Health

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden might not often use the word “abortion” when he talks about the overturning of Roe v. Wade, but Vice President Kamala Harris sure does.

The National Advisory Committee on Immunization is now recommending one dose of HPV vaccine for children and youth between nine and 20 years old. It is maintaining its two-dose recommendation for people 21 to 26 years old.

TORONTO — Ontario is looking to expand the responsibilities of pharmacists to allow them to treat more illnesses.

PARIS — Canada's team is poised for a banner Olympic Games in Paris despite safe-sport and financial turmoil since a record performance in Tokyo.

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CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Twice-yearly shots used to treat AIDS were 100% effective in preventing new infections in women, according to study results published Wednesday.

After retiring from 35 years as a teacher, Jeff Kellert began volunteering as a tutor and helped with monthly dinners at his synagogue.

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HALIFAX — A memorial plaque with a laser-etched image of Christopher Young wearing a Santa hat sits on a shelf at his father's Halifax home. "That's how I'll always remember my son, as a happy guy," said Gerry Young, 61.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A 103-year-old World War II veteran who’s been paying his medical bills out-of-pocket is finally getting his veterans benefits from the U.S. government after 78 years. Louis Gigliotti’s caretaker says the former U.S.