Treatment from a female doctor lowers death rates, study finds
According to new U.S. research, patients treated by female doctors experienced lower rates of mortality and hospital readmissions. Health reporter Katherine Ward explains.
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New COVID-19 variants known as “FLiRT,” KP.2 and KP.1.1, are spreading fast in the U.S. Doctors explain symptoms, prevention, and how the vaccines stack up.
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10 Adult ADHD Signs You May Not Realize Are Actually Symptoms
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder presents differently when you're older. Here are the red flags to look for.
- CBC
High-risk Albertans urged to get another vaccine dose as COVID-19 cases ticking up
After trending downward for several months, COVID-19 is on the upswing in Alberta once again.The province's respiratory virus dashboard shows a number of key indicators, including case counts, hospitalization numbers and positivity rates, are ticking up."Many jurisdictions in Canada have seen a slight bump in late April in the number of COVID cases, the positivity rate and also in their wastewater monitoring," said Dr. Dan Gregson, an infectious diseases specialist in the Cumming School of Medic
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Keltie Knight opens up about battle with rare blood disorder, 'mind-numbing fatigue' and hysterectomy: 'I was gaslit by doctors'
The "E! News" host says removing her uterus 'screws with your mind a little' as a woman. Here's why she did it.
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Slain nurse's husband sues health care company, alleging it ignored employees' safety concerns
The husband of a Connecticut visiting nurse who was killed during an appointment with a convicted rapist filed a wrongful death lawsuit Monday, alleging her employer repeatedly ignored workers' safety concerns about treating dangerous patients. Ronald Grayson sued Elara Caring, its affiliated companies and others over the killing of his wife, Joyce Grayson, a 63-year-old mother of six who was found dead in the basement of a halfway house in Willimantic on Oct. 28. She was strangled and suffered
- People
Mo. Man Accused of Choking Wife to Death in Hospital Bed, Then Saying, ‘I Did It’
Ronnie Wiggs allegedly admitted to trying to kill his wife two times before in the hospital and at a rehab facility, say prosecutors
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What is Wegovy? Weight loss drug from the makers of Ozempic is now available in Canada. Here's what you should know
The weekly injectable drug is used to treat obesity — but how does it differ from Ozempic?
- Yahoo Canada Style
Is the carnivore diet healthy? What to know about eating only meat and dairy — pros & cons of viral diet
People claim this diet cures acne and bloating. But is it true? Here's what you need to know.
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I Had A Traumatic Birth Experience. Here's What I Wish I Had Known.
"Instead of a golden hour, I got just a few precious minutes before a nurse pried his little fingers from my hospital gown and whisked him away."
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Terminally ill woman whose cancer was missed calls for scan assessment change
Anne Shaw from Leeds had been given the all-clear before her cancer came back and eventually spread to her bowel.
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It's not 'just' a period: How people experience menstruation differently
Once a month, some people have a period — the shedding of the lining of the uterus. But depending on a few factors, periods can be very tough for some.
- The Canadian Press
Harvey Weinstein is back at NYC's Rikers Island jail after hospital stay
NEW YORK (AP) — One-time movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was returned to a New York City jail in what his publicist said Tuesday was the result from a published report claiming he was getting VIP treatment during his 10-day stay at a hospital. The publicist, Juda Engelmeyer, said Weinstein was moved late Monday from Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan to an infirmary at the city’s Rikers Island jail complex. The move came hours after The City, a nonprofit news outlet, reported that Weinstein was housed
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Ottawa approves B.C.'s request to recriminalize use of illicit drugs in public spaces
Minister of Addictions and Mental Health Ya'ara Saks said Tuesday the federal government has approved the B.C. government's request to recriminalize the use of illicit drugs in public spaces.The province is just over a year into a pilot program that allows adults to carry up to 2.5 grams of drugs for personal use without facing criminal charges. The program was made possible through an exemption granted by Health Canada under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.B.C. Premier David Eby asked n
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Spine Docs Are Sharing The 1 Thing They'd Never Do If They Already Had Back Pain, And It Makes So Much Sense
If you suffer from back pain, you'll want to avoid this.
- CNN
Some Planters nut products recalled over possible listeria contamination
Hormel Foods has recalled two Planters products – peanuts and mixed nuts – due to possible contamination with the bacteria that causes listeria, according to an announcement from the company that was posted by the US Food and Drug Administration on Friday.
- The Canadian Press
Scientists, clinicians across Canada preparing for future pandemic threats
The federal government announced $574 million in funding on Monday for 19 projects across the country to prepare for health emergencies, including the next pandemic. One of them is a national network of existing emergency departments and primary-care clinics that will screen for any new viruses or pathogens that start to appear in patients. Project lead Dr. Andrew Pinto of St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto says it will be a "coast-to-coast shield" to help protect Canadians. The network will also
- Motherly
Khloé Kardashian says her doctor offered to help with her son when she wasn’t bonding with him
She admits she had a tough time bonding with her son at first.
- People
“RHONJ”'s Lauren Manzo Shuts Down Critic Who Says She Looks Too Different After Weight Loss: 'I Was 100 Lbs. Heavier'
The 36-year-old said although she is a public figure, that “doesn’t mean I’m public property” and people shouldn't feel free to comment on her looks
- USA TODAY
Nosebleeds are common but can be a sign of something serious. Here's when to see a doctor.
While nosebleeds aren't usually anything to be concerned about, they can also be a symptom of certain medical conditions.
- The Canadian Press
A gene long thought to just raise the risk for Alzheimer's may cause some cases
WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time, researchers have identified a genetic form of late-in-life Alzheimer’s disease — in people who inherit two copies of a worrisome gene. Scientists have long known a gene called APOE4 is one of many things that can increase people’s risk for Alzheimer's, including simply getting older. The vast majority of Alzheimer’s cases occur after age 65. But research published Monday suggests that for people who carry not one but two copies of the gene, it's more than a