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CBCSouthern Manitoba woman, 23, dies following dental procedure
A 23-year-old woman from southern Manitoba died following a dental appointment, the Manitoba Dental Association disclosed Monday.The woman, who lives in the Morden-Winkler area, was undergoing a procedure in a dentist's office on Nov. 27 when a medical emergency took place, said Dr. Daron Baxter, president of the dental association.
- People
'Bleeding Eye' Virus Sparks Travel Warning and Worldwide Concern — What Is the Incurable Disease?
The Marburg virus, which causes bleeding from the eyes, nose, and mouth, can be fatal in up to 90% of those infected
- People
Father, 20, Dies After Getting 'Little Cut' on His Lip, Leaving Behind 2 Kids and Pregnant Partner: Reports
Lockie Seddon reportedly died after he contracted a golden staph infection which spread to his brain
- BuzzFeed
This Woman Was Forced To Undergo Emergency Surgery For Her Ectopic Pregnancy, And It Caused A Rift With Her MAGA-Voting Mom
"I completely lost it and screamed at her that she would never become a grandma, and it's because of how she and those like her voted."
- HuffPost UK
Men With This Health Risk May Get Dementia 10 Years Earlier Than Women
Researchers discovered a decade-long discrepancy.
- Global News
Cucumbers sold in Canada recalled over salmonella risk
Food safety experts are sounding the alarm after the recent wave of recalls of produce linked to salmonella or E Coli. contamination. Last week, a U.S. company announced it was recalling cucumbers sold in several Canadian provinces which have led to dozens of cases of illnesses south of the border. Noor Ra’fat reports.
- CBC
Family struggling to pay for insulin calls on Alberta to strike a deal with Ottawa on pharmacare
A Calgary mother and father say they're forced to chose between buying Christmas gifts and paying for diabetes medication for their children, and they're pleading with the Alberta government to hammer out a deal with Ottawa on the federal pharmacare program.The Pharmacare Act, which lays the groundwork for a universal program in Canada, became law in October. The first phase is intended to provide some diabetes medication and contraceptives for free to Canadians, through individual agreements wi
- People
“Who's The Boss”' Danny Pintauro Hospitalized After Scooter Accident Led to a Tear in His Stomach: 'Worst Moment of My Life'
The actor and film producer shared that he got into a scooter accident on Thanksgiving and underwent emergency surgery
- Hello!
Queen Camilla reveals cause of illness in candid remark to guests during state visit
The Queen made her first public appearance since pulling out of a number of engagements due to lingering symptoms from a viral chest infection
- Prevention
This Nighttime Habit Could Be a Key Indicator of Dementia
According to a new study published in Neurology, poor sleep is linked to a higher risk of dementia. Neurologists explain the link—and how to prevent dementia.
- CNN
Woman donates kidney to twin sister in a rare transplant that doesn’t require anti-rejection drugs
Identical twins Karen Rodman and Linda Thomas have been inseparable since birth: after all these years, they work together, Rodman as a legal assistant and Thomas as a paralegal, and they finish each other’s sentences.
- The Independent
I thought I was menopausal at age 45. I was actually pregnant
After a multi-month gap in her menstrual cycle, 45-year-old Tracy Norton went to the doctor to check that she was going through menopause, as she expected. Just when she thought her fertility was coming to an end, she was met with a welcome surprise. Kelly Rissman reports
- HuffPost UK
This Lung Cancer Sign Can Be Spotted In The Way That You Breathe
There are around 49,200 new lung cancer cases in the UK every year.
- Hello!
Exclusive: Sarah, Duchess of York talks Christmas plans with family and reveals special gifts for grandchildren
Sarah, Duchess of York reveals her plans for Christmas as she shows her support to the Big Give
- Futurism
Some Cases of Dementia Can Be Cured, Researchers Say, Because They’re Caused by Fungus and Bacteria in Brain
A new research consortium has found not only that brain fungi or bacteria cause some dementia cases, but also that in some cases, it can be straight-up reversed. One of the main drivers behind this discovery, pharmaceutical rep-turned-infectious disease specialist Nikki Schultek, told The Guardian that she also suffered from dementia caused by fungi. Nearly […]
- CBC
Advocates call for Ontario to make HIV prevention drugs free as cases climb
On World AIDS Day, advocates are calling on the province to make drugs that can prevent the transmission of HIV free for all Ontarians, as recent data shows an uptick in cases in Canada. In 2023, there were 2,434 new diagnoses of HIV in Canada — a 35 per cent increase compared to the year before, according to Statistics Canada data. That's on top of a 22 per cent increase between 2021 and 2022, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada. The increase in cases shows HIV is still a reality in
- The Independent
What is bleeding eye virus? The disease that’s sparked travel warnings
At least 15 people have died in Rwanda from an outbreak of Marburg virus disease, which is usually fatal without treatment
- CBC
HIV organizations in B.C. call for more federal funding following rise in infections in Canada
Dec.1 is World AIDS Day and while most of the world is reporting a decline in the autoimmune disease, Canada is seeing a rise. As Maurice Katz reports, advocacy groups in B.C. are urging the federal government to take immediate action.
- BBC
'I thought kidney failure meant I'd never be a mum'
Tendai Chisambara gave birth despite being told she might never conceive due to kidney disease.
- Rolling Stone
Crackpot vs. the Machine: Will RFK Jr. Target America’s Health Care Scams?
Trump’s HHS pick supposedly wants to reduce exorbitant doctor pay and drug prices, as Republicans push to protect corporate profits