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- 4/24/2023
Ben & Jerry’s co-founder starts nonprofit cannabis company
Ben Cohen has started Ben’s Best Blnz, a nonprofit cannabis line with a stated mission of helping to right the wrongs of the war on drugs. - 4/24/2023
Drug for rare form of Lou Gehrig's disease OK'd by U.S. FDA
It’s the first drug for an inherited form of ALS. - 4/24/2023
Legal column: Liar, liar
Malpractice claim debunked by N.B. courts after patient caught lying in accusations against doctor. - 4/24/2023
WHO fires doctor after findings of sexual misconduct
The U.N. health agency had come under pressure from the United States and other countries to do more in the fight against sexual misconduct in the wake of the claims against the doctor. - 4/24/2023
Mental health services come too late, experts say, after uptick in violence across Canada
Amanda Butler, a criminologist and health researcher, said studies show most acts of violence are not committed by mentally ill people and that they are more likely to be victims of violence or of self-harm. - 4/24/2023
Smith declines to disavow comments urging out of pocket payments for healthcare
Smith’s United Conservative Party government has committed not to delist any current medically insured services or to having Albertans pay for services or prescriptions currently covered by medicare. - 4/23/2023
For transgender kids, a frantic rush for treatment amid bans in the U.S.
Republican lawmakers across the country are banning gender-affirming care for minors. Restrictions have gone into effect in eight states this year. - 4/23/2023
Health Canada approves new antibody drug to help prevent serious RSV in babies
Nirsevimab, also known by its brand name Beyfortus, was authorized on April 19. It was developed by AstraZeneca and Sanofi. - 4/23/2023
No fines issued by hospitals under Ontario's new long term care law: province, OHA
The law, which went into effect in September, can move discharged patients into nursing homes they didn’t consent to. - 4/20/2023
Film explores B.C. woman’s experience with magic mushrooms to ease cancer anxiety
Laurie Brooks never thought she’d one day use magic mushrooms and advocate for the ability of others to do the same.