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Second patient death reported with gene therapy for muscular dystrophy

Second patient death reported with gene therapy for muscular dystrophy

WASHINGTON (AP) — Shares of Sarepta Therapeutics plunged Monday after the biotech drugmaker reported a second death in connection with its gene therapy for muscular dystrophy.
Americans want Medicaid and food stamps funding maintained or increased, AP-NORC poll shows

Americans want Medicaid and food stamps funding maintained or increased, AP-NORC poll shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — As Republican senators consider President Donald Trump’s big bill that could slash federal spending and extend tax cuts , a new survey shows most U.S.
Could you eat this much ice cream after walking 1,100 miles? Some Appalachian Trail hikers try

Could you eat this much ice cream after walking 1,100 miles? Some Appalachian Trail hikers try

GARDNERS, Pa. (AP) — Sam Cooper had just trekked 7 miles (11 kilometers) through a rain-sodden stretch of the Appalachian Trail when he sat down outside a little country store in Pennsylvania to take on its ice cream challenge.
Black dads go public with support for their kids with autism -- and each other

Black dads go public with support for their kids with autism -- and each other

ATLANTA (AP) — When Tyrone Green's youngest son was diagnosed with autism , his wife was immediately ready to get the 3-year-old the support he needed.
Medicaid enrollees fear losing health coverage if Congress enacts work requirements

Medicaid enrollees fear losing health coverage if Congress enacts work requirements

It took Crystal Strickland years to qualify for Medicaid, which she needs for a heart condition. Strickland, who's unable to work due to her condition, chafed when she learned that the U.S.
Alberta premier defends charging most Albertans for COVID-19 vaccines

Alberta premier defends charging most Albertans for COVID-19 vaccines

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government’s new policy forcing many Albertans to pay out of pocket for a COVID-19 vaccination is about focusing on those who need it the most.
Dollarama-sold Oracare Baby Brush toothbrush recalled for choking hazard

Dollarama-sold Oracare Baby Brush toothbrush recalled for choking hazard

Health Canada has recalled a baby toothbrush sold in Dollarama stores across the country due to a possible choking hazard.
Health authority issues warning as measles circulates in northeastern B.C. community

Health authority issues warning as measles circulates in northeastern B.C. community

FORT ST. JOHN — A health authority in northern British Columbia says measles is officially circulating in a remote community in the province's northeast.
'Gas station heroin' is technically illegal and widely available. Here are the facts

'Gas station heroin' is technically illegal and widely available. Here are the facts

WASHINGTON (AP) — Health officials want you to think twice before buying one of those brightly colored little bottles often sold at gas stations, convenience stores and smoke shops.
Trump administration gives personal data of immigrant Medicaid enrollees to deportation officials

Trump administration gives personal data of immigrant Medicaid enrollees to deportation officials

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration this week provided deportation officials with personal data -- including the immigration status -- on millions of Medicaid enrollees, a move that could make it easier to locate people as part