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Protect 'valuable' Canadian health data from Trump's AI aspirations, experts urge

Protect 'valuable' Canadian health data from Trump's AI aspirations, experts urge

TORONTO — Medical researchers and lawyers say our rocky relationship with the U.S. creates an urgent need to protect a critical Canadian resource: patient health information that can be used to train artificial intelligence.
Could at-home test strips prevent drug deaths? Experts say yes, but it's complicated

Could at-home test strips prevent drug deaths? Experts say yes, but it's complicated

ST. JOHN'S — Canadians are dying alone from toxic drugs and experts say easier access to at-home drug-testing strips could help prevent deaths. But they warn the strips have limitations. Dr.
Bluebells and other spring flowers can be nature's antidote to stressful times

Bluebells and other spring flowers can be nature's antidote to stressful times

HALLE, Belgium (AP) — Gilles Gui was looking for the magical purple bluebells that raise their heads each spring under the budding beech leaves of the Hallerbos forest, an annual explosion of color that draws crowds from around the world.
Worries about flying seem to be taking off. Here's how to cope with in-flight anxiety

Worries about flying seem to be taking off. Here's how to cope with in-flight anxiety

NEW YORK (AP) — Adelynn Campbell’s last plane trip ended with a panic attack that she got through largely with the help of a kind flight attendant.
Tina Knowles is tracing the throughline of Beyoncé and Solange’s success

Tina Knowles is tracing the throughline of Beyoncé and Solange’s success

NEW YORK (AP) — Many of Tina Knowles’ fondest childhood memories are of sitting under a pecan tree as her mother recited the history of their family, stretching back generations.
Legislature Speaker in Manitoba says sorry, threatens to toss some politicians

Legislature Speaker in Manitoba says sorry, threatens to toss some politicians

WINNIPEG — The Speaker of the Manitoba legislature has apologized for saying an Opposition question was out of line and is threatening to toss politicians from the chamber if chaotic behaviour continues.
84% of the world's coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record

84% of the world's coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record

Harmful bleaching of the world's coral has grown to include 84% of the ocean's reefs in the most intense event of its kind in recorded history, the International Coral Reef Initiative announced Wednesday.
Novavax says its COVID-19 shot is on track for full FDA approval after delay

Novavax says its COVID-19 shot is on track for full FDA approval after delay

WASHINGTON (AP) — Novavax's closely watched COVID-19 vaccine is on track for full approval after additional discussions with the Food and Drug Administration , the company said Wednesday.
US health officials seek to phase out artificial dyes from the food supply

US health officials seek to phase out artificial dyes from the food supply

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S.
Dialysis patients struggle to get treatment in blockaded Gaza. Officials say hundreds have died

Dialysis patients struggle to get treatment in blockaded Gaza. Officials say hundreds have died

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Twice a week, Mohamed Attiya’s wheelchair rattles over Gaza’s scarred roads so he can visit the machine that is keeping him alive.
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