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The Gates Foundation’s first 25 years: How it changed global health and philanthropy

The Gates Foundation’s first 25 years: How it changed global health and philanthropy

SEATTLE (AP) — In its first 25 years, the Gates Foundation became one of the world’s largest charitable foundations and one of the most powerful institutions in global health — an accomplishment that carried both accolades and controversy.
GOP centrists revolt against steep cuts to Medicaid and other programs in Trump's tax breaks bill

GOP centrists revolt against steep cuts to Medicaid and other programs in Trump's tax breaks bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — When it comes to Medicaid , Rep.
More older Americans worry Social Security won't be there for them, an AP-NORC poll finds

More older Americans worry Social Security won't be there for them, an AP-NORC poll finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — As the Social Security Administration undergoes massive changes and staffing cuts ushered in by the Trump administration, an increasing share of older Americans — particularly Democrats — aren't confident the benefit will be availab
Canadian Blood Services says it needs 1 million new blood donors over next 5 years

Canadian Blood Services says it needs 1 million new blood donors over next 5 years

TORONTO — Marc Parravano has donated blood 146 times. He remembers regularly going to the blood collection centre with his mother when he was a kid and followed in her footsteps after he turned 17 and was able to donate himself.
Some Ontario mayors against communities' financial incentives to attract doctors

Some Ontario mayors against communities' financial incentives to attract doctors

Several Ontario mayors have been calling on the province to ban financial incentives municipalities use to lure in doctors, saying the recruitment tactic is harming communities that can't pony up the cash – especially those in rural and northern regi
Pennsylvania House advances bill legalizing recreational marijuana

Pennsylvania House advances bill legalizing recreational marijuana

HARRISBURG, Pa.
US Health department will analyze data from autistic Medicare, Medicaid enrollees, RFK Jr. says

US Health department will analyze data from autistic Medicare, Medicaid enrollees, RFK Jr. says

WASHINGTON (AP) — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Study finds no evidence to support New Brunswick's mystery brain disease

Study finds no evidence to support New Brunswick's mystery brain disease

FREDERICTON — There is no evidence to support claims of a mystery brain disease in New Brunswick, says a new study that suggests the media may have played a role in feeding patients' fears.
Ontario health minister defends province's approach amid worsening measles outbreak

Ontario health minister defends province's approach amid worsening measles outbreak

TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford and Health Minister Sylvia Jones defended on Wednesday the province's approach to the measles outbreak as new infections increase sharply and criticism mounts.
Energy Star, efficiency program that has steered consumer choice, targeted in cuts

Energy Star, efficiency program that has steered consumer choice, targeted in cuts

An Environmental Protection Agency plan to eliminate its Energy Star offices would end a decades-old program that gave consumers a choice to buy environmentally friendly refrigerators, dishwashers and other electronics and save money on electric bill