The first presumed human case of H5N1 avian influenza, or bird flu has been detected in B.C. The case is also the first in Canada. Joining us with more on how the industry is dealing with this situation is Shawn Hall with the BC Poultry Association.
Researchers discovered a decade-long discrepancy.
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.
Of course, you can't come back from literally *dying*, but plenty of people have had their hearts stop or otherwise shown signs of death, only to return to the land of the living.
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.
He urged President-Elect Donald Trump to reconsider nominating Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary.
Three family members are suing the Alberta government and a company that operates an Edmonton group home, alleging both failed to take steps to prevent the death of 15-year-old Noah Gitsel.Gitsel died by suicide in May inside a group home in north Edmonton's Killarney neighbourhood. In a recently updated statement of claim filed in Edmonton Court of King's Bench, Gitsel's parents and sister allege the province and Family Connections Inc. took no precautions to prevent that outcome, even though t
The Queen made her first public appearance since pulling out of a number of engagements due to lingering symptoms from a viral chest infection
Thousands of eggs sold at Costco under the Kirkland Signature brand have been recalled due to potential salmonella contamination. What to know.
Friends of Queen Camilla have told The Daily Beast that they are “extremely concerned” by the 77-year-old contracting pneumonia. Palace aides had attempted to play down the severity of her illness in recent weeks, saying that she was suffering from a “nasty bug” and a “lingering chest infection” but Camilla herself revealed Tuesday, during a state visit to the U.K. by the Emir of Qatar, that she had in fact contracted pneumonia. Camilla’s revelation raised new question marks about the only parti
There are around 49,200 new lung cancer cases in the UK every year.
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 […]
UnitedHealth Group CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot outside of a Hilton hotel in midtown Manhattan earlier this morning, a "brazen, targeted attack," according to a statement by the New York Police Department. "I want to be clear at this time, every indication is that this was a premeditated, preplanned, targeted attack," Police Commissioner Jessica […]
Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé tabled a bill that would force medical school graduates in the province to spend their first five years working in the public health-care system.
Maintaining muscle might be one way to help prevent dementia, new research suggests.
Commonly referred to as ‘TMJ,’ temporomandibular joint disorder can cause headaches, pain and clicking in the jaw.
The new products include a Grinch Meal with dill pickle fries, as well as a green cookie and a new McFlurry.
Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers among women worldwide, killing hundreds of thousands of people every year. But the disease is shrouded in stigma and silence that could be impacting the search for a cure — and endangering patients’ lives. In the U.S. alone, about 11,500 people are diagnosed with cervical cancer…
While P.E.I.'s rate of HIV infection appears to be holding steady amid an increase in the national average, Islanders are being urged to take measures to keep the virus from spreading.According to the peer-reviewed medical journal The Lancet, Canada saw a 35 per cent increase in HIV infections from 2022 to 2023.But Heather Morrison, P.E.I.'s chief public health officer, said the Island has held steady since 2018 with about three to seven new cases per year."Although the cases have not been on th
You've probably heard of Stockholm syndrome. Now, psychiatrist Dr. Emmanuel Stip has coined a term for the stress and anger many feel when confronted with Montreal's iconic construction cones.
Health advocates in Guelph and Kitchener warn the closure of local consumption and treatment services (CTS) will lead to the deaths of scores of people.Earlier this week, the Ontario government passed legislation that would officially close supervised consumption sites in the province. Bill 223 forces the closure of many supervised consumption sites across the province through changes to zoning laws. It was passed through expedited measures, paving the way for the sites to be shut down in March.
