Canadians skeptical about using AI in health care, poll suggests | CBC News

A new poll on artificial intelligence and health care suggests that while some Canadians may be turning to chatbots for medical advice, they're far less comfortable with the technology being used to make medical decisions or replace a visit with a doctor.

States Heading Toward Constitutional Showdown Over Abortion Shield Laws

Texas and New York are at the leading edge of an escalating states’ rights battle over the mailing of abortion pills to patients in states with bans.

Idaho's ban on youth gender-affirming care has families scrambling for solutions

Idaho families with transgender children are desperately scrambling for solutions as a state law banning gender-affirming care for minors has taken effect. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the 2023 law can be enforced while lawsuits against it work their way through lower courts. Under the law, doctors could face up to 10 years in prison for providing hormones, puberty blockers or other gender-affirming care to people under 18. Some Idaho families say they're considering moving to states where such care for minors is legal. Advocates worry that lower-income families who can't afford to travel across state lines will be disproportionately impacted.

Wyoming Bans Health Care for Trans Youth

Doctors and health professionals in Wyoming will now be prevented from prescribing gender-affirming treatments to transgender youth.

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