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- 11/30/2021
Historic U.S. Supreme Court abortion arguments heard today, conservatives signal changes
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Samuel Alito were among those who questioned the viability line, with Alito referencing those who have said the line "really doesn't make any sense.'' - 11/30/2021
COVID-19 shows up in Canadian wildlife for first time with three Quebec deer infected
Until more is known, it says anyone exposed to respiratory tissues and fluids from deer should wear a well-fitting mask and avoid splashing of fluids as much as possible. - 11/30/2021
Little progress made to combat anti Indigenous racism in B.C. healthcare: report
Retired judge Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond wrote the original report, In Plain Sight, released last year, and on Tuesday she reported that progress has been made in 10 of the 24 recommendations. - 11/30/2021
South Africa's new COVID cases double in 1 day amid omicron
New confirmed cases rose to 8,561 Wednesday from 4,373 a day earlier, according to official statistics. - 11/30/2021
Case of eastern Ontario doctor charged with murder adjourned to January
Dr. Brian Nadler is accused of killing 89-year-old Albert Poidinger at the Hawkesbury and District General Hospital earlier this year. - 11/30/2021
Hypertensive adults commonly use medications that increase blood pressure
It may contribute to increased use of antihypertensives, according to a JAMA study using data from NHANES - 11/30/2021
E-cigarettes may be independently linked to erectile dysfunction, new research finds
Physicians now have another reason to counsel patients to stop vaping. A new study suggests that using electronic nicotine delivery systems leads to a 2.4 increased likelihood of erectile dysfunction. - 11/30/2021
Where exactly is Canada on the booster issue?
As some provinces prepare to expand eligibility for third-dose COVID-19 vaccines, experts say it's still unclear when the general population will need a top-up jab to boost waning protection, and how an additional dose will hold up against new variants of the virus. - 11/30/2021
WHO: Travel bans hurting global cooperation
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called for "tailored'' intervention by countries, including testing travelers before and after they arrive in a country, and advised against "blanket travel bans'' that "place a heavy burden on lives and livelihoods.''