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Board of Alberta Health Services makes changes to executive team during restructuring

Board of Alberta Health Services makes changes to executive team during restructuring

EDMONTON — The board of Alberta Health Services says six of the organization's top executives are no longer in their positions.
The world's first gene therapy for sickle cell disease has been approved in Britain

The world's first gene therapy for sickle cell disease has been approved in Britain

LONDON (AP) — Britain's medicines regulator has authorized the world's first gene therapy treatment for sickle cell disease, in a move that could offer relief to thousands of people with the crippling disease in the U.K.
A cannabis worker died on the job from an asthma attack. It’s the first reported case in US

A cannabis worker died on the job from an asthma attack. It’s the first reported case in US

The U.S. cannabis production industry’s first reported occupational asthma death took the life of a worker in Massachusetts, federal health and safety officials said.
Kansas to appeal ruling blocking abortion rules, including a medication restriction

Kansas to appeal ruling blocking abortion rules, including a medication restriction

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Barefoot workers and cracked floors were found at a factory that made recalled eyedrops, FDA says

Barefoot workers and cracked floors were found at a factory that made recalled eyedrops, FDA says

WASHINGTON (AP) — An Indian company that recently recalled eyedrops sold in the U.S. had a host of sanitation and manufacturing problems, including barefoot workers, cracked floors and altered records, U.S. health inspectors found.
RSV is straining some hospitals, and US officials are releasing more shots for newborns

RSV is straining some hospitals, and US officials are releasing more shots for newborns

NEW YORK (AP) — RSV infections are rising sharply in some parts of the country, nearly filling hospital emergency departments in Georgia, Texas and some other states.
Lawyers for religious leaders challenging Missouri abortion ban say law imposes beliefs on everyone

Lawyers for religious leaders challenging Missouri abortion ban say law imposes beliefs on everyone

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Measles deaths worldwide jumped 40% last year, health agencies say

Measles deaths worldwide jumped 40% last year, health agencies say

LONDON (AP) — Measles deaths globally spiked by more than 40% last year and cases rose after vaccination levels dramatically dropped during the pandemic, leading health agencies said Thursday.
Jill Biden will lead new initiative to boost federal government research into women's health

Jill Biden will lead new initiative to boost federal government research into women's health

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Monday announced a White House initiative to improve how the federal government approaches and funds research into the health of women, who make up more than half of the U.S.
Eating less meat would be good for the Earth. Small nudges can change behavior

Eating less meat would be good for the Earth. Small nudges can change behavior

NEW YORK (AP) — Preston Cabral eats meat nearly every day at home, but his favorite meals at school are served on “Meatless Mondays” and “Vegan Fridays.