Homeless in Halifax: Man living in tent asks for health-care help
On a Friday afternoon, Wade Tanner is sitting in his downtown Halifax, N.S. tent while sorting through his various pill bottles as he readies to take his daily medication. He’s …
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How Often Do You Really Need To Wash Your Bras?
Although not a visible part of an outfit, a bra helps smooth out your look while also supporting your skin and tissue in a way that can prevent back problems. …
Extreme heat may increase risk of severe health problems during pregnancy: study – National
Exposure to extreme heat during pregnancy has shown to be associated with a higher risk of severe maternal health problems, according to a new study. The study published Thursday in …
Scientists Just Tried Growing Human Kidneys in Pigs
In a first, researchers in China have used pigs to grow early-stage kidneys made up of mostly human cells. The advance is a step closer to producing organs in animals …
Teen’s death leads to outpouring of concern over spicy chip challenge as sales are halted
WORCESTER, Mass. — The death of a Massachusetts teenager after his family said he ate an extremely spicy tortilla chip has led to an outpouring of concern about the social …
Japan to end free COVID-19 vaccinations in March
A health ministry panel has approved a plan to end a temporary program offering free COVID-19 vaccinations at the end of fiscal 2023, which runs through next March. From fiscal …
Ottawa ‘ready’ to help as Alberta daycare E.coli outbreak grows
Federal Health Minster Mark Holland says the government will step in to assist Alberta if required, as reports of E.coli cases from an outbreak at multiple daycares in Calgary continue …
Exercise, then brain training could be game-changer for slowing dementia: Canadian study
Delaying the onset of dementia, without pharmaceuticals? Canadian researchers believe that combining exercising and brain training, in that order, can slow cognitive decline – and potentially even improve cognition – …
Republican opposition to abortion threatens global HIV/AIDS program that has saved 25 million lives
NAIROBI, Kenya — The graves at the edge of the orphanage tell a story of despair. The rough planks in the cracked earth are painted with the names of children, …
How more homeless encampments in Ontario signal a housing crisis out of control
Homeless encampments have been multiplying across Ontario since the pandemic, but experts say this visible symptom of the national housing crisis has been a long time coming. With limited shelter …