Health

REGINA — Saskatchewan's health minister says he can't pull the plug on a contract with an American company offering lab services in the province.

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City man has been charged with performing medical procedures without a license after a patient was left near death during a procedure in his home, prosecutors said.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former heart surgeon and TV pitchman Dr. Mehmet Oz was confirmed Thursday to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Oz became the agency's administrator in a party line 53-45 vote.

Texas , Oklahoma and New Mexico reported new measles cases this week, with the outbreak expanding for the first time into central Texas. Already, the U.S. has more measles cases this year than in all of 2024, the U.S.

A transgender college student declared “I am here to break the law” before entering a women’s restroom at the Florida State Capitol and being led out in handcuffs by police.

ST. JOHN'S — Abuse, missing residents, deaths and feces-strewn walls are among the findings in a new auditor general's report about personal care homes in Newfoundland and Labrador.

TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 89 new measles cases over the last week, bringing the province's case count to 661 since an outbreak began in the fall. That’s compared to just over 100 new cases last week and 120 the week before. Dr.

ATLANTA (AP) — With new innovations and technology, scientists have learned from major tornado outbreaks over the years how to improve safety guidance.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr . offered no new details Wednesday about his massive restructuring of the U.S.

EDMONTON — Alberta's nurses union has signed a four-year contract with the province after months of bargaining and mediation.