First phase of Canada's national dental care plan begins
The first phase of the Canadian Dental Care Plan began on May 1, providing coverage to nearly two million seniors aged 70 and older.
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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.
- USA TODAY
Celine Dion attends Rolling Stones concert, poses with Mick Jagger and sons: 'Incredible'
Celine Dion posed with Mick Jagger and her three sons backstage after a Rolling Stones concert in Las Vegas.
- BuzzFeed
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.
- 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
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Teen who ate spicy chip died of high chile consumption and had a heart defect, autopsy says
An autopsy of a Massachusetts teen who died after participating in a spicy tortilla chip challenge says he died from eating a lot of chile pepper extract, and 14-old Harris Wolobah had a congenital heart defect. (AP Video produced by Rodrique Ngowi)
- 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.
- 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
- 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?
- PA Media: UK News
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.
- LA Times
Despite its 'nothingburger' reputation, COVID-19 remains deadlier than the flu
This past winter, the mortality rate for patients hospitalized with COVID-19 was 35% higher than for patients hospitalized with the flu.
- The Conversation
Climate change is linked to worsening brain diseases – new study
Even small increases in temperature can stop our brains from functioning optimally.
- 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.
- People
Louisiana Teen Diagnosed with Rare Cancer in His Testicle: 'Something Wasn't Right' (Exclusive)
Ronal Salvador found a lump on his testicle when he was 17 — it turned out to be a rare form of cancer
- Barrons.com
The Extent of Bird Flu in Cows Remains Unknown. States Are Resisting Federal Efforts to Learn More.
Authorities in states with infected dairy cows have declined to test cattle before transport, despite a federal recommendation to do so.