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New York doctor's husband suing Disney for negligence in wrongful death case

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The husband of a New York doctor who died shortly after dining at a Disney Springs restaurant last year accused Walt Disney Parks and Resorts of negligence in a 19-page lawsuit filed in Florida.

UN experts call on authorities in Belarus to pardon a cancer-stricken imprisoned opposition leader

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Experts from the U.N. Human Rights Commission appealed to Belarusian authorities on Monday to pardon an opposition politician diagnosed with a severe form of cancer while in prison.

Peru has declared a health emergency in most of its provinces as dengue cases soar

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru declared a health emergency in most of its provinces on Monday due to a growing number of dengue cases that are occurring at a time of higher than usual temperatures caused by the El Nino weather pattern.
Strep throat bug also causes flesh-eating disease, but why is a 'random game': expert

Strep throat bug also causes flesh-eating disease, but why is a 'random game': expert

An infectious disease physician says that when someone is infected with group A streptococcus bacteria, it's "kind of a random game" what comes next. Dr. Donald Vinh says it could turn into the type of illness known as strep throat.
What is the 'flesh-eating' infection that recently claimed leg of B.C. firefighter?

What is the 'flesh-eating' infection that recently claimed leg of B.C. firefighter?

A firefighter from British Columbia is recovering in a Hong Kong hospital after contracting a flesh-eating infection that forced the amputation of his leg during a family vacation earlier this month.
Bill filed in Kentucky House would ease near-total abortion ban by adding rape and incest exceptions

Bill filed in Kentucky House would ease near-total abortion ban by adding rape and incest exceptions

FRANKFORT, Ky.
West Virginia medical professionals condemn bill that prohibits care to at-risk transgender youth

West Virginia medical professionals condemn bill that prohibits care to at-risk transgender youth

CHARLESTON, W.Va.
A New York City medical school goes tuition-free thanks to a $1 billion gift

A New York City medical school goes tuition-free thanks to a $1 billion gift

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City medical school will be tuition-free for all students from now on thanks to a $1 billion donation from a former professor, the widow of a Wall Street investor.
Indigenous leader in Nova Scotia accusing radiologists of conducting secret tests

Indigenous leader in Nova Scotia accusing radiologists of conducting secret tests

HALIFAX — A Mi'kmaq chief in Nova Scotia has filed a lawsuit against two Halifax radiologists alleging they conducted medical tests on her and other members of the Pictou Landing First Nation without their consent.
Tight budget, health-care changes expected to dominate Alberta legislature sitting

Tight budget, health-care changes expected to dominate Alberta legislature sitting

Alberta politicians are set to return to the legislature this week for a spring sitting that is expected to see the first steps on sweeping structural reforms to a health-care system grappling to find and keep family doctors.
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