'We're human': Mayors from across country talk about mental health at conference in Kansas City
Mayors from across the country talked about mental health at a conference in Kansas City
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INSIDERA 102-year-old who runs a business shares her longevity tips, including walking every day
"Good old-fashioned exercise" and eating healthily are some of this 102-year-old business owner's research-backed longevity secrets.
- People
Baby, 7 Weeks, in 'Constant Growth Spurt' That Has Him in 9-Month Clothes, Needing Possible Tongue Reduction (Exclusive)
The mom of four had a completely unique experience with her last baby
- The Canadian Press
Toronto police say one person dead, others taken to hospital in overnight hit-and-run
TORONTO — Toronto police say one person has died after multiple people, including a child, were taken to hospital following a hit-and-run collision that closed a portion of a highway early Thursday morning. Police say two vehicles were involved in a crash on the Gardiner Expressway just after 2 a.m., and one of the drivers fled on foot. Toronto paramedics say they took a total of five people to hospital with varying injuries. Police say a woman in her 50s was pronounced dead at the hospital. The
- Yahoo Canada Style
'It went from 0 to 100 really fast': Woman diagnosed with rare form of head and neck cancer initially thought she had a virus
"The cancer diagnosis has given me this huge gift of understanding what's important in life," says Donna Harper.
- BuzzFeed
This 29-Year-Old Is Going Mega Viral For Sharing Her Jaw-Dropping Medical Tourism Experience
"I flew to Turkey to get the most in-depth checkup of my life, and it was the greatest thing I've ever done for my health and my bank account."
- Sky News
Man jailed after puppies put down in 'worst case' of dog neglect vet had ever seen
A man who left multiple puppies in the worst conditions a vet had ever seen - with four having to be put down - has been jailed for five months. Part-time dog walker Shaun McCourt, 42, admitted breaching animal health and welfare guidelines in regards to a mastiff dog and her six five-month-old cross-breed pups. One puppy was found to have a broken jaw, while another was suffering from two healing leg fractures where the bones had moved out of alignment and caused deformity.
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At regular briefing, White House gets direct question about Biden's cognitive state
At Tuesday's daily White House briefing, a reporter asked the press secretary a direct question about President Biden's cognitive state, in the aftermath of last week's debate performance.
- Yahoo Canada Style
Is getting too little sleep risky for women? What to know — plus expert tips to get more (and better!) rest
A new study says that women who sleep less than 7 hours have a higher risk of developing high blood pressure than men.
- CNN
These ultraprocessed foods may shorten your life, study says
People who consumed higher amounts of ultraprocessed foods were more likely to die at a younger age, a new study said. Here’s what their diet looked like.
- CBC
Vancouver pharmacy shuttered over safer supply misuse claims
The College of Pharmacists of British Columbia has suspended the registration of a Vancouver pharmacist and shut down his pharmacy indefinitely for allegedly violating federal drug laws by misusing medications that treat opioid addiction. Sukhpreet Singh Sidhu, who manages Health Hub Pharmacy, can no longer practise in B.C., pending an investigation and any resulting disciplinary proceedings.The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) also found "evidence of criminal activities" and "public safety ris
- Yahoo Canada Style
Heart singer Ann Wilson postpones tour to undergo cancer treatment. What is preventative chemotherapy?
The 74-year-old told fans she has "much more to sing" and plans to return to the stage in 2025.
- Business Insider
Experts are racing to contain 'the most dangerous' monkeypox virus yet before it causes a global outbreak
The new monkeypox strain spreads mpox rash in new ways. "There's definitely the opportunity for this to get on an airplane," one health expert said.
- The Hill
FDA bans soda additive over health concerns
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned a soda additive starting next month over health concerns. The FDA said Tuesday that it revoked its regulation that allowed brominated vegetable oil (BVO) to be used in food because it “is no longer considered safe.” The agency pointed to studies conducted with the National Institutes of…
- BuzzFeed
We Asked Nutritionists To Rank The Best And Worst Grocery Store Hot Dogs, And Their Choices May Surprise You
We're sorry in advance.
- CBC
Blood testing continues for patients of P.E.I. foot clinic
More than 75 people have been tested for blood-borne infections and dozens more have appointments booked following what P.E.I. health officials call a break in infection prevention measures at a Charlottetown podiatry clinic.The Chief Public Health Office recently received a complaint about cleaning and sterilization protocols at Johnson Podiatry. At the time, the clinic was located on Longworth Avenue in Charlottetown. It has since moved to Stratford.The CPHO said the issues have been corrected
- Reuters
GSK buys COVID, influenza vaccines from retrenching CureVac
GSK, one of the world's largest vaccine manufacturers, will take control of CureVac's leading experimental vaccines to fight infections, including seasonal flu and bird flu. It will pay CureVac 400 million euros ($430 million) upfront and up to 1.05 billion euros contingent on achievements.
- The Canadian Press
In wake of Supreme Court ruling, Biden administration tells doctors to provide emergency abortions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration told emergency room doctors they must perform emergency abortions when necessary to save a pregnant woman’s health, following last week's Supreme Court ruling that failed to settle a legal dispute over whether state abortion bans override a federal law requiring hospitals to provide stabilizing treatment.
- USA TODAY
Florida grower likely source in salmonella outbreak tied to cucumbers, FDA, CDC say
Investigators found salmonella linked to a multistate outbreak in cucumbers in the water of a Florida produce grower.
- CBC
Guelph woman's handcycle tour in and around Waterloo region to raise money for new chemo chairs
A Guelph, Ont., woman is marking five years since undergoing treatment at Grand River Regional Cancer Centre with plans to give back.Cyndy McLean has launched the 10x21: Cycling 4 Chemo Chairs initiative. As part of it, she will complete 10 rides of 21 kilometres each in September in an effort to raise money to buy more chemotherapy chairs for the centre.She plans to handcycle in Guelph, Fergus, Elora, Elmira, Milbank, Linwood, North Perth, Waterloo, Cambridge and Kitchener. "This came about as
- Yahoo Canada Style
Paulina Porizkova says she biked more than 200 miles following her double hip replacement five months ago — here's what to know about the surgery
"If you have to do it, research your doctors, and be prepared for life with so much less pain," Porizkova said.