Bird flu surveillance in dairy cows lacking in Canada, scientists warn
As the U.S. deals with an unprecedented outbreak of bird flu in dairy cattle, scientists say Canada must do more to monitor the spread of H5N1.
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Yahoo Life UKMy doctor told me I had dandruff but the lumps were cancer
Lizzie Burbeary endured months of strange symptoms such as lumps on her head, hair loss, migraines and fatigue before the truth came out.
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Cancer Survivors Are Sharing Their First Cancer Symptoms, And As A Hypochondriac, I Am Calling My PCP Immediately
"Moral of the story: GET IT CHECKED!!! If the doctor pooh-poohs it, get it checked by a different doctor. Ultimately, what you do is up to you, but if you want to see your children's graduations, walk your little girl down the aisle, and hold your grandchildren in your arms someday...just get it checked."
- BuzzFeed
17 Middle-Aged People Revealed The Shocking "Body Changes" They Experienced When They Turned 40
Age might be "but a number," but this back pain feels very real.
- Yahoo Canada Style
Living with ALS at 27: Young Canadian with ALS opens up about life after diagnosis that 'throws your future up in the air'
From having to quit the army, to fear of burdening his family, Tre Archibald's life changed after diagnosis.
- USA TODAY
This woman has ALS. So did 22 of her relatives. What she wants you to know.
A new medication is offering some ALS patients more hope than ever. It's actually slowing the disease down in some people like Jessica Morris.
- Yahoo Canada Style
I'm being gaslit by my doctor. How do I advocate for myself? Tips for women and how to prepare for your appointment
Women have historically been ignored in the healthcare system. Here are expert tips on how to advocate for yourself.
- CNN
Certain vegetarian diets significantly reduce risk of cancer, heart disease and death, study says
Being vegan or vegetarian dramatically reduces the risk of cancer, heart disease and early death, a new study found.
- The Canadian Press
Trudeau calls New Brunswick's Conservative government 'a disgrace' on women's rights
CARAQUET, N.B. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau assailed New Brunswick's premier and other conservative leaders on Thursday, calling out the provincial government's position on abortion, LGBTQ youth and climate change. During a news conference in Caraquet, N.B., Trudeau delivered his attack in response to a question about whether he would be campaigning with the New Brunswick Liberals ahead of the upcoming provincial election, which has to be held by October. Despite his desire to "work with any
- CBC
Ontario warns Toronto to drop drug decriminalization request
The Ontario government says it is "100 per cent opposed" to Toronto Public Health's bid to have small amounts of illegal drugs for personal use decriminalized in the city.In a public letter addressed to Toronto's medical officer of health, Health Minister Sylvia Jones and Solicitor General Michael Kerzner call the request "misguided" and warned the agency against pursuing the application further."Under no circumstances will our government ever support your request, which would only add to crime
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Women Are Sharing The Times They Were Dismissed By Doctors And This Is Infuriating
"I turned out to have stage 4 Hodgkin's lymphoma, which probably would NOT have been stage 4 if it had been diagnosed properly the year prior."
- Prevention
Oprah Apologizes for Being a ‘Major Contributor’ to Toxic ‘Diet Culture’ Over the Years
Oprah Winfrey is apologizing for her role in "diet culture" and calls herself a "major contributor" to the toxic trend after admitting to using semaglutides.
- Self
All Your Most Pressing Health Questions About ‘Survivor,’ Asked and Answered
Do contestants have access to tampons? Can they take Adderall? And do they get awful hangovers after the Merge Feast?
- People
Sophie Turner Says She Used to Struggle with Anxiety and Depression for 'Days, Weeks': Now 'I Pick Up the Phone to My Friends'
"I've been very therapized," the actress admitted
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William to attend celebration of efforts to tackle antimicrobial resistance
The Prince of Wales will deliver a short speech at the event.
- Barrons.com
Roche’s New Weight-Loss Data Shows Lilly Isn’t Unbeatable in Obesity
The results, from a small trial of a drug called CT-388, hint that Roche could be a serious player in the weight-loss market in coming years.
- Mashed
The Unhealthiest Fast Food Restaurants Of 2024
Nobody expects fast food to be healthy, but some fast food chains seem to be in competition for who can pack the most fat, sodium, and sugar into a single meal.
- PA Media: UK News
Researchers warn climate change is likely to aggravate brain conditions
Scientists say they expect the scale of the potential effects of climate change on neurological diseases to be substantial.
- CNN
New USDA testing with substitute H5N1 bird flu virus reminds us why eating rare burgers can be risky
Laboratory tests by the US Department of Agriculture haven’t found any H5N1 bird flu virus in raw beef, but they are a good reminder why eating rare hamburgers can be risky.
- Reuters
Pfizer offers up to $250 million to settle Zantac cancer lawsuits, FT reports
The drugmaker was set to pay between $200 million and $250 million in the settlement, the newspaper reported, citing two people briefed on the deal. The settlement was disclosed in a court filing in Delaware last week, and is aimed at reducing Pfizer's potential liability, the report added. Pfizer did not immediately reply to Reuters' request for comment.
- San Luis Obispo Tribune
Women don’t need to travel to receive abortion care. Why is Newsom saying they do? | Opinion
“We urge Gov. Newsom to start telling women their full range of abortion options and stop telling them they have to travel for early abortion care.”