Bichette looks to bounce back after rough season
DUNEDIN – Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette looks and feels like himself again at spring training after an injury-plagued 2024 season. That’s good news for a player entering his walk…
Is life expectancy plateauing? New study shows slowing progress – National
Life expectancy in western countries, once on a steady upward trajectory, has hit a worrying slowdown since 2011, with obesity, poor diet and physical inactivity taking a heavy toll —…
More than 220K eucalyptus oil bottles recalled in Canada – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canadians are urged to check their essential oil bottles as NOW Eucalyptus Globulus Oil has been recalled across the country due to…
Health Canada seizes unauthorized sex enhancement products, issues warning – National
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 19, 2025 5:45 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Canada is warning people in at least…
As bird flu spreads, Canada buys 500K vaccines for humans – National
Canada has purchased 500,000 doses of a bird flu vaccine for humans. The vaccines, produced by the British pharmaceutical company GSK, were ordered as a “proactive measure” in case the…
H5N5 bird flu reported on backyard farm in Newfoundland and Labrador
Canada has reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N5 avian influenza on a non-commercial backyard layer poultry farm in the eastern part of the country, the World Organisation for Animal…
A healed heart: Ontario man celebrates Valentine’s birthday after near-deadly infection
Glenn Dennis, 61, said it felt like he was drowning last October when he could not catch his breath. “I was scared … I really didn’t know what was going…
WHO calls on Europe to have tobacco-style warning labels for alcohol – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The World Health Organization released new findings on Friday about an “alarming” lack of awareness about alcohol’s link to cancer across Europe…
The danger of bird flu mixing with human flu? A potential pandemic – National
As cases of seasonal influenza surge, health officials are closely monitoring a growing threat — the potential fusion of human and bird flu strains. This is because if the viruses…
Birth control ring and patch linked to higher clot, stroke risk, study says – National
Some hormonal birth control products, including the vaginal ring and skin patch, may increase the risk of a blood clot, heart attack or stroke, new research suggests. A peer-reviewed study…
Here’s what happens to the body when HIV medication is stopped – National
A generation has passed since the world saw the peak in AIDS-related deaths. Those deaths — agonizing, from diseases or infections the body might otherwise fight off — sent loved…
Mini Ritz crackers are being pulled off shelves in Canada. Here’s why – National
Christie brand Original Mini Ritz Crackers are being recalled across Canada due to an undeclared allergen. The recall, issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) on Tuesday, warned that…
Alberta premier defends her government amid corruption allegations
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she still has confidence in Health Minister Adriana LaGrange despite allegations involving political interference and conflict of interest in the awarding of contracts by Alberta…
Almost one-quarter of Canadians avoided the dentist over cost: StatCan – National
More than one in four Canadians 12 years and older did not visit an oral health-care provider in the span of 12 months, new data from Statistics Canada shows. And…
Dead geese spark bird flu fears as migration fuels outbreak risk in Canada – National
Dead Canadian geese are turning up more frequently across southern Ontario, and experts say bird flu is likely to blame. As migratory birds return to Canada this spring, health officials…
Zelenirstat cancer pill made in Alberta shows promising early results
Imagine being able to treat cancer by taking one pill a day. Right now, a research team at the University of Alberta is trialing just that. Professor Luc Berthiaume has…
This shampoo is recalled in Canada due to a bacteria hazard – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A shampoo, available online and in stores like Sephora, has been recalled in Canada due to potential contamination with a hazardous microbe.…
WHO struggles with U.S. bird flu communication after Trump exit – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A World Health Organization spokesperson said on Tuesday that communication on bird flu had become challenging since United States President Donald Trump…
Bird flu outbreak shuts down live poultry markets in New York – National
By Susan Heavey and Tom Polansek Reuters Posted February 11, 2025 9:56 am Updated February 11, 2025 9:57 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size…
The flu is on the rise in Canada. Here’s what to know – National
If you’re bundled up in blankets, battling a fever and feeling the aches set in, you’re not alone. Influenza A, better known as the flu, is on the rise. Influenza…