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Florence Girard starved to death in a B.C. home-share. Her sister wants change

Florence Girard starved to death in a B.C. home-share. Her sister wants change

The sister of a British Columbia woman with Down syndrome who starved to death in a Port Coquitlam home in 2018 says she believes more people will die if systemic changes aren't made to how people with developmental disabilities are treated.
How a week of weather extremes upended the lives of millions of Americans

How a week of weather extremes upended the lives of millions of Americans

It was a week of fire and ice. It began with millions of people across the U.S. shivering amid blizzard conditions and frigid air that lasted for days, thanks to a jet stream that slips out of its usual path more often these days.
The rate of HMPV infections in northern China is declining, Chinese health official says

The rate of HMPV infections in northern China is declining, Chinese health official says

BEIJING (AP) — The rate of infections with the flu-like human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in northern China is declining, a health official said Sunday, amid some international concern over a potential pandemic.

The rate of HMPV infections in northern China is declining, Chinese health official says

BEIJING (AP) — The rate of infections with the flu-like human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in northern China is declining, a health official said Sunday, amid some international concern over a potential pandemic.
Fires burn Los Angeles schools and destroy outdoor education sanctuaries

Fires burn Los Angeles schools and destroy outdoor education sanctuaries

For Irina Contreras, a program manager for Los Angeles County’s Department of Arts and Culture, outdoor education was a refuge for both her and her daughter during the pandemic.
States are preparing to help or thwart Trump's second-term plans

States are preparing to help or thwart Trump's second-term plans

Do you live in a red state, a blue state, or one where Republicans and Democrats share power? Your answer might provide the best indicator of what to expect from your governor and state lawmakers as President-elect Donald Trump takes office and legis
University of Guelph sees positive norovirus test as 190 report feeling ill

University of Guelph sees positive norovirus test as 190 report feeling ill

An Ontario public health unit has detected norovirus among a group of 190 people reporting symptoms of gastroenteritis at the University of Guelph over the last week.
How a week of weather extremes upended the lives of millions of Americans

How a week of weather extremes upended the lives of millions of Americans

It was a week of fire and ice. It began with millions of people across the U.S. shivering amid blizzard conditions and frigid air that lasted for days, thanks to a jet stream that slips out of its usual path more often these days.
It's sick season. Here's how to protect yourself from norovirus, COVID-19, flu and RSV

It's sick season. Here's how to protect yourself from norovirus, COVID-19, flu and RSV

In the winter months, it seems few are safe from some kind of illness — flu, COVID-19, norovirus , colds.
Maintaining good balance is crucial as you age. Asking these questions can help

Maintaining good balance is crucial as you age. Asking these questions can help

Taking a shower. Grocery shopping. Moving around the kitchen. Getting dressed. The underappreciated link between these mundane activities is good balance, which geriatricians say is key to maintaining an independent lifestyle as we age.
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