Soleil usher Alexander Lo made his final public post on his Facebook timeline, promoting the circus' Kooza show. Four days later, his brother responded.
Hunger and malnutrition are rising across Gaza as Israel's blockade leaves mothers with few options

Hunger and malnutrition are rising across Gaza as Israel's blockade leaves mothers with few options

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — The little boy is in tears and, understandably, irritable. Diarrhea has plagued him for half of his brief life. He is dehydrated and so weak.
A community rallied to share flu shot experiences. Then the government stopped the study

A community rallied to share flu shot experiences. Then the government stopped the study

WASHINGTON (AP) — Some Denver parents got texts during this winter’s brutal flu season with videos sharing why people in their neighborhoods chose flu shots for their kids, an unusual study about trust and vaccines in a historically Black community.
Manitoba warns of new measles exposure sites south of Winnipeg

Manitoba warns of new measles exposure sites south of Winnipeg

WINKLER — Public health officials in Manitoba are warning of new measles exposure sites in two communities south of Winnipeg, including a medical centre and an elementary school. Officials say people may have been exposed to the virus at the C. W.
Chilean woman with muscular dystrophy becomes face of euthanasia debate as bill stalls in Senate

Chilean woman with muscular dystrophy becomes face of euthanasia debate as bill stalls in Senate

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — As a child, Susana Moreira didn’t have the same energy as her siblings. Over time, her legs stopped walking and she lost the ability to bathe and take care of herself.
The US has more than 900 measles cases and 10 states have outbreaks. Here's what to know

The US has more than 900 measles cases and 10 states have outbreaks. Here's what to know

One-fifth of states have active measles outbreaks as confirmed cases nationwide keep ticking up, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Judge tells jury in murder trial to consider not criminally responsible defence

Judge tells jury in murder trial to consider not criminally responsible defence

CALGARY — The fate of a Calgary man, who claims he was suffering a psychotic episode when he stabbed and killed a woman three years ago, is in the hands of a jury.