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Nobel Prize in medicine honors 2 scientists for their discovery of microRNA

Nobel Prize in medicine honors 2 scientists for their discovery of microRNA

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Two scientists won the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine on Monday for their discovery of microRNA, tiny bits of genetic material that serve as on and off switches inside cells that help control what the cells do and when they do
Saskatchewan Party promises help with fertility treatments, cancer testing if elected

Saskatchewan Party promises help with fertility treatments, cancer testing if elected

REGINA — Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe says his party would make it easier for people to access fertility treatments and cancer testing if it's re-elected on Oct. 28.
AI can help family doctors buried in paperwork. Why is uptake low?

AI can help family doctors buried in paperwork. Why is uptake low?

Dr. Rosemarie Lall says she was overworked and on the brink of either scaling back her practice or retiring early when she turned to artificial intelligence in a last-ditch effort to manage mounting paperwork.

Supreme Court lets stand a decision barring emergency abortions that violate Texas ban

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday let stand a decision barring emergency abortions that violate the law in Texas, which has one of the country's strictest abortion bans.

UK doctor admits trying to kill his mother's partner with poison disguised as a COVID-19 vaccine

LONDON (AP) — A British doctor on Monday admitted trying to kill his mother’s long-term partner, who stood between him and an inheritance, by injecting the man with poison disguised as a COVID-19 vaccine.
The Nobel Prize in medicine opens 6 days of award announcements

The Nobel Prize in medicine opens 6 days of award announcements

STOCKHOLM (AP) — The Nobel prizes award season begins Monday with the announcement by a panel at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm of the winner of this year's medicine award.

Hospitals mostly rebound after Helene knocked out power and flooded areas

While hospitals and health care organizations in the Southeast largely stayed open and functioning during Hurricane Helene to provide essential care for their communities, they were not unscathed.

Rwanda will deploy Marburg vaccine under trial as death toll rises to 12

KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — Rwandan health authorities will begin a vaccine study against the Marburg hemorrhagic fever , officials said Sunday, as the East African country tries to stop the spread of an outbreak that has killed 12 people.
Congo finally begins mpox vaccinations in a drive to slow outbreaks

Congo finally begins mpox vaccinations in a drive to slow outbreaks

GOMA, Congo (AP) — Congolese authorities Saturday began vaccinations against mpox , nearly two months after the disease outbreak that spread from Congo to several African countries and beyond was declared a global emergency by the World Health Organi

Congo finally begins mpox vaccinations in drive to slow outbreaks declared a global emergency

GOMA, Congo (AP) — Congolese authorities on Saturday began vaccination against mpox, nearly two months after the disease outbreak that spread from Congo to several African countries and beyond was declared a global emergency by the World Health Organ
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