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    In Oregon, debate continues after state’s 180 on drug decriminalization | Globalnews.ca

    Oregon has walked back key parts of its decriminalization pilot program, but some advocates say the...

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    Those signed off feeling depressed classed as incapable of work, says Stride

    Work and pensions secretary attacks system of dealing with minor mental health problems as PM takes...

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    MPs’ vote on gradual smoking ban set to expose Tory splits over key Sunak policy – UK politics live

    PM’s plan to prevent those under 16 ever being able to buy tobacco should pass due...

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    Dentists hesitant to sign up for federal dental plan; seniors advised to look at all options | Globalnews.ca

    The Alberta Dental Association said dentists need further clarity on the new Canadian Dental Care Plan...

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    ‘There is much more to do’: B.C. marks eight years of toxic-drug health emergency | Globalnews.ca

    Eight years after B.C. declared a public health emergency, Premier David Eby says the toxic drug...

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    MPs propose decriminalising abortion up to 24 weeks

    Amendment tabled by cross-party group including Stella Creasy is latest plan to modernise abortion law in...

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    I'm a Democrat and my best friend is a Republican. Here's how we make our friendship work.

    My best friend is a Republican. I'm a Democrat. We have completely different politics and values,...

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    B.C. mulling oversight committee amid pressure on drug diversion concerns | Globalnews.ca

    Earlier this week, B.C. Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth said RCMP had told him there was...

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    B.C. senior discharged from hospital alone with no ride to home 120km away | Globalnews.ca

    A B.C. senior said she was discharged from hospital in Kamloops at night with no way...

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    How the death of one woman brought an independent abortion clinic to its knees

    Bronx Abortion shut down suddenly, leaving a borough of 1.4 million people in the lurch. Independent...

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    Government delays plans to double number of medical students in England

    Fears for impact on NHS workforce as leaked letter reveals ministers stall on aim to increase...

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    Assisted dying expansion delay not based on mental health stereotypes: minister - National | Globalnews.ca

    Arif Virani says allowing access to an assisted death solely on the basis of a mental...

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    Less than half of Canadians support MAiD for mental illness: poll | Globalnews.ca

    Fewer than half of Canadians feel medical assistance in dying should be available to people whose...

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    Buoyant UK labour market data belies rise in long-term sickness

    The absence of so many potential workers is taking a toll. In a literal sense, this...

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    Alberta parental rights ‘push poll’ full of ‘red flags,’ connections to anti-abortion groups | Globalnews.ca

    An early February phone call that included an apparent poll about parents rights in deciding abortions...

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    Primodos patients ‘betrayed’ after being left out of health scandals redress report

    Families who suffered harmful effects of hormone pregnancy tests not included in Patient Safety Commissioner’s reviewUK...

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    Nurses triaged hundreds of calls from Vancouver police in 2023, council hears - BC | Globalnews.ca

    Vancouver city councillors got an update on a multi-million dollar program to fund mental health supports...

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    Mental health, substance-use zone opens at Peace Arch Hospital emergency department - BC | Globalnews.ca

    B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix said it is an important facility for the area, as more...

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    Emergency cold weather plan saw over 1k homeless people taken off streets

    Mayor Sadiq Khan said 'there’s a conveyor belt of new people coming onto our streets, unless...

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    ‘Horrific’: Patient dumping alleged at second B.C. hospital | Globalnews.ca

    Last year, the Victoria resident said she called 911 for a man who was asking for...

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    Health Canada ignored warning signs before Ottawa spent billions on BTNX rapid tests - National | Globalnews.ca

    Health Canada ignored critical warnings about a rapid-test supplier before approving its COVID-19 kits for distribution...