Category: Health & Fitness

  • Antidepressant shortage alarms Saskatchewan patients with mental illnesses

    Antidepressant shortage alarms Saskatchewan patients with mental illnesses

    [ad_1] A countrywide shortage of a common antidepressant medication has caused alarm among doctors, pharmacists and patients with mental illnesses. Nearly a dozen pharmacies in Saskatoon and Regina have told CBC News that they have run out of bupropion— both the brand-name product Wellbutrin and its generic counterparts  — and can’t get more from their suppliers. More than 12,000 patients…

  • Sydney teen auctioning virginity hopes to earn $100,000

    Sydney teen auctioning virginity hopes to earn $100,000

    [ad_1] A Sydney teenager who started a website to auction off her virginity to the “highest bidder” says she hopes to raise at least $100,000 for university, a car and to help her parents pay off their mortgage. The 18-year-old from Fairfield in Sydney’s west set up the website using the pseudonym Siena Payton shortly…

  • Sydney Kings star on Sunday Fit with Adam McDougall

    Sydney Kings star on Sunday Fit with Adam McDougall

    [ad_1] Andrew Bogut had the world at his gigantic size 18 feet. At the very top of his sporting game, he went from being named the NBA’s number one draft pick to earning a multimillion-dollar salary playing for big-name teams like the Golden State Warriors or the LA Lakers. So what is one of Australia’s…

  • Diabetes type 2 symptoms: High blood sugar signs include tingling feet

    Diabetes type 2 symptoms: High blood sugar signs include tingling feet

    [ad_1] Diabetes is a common condition that affects almost four million people in the UK. Around 90 per cent of all cases are caused by type 2 diabetes. The condition is caused by the pancreas not producing enough of the hormone insulin, or the body not reacting to insulin. Without enough insulin, the body struggles…

  • Grace Hamilton going to Zambia for girls rugby clinics

    Grace Hamilton going to Zambia for girls rugby clinics

    [ad_1] GRACE Hamilton is ready to fall in love with rugby all over again. Not that the Wallaroo has lost any passion for the game, but when she heads to Zambia later this month to work with Livingstone Rugby Club, she knows she will see the real impact rugby can have on a community and…

  • Australia’s longest rooftop pool ready to dive into

    Australia’s longest rooftop pool ready to dive into

    [ad_1] Australia’s longest rooftop pool, a detox sauna and spa, and a commercial-sized fitness studio are just some of the perks that come with living at Cavcorp’s Lucent Gasworks development. Cavcorp director Damien Cavallucci said when they purchased the site in 2014, they had a vision to create an “iconic” building with a health and…

  • Aust link in Cambodia genocide ruling

    Aust link in Cambodia genocide ruling

    [ad_1] The man ultimately responsible for the deaths of two Australian yachtsmen who were killed by the Khmer Rouge in the late 1970s, has been found guilty of genocide and sentenced to life imprisonment. Nuon Chea was on Friday found guilty in a United Nations-backed and partly Australian funded court, of genocide committed against the…

  • Stomach bloating: Drinking lots of water can help relieve bloated stomach pain

    Stomach bloating: Drinking lots of water can help relieve bloated stomach pain

    [ad_1] Stomach bloating usually happens when the stomach struggles to digest certain foods. Foods that are difficult to digest include junk food and stodgy food, as well as some vegetables containing indigestible compounds. Common vegetables which cause bloating are beans, onion, cabbage, sprouts, broccoli and cauliflower. Eating food which is hard to digest leads to…

  • SA widow finds the strength to fight stigma of suicide

    SA widow finds the strength to fight stigma of suicide

    [ad_1] Three years after her husband’s suicide, Jude Murphy isn’t the widow anyone had imagined. Speaking ahead of Saturday morning’s AnglicareSA’s annual Walk through the Darkness, the Hectorville mother of two opened up about her young family’s loss to shine a light on the stigma around suicide. Ms Murphy, 51, said reactions and preconceived notions…

  • Hospitals profiting from private cord blood bank didn’t disclose financial ties to patients

    Hospitals profiting from private cord blood bank didn’t disclose financial ties to patients

    [ad_1] Two Toronto hospitals that have a financial relationship with a private company that banks blood from babies’ umbilical cords say they need to be more upfront about their affiliation after an investigation by CBC’s The Fifth Estate raised questions about their practices. Mount Sinai Hospital and the Scarborough Hospital have arrangements with Insception Lifebank,…

  • Type 2 diabetes: Try these tasty food swaps at lunch

    Type 2 diabetes: Try these tasty food swaps at lunch

    [ad_1] Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which the level of sugar in the blood is too high. It can be controlled by taking medication and by cutting down on foods high in sugar, salt and calories. Diabetes needs to be looked after, as if not controlled it can lead to serious health problems…

  • Lisa Riley weight loss: Emmerdale star reveals how she lost 12 stone

    Lisa Riley weight loss: Emmerdale star reveals how she lost 12 stone

    [ad_1] Lisa Riley has dropped an incredible 12 stone and slimmed down 10 dress sizes, and now the former Emmerdale actress, who was once a size 28, is spilling her weight loss secrets. The star is urging women to get in shape using her simple tips, advising: “Burn more calories than you consume”. So, just…

  • ATO new powers target superannuation cheats with heavy penalties

    ATO new powers target superannuation cheats with heavy penalties

    [ad_1] BOSSES who don’t pay their workers enough super will soon be smacked with “a bloody big stick”, the Federal Government has warned. Assistant Treasurer Stuart Robert says fresh changes to the government’s super legislation introduces extraordinarily tough penalties for employers who don’t come clean about underpaying super. Extra powers have been given to the…

  • High blood pressure symptoms: Hypertension signs include chest pain

    High blood pressure symptoms: Hypertension signs include chest pain

    [ad_1] High blood pressure is a common condition that affects more than 25 per cent of all adults in the UK. The condition, which is also known as hypertension, is caused by eating an unhealthy diet, being overweight, eating too much salt, or not doing enough exercise. Having hypertension puts extra stress on blood vessels…

  • Prince William and Kate Middleton take on cyberbullies at BBC

    Prince William and Kate Middleton take on cyberbullies at BBC

    [ad_1] Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, has showed that even royals hang on to their favourite outfits, recycling a stunning teal dress she first wore in 2014. She joined husband Prince William the BBC in London to see first-hand the work the broadcaster is doing to prevent cyber-bullying. But all eyes were on the coat dress…

  • Kate Middleton wears £1,200 Emilia Wickstead dress to BBC

    Kate Middleton wears £1,200 Emilia Wickstead dress to BBC

    [ad_1] Kate Middleton, 36, looked as demure as always for her recent outing with husband Prince William. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were visiting the BBC and the mother of three looked incredible in a teal Emilia Wickstead dress. Emilia Wickstead is a firm favourite designer of Kate’s, with the Duchess often pictured in…

  • Bloated stomach: Follow these three tips to reduce pain and bloating

    Bloated stomach: Follow these three tips to reduce pain and bloating

    [ad_1] Stomach bloating is usually related to trouble digesting food and dietary issues. For some people it happens only occasionally, after a big weekend or after pigging out on fast food. However for others, a bloated tummy is a more common occurrence and can be a real inconvenience. Kim Barnouin, author of ‘Skinny Bitch’, offers…

  • Cancer: Five early symptoms of a brain tumour you must be aware of

    Cancer: Five early symptoms of a brain tumour you must be aware of

    [ad_1] Brain tumours happen when cells grow in the brain and multiply abnormally and uncontrollably. There are two types of brain tumour: cancerous – otherwise known as malignant – and non-cancerous – otherwise known as benign. Cancerous brain tumours are more dangerous, but non-cancerous tumours can still be very serious. Over 9,000 people in the…

  • Are grains unhealthy for pets?

    Are grains unhealthy for pets?

    [ad_1] So, are grain-free diets indeed better for pets? Before we come to any conclusion, let’s explore the science.1,2,3 What is a filler? A filler is considered an ingredient with little or no nutritional value. So, is it legitimate to label grains as a filler? No. Grains contribute valuable nutrients to the diet including vitamins,…

  • Heart attack symptoms: Uncommon signs include pain and heartburn

    Heart attack symptoms: Uncommon signs include pain and heartburn

    [ad_1] Heart attacks are a serious medical emergency and they require immediate treatment, warned the NHS. The condition, which is also known as a myocardial infarction, is caused by the heart’s blood supply suddenly becoming blocked. Without enough blood, the heart can become seriously damaged, and it may be life-threatening. You could be at risk of…

  • Retirement living industry must change to meet demand

    Retirement living industry must change to meet demand

    [ad_1] According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, the average lifespan in Australia has increased from 70 years in 1960 to 82 years in 2016. RELATED: Tennis centre to become retirement village Aveo head of care Darren Sonter said that, coupled with more than 22 per cent of the population expected to be…

  • Bloated stomach and pain: Could bloating be a sign of stomach cancer?

    Bloated stomach and pain: Could bloating be a sign of stomach cancer?

    [ad_1] A bloated stomach, tummy pain and cramps are usually a result of trapped wind, which happens when the digestive system struggles to digest certain foods. However, bloating and stomach pain are also symptoms of stomach cancer. Stomach cancer affects around 6,000 people in the UK each year. It’s a relatively uncommon type of cancer,…

  • Flinders Medical Centre dessert contamination revealed to be compost booster

    Flinders Medical Centre dessert contamination revealed to be compost booster

    [ad_1] The contaminant found on desserts in a Flinders Medical Centre kitchen last week has been revealed as non-toxic pellets used to speed the decomposition of unused food. The Southern Adelaide Local Health Network said the substance was “dark, non-toxic, visible granules used in FMC’s food decomposition process”. Its statement also said the special diet…

  • This masterplanned community has transport covered

    This masterplanned community has transport covered

    [ad_1] Residents moving in and around a $1 billion masterplanned community at Norwest will not only have a train on their doorstop but also access to a car. Developers Sekisui House have just announced a deal to have share vehicles based at their project called The Orchards. The program was launched with the delivery of…

  • Juul curbs sales of some e-cigarette flavours, but not in Canada

    Juul curbs sales of some e-cigarette flavours, but not in Canada

    [ad_1] Vaping giant Juul Labs Inc. is stopping its sales of some e-cigarette flavours in U.S. stores to deter use by kids and teens, but is not doing the same in Canada. The company announced the move on Tuesday, in advance of an expected crackdown by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on underage sales of flavoured e-cigarettes. …

  • Saskatchewan and Ottawa agree to spend more on addictions treatment

    Saskatchewan and Ottawa agree to spend more on addictions treatment

    [ad_1] The federal and Saskatchewan governments have announced a partnership aimed at helping people struggling with addiction in the province. The agreement provides more than $5 million in funding from the federal government. The program will focus on improving access to treatment for people with “substance use disorders,” according to a release on the province’s…

  • Heart attack symptoms: Signs of heart disease include swollen legs

    Heart attack symptoms: Signs of heart disease include swollen legs

    [ad_1] Heart attacks are a serious medical emergency that require immediate treatment, according to the NHS. The condition, which is also known as a myocardial infarction, is caused by the heart’s blood supply suddenly becoming blocked. Without enough blood, the heart can be seriously damaged, and it may even be life-threatening. You could be at…

  • Arthritis: Include more omega-3 in your diet to treat arthritis pain

    Arthritis: Include more omega-3 in your diet to treat arthritis pain

    [ad_1] Arthritis affects more than 10 million people in the UK. The condition is usually lifelong, with symptoms including pain, inflammation and stiffness of the joints. While arthritis has no direct cure, some foods and supplements contain properties that can help improve symptoms and relieve pain and inflammation. “Research has shown that some foods and…

  • Jack’s back with a big thanks to everyone

    Jack’s back with a big thanks to everyone

    [ad_1] A HORSE owner who rescued a former race horse destined for the slaughterhouse has praised the support of the Hobart community for helping locate her four-legged friend when he went missing just days after arriving in Tasmania. Jack, a former harness race horse, was brought from Victoria in very poor health last week by…

  • SuperCoach BBL study guide: Sydney Sixers

    SuperCoach BBL study guide: Sydney Sixers

    [ad_1] At the time of writing, the Sydney Sixers have 13 players signed for BBL|08, with five spots yet to fill. The Sixers won the inaugural BBL tournament in 2010-11, but haven’t done much since. Moises Henriques returns to captain the side in 2018-19 after he stepped away for personal reasons in BBL|07, while English…

  • Back pain diet: Prevent lower backache symptoms with walnuts

    Back pain diet: Prevent lower backache symptoms with walnuts

    [ad_1] Back pain is a common condition that affects most people at some point in their lifetime, according to the NHS. It could be caused by sleeping in the wrong position, having bad posture, or even by having a minor injury. In most cases, back pain isn’t anything to worry about, and it’ll get better…

  • Indigenous women coerced into sterilizations across Canada: senator

    Indigenous women coerced into sterilizations across Canada: senator

    [ad_1] When she was 17 years old, Liz was coerced by a Children’s Aid worker into having an abortion and being sterilized at a northwestern Ontario hospital, she says — an experience she’s carried for 40 years. “It was a matter of me almost [being] cornered, if you will, by my worker at the time…

  • Heart attack symptoms: Signs of heart disease include snoring in sleep

    Heart attack symptoms: Signs of heart disease include snoring in sleep

    [ad_1] Heart attacks are a serious medical emergency that require immediate treatment, according to the NHS. They’re caused by the heart’s blood supply suddenly becoming blocked. Without enough blood, the heart can become severely damaged, and it can even be fatal. You could be at risk of a heart attack if you often snore while…

  • More women in developing countries use contraception, report says

    More women in developing countries use contraception, report says

    [ad_1] More women and girls in poor countries are using modern contraception, signifying progress in efforts to involve women in family planning, according to a report released Monday. The number of women and girls using contraceptives in 69 of the world’s poorest countries surpassed 317 million in 2018, representing 46 million more users than in…

  • Canada falling short on flu vaccinations: internal report

    Canada falling short on flu vaccinations: internal report

    [ad_1] Canada is failing to meet federal flu vaccination goals as Canadians continue to balk at rolling up their sleeves. Just 38 per cent of Canadians were vaccinated during last year’s flu season, according to an internal Public Health Agency of Canada report obtained under Access to Information laws. “Too few,” noted the report’s author. While…

  • Type 2 diabetes symptoms: Warning signs to look out for on your skin

    Type 2 diabetes symptoms: Warning signs to look out for on your skin

    [ad_1] Type 2 diabetes is a common condition in the UK and often develops when a person is overweight or obese. It can lead to serious health complications, such as a heart attack, if left untreated, so it’s important to recognise symptoms as soon as possible. Itching of the skin, particularly itchiness around the genitals,…

  • Pellegrini’s coffee bar icon Sisto Malaspina dead

    Pellegrini’s coffee bar icon Sisto Malaspina dead

    [ad_1] The family of a popular Melbourne restauranteur who was killed in the Bourke Street terror attack has been offered a state funeral as the city continues to mourn the tragedy. Hundreds of flowers and cards line the footpath outside of Pellegrini’s restaurant as staff let mourners know the tributes would be passed on to…

  • Weight Loss: How many calories are in your favourite alcoholic drinks?

    Weight Loss: How many calories are in your favourite alcoholic drinks?

    [ad_1] Weight loss is best achieved through eating healthily as well as doing exercise. But it’s important to remember that drinks can ruin a weight loss plan if they contain lots of calories. Are you aware of exactly how many calories alcoholic drinks can contain? A survey by Finder.com revealed that two-thirds of Britons have…

  • Vitamin D deficiency symptoms: Add foods to diet with hair loss

    Vitamin D deficiency symptoms: Add foods to diet with hair loss

    [ad_1] Vitamin D is used by the body to keep the muscles, teeth and bones healthy, said the NHS. It uses the vitamin to regulate the amount of calcium or phosphate in the body. Not getting enough vitamin D can lead to severe bone deformities, rickets, or even osteomalacia. You could be at risk of a vitamin…

  • Why is Shoppers Drug Mart training doctors to prescribe medical cannabis?

    Why is Shoppers Drug Mart training doctors to prescribe medical cannabis?

    [ad_1] This is an excerpt from Second Opinion, a weekly roundup of eclectic and under-the-radar health and medical science news emailed to subscribers every Saturday morning. If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can do that by clicking here. “Shoppers Drug Mart presents: ‘Medical Cannabis: The Future is Now.’” That was the notice sent to Canadian doctors…

  • Cancer symptoms: Hoarse voice could be sign of throat tumour

    Cancer symptoms: Hoarse voice could be sign of throat tumour

    [ad_1] Cancer is caused by cells in the body reproducing uncontrollably, according to the NHS. These cancerous cells can destroy the healthy tissue surrounding them – including organs. More than a third of all people will develop cancer at some point in their lifetime. It’s crucial to be aware of the signs and symptoms of cancer.…

  • How climate can affect your mood and behaviour

    How climate can affect your mood and behaviour

    [ad_1] WHEN I moved to Singapore from Sydney with my family for a few years, my husband turned into a grump. While I thrived in the glorious climate, his temperament took a dive. “It never changes,” he moaned. “It’s boring.” My mood, on the other hand, was as sunny as the skies. If the theory…

  • High blood pressure exercise: Prevent hypertension symptoms with tennis

    High blood pressure exercise: Prevent hypertension symptoms with tennis

    [ad_1] High blood pressure affects more than 25 per cent of all UK adults, and many people aren’t even aware they have it. The condition, which is also known as hypertension, puts extra stress on blood vessels and vital organs. It also increases the chances of developing some deadly complications, including heart attacks and strokes.…

  • Best supplements for eyes: Vitamins and minerals to maintain sharp vision

    Best supplements for eyes: Vitamins and minerals to maintain sharp vision

    [ad_1] Healthy eyes are maintained by eating a nutritious balanced diet, but certain vitamins and minerals have a particular affinity with eye health. Boosting your food intake with these in supplement form could increase your chances of maintaining sharp vision for as long as possible. So, whether your eyesight is diminishing due to increasing age,…

  • Arthritis pain symptoms: Joint condition signs include a walking limp

    Arthritis pain symptoms: Joint condition signs include a walking limp

    [ad_1] Arthritis is a common condition that affects people of all ages, including young children, said the NHS. The condition causes pain and inflammation in the joints, making movement difficult and restrictive. Common arthritis symptoms include having warm, red skin over the affected joints, and inflammation in and around the joints. You could reveal your…

  • Lady Gaga discusses mental health crisis during speech in Los Angeles

    Lady Gaga discusses mental health crisis during speech in Los Angeles

    [ad_1] LADY Gaga has no problem living – and revealing – her truth. While accepting a patron award at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s third annual Patron of the Artists Awards on Thursday night in Beverly Hills, the A Star Is Born actor called on Hollywood to provide better mental health care for people in the entertainment…

  • Parkinson’s disease: Add mustard to your diet to prevent brain symptoms

    Parkinson’s disease: Add mustard to your diet to prevent brain symptoms

    [ad_1] Parkinson’s disease is a condition that causes the brain to become progressively more damaged over time, according to the NHS. It’s a neurodegenerative condition that’s caused by a loss of nerve cells in a certain part of the brain. These nerve cells help with the production of the hormone dopamine, which sends messages between…

  • Prosecco bath bombs now exist – and they’re all kinds of fancy

    Prosecco bath bombs now exist – and they’re all kinds of fancy

    [ad_1] Firebox is selling Prosecco bath bombs [Firefox] With Christmas just around the corner, everyone is scrambling to find the perfect gifts before they’re all gone. And boozy gifts are all the rage this year, with shops selling everything from mint chocolate cheese to giant bottles of Bailey’s liqueur ahead of 25 December. Now, Firebox has come up…

  • Controversial naturopath gives up licence, says work ‘not going to change’

    Controversial naturopath gives up licence, says work ‘not going to change’

    [ad_1] A Victoria naturopath who drew public attention for treating a child with a homeopathic solution made from rabid dog saliva, has surrendered her licence but says she will continue to act as an unregulated homeopath. The College of Naturopathic Physicians of B.C. says Anke Zimmermann voluntarily gave up her licence after a “collegial discussion” with…

  • Why wearing your boyfriend’s clothes is great for your mental health

    Why wearing your boyfriend’s clothes is great for your mental health

    [ad_1] Wearing your boyfriend’s t-shirt or hoody is good for your mental health [Getty] Girlfriends always want to steal their partner’s hoodies and once it’s in their hands there’s no chance of them getting it back. While boyfriends may complain about the sudden disappearance of their favourite jumper, it turns out that wearing, or simply…

  • Meghan Markle news: Will Harry and Prince William stop working together?

    Meghan Markle news: Will Harry and Prince William stop working together?

    [ad_1] Meghan Markle is the LA-born actress well known for her humanitarianism and feminist principles before she married into the British Royal Family. The Suits actress had written on period poverty and campaigned for equal pay. Now an expert has claimed that the Duchess of Sussex has “changed the dynamic” within the Royal Family. It…

  • Nick Kyrgios opens up on mental health, seeing psychologists

    Nick Kyrgios opens up on mental health, seeing psychologists

    [ad_1] TEMPERAMENTAL Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios says he is talking to psychologists and “trying to get on top” of his mental health after another roller-coaster season where he was criticised for his on-court antics. Kyrgios finished his season early in October after an elbow injury forced him out of the Kremlin Cup in Moscow.…

  • British nurse’s holiday death leaves $54k bill for family

    British nurse’s holiday death leaves $54k bill for family

    [ad_1] A NURSE has died on a girls’ holiday to Dubai after falling ill on the flight over — and her grieving family faces a bill of more than $50,000 to bring her body home. Charlotte Carter, 30, was struck down by a heart attack in the taxi to her five-star hotel after a boozy…

  • Canadian doctors urge caution after FDA approves controversial new opioid pill

    Canadian doctors urge caution after FDA approves controversial new opioid pill

    [ad_1] Canadian doctors specializing in pain management say a pill form of sufentanil — an opioid related to fentanyl but even more potent that was recently approved in the United States — could do more harm than good. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has drawn fire since it gave the go-ahead to Dsuvia — a pill containing sufentanil that is placed under a…

  • Mental health support by text launches for kids across Canada

    Mental health support by text launches for kids across Canada

    [ad_1] Canadian youth can now access mental health support through a free bilingual texting service being rolled out across the country by Kids Help Phone. The charitable organization is introducing the 24/7 texting support option through a service partnership with U.S. based helpline Crisis Text Line. A pilot project begun in February in some provinces logged…

  • Student Amber Rover facing charge

    Student Amber Rover facing charge

    [ad_1] A TEENAGER stabbed at a South Australian high school suffered a “life-threatening” lung puncture, a court has heard. Prosecutors told Adelaide Magistrates Court on Tuesday they were still working on their case against Amber Brea Rover, who is facing one count of aggravated assault causing serious harm over the incident. It is alleged Ms…

  • Why can naturopaths mislead the public about their credentials? Because no one bothers to stop them

    Why can naturopaths mislead the public about their credentials? Because no one bothers to stop them

    [ad_1] The College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick recently conducted an investigation and found that 41 per cent of the province’s naturopaths were using restricted terms like “physician” and “medical practitioner” in contravention of New Brunswick’s Medical Act. That number may surprise you, but Canadian doctors will tell you that have noticed an…

  • People with Type 1 diabetes who use cannabis may be at higher risk for complications, study suggests

    People with Type 1 diabetes who use cannabis may be at higher risk for complications, study suggests

    [ad_1] People with Type 1 diabetes may be more likely to develop potentially fatal complications when they use cannabis, a study published on Monday suggests. Researchers surveyed 450 patients with Type 1 diabetes in Colorado, where cannabis is legal for medical and recreational use. Overall, 30 per cent of the participants used cannabis. Compared to non-users,…

  • Diabetes type 2 symptoms: High blood sugar signs include bad breath

    Diabetes type 2 symptoms: High blood sugar signs include bad breath

    [ad_1] Diabetes is a common condition that affects around 3.7 million people in the UK. Around 90 per cent of all diabetes cases are caused by type 2 diabetes, when the pancreas is not producing enough insulin, or the body is not reacting to insulin. Common diabetes symptoms include having cuts or wounds that take…

  • Cancer symptoms: Headaches could be sign of brain tumour

    Cancer symptoms: Headaches could be sign of brain tumour

    [ad_1] Cancer is caused by cells in a specific part of the body reproducing uncontrollably, according to the NHS. These cancerous cells can destroy the healthy tissue surrounding them – including organs. More than a third of all people will develop cancer at some point in their lifetime. You could be at risk of a…

  • Bed bugs: Four signs of an infestation to watch out for

    Bed bugs: Four signs of an infestation to watch out for

    [ad_1] Bed bugs are blood-sucking insects that crawl out at night and bite exposed skin. During the day they hide away in cracks and crevices in beds and furniture. Adult bed bugs can grow up to 5mm long, so they are visible to the human eye. However, due to their ability to hide in tight…

  • Why are there so many shortages of common vaccines?

    Why are there so many shortages of common vaccines?

    [ad_1] This is an excerpt from Second Opinion, a weekly roundup of eclectic and under-the-radar health and medical science news emailed to subscribers every Saturday morning. If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can do that by clicking here. Canadians needing a jab in the arm might be scratching their heads about why they can’t get certain…

  • Flu symptoms: How to prevent virus infection – Dr Ranj Singh

    Flu symptoms: How to prevent virus infection – Dr Ranj Singh

    [ad_1] Flu is a common viral infection that’s spread by sneezes and coughs, said the NHS. While people can catch flu all year round, it’s more common in the winter months. There’s no definitive way to prevent getting flu, but making some lifestyle changes could help to lower your risk. One of the best ways…

  • Using MDMA and LSD helped her marriage

    Using MDMA and LSD helped her marriage

    [ad_1] YOU won’t find Ayelet Waldman dancing up a storm in a sweaty nightclub or off her face at a music festival, instead the 53-year-old believes taking LSD and MDMA have helped her to be a better wife and mother. The Californian mother-of-four has never taken drugs recreationally but specifically as a marital aid and…

  • Adelaide Teenager critical with unknown strain of disease

    Adelaide Teenager critical with unknown strain of disease

    [ad_1] A TEENAGE girl is in a critical condition in hospital with an unknown strain of meningococcal. The 15-year-old from metropolitan Adelaide was in contact with several people during the infectious stage of the disease. SA Health has now prescribed precautionary clearance antibiotics to 14 people. The strain affecting the teen girl has not been…

  • Medicinal cannabis products now available on prescription in the UK

    Medicinal cannabis products now available on prescription in the UK

    [ad_1] Medicinal cannabis is now available on prescription after Home Secretary Sajid Javid announced the change last month relaxing the rules about the circumstances in which the products can be given to patients. The move follows several high-profile cases, including that of young epilepsy sufferers Alfie Dingley and Billy Caldwell, whose conditions appeared to be…

  • How moms and babies rooming together can help combat opioid dependency

    How moms and babies rooming together can help combat opioid dependency

    [ad_1] Kobie is having none of it. The baby boy, dressed in a tiny Batman onesie, is squirming and screeching in his playpen —but they’re happy sounds. “It’s not playtime, it’s naptime,” says his mother, Christina Casey. But she’ll allow this display of defiance from her nine-month-old.  “He’s amazing,” she said. “He’s developing good. He’s talking like crazy. He says things…

  • HIV cure: Researchers announce breakthrough

    HIV cure: Researchers announce breakthrough

    [ad_1] A TEAM of medical researchers believes they are on the cusp of developing a cure for HIV, after an initial human clinical trial delivered astounding results. In the first phase of testing, the drug Gammora eliminated up to 99 per cent of the virus within the first four weeks of treatment, it was announced…

  • ‘The situation is shocking’: Senator leads charge against for-profit blood collection

    ‘The situation is shocking’: Senator leads charge against for-profit blood collection

    [ad_1] Some senators are invoking memories of the tainted blood crisis — when more than 30,000 Canadians were infected with HIV and hepatitis C from poorly-screened blood products — to put an end to the re-emergence of for-profit plasma clinics. Justice Horace Krever led the public inquiry into what was arguably the largest public health disaster in Canadian history.…

  • Parkinson’s disease symptoms: Signs of brain condition include loss of smell

    Parkinson’s disease symptoms: Signs of brain condition include loss of smell

    [ad_1] Parkinson’s disease is a condition that causes the brain to become progressively more damaged over time, according to the NHS. It’s caused by a loss of nerve cells in a specific part of the brain. These nerve cells are used to help send messages between the brain and the nervous system. Parkinson’s disease symptoms tend to develop…

  • Back pain diet: Prevent lower backache symptoms by avoiding pretzels

    Back pain diet: Prevent lower backache symptoms by avoiding pretzels

    [ad_1] Back pain is a common condition that affects most people at some point in their lifetime, according to the NHS. It usually gets better by itself within a few weeks or months, and isn’t normally anything to worry about. Making some small dietary swaps could help to get rid of the painful condition. Eating pretzels could…

  • Trick-or-treating kids at higher risk of traffic deaths, study shows

    Trick-or-treating kids at higher risk of traffic deaths, study shows

    [ad_1] Traffic deaths spike among children who are trick-or-treating on Halloween, particularly among kids ages four to eight, according to a new study published in JAMA Pediatrics.  The research team launched the study after noticing advertisements for Halloween parties posted to lampposts, which got them thinking about a dangerous witches’ brew: holiday revellers driving away from bars mixed…

  • German nurse ‘killed 100 patients in his care’

    German nurse ‘killed 100 patients in his care’

    [ad_1] A FORMER nurse serving a life sentence for murder has gone on trial on charges that he killed a further 100 patients at two hospitals in Germany. Niels Hoegel, 41, told a court in the northwestern city of Oldenburg that the charges against him were largely accurate, news agency dpa reported. The trial began…

  • Caitlin Nelson’s family sue Sacred Heart University after pancake eating death

    Caitlin Nelson’s family sue Sacred Heart University after pancake eating death

    [ad_1] THE grieving family of a 20-year-old woman who choked to death during a pancake-eating contest filed a lawsuit against the Connecticut university she was attending. Caitlin Nelson, who was participating in Sacred Heart University’s Greek Week celebration on March 30, 2017, reportedly began to shake uncontrollably and fell to the floor after eating multiple…

  • ‘Goopies’ flock to Gwyneth Paltrow’s wellness summit in Vancouver amid critiques of company

    ‘Goopies’ flock to Gwyneth Paltrow’s wellness summit in Vancouver amid critiques of company

    [ad_1] Hundreds of wellness enthusiasts flocked to Stanley Park pavilion over the weekend, where Gwyneth Paltrow’s wellness empire — known as Goop — held its sold-out wellness summit. Though Paltrow did not make an appearance, Lycra-clad attendees clutching branded tote bags paid $400 to attend seminars and workout classes, and browse the latest products. The event website promised “transformational…

  • Grassy Narrows hopes to break ground on mercury treatment centre in spring, 2019

    Grassy Narrows hopes to break ground on mercury treatment centre in spring, 2019

    [ad_1] Officials in Grassy Narrows First Nation say they hope to break ground on a specialized treatment centre for people suffering from the effects of mercury poisoning next spring. Japanese researchers have found that 90 per cent of the populations of Grassy Narrows and Wabaseemoong First Nations shows signs of poisoning. Additionally, a peer-reviewed study…

  • Mental health issues linger from Fort McMurray fire, says study

    Mental health issues linger from Fort McMurray fire, says study

    [ad_1] For many of the residents who fled for their lives as a ferocious wildfire ripped through Fort McMurray in 2016, the psychological scars still linger.  Newly published research suggests the fire cast a lasting shadow over the lives of many residents who are still experiencing elevated rates of depression and related mental-health problems. “There’s been a big…

  • Pregnant Meghan Markle makes THREE outfit changes in one day

    Pregnant Meghan Markle makes THREE outfit changes in one day

    [ad_1] Meghan Markle opts for a casual look for the start of day two engagements in New Zealand [Getty] Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are currently on a royal tour of Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga, and are on the last leg of their 16 day trip which includes over 70 engagements. The Duke and Duchess…

  • Ask Gran Not Google: Government initiative in schools

    Ask Gran Not Google: Government initiative in schools

    [ad_1] ABOUT 22,000 young students across Australia are taking part in a new federally funded program to encourage children to learn from their elders. The program “Ask Gran Not Google” encourages children to put down their smartphones and seek wisdom from older people, reported the Herald Sun. “This is a win-win innovation for young and…

  • Stomach bloating diet: Prevent trapped wind pain without onions

    Stomach bloating diet: Prevent trapped wind pain without onions

    [ad_1] Stomach bloating is a common condition that affects most people at some point in their lifetime, said the NHS. It can make the stomach feel stretched and swollen, and is generally uncomfortable. The foods in your diet could be causing your stomach bloating, as well as eating too much in one sitting, or eating…

  • Daniel Andrews promises health boost

    Daniel Andrews promises health boost

    [ad_1] LABOR has fallen back on its health strong suit announcing a re-elected Andrews Government would deliver a boost in nursing numbers, build 10 community hospitals and fund 500,000 extra regional specialist appointments. To thunderous applause at today’s election campaign launch, Premier Daniel Andrews said the promised $1.3 billion funding splurge would deliver the “biggest…

  • Stomach bloating diet: Prevent trapped wind pain without blackberries

    Stomach bloating diet: Prevent trapped wind pain without blackberries

    [ad_1] Stomach bloating has affected most people at some point in their lifetime, according to the NHS. It can make the stomach feel stretched and puffy, and is generally uncomfortable, it said. Certain foods in your diet could be causing your stomach bloating, as well as eating too fast, or too much. Eating blackberries could…

  • Too much sleep could be killing you – here’s how you can fix it

    Too much sleep could be killing you – here’s how you can fix it

    [ad_1] Too much sleep could be damaging your health [Getty] There’s nothing better than getting a few ours extra sleep on the weekend. And while pregnant royal Meghan Markle has been losing sleep on her first royal tour with Prince Harry, at least you can stay warm with your Disney pyjamas and sausage-dog duvet for an extra hour…

  • Cancer Council SA teaming up in screening campaign

    Cancer Council SA teaming up in screening campaign

    [ad_1] THE euphoric feeling of being given the all-clear after a cancer test is the centrepiece of a new campaign urging the public to take advantage of national screening programs. Cancer Council SA is teaming up with Adelaide PHN and Country SA PHN (primary health networks) to launch the new campaign today to encourage South…

  • Diabetes type 2 symptoms: Dry mouth could be high blood sugar sign

    [ad_1] Diabetes is a common condition that affects almost four million people in the UK. It’s caused by the pancreas not producing enough of the hormone insulin, or the body not reacting to insulin. Making some diet or lifestyle changes could lower your chances of developing diabetes. But you could be at risk of the high blood…

  • Invictus Games speeches in full

    Invictus Games speeches in full

    [ad_1] MEGHAN Markle stole the show during the Invictus Games closing ceremony, delivering a rare and impassioned public speech about the “Invictus family.” Her husband also spoke, opening up about the importance of seeking help for mental health issues. MEGHAN’S SPEECH The 37-year-old mum-to-be spoke passionately about the “camaraderie and close-knit sense of community” of…

  • Routine eye test reveals woman who ignored symptoms has two brain tumours

    Routine eye test reveals woman who ignored symptoms has two brain tumours

    [ad_1] Carrol Dobbie, from Corstorphine, near Edinburgh, is undergoing treatment for the two brain tumours, after receiving an emergency hospital referral following a routine eye test at Vision Express. The 55-year-old had been experiencing mild headaches and pain in her left eye, but dismissed the symptoms, believing them to be down to her age. It…

  • Liberals pitch new rules on payments for surrogates, sperm donors

    Liberals pitch new rules on payments for surrogates, sperm donors

    [ad_1] The Liberal government is setting out new rules on payment and protections for sperm or egg donations and on carrying someone else’s baby — but a Liberal MP says it’s time to overhaul Canada’s outdated, ineffective laws. Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor announced today the launch of consultations on proposed new regulations on assisted human reproduction that aim to protect those…

  • Admit he was poisoned, family of Steve Fobister Sr. demands of federal, Ontario governments

    Admit he was poisoned, family of Steve Fobister Sr. demands of federal, Ontario governments

    [ad_1] The family of former Grassy Narrows First Nation Chief Steve Fobister Sr. is demanding that federal and Ontario government officials acknowledge that Fobister died from mercury poisoning brought on by industrial dumping into the English-Wabigoon River System. Fobister’s family announced Friday morning they’re calling on Ontario’s chief coroner to call an inquiry into the…

  • Best supplements for diabetes type 2: Add holy basil to diet

    Best supplements for diabetes type 2: Add holy basil to diet

    [ad_1] Diabetes is a common condition that affects about 3.7 million people in the UK. About 90 per cent of all cases are caused by type 2 diabetes – where the pancreas struggles to produce enough of the hormone insulin. Common diabetes symptoms include feeling very tired, having blurred vision, or having cuts or wounds that take longer to…

  • Vitamin Pills: Miracle or Myth – should you be taking supplements?

    Vitamin Pills: Miracle or Myth – should you be taking supplements?

    [ad_1] Vitamin or mineral supplements are taken by nearly half of the UK population every day, but what are these pills sold on every high street actually doing for us? Digging deeper than the eye catching words on the packaging, Dr Giles Yeo investigated on tonight’s programme who really needs a supplement by putting our…

  • Meghan Markle news: Prince Harry wife most expensive clothes revealed

    Meghan Markle news: Prince Harry wife most expensive clothes revealed

    [ad_1] Meghan Markle lives a lavish life as the Duchess of Sussex and wife of Prince Harry, 33. The former-actress who played sexy paralegal Rachel Zane, the love interest, on a US cable drama has expensive taste. Meghan Markle’s wedding dress cost £387,000, more than Kate Middleton’s, fashion experts estimated.  These are some of the…

  • Sick children from Quebec’s remote regions now accompanied by parents ‘in 98% of cases’

    Sick children from Quebec’s remote regions now accompanied by parents ‘in 98% of cases’

    [ad_1] The government agency that manages Quebec’s air-ambulance service said parents have been able to accompany their children on emergency flights in “98 per cent” of cases over the past month. Évacuations aéromédicales du Québec (EVAQ) said it has now fully implemented its new policy, allowing caregivers to accompany minors on medical evacuation flights. The policy was…

  • This CHEO team watches out for kids at risk of abuse and neglect

    This CHEO team watches out for kids at risk of abuse and neglect

    [ad_1] When injured children are brought to the eastern Ontario’s children’s hospital for care, Dr. Michelle Ward and her team are there to examine them for signs of abuse or neglect. “If a child comes in, [and it’s] a very young child that has a few fractures — that’s really unusual,” Ward told CBC Radio’s Ottawa Morning.  “It could be that they have an…

  • Grumpy people live longer and earn more than positive people

    Grumpy people live longer and earn more than positive people

    [ad_1] Grumpy people live longer and earn more [Getty] Let’s be honest – there’s a lot to be grumpy about these days. Baby walkers could be damaging your baby’s feet, hair extensions are ruining your hair and Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle  was even papped wearing a dress WITH THE LABEL STILL ON  while on tour…

  • Grand Council Treaty 3 wins right to intervene in sex-ed case

    Grand Council Treaty 3 wins right to intervene in sex-ed case

    [ad_1] Grand Council Treaty Three has won its motion to intervene in a court case challenging the roll-back of the province’s sex-ed curriculum. The case was filed by the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario (ETFO). “I think this is another important acknowledgement from the court system that Indigenous young people have a critical and central role…

  • Weight loss: Man lost five stone in just six months by DITCHING his daily gym visit – how?

    Weight loss: Man lost five stone in just six months by DITCHING his daily gym visit – how?

    [ad_1] Weight loss is usually achieved by eating less and moving more. But this seemingly foolproof formula is being overshadowed by new eating plans, fitness regimes and specially tailored packages. One man that ditched the traditional weight-loss method of gymming daily was 57-year-old Clive Marriott. He embarked on his own weight-loss journey, getting a specialised…

  • Woman fined $144 for starving two dogs

    Woman fined $144 for starving two dogs

    [ad_1] Two starving, dehydrated dogs died side by side in NSW after they were left locked in a laundry for almost two weeks, the RSPCA says. Kelpie puppy Ruby and two-year-old staffy cross Benji were found dead without food and water in a home in Albury near the Victorian border. Their owner, Kimberly Thi-My Atwell,…

  • High blood pressure: Foods to make sure you eat to help lower your reading

    High blood pressure: Foods to make sure you eat to help lower your reading

    [ad_1] High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can be difficult to spot because symptoms aren’t always obvious. Knowing your blood pressure reading and recognising symptoms can help when it comes to diagnosis and to avoid serious complication, like heart attacks. One way to prevent the condition developing in the first place, as well as…

  • Canadian researchers take scalpel to opioid prescribing for surgical patients

    Canadian researchers take scalpel to opioid prescribing for surgical patients

    [ad_1] With the recognition that physician prescribing plays a significant role in Canada’s opioid crisis, a team of researchers has developed a program called STOP Narcotics to dramatically reduce the amount of painkillers patients are given following some common operations. In a study presented Wednesday at the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress in Boston,…

  • Twins transition to become men

    Twins transition to become men

    [ad_1] IDENTICAL twins Jack and Jace Grafe never felt like themselves, they felt like they were born in the wrong bodies. Since they were young the twins, who were born female, Jaclyn and Jennifer, respectively struggled with their sexuality, describing it as having been in prison “except it’s in your own body”. When they were…

  • Visceral fat: What is it, how to measure it, and how to get rid of it

    Visceral fat: What is it, how to measure it, and how to get rid of it

    [ad_1] Visceral fat is stored around a number of important organs, such as the pancreas, liver and intestines. For this reason, if a person has a big level of visceral fat, they’re more at risk of dangerous health conditions. But it’s not just something even in overweight people. Even those considered to be a normal…

  • Cancer symptoms: Signs risk increases with height – tall people at risk

    Cancer symptoms: Signs risk increases with height – tall people at risk

    [ad_1] Cancer is a deadly condition that’s caused by cells growing and reproducing uncontrollably. These cancerous cells can destroy the surrounding tissue, which includes healthy cells and organs. Eating an unhealthy diet, smoking, and not doing enough regular exercise are all risk factors for cancer. But people are also more likely to develop cancer if…

  • Vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms: Signs and best B12 food sources

    Vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms: Signs and best B12 food sources

    [ad_1] Vitamin B12 is used by the body to make new red blood cells, and to produce DNA, said the NHS. Without enough of the vitamin, the body makes abnormally large red blood cells that don’t work properly. Vitamin B12 is also needed to keep the nervous system healthy, and to make nerves. By not…

  • Tommy Fury is ripped and primed to make a boxing splash, Tyson Fury

    Tommy Fury is ripped and primed to make a boxing splash, Tyson Fury

    [ad_1] BOXING star Tyson Fury has backed little brother Tommy to follow in his giant footsteps. The latest boxing Fury to turn professional, following his big sibling and cousin Hughie, will make his pro debut on December 22, The Sun reports. Now training under British boxing icon Ricky Hatton and targeting an assault on the…

  • Life expectancy in Canada may be decreasing for first time in decades, and opioid crisis is being blamed

    Life expectancy in Canada may be decreasing for first time in decades, and opioid crisis is being blamed

    [ad_1] Canadians’ life expectancy may be decreasing for the first time in decades, and it’s being linked to the opioid crisis, the country’s chief public health officer says.  “Life expectancy has been steadily increasing in Canada over many years and it is comparable to other high-income countries. Alarmingly, this is expected to change,” said Dr. Theresa Tam…

  • Stomach bloating diet: Prevent trapped wind pain without straws in drinks

    Stomach bloating diet: Prevent trapped wind pain without straws in drinks

    [ad_1] Stomach bloating is a common condition that’s caused by the abdomen becoming swollen. The condition, which makes the stomach feel overly full, is usually caused by excess wind in the digestive tract. Certain foods and drinks could be making you feel bloated, nutritionists have revealed. But the actual beverage you choose to drink may not…

  • Best supplements for arthritis: CBD, vitamin D and C, and omega-3

    Best supplements for arthritis: CBD, vitamin D and C, and omega-3

    [ad_1] Arthritis is a common condition in the UK, and the two most common types are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis is the degeneration of joint cartilage which causes pain and stiffness, while rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, which means the immune system malfunctions and attacks the body, targeting the joints. There is currently…

  • Experts says baby walkers and exercise jumpers can ‘result in surgery’

    Experts says baby walkers and exercise jumpers can ‘result in surgery’

    [ad_1] Experts have issued a stark warning against the use of baby walkers [Getty] A campaign launched by the Child Accident Prevention Foundation of Australia (Kidsafe) and South Australia Health has warned parents against the use of baby walkers and exercise jumpers for children. The warning comes following concerns about a baby’s developments when they use…

  • 100 new cases of mosquito-borne virus

    100 new cases of mosquito-borne virus

    [ad_1] THE number of Zika virus cases has crossed 100 in Rajasthan, a state in northern India where palaces and forts draw large numbers of tourists each year. The Press Trust of India news agency reports eight new cases were reported from the state capital of Jaipur on Saturday. The agency says that the new…

  • Ontario to keep funding supervised drug consumption sites, health minister says

    Ontario to keep funding supervised drug consumption sites, health minister says

    [ad_1] Ontario will keep funding supervised drug consumption sites, but their focus will change to help users receive treatment and get rehabilitated, Health Minister Christine Elliott said Monday morning. Existing sites will also have to reapply to continue operating, Elliott said. “While critical, simply preventing overdoses is not enough. We need longer-term solutions to this problem,” she said about…

  • Male contraceptive pill: Release date and how will it work?

    Male contraceptive pill: Release date and how will it work?

    [ad_1] The male contraceptive pill has been in the pipeline for a number of years, said the NHS. But, condoms and a vasectomy are the only contraceptive methods currently available to men. Scientists remain optimistic that a safe and effective male contraceptive pill will soon be available, however. The pill could be ready to roll…

  • Heart attack symptoms: Signs of heart disease include unusual eye rings

    Heart attack symptoms: Signs of heart disease include unusual eye rings

    [ad_1] Heart attacks are a medical emergency and should be treated immediately, warned the NHS. The condition, which is also known as a myocardial infarction, is caused by the heart’s blood supply suddenly becoming blocked. It’s important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of a heart attack so you know when to dial…

  • Seniors left out of cannabis public health information push

    Seniors left out of cannabis public health information push

    [ad_1] This is an excerpt from Second Opinion, a weekly roundup of eclectic and under-the-radar health and medical science news emailed to subscribers every Saturday morning. If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can do that by clicking here. Throughout months of public awareness efforts leading up to the legalization of pot, Canadians have heard a lot about…

  • Diabetes type 2 diet: Prevent high blood sugar symptoms with beans

    Diabetes type 2 diet: Prevent high blood sugar symptoms with beans

    [ad_1] Diabetes type 2 is a common condition that affects about 3.3 million people in the UK. It’s caused by the pancreas not producing enough of the hormone insulin. Making some diet or lifestyle swaps could lower your chances of high blood sugar symptoms. Beans are a “diabetes superfood” that could help to lower your…

  • Cases of rare, polio-like paralysis targeting kids appear in Canada

    Cases of rare, polio-like paralysis targeting kids appear in Canada

    [ad_1] Last week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control reported a small surge in cases of a mysterious disease in children. More than 60 cases of the polio-like illness have been confirmed in 22 U.S. states in recent weeks. Now, doctors in Toronto say they’re seeing cases appear in Canada. “I can confirm that since September,…

  • Voodoo Medics Part 1: Australia’s elite combat medics

    Voodoo Medics Part 1: Australia’s elite combat medics

    [ad_1] THE first rocket propelled grenade exploded in the air above their heads, sending Delta Company ducking for cover. The next one dropped right on the Aussie patrol, spraying white-hot shrapnel in all directions. “That’s when all hell broke loose,” said Corporal Jeremy Holder. Holder was one of a rare breed in the Australian military,…

  • Artist Leonardo da Vinci likely had an ‘advantageous’ eye disorder

    Artist Leonardo da Vinci likely had an ‘advantageous’ eye disorder

    [ad_1] This is an excerpt from Second Opinion, a weekly roundup of eclectic and under-the-radar health and medical science news emailed to subscribers every Saturday morning. If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can do that by clicking here. It’s perhaps the most famous painting in the world — Leonardo da Vinci’s the Mona Lisa. We’ll never know…

  • Selma Blair reveals multiple sclerosis diagnosis

    Selma Blair reveals multiple sclerosis diagnosis

    [ad_1] SELMA Blair has opened up in a heartfelt Instagram post about being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. News Corp Australia NetworkOctober 21, 20181:32pm ACTOR and activist Selma Blair has revealed in an Instagram post that she has multiple sclerosis. She wrote that she was diagnosed with the disease on August 16, and described the effect…

  • Health officials investigate salmonella outbreak in 5 provinces

    Health officials investigate salmonella outbreak in 5 provinces

    [ad_1] Public health officials in five provinces are investigating a salmonella outbreak that has affected 45 individuals. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) said that as of Oct. 19, 37 laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella infantis illness were being investigated in British Columbia, with five cases in Alberta, and one each in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Quebec. The…

  • ‘I can’t do this alone’: Kids from Northern Quebec still taking medevac flights without parents

    ‘I can’t do this alone’: Kids from Northern Quebec still taking medevac flights without parents

    [ad_1] Valerie-Lynn Gull wrapped her sweater around her six-year-old son Pelle Jr., who was lying on a stretcher in an air ambulance last August, about to be air lifted from Chibougamau, Que., to Montreal, after doctors suspected he was bleeding internally. “I walked out of the airplane and I cried,” said Gull, testifying on Thursday at Quebec’s inquiry into…

  • What exactly are you inhaling when you vape?

    What exactly are you inhaling when you vape?

    [ad_1] This is an excerpt from Second Opinion, a weekly roundup of eclectic and under-the-radar health and medical science news emailed to subscribers every Saturday morning. If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can do that by clicking here. What happens when various chemical compounds and flavouring agents are mixed together and then inhaled into the lungs?…

  • Authorities working to end years of neglect on regional Victorian roads

    Authorities working to end years of neglect on regional Victorian roads

    [ad_1] COUNTRY roads across Victoria have suffered from years of neglect, with authorities now playing catch-up to repair the network and get bush communities moving once more. A new division of Vic­Roads, Regional Roads Victoria, has been given the mammoth task of managing 19,000km of roads outside Melbourne and bringing derelict country roads into the…

  • Hollyoaks Dee Dee illness: What is autoimmune encephalitis? Will Dee Dee die?

    Hollyoaks Dee Dee illness: What is autoimmune encephalitis? Will Dee Dee die?

    [ad_1] Hollyoaks’ Dee Dee illness: what is autoimmune encephalitis? [Lime Pictures] Hollyoaks fans are set for a harrowing end to 2018, after young character Dee Dee was diagnosed with autoimmune encephalitis. Dee Dee – played by Lacey Findlow – is the daughter of fan favourite Tony Hutchinson and Diane Hutchinson, although Tegan Lomax is her biological mother.…

  • Quebec Inuit leaders plead for mental health support in wake of youth suicides

    Quebec Inuit leaders plead for mental health support in wake of youth suicides

    [ad_1] In Nunavik, Quebec’s expansive northern region dotted by remote fly-in Inuit villages, most residents are connected to at least one, if not several of the young people who have recently ended their own lives. Mary Simon, Canada’s first ambassador for circumpolar affairs and a longtime Inuit rights advocate, learned her 22-year-old niece took her…

  • The Body Coach Joe Wicks is releasing a Veggie Lean in 15 cookbook

    The Body Coach Joe Wicks is releasing a Veggie Lean in 15 cookbook

    [ad_1] Joe Wicks is releasing Veggie Lean in 15 [Bluebird Books] With over 2.3 million followers online, it’s safe to say chef and fitness guru Joe Wicks is the authority on all things health. Since becoming a dad earlier this year, the star has had to re-wire his fitness routine, even learning a slick trick…

  • Heart attack diet: Prevent myocardial infarction symptoms with tomato

    Heart attack diet: Prevent myocardial infarction symptoms with tomato

    [ad_1] Heart attacks are a serious medical emergency that requires immediate treatment, said the NHS. The condition, which is also known as a myocardial infarction, is caused by the heart’s blood supply suddenly becoming blocked. Making some small diet or lifestyle changes could lower your chances of having a heart attack. Eating more tomatoes could…

  • Royals off to Bondi Beach for Fluro Friday

    Royals off to Bondi Beach for Fluro Friday

    [ad_1] The royal couple have again shone a light on mental health during their visit to Australia, with Prince Harry revealing it took him 18 months to find someone to talk to about his own struggles. At Bondi Beach on Friday, the couple spent time with OneWave – a surf community group raising awareness for…

  • New study reveal women prefer their best friends to their husbands

    New study reveal women prefer their best friends to their husbands

    [ad_1] Over half of married women would rather spend time with pals than their husband, says new survey [Getty] Wedding fever has well and truly taken over in 2018, with the likes of Olivia Buckland and Alex Bowen tying the knot as well as two royal weddings. And while fans could not be happier for their…

  • Meghan Markle and Prince Harry: Day four of royal Australian tour

    Meghan Markle and Prince Harry: Day four of royal Australian tour

    [ad_1] MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – OCTOBER 18: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex meet with lifeguards at South Melbourne Beach on October 18, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. BeachPatrol is a network of volunteers who are passionate about keeping Melbourne’s beaches and foreshores clear of litter to reduce the negative impact of litter…

  • New federal asbestos ban includes controversial exemptions

    New federal asbestos ban includes controversial exemptions

    [ad_1] New regulations designed to ban asbestos will go into effect by the end of this year, however an analysis of the final rules introduced Wednesday reveals they have been watered down from what the federal government originally proposed. The final regulations include new exemptions to allow the military, nuclear facilities and chlor-alkali plants to…

  • Asthma UK: Attack symptoms prevented with flu jab this winter

    Asthma UK: Attack symptoms prevented with flu jab this winter

    [ad_1] Asthma is a common lung condition that causes breathing difficulties, said the NHS. It affects people of all ages, but it’s most commonly diagnosed in children. Asthma symptoms include breathlessness, wheezing, coughing, and feeling tight-chested. But, patients have been warned that they could be putting their lives at risk by not getting the flu…

  • Back pain diet: Prevent lower backache symptoms with carrots

    Back pain diet: Prevent lower backache symptoms with carrots

    [ad_1] Back pain is a common condition that affects most people at some point in their lifetime. It’s a common condition that should improve by itself within a few weeks or months, according to the NHS. Making some small diet or lifestyle changes could help to lower your chances of developing back pain. Carrots are…

  • Parkinson’s disease symptoms: Signs of brain condition in handwriting

    Parkinson’s disease symptoms: Signs of brain condition in handwriting

    [ad_1] Parkinson’s disease is caused by the brain becoming progressively more damaged over time, said the NHS. It’s caused by a loss of nerve cells in the brain. These nerve cells help to send messages between the brain and the nervous system. Parkinson’s disease symptoms tend to develop slowly, and only appear as mild at first. You could…

  • Study shows HPV vaccination does not cause riskier sexual behaviour among teens

    Study shows HPV vaccination does not cause riskier sexual behaviour among teens

    [ad_1] There is no evidence to suggest that getting an HPV vaccination encourages teenage girls to engage in riskier sexual behaviour, according to a new study. The study, published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, used data from the B.C. Adolescent Health Survey, which collects health information every five years from B.C. students in grades 7 through 12. The…

  • Canada’s giant public health ‘experiment’ with legalized cannabis begins

    Canada’s giant public health ‘experiment’ with legalized cannabis begins

    [ad_1] Many people in the medical field agree that with legalization Canada has opened the door to an unprecedented glimpse into the effects of cannabis on health.   What they don’t agree on is whether that’s a good thing.  Cannabis legalization is “a national, uncontrolled experiment,” family physician Dr. Diane Kelsall wrote in an editorial for the Canadian Medical…

  • Best supplements for heart: Prevent heart disease with garlic diet

    Best supplements for heart: Prevent heart disease with garlic diet

    [ad_1] The heart is crucial to the body, as it’s used to pump blood and deliver oxygen, according to the NHS. Having a healthy heart is important for leading a healthy life, as organs around the body need a constant supply of blood for fresh oxygen. Taking some supplements could lower the risk of some heart-related health…

  • Frankie Bridge shares tips on dressing for a winter wedding

    Frankie Bridge shares tips on dressing for a winter wedding

    [ad_1] Frankie Bridge showcases a trio of wedding outfits [Frankie Bridge/ Instagram ] Frankie Bridge – who has sons Carter and Parker with husband Wayne Bridge – never fails to impress with her flawless style. The Saturdays singer – who featured in the girl group alongside Rochelle Humes, Mollie King, Una Healy and Vanessa White –…

  • Canadian Blood Services mulling shorter wait time for gay donors

    Canadian Blood Services mulling shorter wait time for gay donors

    [ad_1] Canadian Blood Services (CBS) is considering another change to its donation policy that would allow gay men who have abstained from sex for three months to give blood, down from the current one-year waiting period.  The organization — which manages the national supply of blood products — says it has been reviewing research that suggests the…

  • Best supplements for joint pain: Add ginger drinks to diet for arthritis symptoms

    Best supplements for joint pain: Add ginger drinks to diet for arthritis symptoms

    [ad_1] Arthritis is a common condition affecting about 10 million people in the UK. It is caused by a gradual wearing down of the smooth cartilage that lines the joints. Taking some dietary supplements could help to relieve some symptoms of arthritis. LQ Liquid Health supplement ‘shots’ may help to reduce joint pain, studies have revealed. The supplements,…

  • Arthritis diet: Prevent joint pain and inflammation symptoms with pumpkin

    Arthritis diet: Prevent joint pain and inflammation symptoms with pumpkin

    [ad_1] Arthritis is a common condition that affects people of all ages, including young children, revealed the NHS. The condition causes pain and inflammation in the joints, making movement difficult and restrictive. But, making some diet or lifestyle changes could reduce any arthritis pain, as well as lower your chances of developing the condition in…

  • Where massive wave could hit in Sydney Harbour

    Where massive wave could hit in Sydney Harbour

    [ad_1] NEW research released today shows Sydney Harbour is at risk of inundation by a tsunami. Scientists from the University of Newcastle have highlighted a number of possible scenarios, including “dangerous whirlpools” that may inundate popular tourist locales such as Manly Corso and Sydney Harbour. “A Sydneysider will probably experience a tsunami in their lifetime,”…

  • How to sleep: Fall asleep better without avocado in diet

    How to sleep: Fall asleep better without avocado in diet

    [ad_1] The body needs enough sleep to help it function properly, according to the NHS. Not getting enough sleep is bad for your mental and physical health, it said. People that regularly struggle to get a good night’s sleep are more at risk of obesity, heart disease and diabetes. You should avoid eating avocado before…

  • Chiropractor crackdown: College gives ultimatum on misleading health claims

    Chiropractor crackdown: College gives ultimatum on misleading health claims

    [ad_1] There is no acceptable scientific evidence that chiropractors can treat Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, diabetes, infertility, infections, autism, ADHD or Down syndrome, according to the College of Chiropractors of B.C. And yet, some practitioners in this province claim they can, advertising their services for a wide range of conditions that are outside their legally mandated…

  • Parkinson’s disease symptoms: Signs of brain condition in your voice

    Parkinson’s disease symptoms: Signs of brain condition in your voice

    [ad_1] Parkinson’s disease is a condition that causes the brain to become progressively more damaged over time, said the NHS. It’s caused by a loss of nerve cells in a specific part of the brain. These nerve cells are used to help send messages between the brain and the nervous system. Parkinson’s disease symptoms tend…

  • Young drivers who use cannabis at higher risk of collisions for at least 5 hours, McGill finds

    Young drivers who use cannabis at higher risk of collisions for at least 5 hours, McGill finds

    [ad_1] Young people who use cannabis and drive are at greater risk of being involved in a vehicular collision even if five hours have passed since inhaling it, according to a McGill University study published Monday. The research, published just two days before cannabis is legalized across the country, found that performance declined significantly in key areas such as…

  • Meghan Markle pregnant: Expert advises the Duchess of Sussex as she embarks of busy two week royal tour of Australia

    Meghan Markle pregnant: Expert advises the Duchess of Sussex as she embarks of busy two week royal tour of Australia

    [ad_1] Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have arrived in Sydney  [Media-Mode / SplashNews.com] Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced they were expecting their first baby on 15 October.  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced the pregnancy news shortly after they arrived in Australia for their first official tour since marrying. Kate Middleton’s sister-in-law is…

  • How to live longer: Why you should be eating more citrus fruits

    How to live longer: Why you should be eating more citrus fruits

    [ad_1] Citrus fruits, like oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruits, are well-known for their high vitamin C content. Vitamin C supports the immune system, helping fight off infections. However, citrus fruits are also linked with protection against diseases such as heart disease, cancer and dementia. According to nutritionists Dr Sarah Brewer and Juliette Kellow in their…

  • Why is diesel under attack?

    Why is diesel under attack?

    [ad_1] In the Toyota Corolla Hybrid road test, Bill McKinnon referred to “the imminent demise of diesel”. Does he mean the fuel or diesel vehicle sales? If the suggestion is in a few years diesel is dead, I and other diesel owners would welcome an explanation. Colin Whitfield, email Bill McKinnon says: “Diesel vehicles will…

  • Prostate cancer symptoms: Three signs the disease has advanced

    Prostate cancer symptoms: Three signs the disease has advanced

    [ad_1] Prostate cancer symptoms can go unnoticed for many years and tend to develop slowly. They usually don’t show until pressure has been put on the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the penis. When the cancer has grown big enough to put pressure on the urethra, symptoms such as…

  • Picking your nose can lead to the spread of a pneumonia, according to study

    Picking your nose can lead to the spread of a pneumonia, according to study

    [ad_1] Picking your nose may not seem like a big deal to many people, but scientific evidence has now suggested otherwise. Experts have said the act can actually be dangerous and have damaging consequences. According to new research published in the European Respiratory Journal, picking your nose could spread a dangerous bacteria that causes pneumonia.…

  • Bowel cancer symptoms: Signs the disease has advanced

    Bowel cancer symptoms: Signs the disease has advanced

    [ad_1] Bowel cancer symptoms can be difficult to detect as they don’t necessarily make you feel unwell. One of the first signs include a persistent change in bowel habit – going to the toilet more often and looser stools. But as the disease become advanced, another, less obvious symptom may appear. Advanced bowel cancer means…

  • Best supplements for osteoarthritis: Treatment to help ease joint pain

    Best supplements for osteoarthritis: Treatment to help ease joint pain

    [ad_1] From middle-age onwards, most people notice their joints start to become creaky and aches and pains may set in. According to Arthritis Research UK, there re over 100,000 GP consultations eery day in the UK for a musculoskeletal problem, of which osteoarthritis is by far the most common. Around a third of people aged…

  • Vitamin D deficiency: Are you at risk? People most likely to develop the condition

    Vitamin D deficiency: Are you at risk? People most likely to develop the condition

    [ad_1] Vitamin D deficiency affects more than 50 per cent of adults, according to nationwide surveys, with 16 per cent having severe deficiency during winter and spring. People with insufficient levels of vitamin D may experience constipation, muscle weakness, irritability, depression and an increased susceptibility to infection. Severe vitamin D deficiency will cause bone pain,…

  • How to live longer: One portion of tomatoes a day could extend life

    How to live longer: One portion of tomatoes a day could extend life

    [ad_1] Eating a healthy, balanced diet is key to looking after the body and keeping healthy. Fruit and vegetables are packed with essential vitamins, and tomatoes are no exception. An important part of the Mediterranean diet, which is hailed by health experts for its rich vitamin and mineral content, tomatoes are a great source of…

  • ASDA is selling festive sausage dog bedding for Christmas

    ASDA is selling festive sausage dog bedding for Christmas

    [ad_1] ASDA has launched festive sausage dog bedding [George] From festive makeup  to winter wine  – everything is better at Christmas time. And of course, ASDA gave pulled out all the stops for the winter season, including a Jack Daniel’s advent calendar, and a shimmering glittery gingerbread gin to keep you warm over the holidays. Now, the…

  • Around 550 Nunavut children waiting up to a year for urgent dental care

    Around 550 Nunavut children waiting up to a year for urgent dental care

    [ad_1] Nunavut’s chief dental officer says there are still hundreds of children in the territory who need urgent dental care. Around 550 Nunavut children are waiting for dental treatment requiring general anesthetic — meaning they need to be put to sleep while the dental work is done, said Ron Kelly. Approximately 230 to 240 of…

  • Indigenous healing room opens in pediatric unit at Michael Garron Hospital

    Indigenous healing room opens in pediatric unit at Michael Garron Hospital

    [ad_1] Michael Garron Hospital in east Toronto has turned a room in the pediatric unit into an Indigenous healing room with help from members of its Aboriginal Healing Program. Over the summer, the members painted the room’s walls with spirit animals, the seven grandfather teachings and a medicine wheel. Elder Little Brown Bear, who is Mé​tis,…

  • ‘There’s not a day that we go into work feeling safe’: Video shows violent attack on Winnipeg hospital staff

    ‘There’s not a day that we go into work feeling safe’: Video shows violent attack on Winnipeg hospital staff

    [ad_1] A shocking video shows an attack on Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre hospital staff, but workers tell CBC News it’s all too common — and they need more support for security, on-site police and even metal detectors to protect against rising violence blamed on the city’s meth crisis. Three security officers and a nurse were attacked…

  • Honor Band 4 is a budget wearable that has Fitbit in its sights

    Honor Band 4 is a budget wearable that has Fitbit in its sights

    [ad_1] Honor Band 4 is the company’s solution to an activity tracker that aims to make you more fit and healthy. The wearable touts an AMOLED full colour display and a strap that comes in blue, black or pink varieties. A home button is present under the display that is essential for navigating around the…

  • Best supplements for sleep: Add calcium to diet to fall asleep fast

    Best supplements for sleep: Add calcium to diet to fall asleep fast

    [ad_1] The body needs enough sleep to help it function properly, and to help you to feel fresh the next day, according to the NHS. Regular poor sleep increases the risk of some life-threatening conditions, including heart disease and obesity. What you choose to eat or drink could have an impact on how well you sleep at night, or how…

  • Smartwatch prices, review: Fitbit Versa, Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy

    Smartwatch prices, review: Fitbit Versa, Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy

    [ad_1] Join now: Fitbit Versa + 12 month digital subscription SUMMER is just around the corner, which means it’s time to get your rig into shape to hit the beach on the weekends. While it can be daunting, there are a number of gadgets to help kickstart, motivate and track your transformation. Here are your…

  • Kate wears Erdem dress in London

    Kate wears Erdem dress in London

    [ad_1] THERE’S no slowing down for the Duchess of Cambridge who’s ramping up her royal duties despite having just returned from maternity leave. Catherine made her first visit as Royal Patron of the Victoria and Albert Museum on Wednesday night in London, where she opened the new photography centre. The mother of three wowed onlookers…

  • Burnout, depression and even suicidal thoughts reported in survey of Canadian doctors

    Burnout, depression and even suicidal thoughts reported in survey of Canadian doctors

    [ad_1] A majority of the country’s doctors report having good mental health overall, but a significant proportion report experiencing burnout, depression and even thoughts of suicide, a survey by the Canadian Medical Association suggests. Results of the national online survey completed by 2,547 physicians and 400 medical residents found reported rates of burnout and depression…

  • Shocking male suicide statistics in Australia

    Shocking male suicide statistics in Australia

    [ad_1] TODAY in Australia, six men will take their own lives. They’re from both the bush and the city, young and old, and span various industries, socio-economic statuses and backgrounds. But the one thing they have in common is that almost all will leave behind grief-struck family, friends and colleagues who had no idea they…

  • Type 2 diabetes: Meals to avoid to prevent blood sugar spikes

    Type 2 diabetes: Meals to avoid to prevent blood sugar spikes

    [ad_1] Type 2 diabetes is a common condition in the UK often caused by a person being overweight or obese through poor diet choices. Many people with type 2 diabetes don’t realise they have it because symptoms don’t necessarily make you feel unwell. But if it’s left untreated, it can lead to serious complications. One…

  • Kate Middleton stuns as she joins Prince William for first joint engagement

    Kate Middleton stuns as she joins Prince William for first joint engagement

    [ad_1] The Duchess of Cambridge wears lilac Emilia Wickstead dress [Getty] Kate Middleton and Prince William have reunited for their first joint work engagement at the Global Ministerial Mental Health Summit at County Hall, and Kate looks stunning in a lilac dress from Emilia Wickstead. The Duchess of Cambridge only returned to work duties after six months maternity…

  • How to get rid of a cold: Relieve symptoms with Olbas Oil and paracetamol

    How to get rid of a cold: Relieve symptoms with Olbas Oil and paracetamol

    [ad_1] A cold is a range of different viruses, with the most widespread being rhinovirus. Adults suffer an average of two to four colds each year, with children catching many more. Colds carry a range of different symptoms including coughs, sneezing, a raised temperature, muscles aches and a loss of taste and smell. These symptoms…

  • Catherine Tyldesley reveals incredible weight loss after 12 week programme

    Catherine Tyldesley reveals incredible weight loss after 12 week programme

    [ad_1] Catherine Tyldesley in before and after photos  [Ultimate Performance] Catherine Tyldesley has revealed the results of her incredible weight loss after an intense 12 week programme with Ultimate Performance. Following her departure from Coronation Street – where she played Eva Price – and an injury in April, the actress overhauled her diet and fitness plan. Already famed…

  • Corrie actress Alexandra Mardell shares unusual hair hack with fans

    Corrie actress Alexandra Mardell shares unusual hair hack with fans

    [ad_1] Coronation Street: Alexandra Mardell has an at-home hair hack to nourish her locks [Alexandra Mardell/Instagram] Alexandra Mardell plays hairdresser Emma Brooker on Coronation Street, meaning she’s got plenty of hair hacks of her own. The 25 year old has a strict beauty routine she’s stuck to for years and makes her own hair mask…

  • Petition calls for national ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBT youth

    Petition calls for national ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBT youth

    [ad_1] Thousands of Canadians are pressing the federal government to ban “conversion therapy,” the controversial practice of counselling LGBT youth to become straight. An online petition that will be presented in the House of Commons, signed by more than 2,500 people so far, urges the Liberals to outlaw the act of coercing or counselling minors to change their sexual…

  • High blood pressure diet: Prevent hypertension symptoms with garlic

    High blood pressure diet: Prevent hypertension symptoms with garlic

    [ad_1] High blood pressure affects more than 25 per cent of all UK adults, according to the NHS. The condition, which is also known as hypertension, is caused by eating an unhealthy diet, or by not getting enough exercise. But, you could lower your risk of high blood pressure by making just a few lifestyle changes. One…

  • Why you should wash your hand before inserting a tampon

    Why you should wash your hand before inserting a tampon

    [ad_1] Do you wash your hands before inserting a tampon?  [Getty] If you’ve been using tampons for a while now to help with your periods, you’ll think they’re pretty simple.  What’s not to understand? They’re a nifty little device that allows you to continue your day in peace, even when it’s your time of the…

  • There will be no such thing as painless national pharmacare

    There will be no such thing as painless national pharmacare

    [ad_1] Back in February, the Trudeau government announced the appointment of former Ontario Health Minister Eric Hoskins as chair of its “Advisory Council on the Implementation of National Pharmacare.” As the council’s name suggests, the mission is to come up with a proposal for a nationwide program that will address the cost of prescription drugs. Consultations…

  • Melania Trump: What’s for the First Lady after her solo Africa tour?

    Melania Trump: What’s for the First Lady after her solo Africa tour?

    [ad_1] Melania Trump, 48, has just touched back down on US soil after a week-long tour around Africa.  During the short trip, Melania visited Egypt, Kenya, Malawi and Ghana, on a goodwill mission. Now back in Washington, it is unconfirmed what is next on the First Lady’s agenda. Her husband Donald is set to visit…

  • CAMH reaches settlement with former head of gender identity clinic

    CAMH reaches settlement with former head of gender identity clinic

    [ad_1] Canada’s largest mental health centre has apologized to one of its former psychologists and said it will pay him more than half a million dollars years after it published a report that erroneously described the doctor’s interactions with patients. The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health released a statement acknowledging that there were errors…

  • Dementia: Five ways to care for your brain to help prevent the disease

    Dementia: Five ways to care for your brain to help prevent the disease

    [ad_1] Dementia is a disease associated with the ongoing decline of the brain. Around 850,000 people in the UK have dementia, and numbers are increasing. The Alzheimer’s Society predicts the number of people with dementia will rise to around one million by 2025. While there’s no way to completely prevent dementia from occurring, there are…

  • America falls for blatant con

    America falls for blatant con

    [ad_1] DONALD Trump is celebrating one of the most significant triumphs of his presidency today. His chosen candidate, Brett Kavanaugh, has been sworn in as America’s newest Supreme Court Justice after a long and bitter confirmation process, which was derailed for weeks by allegations of sexual assault. It’s a lifetime appointment. Mr Kavanaugh will become…

  • OMA president’s comments, apology raise questions about stigma around marijuana

    OMA president’s comments, apology raise questions about stigma around marijuana

    [ad_1] With legalization of recreational marijuana only days away, a leading Ontario doctor is backtracking after she voiced uncertainty around its safety. Dr. Nadia Alam, president of the Ontario Medical Association, apologized Saturday after suggesting that smoking a joint could act as a gateway to harder drugs in a Thursday CBC Radio interview.  “What I would say is…

  • Shocking stories from on set

    Shocking stories from on set

    [ad_1] When it comes to shooting sex scenes, it’s no secret that every set has their own method. Some use stand-ins, others go for the real deal, and a few have gone so far they’ve almost been banned. Whatever way they’re accomplished, the actors involved are bound to come away with a few stories, and…

  • Entrepreneurs cook up edible pot products despite legalization delay

    Entrepreneurs cook up edible pot products despite legalization delay

    [ad_1] Yannick Craigwell doesn’t need to guess how large the Canadian appetite will be for edible pot once it’s legal. He already knows — it’s huge. The Vancouver entrepreneur whips up marijuana-infused cookies, brownies and fudge that he sells online through his company Treats and Treats. “Once it becomes legal, I think the only thing…

  • Arthritis: Include these foods in your diet to ensure healthy joints

    Arthritis: Include these foods in your diet to ensure healthy joints

    [ad_1] Arthritis affects around 10 million people in the UK. While it affects people of all ages, including children, it is more common in older people. The associated pain, stiffness and inflammation of the joints can make it difficult for sufferers of the condition to go about their daily activities. However, it can be improved…

  • Education system close to rock bottom

    Education system close to rock bottom

    [ad_1] A FORMER teacher has spoken out about the “demoralisation” of her profession and why she left because she was burnt out. Gabbie Stroud became emotional on ABC’s Q and A program when she recounted what she called the effects of demoralisation. “Demoralisation is this idea where you as a professional know very, very clearly…

  • SECOND OPINION|A chilling effect of #MeToo in medicine

    SECOND OPINION|A chilling effect of #MeToo in medicine

    [ad_1] Here’s this week’s Second Opinion, a roundup of eclectic and under-the-radar health and medical science news. If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can do that by clicking here. It’s a hashtag powerful enough to take down Hollywood’s elite. While the #MeToo movement has officially been around for more than a decade, the campaign really took…

  • Arthritis: Exercise tips to relieve painful osteoarthritis symptoms

    Arthritis: Exercise tips to relieve painful osteoarthritis symptoms

    [ad_1] There are many different forms of arthritis, but by far the most common type is osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis happens when the smooth cartilage lining of the joints gets damaged. This causes the rough surfaces of the bones to rub together. Osteoarthritis can make completing daily tasks difficult, as it can hinder movement of the joints.…

  • Sea snake victim ‘never made a fuss’

    Sea snake victim ‘never made a fuss’

    [ad_1] Mental health worker allegedly stabbed to death by client A West Australian mental health worker made a desperate drive for help after she was allegedly stabbed in the neck while visiting a client at his Rockingham apartment, south of Perth. The woman managed to drive around 700m to the Dome Cafe on Rockingham Esplanade…

  • Eating bacon could be increasing your risk of breast cancer

    Eating bacon could be increasing your risk of breast cancer

    [ad_1] Eating bacon could be increasing you risk of cancer [Getty] Whether it’s with KFC’s Dirty Louisiana burger or a cheeky trip to McDonald’s – it’s easy to give in to the temptation of junk food every now and then. And one of the biggest culprits of all is processed meats, such as a microwave meal after…

  • New medical guidelines aim to clear up confusion about cannabis for seniors

    New medical guidelines aim to clear up confusion about cannabis for seniors

    [ad_1] The generation of Canadians who rocked out to the 1960s song Marijuana by Country Joe and the Fish are seniors now, and some of them are newly curious about the drug ahead of its legalization on Oct. 17. But seniors many of whom take multiple medications, also have questions about how cannabis will interact with their prescription drugs and otherwise affect their…

  • Best supplements for heart: Prevent heart attack with magnesium diet

    Best supplements for heart: Prevent heart attack with magnesium diet

    [ad_1] The heart is crucial to the body, as it’s used to pump blood and deliver oxygen, according to the NHS. Having a healthy heart is important for leading a healthy life, as organs around the body need a constant supply of blood for fresh oxygen. Taking some supplements could lower the risk of some heart-related health conditions.…

  • Fifty dead in Congo tanker truck fire

    Fifty dead in Congo tanker truck fire

    [ad_1] At least 50 people have been killed and more than 100 badly burned after a tanker truck in the Democratic Republic of Congo collided with another truck and burst into flames as villagers rushed to collect the leaking fuel. “We deplore the deaths,” interim governor of Kongo-Central province Atu Matubuana told The Associated Press.…

  • Why some doctors are saying it’s time to ‘drop the D’

    Why some doctors are saying it’s time to ‘drop the D’

    [ad_1] This is an excerpt from Second Opinion, a weekly roundup of eclectic and under-the-radar health and medical science news emailed to subscribers every Saturday morning. If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can do that by clicking here. To take or not to take? That may be the question on the minds of many vitamin D…

  • Three in custody after Sydney death

    Three in custody after Sydney death

    [ad_1] A young man is dead and at least three others are injured after a series of stabbings in Sydney. The 20-year-old died in Westmead Hospital after he was found critically wounded near Parramatta Station following the most recent of the attacks about 5am on Saturday, police say. Three males aged 16, 17 and 19…

  • Weight loss: The diet ‘rules’ that could be STOPPING your weight loss

    Weight loss: The diet ‘rules’ that could be STOPPING your weight loss

    [ad_1] Weight loss is usually achieved through a careful combination of diet and exercise. However, plenty of other ‘rules’ and tips exist to speed things up. But many of these so-called ‘rules’ can actually be hindering weight-loss results, and even stopping weight loss altogether. Experts at healthy food retailer, MuscleFood debunked popular weight-loss myths, from…

  • Prostate cancer symptoms: Toilet signs of tumour in urine

    Prostate cancer symptoms: Toilet signs of tumour in urine

    [ad_1] Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer to be diagnosed in men, in the UK. The condition affects the prostate – a small gland that’s found in the pelvis of men. Symptoms of prostate cancer don’t usually appear until after the prostate has enlarged enough to press against the urethra. But, your…

  • Tuberculosis: Why did Victorian disease make a comeback? Is it declining?

    Tuberculosis: Why did Victorian disease make a comeback? Is it declining?

    [ad_1] Tuberculosis (TB) was once rampant in 19th century England, when industrialisation was at its height. Cramped conditions, poor public health and education were major factors in facilitating TB development. However as the 20th century progressed, vaccines and public health were greatly improved, effectively eradicating it. In the last 20 years or so, TB has…

  • One nap a day improves brain function and decision making

    One nap a day improves brain function and decision making

    [ad_1] A short bout of sleep can be good for our brains [Getty] We should all be taking a nap every day in order to boost our brain power. A study by the University of Bristol found that a bout of short sleep helps improve our responses and how we process information. A group of…

  • Vaping ‘guinea pigs’: E-cigarette health risks you may not be aware of

    Vaping ‘guinea pigs’: E-cigarette health risks you may not be aware of

    [ad_1] As e-cigarettes and the promotion of vaping products become more prevalent, health professionals are warning they are not as safe as many believe. “I think there’s a general belief out there that if you switch from smoking to vaping that your problems are solved,” said Michael Glogauer, a professor at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry.…

  • Death cap mushroom advisory warns people to ‘play it safe’

    Death cap mushroom advisory warns people to ‘play it safe’

    [ad_1] With death cap mushrooms sprouting up in ever increasing numbers, the B.C. Centre for Disease Control  has issued an advisory warning people to avoid picking urban mushrooms altogether, and to report any sightings of the deadly fungus. “The death cap has been sighted frequently in Vancouver and Victoria,” said Raymond Li of the B.C. Drug and…

  • Grieving Calgary mother wants women to know about life-threatening pregnancy complication

    Grieving Calgary mother wants women to know about life-threatening pregnancy complication

    [ad_1] When Jill Young’s phone rang just after midnight on a Saturday she knew something was horribly wrong. She immediately thought of her daughter, Cara Kernohan, who was 29 years old and 35 weeks pregnant. “It was my son-in-law calling and saying, ‘We’re at Foothills [hospital]. I don’t know what’s going on. I’m scared,’” Young recalled “I rushed out…

  • Shooting at Nepean Hospital, Penrith, west of Sydney

    Shooting at Nepean Hospital, Penrith, west of Sydney

    [ad_1] A MAN who was shot by police at a hospital west of Sydney was allegedly armed with knives and had written a note indicating there was a bomb in his car. Police rushed to Nepean Hospital in Penrith shortly after 4pm following reports of a man threatening security guards. It’s understood he drove his…

  • High blood pressure: Best meat to eat to help lower your reading

    High blood pressure: Best meat to eat to help lower your reading

    [ad_1] High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition many people don’t realise they have. This is due to symptoms being difficult to spot. But it’s important to know what your blood pressure reading is for serious complications such as heart attacks and strokes can occur. One way to prevent and control…

  • Heart attack symptoms: Signs of myocardial infarction include sleep snoring

    Heart attack symptoms: Signs of myocardial infarction include sleep snoring

    [ad_1] Heart attacks are a serious medical emergency that requires immediate treatment, warned the NHS. The condition, which is also known as a myocardial infarction, is caused by the heart’s blood supply suddenly becoming blocked. Having a heart attack is a symptom of coronary heart disease – one of the most common causes of death…

  • Arthritis drug to be discounted on Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme

    Arthritis drug to be discounted on Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme

    [ad_1] HUNDREDS of South Australians suffering from severe inflammatory spinal arthritis, often called the hidden form of arthritis, could soon save $15,000 a year on treatment. Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt said patients with active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis would benefit when a drug used to treat the condition, Simponi (Golimumab), became available on the Pharmaceutical…

  • MRSA infection: Bacteria found on UK money – symptoms and signs

    MRSA infection: Bacteria found on UK money – symptoms and signs

    [ad_1] MRSA is an antibiotic-resistant bacteria that can be life-threatening, according to the NHS. The bacteria, meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, made it onto the World Health Organization’s first ever list of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which pose the greatest threat to human health. MRSA infection can lead to boils, impetigo, food poisoning, cellulitis or even toxic shock syndrome. But, it’s now been…

  • How to live longer: Prevent early death with yogurt in diet

    How to live longer: Prevent early death with yogurt in diet

    [ad_1] Eating a healthy balanced diet – including at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day – could lower the risk of an early death, according to the NHS. Regular exercise could also help to boost your lifespan. It’s the “miracle cure” we’ve all been waiting for, it said. Making some small diet or lifestyle…

  • Health groups warn against vaping ads in Ontario convenience stores

    Health groups warn against vaping ads in Ontario convenience stores

    [ad_1] A coalition of health groups is warning the Ontario government that allowing the display and advertising of vaping products in convenience stores would lead to increased nicotine addiction among teenagers. The groups, which includes the Canadian Cancer Society and the Heart & Stroke Foundation, say the proposed changes to the Smoke Free Ontario Act…

  • Cholera outbreak in Yemen accelerating again, WHO says

    Cholera outbreak in Yemen accelerating again, WHO says

    [ad_1] Yemen’s cholera outbreak is accelerating again, with roughly 10,000 suspected cases now reported per week, according to the latest data from the World Health Organization (WHO). That is double the average rate for the first eight months of the year, when 154,527 suspected cases of cholera were recorded across the country, with 196 deaths. WHO spokesperson Tarik…

  • Kate Middleton returns: Duchess of Cambridge has ended maternity leave

    Kate Middleton returns: Duchess of Cambridge has ended maternity leave

    [ad_1] The Duchess of Cambridge recycles jeans from Zara for her return to work [Twitter/ @RoyalReporter] Kate Middleton has officially ended her maternity leave and returned to work six months after giving birth to Prince Louis.  The Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William welcomed their third child in April 2018, and now Kate is back after…

  • Dementia: Lower Alzheimer’s symptoms risk with diet and lifestyle changes

    Dementia: Lower Alzheimer’s symptoms risk with diet and lifestyle changes

    [ad_1] Dementia affects about 850,000 people in the UK, according to the NHS. It’s the name given to a group of symptoms linked to an ongoing decline in brain function. Common dementia symptoms include memory loss, difficulty concentrating and mood changes. But, you could lower your risk of dementia – including Alzheimer’s disease – by…

  • How to live longer: Prevent early death with bananas in diet

    How to live longer: Prevent early death with bananas in diet

    [ad_1] Eating a healthy balanced diet – including at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day – could lower the risk of an early death, according to the NHS. You could also boost your lifespan by doing regular exercise – the “miracle cure” we’ve all been waiting for, it said. Making some small diet or…

  • Critics blast Ottawa’s post-military jobs program for sidelining medical discharges

    Critics blast Ottawa’s post-military jobs program for sidelining medical discharges

    [ad_1] The Liberal government’s newly redesigned program to help soldiers make a smoother transition into the civilian workforce is not intended for those who have their military careers cut short for medical reasons, newly released federal documents reveal. Instead, the Career Transition Services plan is “aimed at a broader, healthy population” of ex-soldiers who voluntarily…

  • The secret to improving health care

    The secret to improving health care

    [ad_1] Canadians are healthier than ever before. Still, there are big gaps in Canada’s health-care system. An article just published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal lays out some suggested fixes.  Irfan Dhalla and Joshua Tepper from Health Quality Ontario used data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and the Commonwealth Fund to compare…

  • Royal Children’s Hospital attempt to separate baby twins

    Royal Children’s Hospital attempt to separate baby twins

    [ad_1] ROYAL Children’s Hospital surgeons will attempt to separate conjoined baby twins after a year-long effort to rescue the girls from one of the world’s most isolated regions in the Himalayas. Tiny Nima and Dawa Pelden are expected to arrive in Melbourne on Tuesday after a mercy flight from Bhutan, where the girls shocked their…

  • Dr Pixie McKenna: 5 things I cannot live without

    Dr Pixie McKenna: 5 things I cannot live without

    [ad_1] 1 Mitch Mitch is my husband John’s nickname and I can honestly say I would be at a loss without him. We’ve been married for eight years and anyone who thinks that opposites might attract but are rarely happy together clearly hasn’t met the pair of us. Mitch is ex-army and he is incredibly…

  • State ‘must pay rocketing bills of dementia patients’

    State ‘must pay rocketing bills of dementia patients’

    [ad_1] They say it is time to end the “fundamental injustice” of sufferers facing bills of hundreds of thousands of pounds. Cancer victims receive free care because it is recognised in some cases as a terminal illness. But despite being incurable, dementia is seen as a social care need and families are often forced to…

  • Indonesia earthquake: Sulawesi hit with tsunami

    Indonesia earthquake: Sulawesi hit with tsunami

    [ad_1] WARNING: Graphic content may affect some readers. The toll from an earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia has soared to 832 confirmed dead, with authorities fearing the numbers will climb as rescuers struggle to get aid to outlying communities cut off from communications and help. Dozens of people are reported to be trapped in the…

  • What is monkeypox? Where did the disease come from and how did it get to the UK?

    What is monkeypox? Where did the disease come from and how did it get to the UK?

    [ad_1] Monkeypox is a rare, viral, zoonotic disease, which comes from the monkeypox virus. The disease is mostly transmitted to people from wild animals like rodents and primates, but can also be spread through human-to-human transmission. Monkeypox is similar to human smallpox, which was eradicated in 1980, and although much milder than smallpox, monkeypox can…

  • Obese teens having heart surgery at 15

    Obese teens having heart surgery at 15

    [ad_1] It comes as another study revealed fat toddlers are already showing early signs of heart damage from being overweight.  The teenage heart surgery statistics from NHS digital show that between 2014 and 2018 two obese teenage boys aged between 15 and 19 had a stent fitted.  In Britain, more than one-third of children are…

  • Superfoods: Are they really super? The truth about superfoods revealed

    Superfoods: Are they really super? The truth about superfoods revealed

    [ad_1] The term ‘superfood’ is not a recognised nutritional term, but is used to market foods considered to be of high nutritional value, full of vitamins and minerals, and low in saturated fat and salt. Some of the most common foods regarded as superfoods are fermented milk drink kefir, acai berries, and quinoa. But what…

  • Food allergy symptoms: Signs you could be allergic to certain foods

    Food allergy symptoms: Signs you could be allergic to certain foods

    [ad_1] Food allergy symptoms can occur within minutes or a couple of hours of eating or touching food you’re allergic to. Certain foods have become known for causing an allergic reaction – in children, foods that most commonly cause an allergic reaction include milk, eggs peanuts and fish. In adults, the most common food allergies…

  • Meghan Markle news: Shows respect to Queen with ‘clever tactic’

    Meghan Markle news: Shows respect to Queen with ‘clever tactic’

    [ad_1] Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, 33, had their wedding in May. Since then the couple have been on a number public appearances as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. As the latest member of the Royal Family, fashion fans keenly follow her wardrobe. Many have noted Meghan’s penchant for neutral hues since her wedding,…

  • Blood pressure checks at train stations

    Blood pressure checks at train stations

    [ad_1] The British Heart Foundation is investing £1.5million in projects to reach people who are less likely to go to their GP surgery for a test.  The charity estimates that seven million people are living with undiagnosed high blood pressure.  Experts estimate the consequences of the condition costs the NHS £2billion every year, while social…

  • Best supplements for bloating: Remedies for IBS, constipation and diarrhoea

    Best supplements for bloating: Remedies for IBS, constipation and diarrhoea

    [ad_1] Supplements have soared in popularity over the last year with many health experts recommending them to help ailments from arthritis to high blood pressure. With winter fast approaching and cosy nights spent indulging in sweet treats and tipples, out guts can often take a nutritional hit. From the moment we eat or drink something,…

  • Princess Eugenie wedding: Royal reveals this about her maid of honour

    Princess Eugenie wedding: Royal reveals this about her maid of honour

    [ad_1] Princess Eugenie, 28, is tying the knot with Jack Brooksbank on October 12. The couple is marrying in a lavish ceremony at St George’s Chapel, Windsor, the same location as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. In the midst of all her last-minute preparations, Eugenie took the time to post a touching tribute to her…

  • Five Meghan Markle looks you can recreate on the high street

    Five Meghan Markle looks you can recreate on the high street

    [ad_1] Meghan Markle’s outfits are usually very expensive  [Getty] Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is easily one of the biggest fashion icons in the world.  Since the former Suits actress married Prince Harry, her status in the fashion world has only grown and grown.  However, it’s no secret Meghan has expensive taste, which means…

  • Meghan Markle English accent: Has LA-native adopted British tone?

    Meghan Markle English accent: Has LA-native adopted British tone?

    [ad_1] Meghan Markle appeared on royal documentary Queen of the World on ITV. The former-actress spoke on the programme about her wedding dress and her future work with the Commonwealth. Meghan’s interview on the programme caused many to wonder if she was picking up and English accent. Has the actress, who once played sexy paralegal…

  • Pay ruling validates profession’s role, Ottawa midwife says

    Pay ruling validates profession’s role, Ottawa midwife says

    [ad_1] An Ottawa midwife is welcoming this week’s Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario decision on pay equity as “validating” for her profession, but it could still be some time before midwives see the kind of salary increase they’re looking for. On Monday, the tribunal ruled in an interim decision that the Ministry of Health and Long-Term…

  • Best vitamin supplements: Vitamin B12, vitamin D, magnesium and omega-3

    Best vitamin supplements: Vitamin B12, vitamin D, magnesium and omega-3

    [ad_1] Vitamins and minerals perform hundred of roles in the body from helping wounds heal and bolstering your immune system. There is still much research to be carried out looking at the benefits of supplements, particularly those which fall into the health trend category. But there are a number of vitamin and mineral supplements many…

  • More Canadian clinics are offering unproven stem cell therapies, study finds

    More Canadian clinics are offering unproven stem cell therapies, study finds

    [ad_1] Dozens of unlicensed clinics offering stem cell treatments for a wide variety of medical conditions have sprung up in Canada, marketing their services through direct-to-consumer online advertising, a study has found. Canadian-born researcher Leigh Turner, an associate professor at the University of Minnesota’s Centre for Bioethics, identified 30 businesses marketing stem cell therapies at 43…

  • Eczema treatment: Prevent dry itchy skin with this gel moisturiser

    Eczema treatment: Prevent dry itchy skin with this gel moisturiser

    [ad_1] Eczema is a long-term condition that causes the skin to become itchy, red, dry and cracked, according to the NHS. It most often appears in children before their first birthday, but can also be diagnosed in adults for the first time. Eczema symptoms vary from having small patches of dry skin, to large, widespread…

  • Flu jab: Will it make you ill? Side effects of vaccination revealed

    Flu jab: Will it make you ill? Side effects of vaccination revealed

    [ad_1] Flu jab is the best way to protect against the influenza virus which can cause severe illness and even death among vulnerable groups. ‘At risk’ groups can be at increased risk of complications including bronchitis and pneumonia. But many people thinking about getting the flu vaccine may be worried the jab will make you…

  • Three to ten years in prison for comedian

    Three to ten years in prison for comedian

    [ad_1] BILL Cosby has been sentenced to three to ten years in prison after a legal battle over sexual assault accusations that has stretched on for years. The former TV star was convicted on April 26 on three counts of aggravated indecent assault after drugging and assaulting Andrea Constand at his home in suburban Philadelphia…

  • Video-conferencing with therapists can help patients with anxiety

    Video-conferencing with therapists can help patients with anxiety

    [ad_1] Talk therapy for anxiety disorders can be effective even when done via video-conference, a new study confirms. This finding could be especially helpful for patients in underserved and rural areas, researchers write in Family Practice. Nearly one in three U.S. adults suffer from an anxiety disorder at some time in their lives, according to…

  • E Coli bacteria infection: Macadamia nut recall after symptoms outbreak

    E Coli bacteria infection: Macadamia nut recall after symptoms outbreak

    [ad_1] E. coli is a type of bacteria that can cause harmful symptoms if there is an infection. It commonly causes UTI infections in women, however, it can also cause good poisoning. According to the NHS symptoms include “severe stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhoea that may be bloody.” Now some products have recalled after fears…

  • Linda Robson reveals impressive two and a half stone weight loss

    [ad_1] Linda Robson attended The Best Heroes Awards  [Splash] Linda Robson looked stunning at the The Best Heroes Awards in London on Monday night. Proudly showing off her recent weight loss, the 60 year old looked sensational in a figure-hugging lace dress. Highlighting her flat stomach, the Loose Women panelist’s dress flattered her slender frame, whilst she…

  • Jeremy Kyle: After 35 years of smoking I quit for good

    Jeremy Kyle: After 35 years of smoking I quit for good

    [ad_1] Jeremy Kyle (Image: Ken McKay/ ITV/ REX/ Shutterstock) But not any more.  After smoking for 35 years and with several failed attempts to kick the habit behind him, Jeremy, now 53, quit for good almost six months ago and hasn’t looked back since.  “I feel great,” says the father-of-four, who recently got engaged for…

  • Flu: Can vitamin C supplements prevent you getting the virus?

    Flu: Can vitamin C supplements prevent you getting the virus?

    [ad_1] Flu symptoms can be similar to those of the common cold. A sudden fever, a dry, chesty cough, a sore throat and a headache are all signs of the flu. Likewise, common cold symptoms are listed as a sore throat, coughs and a raised temperature. Vitamin C has been associated in the past with…

  • B.C. pharmacist loses licence after giving out drugs containing human placenta

    B.C. pharmacist loses licence after giving out drugs containing human placenta

    [ad_1] A Vancouver Island pharmacist has lost his licence after dispensing drugs containing human placenta and preparing the pills in an “unsterile” facility with “little evident regard” for safety procedures. Isidoro Andres “Rudy” Sanchez, who managed a now-shuttered pharmacy in Courtenay, B.C., showed a “blatant disregard for public safety,” according to a ruling from the…

  • Hannah Spearritt pregnant: All the baby details – from due date to sex of baby

    Hannah Spearritt pregnant: All the baby details – from due date to sex of baby

    [ad_1] Hannah Spearritt has announced she’s pregnant with her first child [OK! Magazine] S Club 7 singer turned EastEnders actor Hannah Spearritt has announced her pregnancy with boyfriend Adam Thomas. The loved up couple broke the news exclusively with OK! magazine, with Hannah describing it as “an amazing surprise.” Hannah and Adam sparked up a romance…

  • Hannah Spearritt announces she is expecting a baby girl with Adam Thomas

    Hannah Spearritt announces she is expecting a baby girl with Adam Thomas

    [ad_1] Hannah Spearritt announces she is pregnant with her first child [OK! Magazine] Hannah Spearritt has revealed her baby joy and announced she is pregnant with a baby girl. The former S Club 7 singer, 37, is due to give birth to her first child with boyfriend Adam Thomas in December. Hannah’s happy news comes four years after…

  • Free jab to protect teenagers

    Free jab to protect teenagers

    [ad_1] MORE than one million teenagers will be vaccinated against meningococcal infection in a $52 million Federal Government initiative. The new free national program will vaccinate 14- to 19-year-olds against the A, C, W and Y strains of the potentially fatal disease over the next four years. It will be added to the National Immunisation…

  • Drive to make more boost health by playing golf

    Drive to make more boost health by playing golf

    [ad_1] Some of golf’s leading figures, sporting bodies, policy experts and public health groups reviewed studies on the sport to reach a consensus view.  They also suggest that more could be done to inspire girls and women to play and propose that the sport could develop clubs and courses that are attractive to everyone.  Clubs…

  • How four cups of tea a day can stave off heart disease

    How four cups of tea a day can stave off heart disease

    [ad_1] A review of data from more than 40 research papers found that the regular consumption of black or green tea lowered cholesterol, improved cardiovascular function and reduced inflammation – all of which can contribute to a person’s risk of serious health problems. Nutritionist and study co-author Dr Emma Derbyshire said drinking tea “could help…

  • $175m boost for new MRI machines condemned

    $175m boost for new MRI machines condemned

    [ad_1] The federal government is putting $175 million towards 30 new MRI licences across the country. But one healthcare industry body says politicians on both sides are locked in a funding “arms race” and trying to buy votes. Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Health Minister Greg Hunt announced the funding boost at Mount Druitt Hospital…

  • Health News: Life lessons that shaped surgeon

    Health News: Life lessons that shaped surgeon

    [ad_1] On today’s Desert Island Discs, the 68-year-old talks about his unusual route into medicine, and how his career was shaped by his experience as a parent after his son was diagnosed with a brain tumour at just three months old.  Dr Marsh admitted to becoming “suicidal” after a doomed romance with an older woman…

  • Liverpool v Southampton, Manchester United v Wolves, Manchester City

    Liverpool v Southampton, Manchester United v Wolves, Manchester City

    [ad_1] LIVERPOOL and Manchester City both registered big wins on a massive night of Premier League action, while Manchester United dropped points once again. The Reds remain perfect after six matches following a routine 3-0 win over Southampton, while Pep Guardiola’s City are still undefeated after a massive 5-0 victory at Cardiff. United were held…

  • Mental health problem still has a stigma

    Mental health problem still has a stigma

    [ad_1] Mr Heyworth, global head of client strategy at HSBC bank and vice-chairman of the City Mental Health Alliance, says workplace stress and anxiety is now discussed more openly in the boardroom. But he says the problem is still stigmatised. Mr Heyworth, 53, a father-of – two from Chelsea, south-west London, unknowingly suffered from depression…

  • How Oliver! creator blew his millions

    How Oliver! creator blew his millions

    [ad_1] Lionel Bart’s musical Oliver! was a worldwide hit that spawned a film version in 1968 (Image: PA) Already a West End stage success and Broadway sensation, the hit film immortalised classic songs such as Consider Yourself, Food Glorious Food, and You’ve Got To Pick A Pocket Or Two. Yet behind the scenes an equally…

  • Sex and the senior: They’re doing it, so get over it

    Sex and the senior: They’re doing it, so get over it

    [ad_1] This is an excerpt from Second Opinion, a weekly roundup of eclectic and under-the-radar health and medical science news emailed to subscribers every Saturday morning. If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can do that by clicking here.  Older adults are having sex and enjoying it. So get over it. A British researcher says the “ick factor”…

  • Is psychedelic drug therapy on track to become as ubiquitous as meditation?

    Is psychedelic drug therapy on track to become as ubiquitous as meditation?

    [ad_1] Welcome to Part Three of The Big Trip, a special Day 6 series all about the future of psychedelic drugs. Click here for Part One and Part Two. When Estalyn Walcoff became a psychotherapist, she probably didn’t expect so many clients to ask her to break the law. Walcoff, who underwent psychedelic therapy herself as part of a…

  • I got dementia at 49…now I fear family seeing me suffer

    I got dementia at 49…now I fear family seeing me suffer

    [ad_1] Tracey, who has two sons Luke, 29, and Josh, 26, and two grandchildren, Arthur, four, and Stanley, six weeks, was convinced something was wrong a long time before her initial visit to her GP in early 2016. Yet she was only diagnosed in April this year. She said: “I kept going back to the…

  • Smoking linked to higher dementia risk

    Smoking linked to higher dementia risk

    [ad_1] Smokers have a higher risk of developing dementia, but giving up smoking can lower that risk, according to a new study in South Korea. Long-term quitters and those who had never smoked had 14 per cent and 19 per cent lower risks for dementia, respectively, compared to smokers who kept up with the habit, the study authors…

  • Nova Scotia to allow ‘X’ as sex option on birth certificates

    Nova Scotia to allow ‘X’ as sex option on birth certificates

    [ad_1] Nova Scotians who don’t exclusively identify as male or female will have the option of choosing “X” on their birth certificates under changes proposed by the province. Proposed amendments to the Vital Statistics Act introduced Wednesday would also make the display of the sex field optional on birth certificates, and waive the $24.95 fee to…

  • Worse flooding to hit Carolinas

    Worse flooding to hit Carolinas

    [ad_1] Flooding across the Carolinas in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, which has killed 36 people, is expected to worsen over the next couple of days, forecasters say. Twenty-one flood gauges showed major or moderate flooding early on Thursday in southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina, where major waterways, well above their flood stages,…

  • St Kilda preparing monster offer for Dylan Shiel

    St Kilda preparing monster offer for Dylan Shiel

    [ad_1] ON the same day Swans star Dan Hannebery said he was looking exclusively at a trade to St Kilda, the Saints emerged as a key contender for another player looking to exit NSW. Foxfooty.com.au senior reporter Tom Morris told 3AW’s Sportsday, the Saints loom as the “joker in the pack” for Giants midfielder Dylan…

  • Low-carb diet better when it includes more vegetables, nuts

    Low-carb diet better when it includes more vegetables, nuts

    [ad_1] People who cut back on carbohydrates may end up increasing their risk of premature death if they load their plates with meat and cheese instead of vegetables and nuts, a U.S. study suggests.  While previous research has linked low-carbohydrate diets to better success with short-term weight loss and improvements in risk factors for premature death like diabetes, less is…

  • Where is Kate Middleton? Why Duchess of Cambridge won’t join Prince William on next royal tour

    Where is Kate Middleton? Why Duchess of Cambridge won’t join Prince William on next royal tour

    [ad_1] Kate Middleton has made some official appearances despite being on maternity leave [Getty] Kate Middleton won’t be accompanying her husband Prince William on his next series of royal engagements in Africa. The Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to the couple’s third child, Prince Louis, in April this year and has made a number of appearances during her…

  • State pension: How is UK pension paid? How much do you get?

    State pension: How is UK pension paid? How much do you get?

    [ad_1] State pension is a sum of money most Britons will rely on in later life. Britons qualify for a certain amount of state pension, depending on how much national insurance they pay throughout their life. National insurance payments are paid by Britons in the form of a tax when they are earning. Is the…

  • B.C.-based grower approved to export marijuana to U.S. for clinical trial

    B.C.-based grower approved to export marijuana to U.S. for clinical trial

    [ad_1] A B.C.-based grower is the first Canadian company with approval from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to export a medical cannabis product south of the border for use in a clinical trial. The Nanaimo company, Tilray, and a researcher at the University of California San Diego believe it is the first export of a cannabis study drug…

  • How to live longer: Add avocado to diet to avoid early death

    How to live longer: Add avocado to diet to avoid early death

    [ad_1] Eating a healthy balanced diet, including at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day, could lower the risk of an early death, according to the NHS. You could also boost your lifespan by doing regular exercise. It’s the ‘miracle cure’ we’ve all been waiting for, it added. Small dietary or lifestyle changes…

  • California sues maker of Humira for alleged kickbacks to doctors

    California sues maker of Humira for alleged kickbacks to doctors

    [ad_1] California filed a lawsuit Tuesday accusing pharmaceutical giant AbbVie of illegally plying doctors with cash, gifts and services to prescribe one of the world’s best-selling drugs, Humira, despite its potentially deadly complications. The lawsuit by the state’s insurance commissioner accuses the company of a far-reaching kickback scheme that led doctors to write more prescriptions for the…

  • Canada has seen more than 8,000 apparent opioid deaths since 2016

    Canada has seen more than 8,000 apparent opioid deaths since 2016

    [ad_1] At least 1,036 Canadians died in the first three months of this year of what appeared to be opioid overdoses, raising the opioid epidemic’s national death toll to more than 8,000 people since January 2016, according to newly released government figures. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada’s latest trend report, 94 per cent of the…

  • Heart attack diet: Prevent myocardial infarction symptoms with beetroot juice

    Heart attack diet: Prevent myocardial infarction symptoms with beetroot juice

    [ad_1] Heart attacks are a serious medical emergency, and should be treated immediately. The condition, which is also known as a myocardial infarction, is caused by a sudden lack of blood reaching the heart. Making some diet or lifestyle changes could help to lower your chances of having a deadly heart attack. Adding more beetroot juice to…

  • A child dies every 5 seconds, and most are preventable deaths: UN

    A child dies every 5 seconds, and most are preventable deaths: UN

    [ad_1] An estimated 6.3 million children died before their 15th birthdays in 2017, or one every five seconds, mostly due to a lack of water, sanitation, nutrition and basic health care, according to report by United Nations agencies on Tuesday.  The vast majority of these deaths — 5.4 million — occur in the first five years of life, with newborns accounting for…

  • The dangers of not vaccinating are horrifying and graphic. Government warnings must show that

    The dangers of not vaccinating are horrifying and graphic. Government warnings must show that

    [ad_1] Back in April, the Canadian government announced a national awareness campaign and earmarked almost $3.4 million in additional funding to increase Canadian vaccination rates – a significant supplement to the $18 million it already spends annually on immunization initiatives. During the announcement, Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor noted that this was a significant public health priority…

  • Stomach bloating: Massage the abdominal area to get rid of a bulging belly

    Stomach bloating: Massage the abdominal area to get rid of a bulging belly

    [ad_1] Stomach bloating is commonly caused by certain foods but can also be a result of trapped wind, constipation, food intolerances or conditions such as IBS. If it’s certain foods causing your bloating, cutting down on these help. Bloat-inducing foods include beans, onions and broccoli. As long as you’re bloating isn’t the result of a…

  • ‘I feel betrayed by my company’: TTC subway operator barred while using medicinal cannabis

    ‘I feel betrayed by my company’: TTC subway operator barred while using medicinal cannabis

    [ad_1] A Toronto subway train operator says she’s been forced off medicinal cannabis by the TTC and back on opioids, even though her doctor thinks cannabis is the best treatment for her chronic pain.  Ellaine Farrell, 59, who has suffered from two herniated discs in her lower back and fibromyalgia, says the TTC offered her other non-safety sensitive positions if she…

  • bananas, apples contamination scare updates

    bananas, apples contamination scare updates

    [ad_1] POLICE are investigating the discovery of needles in an apple and banana in NSW today, as Australia’s strawberry contamination scare spreads across six states. A Sydney mum was horrified to find the needle in a Pink Lady apple today. The woman, identified only as Carmella, said she purchased the apple in a six pack…

  • State pension: How much do you get if you delay or defer payments?

    State pension: How much do you get if you delay or defer payments?

    [ad_1] State pension is something most Britons will get, provided they have paid enough national insurance in their life. If you delay your state pension do you get more? If you delay your state pension the government website reveals your state pension will increase with every week you defer. This only happens if you defer…

  • Statins use ‘of doubtful benefit’

    Statins use ‘of doubtful benefit’

    [ad_1] The authors of the review said the cholesterol-lowering drugs, taken by six million Britons, may not help when used as the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease. They also concluded that statin treatment has many serious side effects and claim these have been “minimised” by certain trials. The results of the study of almost 1.3…

  • How to live longer: Prevent early death with this much water in diet

    How to live longer: Prevent early death with this much water in diet

    [ad_1] Eating a healthy balanced diet – including at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day – could lower the risk of an early death, according to the NHS. You could also boost your lifespan by doing regular exercise – the “miracle cure” we’ve all been waiting for, it said. Making some small…

  • Vaping on school buses and in classes: Pharmacist warns of high e-cigarette use among N.L. teens

    Vaping on school buses and in classes: Pharmacist warns of high e-cigarette use among N.L. teens

    [ad_1] A pharmacist is warning people to think twice about the notion that e-cigarette use, or vaping, is harmless. “There’s a general perception out there that e-cigarettes are safe. And they’re certainly not safe,” said Leslie Phillips. “A lot of e-cigarettes contain nicotine, and nicotine is perhaps the most addictive substance in society today.” Every…

  • Healthy seniors taking baby Aspirin may be doing more harm than good

    Healthy seniors taking baby Aspirin may be doing more harm than good

    [ad_1] In healthy elderly people who never had a heart attack, the widespread practice of taking a baby Aspirin every day may do more harm than good, according to a U.S.-Australian study of more than 19,000 volunteers. The trial has “provided convincing evidence that Aspirin is ineffective in preserving good health in elderly people without…

  • Best supplements for eczema: Add fish oil to diet to prevent skin symptoms

    Best supplements for eczema: Add fish oil to diet to prevent skin symptoms

    [ad_1] Eczema is a long-term condition that causes the skin to become itchy red, dry and cracked, according to the NHS. It most often appears in children before their first birthday. But, it could also develop in adults for the first time. The symptoms of eczema vary between having small patches of dry skin, and having widespread…

  • Food news: Outrage at health experts plan to class All-Bran as junk food

    Food news: Outrage at health experts plan to class All-Bran as junk food

    [ad_1] It would put it in the same category as high-sugar cereals, which cannot be shown during breaks in programmes for youngsters.  Proposals by the Scientific Advisory Committee On Nutrition, which advises Public Health England, to limit calories from sugar to a maximum of five per cent of daily intake, could mean All-Bran – which…

  • Regional property on the rise as city slips

    Regional property on the rise as city slips

    [ad_1] A LARGER percentage of regional Victorian vendors toasted profits at sale time as Melbourne losses grew in the June quarter. Regional profitmaking resales rose 0.9 per cent to 96 per cent for houses, and 4 per cent to 93.4 per cent for units, over the three months to July, CoreLogic’s latest Pain & Gain…

  • Timing is everything: How body-clock medicine tackles age-old diseases

    Timing is everything: How body-clock medicine tackles age-old diseases

    [ad_1] Here’s our second look at the week, with our roundup of eclectic and under-the-radar health and medical science news. If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can do that by clicking here. Are you a night owl or the early bird who always gets the worm? Two recent studies examine the importance of our circadian rhythms and…

  • Canada’s artificial trans fats ban comes into effect — with a phase-out period

    Canada’s artificial trans fats ban comes into effect — with a phase-out period

    [ad_1] Artificial trans fats are expected to be officially banned from Canada’s food supply on Monday — a move that comes almost 15 years after a majority of MPs voted in support of it. The ban will see Health Canada add partially hydrogenated oils — the main source of trans fats in foods — to its “List of Contaminants and Other Adulterating Substances.”  The oils are used in…

  • Cancer drug victory as thousands benefit

    Cancer drug victory as thousands benefit

    [ad_1] Scientists estimate that by 2022, more than half of cancer patients will receive immunotherapy drugs (Image: ALFRED PASIEKA/SCIENCE PHOTO/GETTY) Experts believe it will lead to the revolutionary therapy Keytruda being approved by the UK as a default treatment for patients with advanced lung cancer – Britain’s third most common form of the disease, which…

  • Dementia symptoms: Alzheimer’s signs include hearing loss

    Dementia symptoms: Alzheimer’s signs include hearing loss

    [ad_1] Dementia is the name given to a group of symptoms linked to an ongoing decline in brain function. About 850,000 people in the UK have dementia, with Alzheimer’s disease being the most common type. Alzheimer’s symptoms include poor judgement, becoming less flexible, and struggling to find the right words. But, you could also be…

  • Tragic child victims of the mothers-to-be who drink

    Tragic child victims of the mothers-to-be who drink

    [ad_1] Drinking during pregnancy is very dangerous for the child (Image: Kiyoshi Hijiki/Getty Images) It aims to slash the numbers of women who drink during pregnancy, which is estimated at 40 per cent – the fourth highest total in the world.  A Department of Health spokeswoman said it is committed to finding ways to “support…

  • Preventing illness will save NHS

    Preventing illness will save NHS

    [ad_1] He said: “A heart attack can cost £20,000 to treat. If it can be prevented, that has huge cost implications. “I would estimate 50 to 70 per cent of my patients’ medical costs would not just be reduced but eliminated if their diets were healthier and they exercised more. This could save the NHS…

  • Heart attack symptoms: Chest pain can indicate the life-threatening state

    Heart attack symptoms: Chest pain can indicate the life-threatening state

    [ad_1] Heart attack symptoms can be difficult to spot, particularly when ones like sweating are associated with less serious health conditions. The condition occurs when there is lack of blood to the heart. Coronary heart disease – where the major blood vessels that supply the heart get clogged up with deposits of cholesterol – is…

  • Stomach bloating causes: Drinks to avoid if you want to banish trapped wind

    Stomach bloating causes: Drinks to avoid if you want to banish trapped wind

    [ad_1] Stomach bloating causes include trapped wind, constipation, food intolerances or conditions such as IBS or Coeliac disease. From a medical viewpoint, it’s a non-specific symptom and doctors will look beyond the digestive system to eliminate other causes of abdominal swelling. Cutting down on foods that promote trapped wind, such as beans, onions, and broccoli,…

  • Singer slams ex-lover in new song

    Singer slams ex-lover in new song

    [ad_1] MARIAH Carey has dropped a sassy new breakup song, and fans are speculating that the track is about her ex-fiance James Packer. In GTFO (Get The F*** Out), Carey sings “You took my love for granted, you left me lost and disenchanted, bulldozed my heart as if you planned it.” Later in the song…

  • Legionella bacteria found in Palmerston Regional Hospital cooling towers

    Legionella bacteria found in Palmerston Regional Hospital cooling towers

    [ad_1] THE potentially-deadly legionella bacteria has been found in the cooling towers of Palmerston Regional Hospital. The results from routine sampling of the cooling towers on Thursday September 13 returned a positive reading for the bacteria, which can cause a fatal type of pneumonia. The Department of Health issued a statement last night confirming the…

  • Diabetes type 2 symptoms: High blood sugar signs include hearing loss

    Diabetes type 2 symptoms: High blood sugar signs include hearing loss

    [ad_1] Diabetes has been diagnosed in about 3.7 million people in the UK. There are mainly two types of diabetes, and around 90 per cent of all cases are caused by type 2. Common diabetes symptoms include unexplained weight loss, blurred vision, and frequent infections. But, you could also be at risk of high blood sugar if you…

  • Health News: We don’t eat up our greens for at least a week

    Health News: We don’t eat up our greens for at least a week

    [ad_1] And one in 20 has not eaten a single one in a month or longer, the study found.  It also revealed that 16 per cent felt “unhealthy” while 13 per cent admitted their diet made them unhappy.  Aileen Nicol, campaign director at Organic UK, which conducted the survey, said: “A large proportion of Brits…

  • Erectile dysfunction: What is the cause? The herbal treatments available

    Erectile dysfunction: What is the cause? The herbal treatments available

    [ad_1] Erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence, usually isn’t the sign of anything serious. It’s where a man fails to get or keep an erection and is particularly common among men over the age of 40. But what causes it and what treatments are available? A number of factors are linked with impotence, according to…

  • Asthma attack causes: Sudden change to cold weather could trigger symptoms

    Asthma attack causes: Sudden change to cold weather could trigger symptoms

    [ad_1] Asthma is a respiratory condition that causes occasional difficulties with breathing. An asthma attack is when the symptoms of asthma get worse for a short time. This can happen suddenly or gradually over a few days. Attacks have been known to have fatal consequences, with statistics revealing the death of three people in the…

  • From corneas to tendons, a new ’tissue bank’ improves transplant process

    From corneas to tendons, a new ’tissue bank’ improves transplant process

    [ad_1] A new “tissue bank” located in Dartmouth, N.S., is already making a difference in the number of corneas, heart valves, bones and other tissues available for transplant to the people who need them. The Nova Scotia Health Authority opened its Regional Tissue Bank inside the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service building in the Burnside Industrial Park…

  • 2nd possible carcinogen found in recalled blood pressure drug valsartan, Health Canada says

    2nd possible carcinogen found in recalled blood pressure drug valsartan, Health Canada says

    [ad_1] Certain medications containing valsartan, a drug to treat high blood pressure, could contain a second substance that can cause cancer, Health Canada says. All drugs containing valsartan, manufactured by Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceuticals in China, were recalled in Canada after a first impurity, N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), was identified earlier this summer. NDMA is classified as a probable…

  • Stomach bloating diet: Prevent trapped wind pain with peppermint tea

    Stomach bloating diet: Prevent trapped wind pain with peppermint tea

    [ad_1] Most people have been affected by stomach bloating at some point in their lives, according to the NHS. It may be caused by eating food too quickly, swallowing air, or having a food intolerance. Making some diet changes could help to prevent feeling bloated or getting trapped wind. One of the best ways to avoid…

  • Meghan Markle news: Prince Harry wife seen picking up after dog?

    Meghan Markle news: Prince Harry wife seen picking up after dog?

    [ad_1] Meghan Markle, 37, is settling into her life as a Duchess, living in Kensington Palace with her husband Prince Harry, 33. The couple have been undertaking numerous official outings, but some believe Meghan headed out alone yesterday. Lisa Petrillo, who is an entertainment journalist for CBS Miami made the spot. She posted to her…

  • New details on child deaths offer more questions than answers

    New details on child deaths offer more questions than answers

    [ad_1] A two-year-old girl died from complications associated with drug poisoning, but it’s not clear what drugs she took or how she got her hands on them. Several babies, the oldest only six months old, died from undetermined causes linked to unsafe sleeping or bed sharing. In each case, it’s not clear what, if anything,…

  • Cancer deaths rise to 9.6 million globally as populations age

    Cancer deaths rise to 9.6 million globally as populations age

    [ad_1] Cancer will claim the lives of 9.6 million people in 2018, accounting for one in eight of all deaths among men and one in 11 among women, the World Health Organization’s cancer research agency said on Wednesday. In its GLOBOCAN report detailing prevalence and death rates from many different types of cancer, the WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer…

  • Medical students schooled in Indigenous issues

    Medical students schooled in Indigenous issues

    [ad_1] Students entering the University of Ottawa’s faculty of medicine were welcomed Wednesday with a special ceremony on Victoria Island, a traditional meeting place of the Algonquin people. The Indigenous celebration has been part of the faculty’s back-to-school routine since 2005, and is considered an important component of the first-year curriculum. It’s also chance to raise awareness among the incoming students about…

  • Dementia: How is the disease diagnosed? Six early signs to look out for

    Dementia: How is the disease diagnosed? Six early signs to look out for

    [ad_1] Dementia mostly affects people over 65, and there are four common types – Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy body dementia, vascular dementia and frontotemporal dementia. These different types of dementia can affect people differently, but there are six common early signs to watch out for. These are memory loss, difficulty concentrating, finding hard to carry out…

  • Brisbane mart home that changes light bulb going to auction

    Brisbane mart home that changes light bulb going to auction

    [ad_1] MORE than 80 properties are lined up for the auctioneer’s gavel this weekend across the greater Brisbane region. Among the properties going to auction is 82 The Avenue, Sunnybank Hills, which topped the list for Queensland’s most viewed property when it debuted in August, 2018. BRISBANE HOME TOPS MOST POPULAR LIST Place Coorparoo lead…

  • Medical marijuana system will continue after legalization, says Health Canada

    Medical marijuana system will continue after legalization, says Health Canada

    [ad_1] Health Canada will continue operating the medical marijuana system after recreational use of cannabis is legalized next month, but it will be reviewed within five years.  The announcement came in response to a call last month from the Canadian Medical Association — which represents doctors in this country — asking that the medical marijuana system…

  • U.S. officials call teen vaping ‘epidemic’

    U.S. officials call teen vaping ‘epidemic’

    [ad_1] U.S. health officials say teenage use of e-cigarette has reached “epidemic” levels and are calling on the industry toaddress the problem or risk having their flavoured products pulled off the market. The warning from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday marks a stark shift in the agency’s tone on e-cigarettes, which have…

  • Monkeypox virus UK: Symptoms and signs risk in the world revealed

    Monkeypox virus UK: Symptoms and signs risk in the world revealed

    [ad_1] The monkeypox virus has been diagnosed twice in the UK within four days, Public Health England (PHE) has confirmed. The disease, which is a viral infection, was first spotted in Cornwall on Saturday (September 8). A Nigerian resident was staying at a naval base in Cornwall, before being transferred to London. On Tuesday (September…

  • Why overdose may be the wrong word when it comes to cannabis

    Why overdose may be the wrong word when it comes to cannabis

    [ad_1] Whether or not you can overdose on cannabis depends on two things: how you ingest it and how you define the word “overdose.” For most people talking about illicit drugs, an overdose means someone died or had to be resuscitated. Basically, this is what we’ve seen with the growing opioid crisis: take too much and…

  • Marvelon 28 birth control pills missing day label stickers, Health Canada says

    Marvelon 28 birth control pills missing day label stickers, Health Canada says

    [ad_1] Some lots of Marvelon 28 birth control tablets do not contain day-of-the-week label stickers that women may use to help them remember if they took their daily pill, Health Canada says. “This issue does not impact the safety or effectiveness of the pills. Canadians should continue to take their medication as prescribed. It is important to keep…

  • Ottawa Public Health preparing for a more diverse senior population

    Ottawa Public Health preparing for a more diverse senior population

    [ad_1] Ottawa’s public health department says demographic trends suggest the city’s population will get older overall, and those older residents are becoming more diverse. The Board of Health will be considering a report next week on those trends. According to the 2016 census, 29 per cent of Ottawa’s population was older than 55. The report…

  • Controversial chiropractor still posting videos while under investigation

    Controversial chiropractor still posting videos while under investigation

    [ad_1] A Halifax-based chiropractor being investigated for online posts that include discredited views on vaccines and cancer therapies continues to share controversial information on social media that is outside her scope of practice. A committee of the Nova Scotia College of Chiropractors launched an investigation in the spring against Dena Churchill, who operates Oxford Chiropractic Inc., and bills herself…

  • Heart attack diet: Prevent myocardial infarction pain with tomato

    Heart attack diet: Prevent myocardial infarction pain with tomato

    [ad_1] Heart attacks are a medical emergency and require immediate treatment. The condition, which is also known as a myocardial infarction, is caused by the heart’s blood supply suddenly becoming blocked. Making some small changes to your diet could help to lower your risk of a heart attack. Eating more tomatoes could help to lower…

  • Health Department blasted for ‘disappointing’ response to pharmacist snooping case

    Health Department blasted for ‘disappointing’ response to pharmacist snooping case

    [ad_1] Nova Scotia’s privacy commissioner says the confidential drug records of Nova Scotians are still not as secure as they should be, and she blames a lack of action by the Department of Health. On Monday, Catherine Tully​ called the department’s response to two reports she released last month “very disappointing.” The reports, one aimed at Sobeys, the other at the…

  • Maniwaki Hospital forced into costly solution to lure specialists

    Maniwaki Hospital forced into costly solution to lure specialists

    [ad_1] Unable to attract full-time anesthesiologists, the only hospital in Maniwaki, Que., is being forced to tap into a costly provincial program to pay visiting doctors for piecemeal work, or face the closure of its surgical department. The western Quebec hospital, about 135 kilometres north of Gatineau, is grappling with a chronic shortage of anesthesiologists, who…

  • Stroke causes: Two thirds of nation ignore their blood pressure numbers

    Stroke causes: Two thirds of nation ignore their blood pressure numbers

    [ad_1] Stroke occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is cut off. This is considered a medical emergency and urgent treatment is essential. A stroke can cause swallowing difficulties, pain and sensory problems, communication problems, and tiredness and fatigue. In some cases it can even be fatal. Health experts recommend the…

  • Treatment centres assist in Congo’s Ebola outbreak but faces old hurdles

    Treatment centres assist in Congo’s Ebola outbreak but faces old hurdles

    [ad_1] When Esperance Nzavaki heard she was cured of Ebola after three weeks of cutting-edge care at a medical centre in eastern Congo, she raised her arms to the sky with joy and praised the Lord. Her recovery is testament to the effectiveness of a new treatment, which isolates patients in futuristic cube-shaped mobile units with transparent walls and gloved access,…

  • Back pain symptoms: Prevent lower backache with bad posture tips

    Back pain symptoms: Prevent lower backache with bad posture tips

    [ad_1] Back pain is a common condition that affects most people at some point in their lifetime, according to the NHS. It’s usually nothing to worry about, and should get better by itself within a few weeks or months. Back pain could be relieved by changing your posture. While it’s unlikely to resolve the root cause of…

  • Passengers fall ill on Melbourne-NZ flight

    Passengers fall ill on Melbourne-NZ flight

    [ad_1] Passengers have been screened on the tarmac at Auckland’s airport after a number became ill during a flight from Melbourne. An Auckland Airport spokeswoman said paramedics were called to Virgin Australia flight VA167 about 3.30pm (NZ local time) on Monday following reports of illness. Travellers were being screened as they came off and a…

  • High blood pressure diet: Prevent hypertension symptoms with celery

    High blood pressure diet: Prevent hypertension symptoms with celery

    [ad_1] High blood pressure affects more than 25 per cent of all UK adults. The condition, which is also known as hypertension, puts extra stress on blood vessels and vital organs. But making some small changes to your diet could lower your risk of the condition. Celery is a great addition to you shopping list…

  • Tyron Woodley vs Darren Till, live updates, video, result, KOs

    Tyron Woodley vs Darren Till, live updates, video, result, KOs

    [ad_1] UFC Welterweight champion Tyron Woodley puts his belt on the line when he takes on monster striker Darren Till. The co-main event will see Jessica Andrade and Karolina Kowalkiewicz will battle it out in a strawweight contender fight. Catch all of the live action right here with the main card underway from 1pm (AEST).…

  • Meghan Markle follows unusual travel hack to avoid getting ill

    Meghan Markle follows unusual travel hack to avoid getting ill

    [ad_1] Meghan Markle follows an unusual hack to stop herself getting ill [Getty] Meghan Markle is used to jetting across the globe, and is about to begin travelling the world a whole lot more as she settles into her role as the Duchess of Sussex after marrying Prince Harry in May. And the former Suits actress,…

  • It’s not just the EpiPen. Canada had 25 new drug shortages this week alone

    It’s not just the EpiPen. Canada had 25 new drug shortages this week alone

    [ad_1] Here’s our second look at the week, with our roundup of eclectic and under-the-radar health and medical science news. If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can do that by clicking here. It’s not just the EpiPen. Drug shortages have quietly become a chronic problem for Canada’s health-care system. This week alone, 25 new drugs…

  • Vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms: This feeling in your hands, legs or feet could be a sign

    Vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms: This feeling in your hands, legs or feet could be a sign

    [ad_1] Vitamin B12 deficiency occurs when a lack of vitamin B12 causes the body to produce abnormally large blood cells which can’t function properly. Although uncommon, vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to complications with the nervous system, heart problems, pregnancy complications and birth defects, and temporary infertility. People with severe anaemia are also at risk…

  • Foxtel’s new show Fighting Season takes up PTSD battle

    Foxtel’s new show Fighting Season takes up PTSD battle

    [ad_1] EXCLUSIVE: The idea for Foxtel’s sizzling new drama series, Fighting Season emerged in a crowded US airport lounge. Over a loud speaker came a call for military personnel to board their planes first, a simple nod to their service and a subtle thanks from a respectful nation. As the show’s producer, Kylie du Fresne…

  • One day a soldier turned up with a dog called Cat

    One day a soldier turned up with a dog called Cat

    [ad_1] Barby Keel at her animal sanctuary (Image: STEVE REIGATE) My animals always come first. If I won the lottery four times I still wouldn’t leave them. Barby Keel Barby Keel is using a teaspoon to deliver small sips of milk into the tiny upturned beak of a fluffy seagull chick…

  • Volunteers need aid for influx of animals amid drought

    Volunteers need aid for influx of animals amid drought

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  • Family reunion that led to the shock of four women fighting same cancer

    Family reunion that led to the shock of four women fighting same cancer

    [ad_1] Louise Wright (right) with her mother (left (Image: NC ) Decades later as her daughters Rosie 67, who was just eight when her mother died, Tizzy, 64, Jenny, 70, and Paddy, 71, met for a family reunion party along with retired pharmacist Rosie’s daughter Louise Wright, 40, they confessed their worries about the disease…

  • How opposition to vaccines caused a measles outbreak in Europe

    How opposition to vaccines caused a measles outbreak in Europe

    [ad_1] Read Story Transcript Across Europe this summer, public health officials have been grappling with a surge of measles, which the World Health Organization attributes to low rates of immunization. This reluctance people have around vaccination comes from the dependence people have on online and social media networks, according to medical anthropologist Emily Brunson. In her research,…

  • Health minister announces $71.7M in emergency funding for drug treatment in B.C.

    Health minister announces $71.7M in emergency funding for drug treatment in B.C.

    [ad_1] Canada’s federal health minister has announced $71.7 million in emergency funding to improve access to addiction treatment services in B.C.   Ginette Petitpas Taylor made the announcement at an opioid symposium in Toronto on Thursday, after participating in a panel with Bill Blair, the federal minister for organized crime reduction. She was joined by B.C. Minister of…

  • Goop settles over advertising claims for its vaginal eggs

    Goop settles over advertising claims for its vaginal eggs

    [ad_1] Gwyneth Paltrow’s lifestyle company goop has agreed to pay $145,000 US in civil penalties over products including egg-shaped stones that are meant to be inserted into the vagina to improve health. Prosecutors in eight California counties jointly announced the settlement on Tuesday after a task-force investigation found some of goop’s health claims were unfounded.…

  • Ottawa hopes Ontario will make ‘informed decision’ on overdose prevention sites

    Ottawa hopes Ontario will make ‘informed decision’ on overdose prevention sites

    [ad_1] Canada’s health minister is offering to share the federal government’s research on overdose prevention and supervised consumption sites with Ontario as the province weighs whether to allow such facilities to continue operating. Ginette Petitpas Taylor said Wednesday she hopes Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government will make an “informed decision” when it comes to the sites,…

  • Why these university students love living with seniors

    Why these university students love living with seniors

    [ad_1] The laughter comes quick and easy at 73-year-old Constance Jain’s cozy home in Hamilton. And her roommate, Tafadzwa Machipisa, is a big reason why. “Tafadzwa is very easy to get along with,” Jain said. “She’s just full of joy, and she’s always interested in current events and things that I’m interested in.” The comfortable banter between the…

  • New iPhone X could bring one of Apple’s biggest changes in years

    New iPhone X could bring one of Apple’s biggest changes in years

    [ad_1] With less than a week until Apple’s big keynote, the new iPhone rumours are coming thick and fast. Although nothing has yet been confirmed, all signs point to a trio of new smartphones being unveiled at the Apple Park HQ on Wednesday, September 12. Invites were recently sent out to media showing a gold…

  • It’s time to switch off and ditch the devices

    It’s time to switch off and ditch the devices

    [ad_1] The average Briton spends six hours looking at a screen every single day (Image: GETTY IMAGES) Alarmingly some people spend more time looking at a device than they do sleeping. However a new study suggests that this could be set to change. Online shopping giant eBay has revealed in its UK Retail Report that…

  • Panel appointed to improve long-term care in N.S. after woman’s death

    Panel appointed to improve long-term care in N.S. after woman’s death

    [ad_1] Nova Scotia’s health minister has appointed an expert advisory panel to find ways to improve long-term care in the province, a move that comes following the recent death of a woman whose infected bedsore went untreated. Randy Delorey has tapped Janice Keefe, chair of the Nova Scotia Centre on Aging; Dr. Greg Archibald, a family…

  • ​A quarter of adults are too inactive, putting health at risk

    ​A quarter of adults are too inactive, putting health at risk

    [ad_1] More than a quarter of the world’s adults — or 1.4 billion people — take too little exercise, putting them at higher risk of cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, dementia and cancers, according to a World Health Organization-led study. In 2016, around one in three women and one in four men worldwide were not reaching the recommended levels of physical activity to stay…

  • Eastern Congo has new Ebola case in city of 1.4 million

    Eastern Congo has new Ebola case in city of 1.4 million

    [ad_1] Congo health officials say that a case of Ebola has been discovered in Butembo, a city of 1.4 million people in the country’s northeast. Jessica Ilunga, a Ministry of Health communication officer, said Wednesday that Congo’s government and the U.N. World Health Organization are taking immediate steps to contain the new Ebola case in the…

  • Canada’s children have high rates of suicide, abuse, infant mortality: report

    Canada’s children have high rates of suicide, abuse, infant mortality: report

    [ad_1] Canada’s global reputation as a healthy place to raise children is belied by statistics showing strikingly high rates of suicide, child abuse and struggles with mental health, a new report suggested Tuesday. Health markers covering everything from infant mortality to obesity and poverty rates paint a troubling picture of child welfare in Canada, according…

  • ​Negative memories of gym class may last into adulthood

    ​Negative memories of gym class may last into adulthood

    [ad_1] Negative childhood experiences in physical education (PE) classes may have long-term effects on adult physical activity, a study suggests. Researchers conducted an online survey of more than 1,000 adults, ages 18 to 45, across 46 states about their best and worst memories of their PE experiences, as well as their attitude about physical activity now. The 392 male and 636 female…

  • Japan investigating Fukushima tour episode

    Japan investigating Fukushima tour episode

    [ad_1] ITS willingness to boldly take audiences to some of the most offbeat, off-putting and downright disturbing places on the planet has made the Netflix series Dark Tourist a global sensation. The first season of the groundbreaking documentary series, which was released in July, follows host David Farrier’s excursions to grim locations, from a forbidden…

  • Check how old your heart is…it could save your life

    Check how old your heart is…it could save your life

    [ad_1] With 50 preventable deaths every day of people under the age of 75, this is serious Hilary Jones Stroke, heart attack and other types of cardiovascular disease (CVD) are the leading cause of death for men and the second for women. A quarter of deaths occur in those aged under…

  • London researchers revamping jawbone surgery with 3D printing technology

    London researchers revamping jawbone surgery with 3D printing technology

    [ad_1] Dr. Yara Hosein is the applications specialist and researcher at ADEISS. (Brenden Dixon) London researchers are revamping jawbone surgery with 3D-printing technology New 3D-printed surgical guides and jaw implants could soon help patients in need of reconstruction surgery. And they’re printed right here in London. “If you think back ten or twenty years ago, a surgeon would plan…

  • Kate Middleton’s favourite beauty product is sold every 20 seconds

    Kate Middleton’s favourite beauty product is sold every 20 seconds

    [ad_1] Kate Middleton is a big fan of Trinity rosehip oil [Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images] The Duchess of Cambridge never looks short of flawless, throughout all three pregnancies with Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte and Prince George, Kate Middleton was glowing. But her gorgeous and supple skin may not have just been down to pregnancy, as the…

  • Inside billionaire superyacht owner’s secret life

    Inside billionaire superyacht owner’s secret life

    [ad_1] WITH an estimated fortune of more than $13 billion, Mexican mining tycoon Alberto Bailleres is one of the world’s richest people. His beloved Mayan Queen IV is worth about $200 million and is one of the largest — and most admired — superyachts in the world. Australians caught a glimpse of the six-storey, 93m…

  • Why are our teenage girls self-harming?

    Why are our teenage girls self-harming?

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  • Health Canada spending $100M on cannabis education over 6 years

    Health Canada spending $100M on cannabis education over 6 years

    [ad_1] In the past, public health campaigns warning of the harmful effects of drugs delivered one resounding message: Don’t do it. But now that the federal government has decided to legalize marijuana, Health Canada is using new strategies to try to land on teens’ screens and in the places they hang out. “Inevitably, that communication…

  • New virtual reality program teaches children about road safety

    New virtual reality program teaches children about road safety

    [ad_1] With most kids heading back to school this week, many parents may be concerned about whether younger children are traffic-savvy enough to cross the street without supervision. Can they judge how far away an approaching vehicle is? Or how fast it’s travelling to make it across safely? “Parents tend to overestimate their child’s crossing…

  • Kevin’s new house party | Express.co.uk

    Kevin’s new house party | Express.co.uk

    [ad_1] Presenter Kevin McCloud admits it’s been quite a journey and says of the new series: ‘We’ve squeezed the juice out of the plumpest of British architectural fruit for the 2018 series and explored areas of design and self-build that we’ve never investigated before.” There’s a couple who are trying to make a fire-damaged crumbling…

  • Jack P Shepherd son illness: What AHC (alternating hemiplegia of childhood) is

    Jack P Shepherd son illness: What AHC (alternating hemiplegia of childhood) is

    [ad_1] Jack P. Shepherd’s son is suffering a crippling illness [Wenn] The son of Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd has been diagnosed with painful illness alternating hemiplegia of childhood. Speaking with The Sunday Mirror, the mother of Jack’s son Greyson said: “If you saw was Greyson goes through on a daily basis, it’s heartbreaking.”…

  • how to nominate a local hero

    how to nominate a local hero

    [ad_1] INCREDIBLE courage, overwhelming community spirit, inspirational service, and lifesaving actions — the Pride of Australia medal encompasses it all. This year marks the fourteenth anniversary of this prestigious prize which has highlighted over 20,000 moving stories of ordinary people and their extraordinary achievements across the country since 2005. The award winners are unsung heroes…

  • Stomach bloating: Diet swaps to avoid trapped wind pain

    Stomach bloating: Diet swaps to avoid trapped wind pain

    [ad_1] Most people have been affected by stomach bloating at some point in their lifetime, according to the NHS. The condition can make the stomach feel stretched and uncomfortable. Eating certain foods could increase the risk of feeling bloated. Stomach bloating is a symptom of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), which may trigger a reaction in…

  • Secret asbestos in our schools ‘killing 400 victims a year’

    Secret asbestos in our schools ‘killing 400 victims a year’

    [ad_1] asbestos (Image: GETTY) Despite this, schools have no obligation to tell parents whether asbestos is present in their child’s school.  Health and Safety Executive (HSE) figures show deaths from asbestos related lung cancer, mesothelioma, among teachers and support staff have risen by a third – to 40 each year – between 2015 and 2016. …

  • Breath test to detect cancer: Breakthrough to reduce invasive tests

    Breath test to detect cancer: Breakthrough to reduce invasive tests

    [ad_1] The breakthrough test can detect cancer markers found in your breath (Image: BILLY BOYLE) By detecting cancer earlier, potentially before symptoms have even appeared, tens of thousands of lives could be saved every year. It would also reduce the need for costly and invasive internal investigations, biopsies and scans. Multiple large-scale clinical trials, partly…

  • Alberta gov’t announces universal coverage for HIV-prevention drug PrEP

    Alberta gov’t announces universal coverage for HIV-prevention drug PrEP

    [ad_1] Alberta will be providing universal coverage for PrEP — an HIV-prevention drug that is up to 99 per cent effective at stopping the transmission of the disease — beginning Oct. 1. “It’s about public health. It’s about promoting health and preventing illness,” said Premier Rachel Notley at a surprise announcement during a fundraiser brunch for Camp…

  • Big Vape comes to Canada and the effects won’t be known for decades

    Big Vape comes to Canada and the effects won’t be known for decades

    [ad_1] This is an excerpt from Second Opinion, a weekly roundup of eclectic and under-the-radar health and medical science news emailed to subscribers every Saturday morning. If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can do that by clicking here.  Consider it a real life public health experiment on the effects of inhaling nicotine vapour. The results won’t…

  • Emergency EpiPen alternative priced for Canadian market at $170 each

    Emergency EpiPen alternative priced for Canadian market at $170 each

    [ad_1] The American epinephrine autoinjectors ordered by Health Canada as an emergency measure amid an ongoing EpiPen shortage have been priced at $170 Cdn each by manufacturer Kaléo Pharmaceuticals, CBC News has learned.  Since 2015, Pfizer Inc. — EpiPen’s manufacturer — has been the sole supplier of epinephrine autoinjectors in Canada. They are life-saving devices for people who have an anaphylactic reaction to something they’re allergic to,…

  • Coronation Street Kingsville house fire MFB

    Coronation Street Kingsville house fire MFB

    [ad_1] FIRE has ripped through a house in Melbourne’s inner west this afternoon. MFB crews were called to a house fire on Coronation Street in Kingsville around 12.30pm. Two occupants of the house had safely evacuated the home when they arrived. MORE NEWS: INSIDE THE WEST FOOTSCRAY INFERNO FACTORY THE WEATHER YOU CAN EXPECT THIS…

  • Bereaved parents accuse trust of a ‘culture of denial’

    Bereaved parents accuse trust of a ‘culture of denial’

    [ad_1] The couple spoke out as it emerged an independent review into a series of baby deaths is to be expanded after more families came forward.  The Health Service Journal reported more than 60 cases, including baby deaths, brain injuries and deaths of mothers, have been identified. Concerns were first raised about the hospital’s maternity…

  • Drug users want government to end review of overdose prevention sites

    Drug users want government to end review of overdose prevention sites

    [ad_1] Drug consumers in Ottawa are calling on the provincial government to end its review of overdose prevention sites. Dozens of people rallied Friday outside the Human Rights Monument on Elgin Street for International Overdose Awareness Day, calling for better health care for drug users, more overdose prevention sites and programs, and more 24/7 supervised injection sites.  Since…

  • Ebola control measures seem to be working in Congo, WHO says

    Ebola control measures seem to be working in Congo, WHO says

    [ad_1] Efforts to halt an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in Congo appear to be working, but substantial risks remain, the World Health Organization said on Friday. The outbreak has so far killed 77 people in Congo’s North Kivu and Ituri provinces among 116 cases. Fifteen of the cases were healthworkers. “Recent trends suggest that control measures are working,” a WHO statement…

  • Asthma treatment: New breakthrough procedure to be offered to patients on the NHS

    Asthma treatment: New breakthrough procedure to be offered to patients on the NHS

    [ad_1] The asthma treatment, known as bronchial thermoplasty, is administered under sedation or general anaesthetic, with short pulses of radio frequency energy applied to the airway wall. The novel treatment reduces the smooth muscle mass lining the airways, decreasing their ability to constrict, and may decrease the severity and frequency of severe asthma attacks –…

  • Calgary hospital 1st in Canada to help patients escape wound pain with virtual reality

    Calgary hospital 1st in Canada to help patients escape wound pain with virtual reality

    [ad_1] Graydon Cuthbertson nearly lost his legs from compartment syndrome.  He has gone through multiple calf surgeries, and when the dressings on his leg wounds are changed, the sensation can range from discomfort to excruciating pain. But this time, the 47-year-old’s mind is elsewhere — at a virtual, lake-side campground instead of his room at the Rockyview General Hospital…

  • Eczema treatment: Prevent dry, itchy skin with nuts in diet

    Eczema treatment: Prevent dry, itchy skin with nuts in diet

    [ad_1] Eczema is a long-term condition that causes the skin to become itchy, red, dry and cracked, according to the NHS. It usually appears in young children before their first birthday, but it can also develop for the first time in later life. Eczema symptoms can vary between small patches of dry skin, to large…

  • Scientists’ new methods to slay bacteria

    Scientists’ new methods to slay bacteria

    [ad_1] TOXIC water and bacterial chocolate may halt killer superbugs, an Adelaide researcher says. The University of Adelaide’s Dr Katharina Richter is searching for novel treatments to stop the global rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Since Howard Florey discovered how penicillin could be used to kill bacteria, common infections that would have once led to serious…

  • Heart attack symptoms: Signs of myocardial infarction include swollen feet

    Heart attack symptoms: Signs of myocardial infarction include swollen feet

    [ad_1] Heart attacks are a serious medical emergency, and should be treated immediately. The condition, which is also known as a myocardial infarction, is caused by the flow of blood to the heart becoming blocked. Without enough blood, the heart muscle can become seriously damaged, and may even be life-threatening. You could be more likely to have a heart…

  • Vancouver Coastal Health cancels contract surgeries, opens up more public operating space

    Vancouver Coastal Health cancels contract surgeries, opens up more public operating space

    [ad_1] Vancouver Coastal Health is cancelling surgery contracts with two private health clinics and moving the operations back into public hospital operating rooms, B.C.’s health minister has confirmed.  The regional health authority had been contracting out some surgeries such as hernia operations to private clinics such as the False Creek Healthcare.  Staff at the private…

  • Over-65s needing 24-hour support to rise by a third

    Over-65s needing 24-hour support to rise by a third

    [ad_1] And the number of over-85s needing similar care will almost double in the next two decades to 446,000.  When family members and carers are taken into account, the number of people affected will run to several million. Published in The Lancet Public Health, the report further highlights how growing numbers of elderly people are…

  • 6 RESEARCHERS WHO ARE CHANGING LIVES

    6 RESEARCHERS WHO ARE CHANGING LIVES

    [ad_1] 1. DR SALLY HEWAT Dr Sally Hewat’s take on speech therapy education is being heard around the world. In Vietnam, speech difficulties are a barrier to quality education, job attainment, and mental wellness. Sally’s work has helped Vietnamese children with speech disabilities communicate confidently with their families and friends — some for the first…

  • OPP launching internal review of officer suicides

    OPP launching internal review of officer suicides

    [ad_1] The OPP’s commissioner, Vince Hawkes, says the force will conduct an internal review of member suicides and attempted suicides after three officers recently took their own lives.  In the last 30 years, at least 24 active members and nine retired members have reportedly committed suicide, he said.  Three of those deaths happened in the past month…

  • Why to keep an eye on pharmaceuticals in NAFTA talks

    Why to keep an eye on pharmaceuticals in NAFTA talks

    [ad_1] Canada’s trade negotiators reportedly pushed back on a single bullet point about the new trade deal between the U.S. and Mexico that a health policy expert says could boost prescription drug prices for Canadian patients. The U.S. Trade Representative’s fact sheet on the new deal, revealed Monday, says it will “require at least 10 years of data protection…

  • Why pets should be allowed in rental properties

    Why pets should be allowed in rental properties

    [ad_1] I’M LOOKING for a house to rent. My little family includes two adorable munchkins of the canine variety, Mabel and Goldie, and I know that’s going to be a big negative for some landlords. I know because I used to be one of them. I owned an investment property. I thought I was being…

  • Health most important issue for Quebec voters, Vote Compass survey says

    Health most important issue for Quebec voters, Vote Compass survey says

    [ad_1] Health care has displaced the economy as the top priority for voters early in the Quebec election campaign, according to a survey of more than 50,000 people. In the two previous elections — 2012, 2014 — the economy was the most commonly cited issue of Quebec voters who opted to take an online questionnaire known as…

  • Opioids harming older patients at ‘alarming’ rate, study shows

    Opioids harming older patients at ‘alarming’ rate, study shows

    [ad_1] Older patients prescribed opioids to deal with age-related health issues are suffering serious side effects exacerbated by the very illnesses their doctors are setting out to treat, a paradox Canada’s health-care system must deal with before it gets worse, an Ontario advocacy group says. The Toronto-based National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly released…

  • EpiPen alternative to be imported from U.S. amid shortage, health minister says

    EpiPen alternative to be imported from U.S. amid shortage, health minister says

    [ad_1] Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor says a U.S.-approved auto-injector will be imported to ease Canada’s current shortage of EpiPen injectors to treat life-threatening allergies.  Since the spring, there’s been an ongoing shortage of EpiPen (0.3 mg) and EpiPen Jr. (0.15 mg) at pharmacies. Manufacturer Pfizer Canada has said there won’t be new stock of the smaller injectors…

  • Prescriptions led to 1 in 3 opioid deaths in Ontario in 2016, study says

    Prescriptions led to 1 in 3 opioid deaths in Ontario in 2016, study says

    [ad_1] About a third of deaths caused by opioids in Ontario in 2016 were among people who had been prescribed the drugs, a study published Wednesday shows. It’s a trend researchers expect will continue to decline — but not disappear — as the scourge of illicitly obtained fentanyl overdoses continues. In the mid-1990s, Canadian doctors…

  • Congo’s Ebola outbreak not yet stabilized, ​WHO chief says

    Congo’s Ebola outbreak not yet stabilized, ​WHO chief says

    [ad_1] It is too soon to say that an outbreak of Ebola in Congo is stabilizing even if new cases are emerging at a slower rate, World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Wednesday. “There is a decline [in new cases] … but still, considering the accessibility and red zones, we cannot say that the outbreak is stabilizing,” he told a…

  • B.C. plans to sue pharma companies for opioid overdose treatment costs

    B.C. plans to sue pharma companies for opioid overdose treatment costs

    [ad_1] British Columbia plans to sue multiple pharmaceutical companies in an effort to reclaim health-care costs incurred during the ongoing opioid crisis, an expert being consulted on the case says. Matthew Herder, director of the Health Law Institute at Dalhousie University in Halifax, said Wednesday he understands the province will go after “quite a number…

  • Stomach bloating: Prevent trapped wind pain with this yoga exercise

    Stomach bloating: Prevent trapped wind pain with this yoga exercise

    [ad_1] Most people have experienced stomach bloating at some point during their lifetime, particularly during the festive season, according to the NHS. The condition causes the tummy to feel stretched and puffy, and for some people, it can be more than a temporary issue. The best ways to get rid of stomach bloating are changing…

  • Promoted Liberals shelve live exports bill

    Promoted Liberals shelve live exports bill

    [ad_1] A push to end live sheep exports has suffered a major blow, with two country-based Liberal MPs abandoning a backbench rebellion after scoring promotions to the ministry. Liberal MP Sussan Ley said ending the trade remained a matter of strong personal conviction, despite confirming she would shelve her private member’s bill. Liberal Party rules…

  • OPP overhauling mental supports in wake of suicides

    OPP overhauling mental supports in wake of suicides

    [ad_1] Ontario’s provincial police force is expected to announce changes to its mental health support system in response to the recent suicides of three officers. OPP Commissioner Vince Hawkes is expected to announce details later this week. So far, Hawkes’s only public comments about the deaths have been on Twitter, where he wrote he was “deeply devastated by the recent loss…

  • Student-led mental health initiatives shift supports on campus

    Student-led mental health initiatives shift supports on campus

    [ad_1]  As Canadian universities and colleges face increasing pressure to provide better mental-health services on campus, students are looking to give schools fresh ideas on how to tackle the issue. That’s how 24-year-old Ryan Golt became involved with working alongside Montreal’s McGill University to support students. But before he got there, he faced his own…

  • Saudi medical trainees allowed to stay in Canada for now

    Saudi medical trainees allowed to stay in Canada for now

    [ad_1] More than 1,000 medical trainees from Saudi Arabia have been told they can stay in their Canadian positions for a while longer, bringing relief to teaching hospitals and universities that have come to depend on them.  The Saudi medical residents and fellows received news from Saudi authorities Monday that they would be “allowed to continue…

  • Eating three chocolate bars a month could cut the risk of heart failure

    Eating three chocolate bars a month could cut the risk of heart failure

    [ad_1] The research, undertaken by a group of scientists, was presented at the European Society of Cardiology conference in Munich. Dark chocolate and cocoa intakes are already associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and cardiovascular mortality. But no prior research had been published on the relationship between chocolate intake and heart failure, prompting…

  • Spike in cannabis overdoses blamed on potent edibles, poor public education

    Spike in cannabis overdoses blamed on potent edibles, poor public education

    [ad_1] It was early evening at a popular downtown Toronto jazz bar, the band playing for an older crowd more into Ella Fitzgerald than Rihanna’s Umbrella-ella-ella. Part way through the set, a man in his late 50s stood and then promptly collapsed, face-first, onto the floor. The Rex’s supervisor, Neil MacIntosh, watched in horror from…

  • What is an eBike and how does it work?

    What is an eBike and how does it work?

    [ad_1] As a workout or a mode of transport, riding a bike is an easy way to integrate fitness into your busy life. Whether you’re cruising through traffic or pushing yourself up hills, getting around on two wheels is really convenient, good fun and great exercise. If you’re a regular cyclist, you’re probably starting to…

  • Mind-altering breast milk? New pot study poses that question

    Mind-altering breast milk? New pot study poses that question

    [ad_1] Marijuana’s main mind-altering ingredient was detected in nursing mothers’ breast milk in a small study that comes amid evidence that more U.S. women are using pot during pregnancy and afterward. Experts say the ingredient, THC, has chemical properties that could allow it to disrupt brain development and potentially cause harm, although solid evidence of that…

  • Why does Europe suddenly have measles?

    Why does Europe suddenly have measles?

    [ad_1] This is an excerpt from Second Opinion, a weekly roundup of eclectic and under-the-radar health and medical science news emailed to subscribers every Saturday morning. If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can do that by clicking here.  Just six years ago, the World Health Assembly endorsed a global vaccine action plan that included an…

  • Meet the brave women of Britain’s forgotten army

    Meet the brave women of Britain’s forgotten army

    [ad_1] THE WAY WE WERE…. Minksy on her wedding day in 1947 with husband Joe (Image: The Stepney Doorstep Society) In the 1940s the East End of London was very much a matriarchal society.  Women in cross-over aprons and turbans were the beating heart of their neighbourhoods.  The matriarch was the go-to woman, responsible for…

  • Best supplements for weight loss: Diet pill lorcaserin is ‘holy grail’

    Best supplements for weight loss: Diet pill lorcaserin is ‘holy grail’

    [ad_1] Weight loss could be crucial for obese patients. One in every four adults in the UK are obese, said the NHS. But weight loss isn’t always easy, and may require long-term lifestyle changes. Taking some weight loss supplements could help patients to kickstart their diet plans. Lorcaserin has been hailed as a “holy grail” in helping people to lose weight…

  • High blood pressure symptoms: Hypertension signs include numb face

    High blood pressure symptoms: Hypertension signs include numb face

    [ad_1] High blood pressure affects more than 25 per cent of all adults in the UK. The condition, which is also known as hypertension, puts extra stress on blood vessels and vital organs. High blood pressure is often known as ‘the silent killer’, as the only way to diagnose the condition is to get your…

  • Goop has exploited the medical establishment’s failures on women’s health

    Goop has exploited the medical establishment’s failures on women’s health

    [ad_1] Goop, the wellness empire built by actor Gwyneth Paltrow, is not just your average peddler of pseudoscience. The lifestyle brand, which is now making its way into Canada, has been successful in tapping into a space where the lazy self-empowerment of women’s magazines meets the medical establishment’s failures in women’s health. That’s where Paltrow…

  • Diabetes type 2 diet: Prevent high blood sugar symptoms with eggs

    Diabetes type 2 diet: Prevent high blood sugar symptoms with eggs

    [ad_1] Diabetes affects about 3.7 million people in the UK. Around 90 per cent of all those cases are caused by type 2 diabetes, according to the NHS. The condition is caused by the pancreas not producing enough of the hormone insulin, or the body not reacting to insulin. But, making some small dietary changes…

  • Bake Off hopefuls get in the mix

    Bake Off hopefuls get in the mix

    [ad_1] The colourful cakes were not baked in the TV tent for judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood (Image: MARK BOURDILLON/LOVE PRODUCTIONS) Instead some of this year’s 12 hopefuls made them in their own kitchens and posted the images on Instagram. Their ideas included a shark devouring a swimmer, an adorable pug, a caterpillar made…

  • COLIN JACKSON: 5 things I can’t live without

    COLIN JACKSON: 5 things I can’t live without

    [ad_1] 1 MY WARDROBE I wouldn’t exactly describe myself as a dandy but I do love clothes and I like to have them all neatly organised in my giant wardrobe. It is very important to me to look my best and be neat and tidy. I think it’s the way I was brought up, as…

  • Furrows on the forehead may lead to heart disease down the line

    Furrows on the forehead may lead to heart disease down the line

    [ad_1] In the 20-year study, to be presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress in Munich, a group of more than 3,200 participants were assigned scores depending on the number and depth of wrinkles on their foreheads.  A zero score meant no wrinkles, while three meant “numerous deep wrinkles”.  Of the 233 participants who…

  • The disgusting reason you should avoid wearing thongs

    The disgusting reason you should avoid wearing thongs

    [ad_1] Wearing thongs on a daily basis could actually be harmful to your health[Getty] Most women are very particular about the underwear they choose to wear on a daily basis. While some might prefer a simple brief, others may opt for Brazilian style – or maybe a bikini knicker is your go-to pair. Thongs are…

  • Southeast Qld drought areas welcome rain

    Southeast Qld drought areas welcome rain

    [ad_1] Rain has been welcomed in some drought-hit parts of Queensland but farmers are warning they are nowhere near out of the woods. Rainfall has been patchy across the south but areas east of Charleville have received as much as 50mm of rain since Friday. “Most of the rain is mainly east of about Roma,…

  • Stem cell cure hope for Crohn’s disease

    Stem cell cure hope for Crohn’s disease

    [ad_1] Up to 150,000 people in Britain suffer from Crohn’s disease, a painful and chronic intestinal disorder which is thought to be caused by an abnormal immune reaction to gut bacteria. The new treatment aims to reset a patient’s immune system so it no longer sees the gut as an enemy to attack, “curing” them…

  • Ontario’s new retail pot plan ‘puts profit over public health’ says former Obama drug adviser

    Ontario’s new retail pot plan ‘puts profit over public health’ says former Obama drug adviser

    [ad_1] When most people talk about Canada’s impending legalization of marijuana, they talk about the future. When Kevin Sabet talks about it, he worries about history repeating.  I think it’s a really bad move– Kevin Sabet  “There are huge misconceptions, I often feel like we’re living in 1918, not 2018,” he said.”When I say 1918, I mean 1918 for…

  • Blood survey aims to update ‘discriminatory’ donation policy

    Blood survey aims to update ‘discriminatory’ donation policy

    [ad_1] Blood samples are being collected at Capital Pride this weekend as part of an effort to overturn a blanket ban on blood donations from sexually active gay and bisexual men. Under current Canadian Blood Services (CBS) policy, any man who has had sex with another man in the past year is prohibited from donating blood. The SexNow ​Survey,…

  • Why air pollution apps may be misleading

    Why air pollution apps may be misleading

    [ad_1] For the past several days, air quality has been top of mind for many across B.C., as wildfires burning across the province have made for smoky skies and poor air quality.  The air quality health risk hit the highest rating in some areas on Monday, reaching a 10+ rating, meaning the health risk is very…

  • John McCain stops treatment for terminal brain cancer

    John McCain stops treatment for terminal brain cancer

    [ad_1] VETERAN US senator John McCain, who has been battling brain cancer since last year, has decided to end his treatment, his family has announced. “In the year since, John has surpassed expectations for his survival. But the progress of disease and the inexorable advance of age render their verdict,” the McCain family said. “With…

  • Diarrhoea sickness: Causes of watery poo and when to see a doctor

    Diarrhoea sickness: Causes of watery poo and when to see a doctor

    [ad_1] Diarrhoea and vomiting are both common problems for adults, children and babies, according to the NHS. The condition is described as passing loose or watery stools more frequently than is normal. While it may be nothing to worry about, and could be treated at home easily, there may be signs you should see a…

  • Rivals mobilise to win Dickson

    Rivals mobilise to win Dickson

    [ad_1] REJECTED leadership candidate Peter Dutton is now facing the ultimate political humiliation. After Scott Morrison was elected Liberal leader, Mr Dutton will have to fight to even stay in Parliament as an army of volunteers assembles to ditch him from his marginal seat. His Far North Queensland base of Dickson, which he retained in…

  • Just one drink a day is too much

    Just one drink a day is too much

    [ad_1] There is no safe limit for alcohol consumption, a global study found. Previous research suggested moderate levels of alcohol – about one drink a day for women and two for men – may protect against heart disease. But the authors of the new study insist that any benefits are outweighed by the harm done.…

  • Civil liberties association suing Ontario government to block sex ed changes

    Civil liberties association suing Ontario government to block sex ed changes

    [ad_1] The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) is suing the Ontario government in an attempt to stop what it calls “discriminatory” changes to the sex ed curriculum for elementary school students. Premier Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservative government announced the major changes to the curriculum on Wednesday in a news release, and suggested teachers would risk punishment if they…

  • Cockroach milk: How does CBB star Rodrigo Alves’ weight loss trick work?

    Cockroach milk: How does CBB star Rodrigo Alves’ weight loss trick work?

    [ad_1] Rodrigo Alves has stunned CBB fans and viewers with his weight loss trick [Channel 5] Celebrity Big Brother housemates Sally Morgan and Dan Osborne joined their fellow housemates in disbelief at Rodrigo Alves’ latest weight loss confession. The CBB star – who was unrecognisable before surgery – has revealed he used to drink cockroach…

  • Medical experts push back as Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop brand comes to Canada

    Medical experts push back as Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop brand comes to Canada

    [ad_1] Gwyneth Paltrow-backed lifestyles brand Goop is making a push into Canada, but critics in the medical community say they’re ready to push back. Goop chief content officer Elise Loehnen announced Wednesday that the online wellness empire is bringing its series of In Goop Health conferences to Canada for the first time this fall. Its e-commerce…

  • Doctors want provincial barriers broken, call for national licensing system

    Doctors want provincial barriers broken, call for national licensing system

    [ad_1] Dr. Paul Mackey likes to say it’s easier for him to practise medicine in Tasmania than it is in Nova Scotia. The British Columbia-based general practitioner and anesthetist fills in for other doctors temporarily (known as locum work) throughout B.C. and occasionally in Manitoba. Each time he travels from his home province to another…

  • Apple cider vinegar: Drink it BEFORE your breakfast to lose weight

    Apple cider vinegar: Drink it BEFORE your breakfast to lose weight

    [ad_1] Apple cider vinegar, also known as ACV, is a popular weight loss aid for slimmers all around the world. It is used by the likes of Victoria Beckham, who drinks apple cider vinegar every day to keep her slim figure. This is thanks to the reported digestive health and appetite suppressant benefits to drinking…

  • Want the gift of the jab? Do your homework first

    Want the gift of the jab? Do your homework first

    [ad_1] The anti-ageing jabs will initially be available at its flagship London store, with plans to roll them out nationwide at a later date. At Superdrug the treatments will always be performed by a trained nurse. But there are concerns that the demand for anti-ageing procedures on the high street could lead to a rise…

  • B.C. First Nations Health Authority secures $2.5M for research into harm reduction for opioid use

    B.C. First Nations Health Authority secures $2.5M for research into harm reduction for opioid use

    [ad_1] The B.C. First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) has secured a $2.5 million grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) to identify promising models for harm reduction services for opioid use in First Nations communities across the province. In the summer of 2017 a joint report from the B.C. Coroners Service and the FNHA found Status First…

  • Ontario government says it has an interim sex-ed curriculum elementary teachers must follow

    Ontario government says it has an interim sex-ed curriculum elementary teachers must follow

    [ad_1] The Ontario government has released an interim sex-ed curriculum for elementary school teachers to use this September, and Premier Doug Ford is suggesting there will be consequences if they don’t adhere to it. The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) was quick to blast the plan, accusing the Ford government of creating chaos instead of addressing…

  • Sleep position: Best position to prevent back pain and snoring

    Sleep position: Best position to prevent back pain and snoring

    [ad_1] The body needs enough sleep to help it function properly, and to help you to feel fresh the next day, according to the NHS. Regular poor sleep could increase the risk of some life-threatening conditions, including heart disease and obesity. Adopting the right sleep position is crucial to helping you feel well-rested when waking up the next morning. But,…

  • Saudi medical residents at Dalhousie University get to stay a bit longer

    Saudi medical residents at Dalhousie University get to stay a bit longer

    [ad_1] The deadline for Saudi medical residents at Dalhousie University to leave Canada has been extended. Because of a diplomatic spat with Ottawa, medical residents from Saudi Arabia were told they had to leave Canada by Aug. 31. But on Tuesday, a spokesperson for Dalhousie said the Saudi Cultural Bureau informed the university the deadline to leave…

  • Diabetes Canada job cuts a symptom of changing charity landscape

    Diabetes Canada job cuts a symptom of changing charity landscape

    [ad_1] The recent loss of jobs at Diabetes Canada offices across the country is the unfortunate reality of health charities fighting to stay financially viable, the CEO of the national charity said Tuesday. John Reidy said the decision to cut staff by 20 per cent last week was made as Diabetes Canada tries to find ways to stretch donor dollars.…

  • Ahead of Galaxy Watch release Samsung Gear S3 slashed in price

    Ahead of Galaxy Watch release Samsung Gear S3 slashed in price

    [ad_1] Samsung’s all-new Galaxy Watch was announced earlier this month at the Korean firm’s Unpacked event in New York. This latest wearable boasts a swathe of improvements including better fitness tracking, a more robust design that can survive in water to a depth of 50m and the ability to monitor your sleep. This device comes…

  • Heart attack symptoms: Signs of myocardial infarction include swollen foot

    Heart attack symptoms: Signs of myocardial infarction include swollen foot

    [ad_1] Heart attacks are caused by a blockage in the supply of blood to the heart, and are usually caused by a blood clot. The condition, which is also known as a myocardial infarction, is a medical emergency and requires immediate treatment. The most common signs of a heart attack include chest pain, feeling short of breath, and having an overwhelming…

  • Eczema treatment: Prevent dry, itchy skin with coconut oil moisturiser

    Eczema treatment: Prevent dry, itchy skin with coconut oil moisturiser

    [ad_1] Eczema is a long-term condition that causes the skin to become itchy, red, dry and cracked, according to the NHS. It most often appears in children before their first birthday, but it can also develop for the first time in adulthood. Symptoms can vary between small patches of dry skin, to large areas of red, inflamed…

  • Vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms: Signs include mouth ulcers

    Vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms: Signs include mouth ulcers

    [ad_1] Vitamin B12 is used by the body to make red blood cells, according to the NHS. It’s also used to keep the nervous system healthy, and to help release energy from food. But, not getting enough of the vitamin in your diet could lead to a vitamin B12 deficiency. You could reveal whether you’re…

  • Ketchup could prevent cancer – according to fascinating new study

    Ketchup could prevent cancer – according to fascinating new study

    [ad_1] According to a study Ketchup can prevent risk of developing cancer [Getty] Ketchup is believed to have a huge positive impact on preventing cancer, a study has reported.  Researchers at Spain’s Universitat Politecnica de Valenicia have found cooked sauces, including tomato ketchup – which has recently undergone a huge change – can shrink the size…

  • Strawberry cure for painful illnesses

    Strawberry cure for painful illnesses

    [ad_1] Reseachers found that eating just a handful of strawberries a day could vastly decrease symptoms of a bowel condition that affects more than 300,000 people in Britain. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which is usually treated with surgery and medication, is a set of painful conditions that can cause severe diarrhoea and fatigue. IBD is…

  • Indigenous patients still waiting for equity in health-care system: CMA health summit

    Indigenous patients still waiting for equity in health-care system: CMA health summit

    [ad_1] First Nations doctors shared personal stories at a national health summit to demonstrate how Indigenous patients still face racism and unequal access to treatment across the country. Dr. Alika Lafontaine, a Cree and Anishinaabe anesthesiologist, spoke in front of hundreds of health professionals at the Canadian Medical Association inaugural Health Summit in Winnipeg on…

  • Health Canada expands recall of some heart, high blood pressure drugs

    Health Canada expands recall of some heart, high blood pressure drugs

    [ad_1] Health Canada has added eight more products to its recall of certain medications containing valsartan, a drug used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.   The affected valsartan was manufactured by Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceuticals in China and may contain an impurity called NDMA (N-nitrosodimethylamine). NDMA is classified as a “probable human carcinogen,” meaning scientists believe it could increase the risk…

  • Why these patients, retailers and researchers say Canada shouldn’t drop medical cannabis post-legalization

    Why these patients, retailers and researchers say Canada shouldn’t drop medical cannabis post-legalization

    [ad_1] Some researchers, patient advocates and industry professionals say Canada needs to maintain a distinct medicinal cannabis system following legalization of marijuana for recreational use, despite the Canadian Medical Association’s position that doctors should no longer be gatekeepers. “It is simply a reality now that cannabis is part of the medical landscape,” said James MacKillop, director…

  • How to sleep: Best exercise to fall asleep faster is walking

    How to sleep: Best exercise to fall asleep faster is walking

    [ad_1] The body needs enough sleep to help it function properly, and to help you to feel fresh the next day, according to the NHS. Regular poor sleep could increase the risk of some life-threatening conditions, including heart disease and obesity. Keeping active is a great way to help you fall asleep at night if you’re often…

  • Harm reduction group to open unsanctioned overdose prevention site in Parkdale

    Harm reduction group to open unsanctioned overdose prevention site in Parkdale

    [ad_1] A grassroots group of drug users, healthcare workers and activists say they will open an unsanctioned overdose prevention site in Toronto’s Parkdale neighbourhood, just weeks after the province announced it would “pause” funding for future sites across the province. The Toronto Overdose Prevention Society (OPS) announced the move in a press release Monday, saying the decision is a…

  • Injured by Botox – and fighting in court

    Injured by Botox – and fighting in court

    [ad_1] Although many doctors agree that Botox can be harmful, only a few have carried out studies (Image: GETTY) Some victims, many who have had the jabs for medical reasons as well as to smooth out wrinkles, are left with serious and seemingly incurable health conditions. As the controversial treatment hits the high street, JACQUI…

  • Meghan Markle’s family ‘to star in Kardashian-style’ reality show

    Meghan Markle’s family ‘to star in Kardashian-style’ reality show

    [ad_1] MEGHAN Markle’s family are reportedly in talks to star in their own reality show. In a fresh blow to the Duchess of Sussex, her half-sister Samantha Markle is thought to be in negotiations with American television cable channel Bravo. Producers are said to have offered the 53-year-old a “bumper pay deal” and they are…

  • How to boost your wellbeing

    How to boost your wellbeing

    [ad_1] RETIRE IN STYLE… One of the extravagantly decorated communal areas at Audley Binswood (Image: nc) Anxiety levels decline and from 60 to 64 we’re as happy as teenagers says the ONS, with happiness levels increasing well into our 80s. It’s no coincidence that these are the years when most people will be easing off…

  • Diabetes type 2 diet: Prevent high blood sugar symptoms with green tea

    Diabetes type 2 diet: Prevent high blood sugar symptoms with green tea

    [ad_1] Diabetes type 2 is caused by the pancreas not producing enough of the hormone insulin, or the body not reacting to insulin. Without enough insulin, the body struggles to convert sugar in the blood into useable energy. Making some small diet changes could help to lower the risk of high blood sugar spikes. Diabetics…

  • Melania Trump news: Donald’s wife ask White House staff to do this

    Melania Trump news: Donald’s wife ask White House staff to do this

    [ad_1] Melania Trump is a caring wife and mother-to-one Barron Trump, 12. The former-model from Slovenia is apparently concerned about her husband’s health, according to reports. The New York Times reported that the First Lady is asking staff to make healthier meals for her 72-year-old husband. Donald Trump’s diet has shocked many, as it was…

  • Asthma symptoms: Lung condition signs include itchy throat

    Asthma symptoms: Lung condition signs include itchy throat

    [ad_1] Asthma is a common lung condition that can cause breathing difficulties and coughing, according to the NHS. It can affect people of all ages, but is most commonly diagnosed in young children. Common asthma symptoms are wheezing, feeling tight-chested or feeling out of breath. But, having an itchy chin could also be a warning…

  • Weight loss: Apple cider vinegar – how to take drink for burn fat

    Weight loss: Apple cider vinegar – how to take drink for burn fat

    [ad_1] Apple cider vinegar can be helpful to those looking to lose weight. The drink, made from apples, is often used as a delicious salad dressing or ingredient. However, it also has many benefits for the body. Apple cider vinegar increases feelings of fullness, meaning those who take it before meals may consumer fewer calories.…

  • Low-carb diets associated with lower life expectancy, study suggests

    Low-carb diets associated with lower life expectancy, study suggests

    [ad_1] Many people flocking to low-carb diets in an effort to shed pounds may be putting their health at risk, a new study suggests.  “Low-carb diets that replace carbohydrates with protein or fat are gaining widespread popularity as a health and weight-loss strategy,” said Dr. Sara Seidelmman, lead author and a clinical and research fellow at Brigham and Women’s…

  • UK weather 2018: How the weather can make you SICK revealed

    UK weather 2018: How the weather can make you SICK revealed

    [ad_1] UK weather forecasts point to continuing cooler temperatures in the country, as rains and cloudy skies take form. Sun kissed citizens may be pining for the return of fierce heats and even those hailing the new weather could see a downturn in their mood. As many seem happier in summer and glum in the…

  • Sally Morgan weight loss: Celebrity Big Brother star’s transformation

    Sally Morgan weight loss: Celebrity Big Brother star’s transformation

    [ad_1] Psychic Sally Morgan is on Celebrity Big Brother but underwent a dramatic weight loss prior to the show [Channel 5] Celebrity Big Brother contestant Sally Morgan had fans desperate to know the secret behind her incredible weight loss when she entered the famous Elstree abode on August 16, alongside Kirstie Alley, Dan Osborne and Ryan Thomas.  The…

  • Rheumatoid arthritis symptoms: Uncommon joint pain signs include skin rash

    Rheumatoid arthritis symptoms: Uncommon joint pain signs include skin rash

    [ad_1] Rheumatoid arthritis is the second most common type of arthritis in the UK. Around 400,000 people in the country have been diagnosed with the condition. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition, where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the cells that line that joints. While it can cause joint pain or restricted movement, these…

  • Inside Celebrity Big Brother’s Sally Morgan impressive weight loss

    Inside Celebrity Big Brother’s Sally Morgan impressive weight loss

    [ad_1] Psychic Sally Morgan is on Celebrity Big Brother but underwent a dramatic weight loss prior to the show [Channel 5] Celebrity Big Brother contestant Sally Morgan had fans desperate to know the secret behind her incredible weight loss when entered the famous Elstree abode on August 16, alongside Kirstie Alley, Dan Osborne and Ryan Thomas.  The 66-year-old medium…

  • More misery looms as India floods kill 164

    More misery looms as India floods kill 164

    [ad_1] The worst floods in a century in the Indian state of Kerala have killed 164 people and forced more than 200,000 into relief camps, with more misery expected as heavy rain pushes water levels higher. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is due to visit the southwest state on Friday and its chief minister says he…

  • High blood pressure: Hypertension symptoms could cause heart attack

    High blood pressure: Hypertension symptoms could cause heart attack

    [ad_1] High blood pressure affects more than 25 per cent of all adults in the UK. The condition, which is also known as hypertension, puts extra stress on blood vessels and vital organs. Having persistently high blood pressure increases the risk of a number of potentially life-threatening conditions, warned the NHS. These could include heart…

  • Meghan Markle news: Prince Harry wife shared this about ex husband

    Meghan Markle news: Prince Harry wife shared this about ex husband

    [ad_1] Meghan Markle had a website, named The Tig, which she used to write about her inner musings and career developments before her relationship to Prince Harry emerged. Now a passage written by a self help author that Meghan posted online after her divorce has come to light. In the passage the writer slams “cynicism,…

  • Meat-eating peril of cutting back carbs

    Meat-eating peril of cutting back carbs

    [ad_1] Eating carbs in moderation was “optimal” for health and longevity, a US study found. Proteins and fats from vegetables, legumes and nuts were also linked to lower mortality. But weight loss plans like the Atkins diet which replace starchy foods with animal protein and fat from meat and dairy products lower life expectancy. Scientists…

  • Sex-ed curricula can’t satisfy everyone, and they shouldn’t try, say some experts

    Sex-ed curricula can’t satisfy everyone, and they shouldn’t try, say some experts

    [ad_1] As Ontario grapples with its sex education curriculum, any effort to come up with a consensus on what should be taught in schools may very well be a “fool’s errand,” says a noted researcher on the controversial issue. “You can’t come up with a curriculum that can satisfy everybody. Not even close,” said Jonathan Zimmerman, author of Too Hot to Handle: A…

  • Best supplements for diabetes: Add these blood sugar capsules to diet

    Best supplements for diabetes: Add these blood sugar capsules to diet

    [ad_1] Diabetes is a common condition that affects almost four million people in the UK. It’s a lifelong condition that causes the level of sugar in the blood to become too high. Making some small diet changes could help to maintain a normal blood sugar. Diabetics should consider taking chromium, cinnamon or vitamin D supplements…

  • Man arrested after pregnant wife and two kids go missing

    Man arrested after pregnant wife and two kids go missing

    [ad_1] A MAN has been arrested after his pregnant wife and two young children went missing. Chris Watts, the husband of Shanann Watts, 34, has now been detained, law enforcement sources have revealed to CBS Denver. Ms Watts and the couple’s daughters, Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3, were reported missing on Monday, and the FBI…

  • Many cannabis health claims aren’t backed by science

    Many cannabis health claims aren’t backed by science

    [ad_1] Google the word “cannabis” coupled with just about any disease — arthritis, epilepsy, even cancer — and there are all sorts of health claims made about what some have come to view as a potential wonder drug. But fervour over what cannabis might do has run wildly ahead of what scientific studies have proven…

  • The Saudi temper tantrum could land one devastating blow — to Canadian health care: Neil Macdonald

    The Saudi temper tantrum could land one devastating blow — to Canadian health care: Neil Macdonald

    [ad_1] Here’s a proposed Canadian reply to the escalating Saudi temper tantrum. Call in the kingdom’s ambassador and tell him: Sorry, Mr. Ambassador, but Canadian universities will never again accept Saudi medical residents. The government could explain that cancelling orders for relatively piddling amounts of wheat and maple syrup is the kingdom’s perfect right, subject…

  • Kate Middleton news: Prince Harry’s adorable nickname for Duchess revealed

    Kate Middleton news: Prince Harry’s adorable nickname for Duchess revealed

    [ad_1] Kate Middleton, 36,  goes by many different names, Kate, Catherine, Catherine Elizabeth and the Duchess of Cambridge. Prince William has also been overheard calling her by some more affectionate names – “darling” and “babe”. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex also use pet names, with Harry reportedly calling his wife Meghan Markle, “Meg” and…

  • Overdose deaths spike in downtown Toronto, prompting public warning by police

    Overdose deaths spike in downtown Toronto, prompting public warning by police

    [ad_1] Toronto police have issued a public safety warning about dangerous opioids they believe are being sold in the downtown core after seven people died from overdoses over the past 12 days. Police have been called to a number of overdoses since Aug. 2, Const. David Hopkinson told CBC Toronto on Tuesday evening, noting the seven deaths, all occurring in 14 Division — incorporating including Dupont…

  • Alarm over the £99 Botox jabs in high street stores

    Alarm over the £99 Botox jabs in high street stores

    [ad_1] A patient receives a cosmetic treatment injection at Superdrug yesterday (Image: DAVID BARRY/ PA) But Gerard Lambe, a top plastic surgeon and spokesman for the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, warned that the “serious” procedures can have horrific consequences if performed incorrectly. He said: “While Superdrug may be hiring medically trained nurses, it…

  • Punish patients who miss appointments with £5 says G

    Punish patients who miss appointments with £5 says G

    [ad_1] And she warned: “Without a radical solution to an unsustainable problem I genuinely fear the NHS may crumble.” Doctors estimate that one in 20 people missing appointments means 10 million consultations are wasted every year. A 10-minute slot with a GP costs around £25, meaning the health service is taking a £250million annual hit…

  • Superdrug now offering botox and fillers in store for £99

    Superdrug now offering botox and fillers in store for £99

    [ad_1] Superdrug pharmacy in London’s Strand 03 January, 2006. [Getty] High street store Superdrug are making the typically expensive, non-surgical procedures of fillers and Botox even more accessible. The shop has become the first high-street store to offer Botox in-store, after announcing today [14 August] they have launched their new Skin Renew Service – which…

  • Health workers try experimental treatment as Congo Ebola outbreak spreads

    Health workers try experimental treatment as Congo Ebola outbreak spreads

    [ad_1] Congo’s latest deadly Ebola outbreak has spread into a second province, the health ministry said Tuesday, as health workers began using an experimental treatment for the disease. Health officials are hoping mAb114 therapy, isolated from a survivor of an Ebola outbreak in 1995, will be effective in this outbreak that so far has 30 confirmed…

  • Diabetes type 2 diet: Prevent high blood sugar symptoms with water

    Diabetes type 2 diet: Prevent high blood sugar symptoms with water

    [ad_1] Diabetes affects about 3.7 million people in the UK. About 90 per cent of those are caused by type 2 diabetes. The condition is caused by the pancreas not producing enough of the hormone insulin, or the body not reacting to insulin. Making some small lifestyle changes could lower the risk of developing the…

  • Prostate cancer symptoms: Risk of disease signs revealed in fingers

    Prostate cancer symptoms: Risk of disease signs revealed in fingers

    [ad_1] Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer to be diagnosed in men in the UK. It’s caused by a tumour growing on the prostate; a small gland that’s found in the pelvis of men. Prostate cancer symptoms include passing more urine than normal, having to strain when peeing, or feeling like the…

  • Adele posts tribute to best friend diagnosed with postpartum psychosis

    Adele posts tribute to best friend diagnosed with postpartum psychosis

    [ad_1] Adele with her best friend, Laura Dockrill [Instagram/Adele] Adele has opened up about her best friend, who has been diagnosed with postpartum psychosis, in an emotional post. The 30-year-old singer posted a photo of her and best friend Laura Dockrill, the mother of the Rolling In The Deep performer’s Godson, to her 32.6 million Instagram…

  • Liberals move to give survivors of domestic violence paid leave

    Liberals move to give survivors of domestic violence paid leave

    [ad_1] The Liberal government is moving soon on its plan to give federally-regulated workers paid time off to deal with the trauma and turmoil of domestic violence. Consultations with stakeholders, employers and unions will begin this fall on the proposed benefit, which will allow survivors 10 days off — five of them paid. It’s meant to…

  • What should universal pharmacare look like? Advisory council turns to B.C. citizens for answers

    What should universal pharmacare look like? Advisory council turns to B.C. citizens for answers

    [ad_1] The federal Liberal government is taking a closer look at implementing universal pharmacare and its advisory council is in Vancouver this week to hear from citizens about the possible program. Universal pharmacare has been recommended, debated and campaigned upon extensively, but has still not come to fruition. About one in 10 Canadians are not able to cover the…

  • ‘Behind the badge we have a human being’: Officers could struggle psychologically after Fredericton shooting

    ‘Behind the badge we have a human being’: Officers could struggle psychologically after Fredericton shooting

    [ad_1] Four years after Justin Bourque’s Moncton shooting rampage that killed three RCMP constables, police officers in New Brunswick are facing a new traumatic event that may have long-lasting psychological consequences, experts warn. On Friday morning in Fredericton, police constables Robb Costello and Sara Burns were shot and killed while responding to a call at…

  • Sask. AIDS worker calls for more drug pipes to combat high HIV rates

    Sask. AIDS worker calls for more drug pipes to combat high HIV rates

    [ad_1] An AIDS support worker in Saskatchewan says pipes should be more available to drug users if the province wants to reduce HIV rates that are among the highest in North America. Jason Mercredi of AIDS Saskatoon said there aren’t any pipes available as a means of harm reduction in Saskatchewan. The province says that…

  • Bowel cancer symptoms: Signs include stomach pain or tummy ache

    Bowel cancer symptoms: Signs include stomach pain or tummy ache

    [ad_1] Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers to be diagnosed in the UK and more common signs of the disease include persistently finding blood in the stools, or a prolonged change in bowel habit. A lesser-known symptom of bowel cancer is having a pain in the abdomen that you can’t explain, warned charity Bowel…

  • Heart attack symptoms: Signs of myocardial infarction include snoring

    Heart attack symptoms: Signs of myocardial infarction include snoring

    [ad_1] Heart attacks are a medical emergency that require immediate treatment, according to the NHS. The condition, which is also known as a myocardial infarction, is caused by the heart’s blood supply becoming blocked. Excessive snoring may be a warning sign of poor heart health, scientists have claimed. The snoring could cause the walls of…

  • High blood pressure diet: Prevent hypertension symptoms with yogurt

    High blood pressure diet: Prevent hypertension symptoms with yogurt

    [ad_1] High blood pressure affects more than 25 per cent of all UK adults. The condition, which is also known as hypertension, puts extra pressure on blood vessels and vital organs, including the heart and lungs. But making some small changes to your diet plan could lower the risk of developing high blood pressure. Eating…

  • Bloating stomach: Drinks to cut down on if you want a flat stomach

    Bloating stomach: Drinks to cut down on if you want a flat stomach

    [ad_1] Bloating can occur as a result of excess wind, constipation, food intolerances or conditions such as IBS or Coeliac disease. From a medical viewpoint, it’s a non-specific symptom and doctors will look beyond the digestive system to eliminate other causes of abdominal swelling. Usually bloating and excess wind is caused by certain food and…

  • Rheumatoid arthritis diet: Reduce joint pain symptoms with fruit and vegetables

    Rheumatoid arthritis diet: Reduce joint pain symptoms with fruit and vegetables

    [ad_1] Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term autoimmune condition, where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the lining of joints. It can lead to joint pain, swelling, and stiffness, and it usually affects the hands, feet and wrists. Making some small diet changes could help to reduce symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, according to the Arthritis Foundation.…

  • How a Michelle Bridges water bottle ruined a reporter’s life

    How a Michelle Bridges water bottle ruined a reporter’s life

    [ad_1] A WATER bottle is ruining my life. Now I know what you’re thinking, because it’s probably not far from what I am thinking: “That is ridiculous. What a ridiculous thing to say.” In my mental list of things that could potentially ruin my life — a list I like to scroll through in my…

  • Peegasm is the latest trend to take the orgasm world by storm

    Peegasm is the latest trend to take the orgasm world by storm

    [ad_1] WE’VE all been there. Maybe you had one too many coffees, or gulped down a litre of water after your morning workout. Your bladder is full, but you’re stuck in a meeting/on public transport/in a traffic jam … whatever the scenario the bottom line is you’re busting for a pee and have no option…

  • Arthritis pain: Best diet, exercise and supplements for joint symptoms

    Arthritis pain: Best diet, exercise and supplements for joint symptoms

    [ad_1] Arthritis is a common condition that affects people of all ages, including children. The condition is often caused by a gradual wearing down of the smooth cartilage that lines joints. Arthritis symptoms can include inflammation, joint pain, and having warm red skin over the affected areas. Making some small lifestyle changes could help to…

  • Bore yourself thin, doctors say, in a blow to diet gurus

    Bore yourself thin, doctors say, in a blow to diet gurus

    [ad_1] But cardiac specialists say that could lead to poor eating patterns, an increase in junk food consumption and consequent weight gain and poor health. Their study found many health experts and even public bodies recommend a wide variety of foods as a way to get all the necessary nutrients into your diet. The idea…

  • Singer explodes on stage after cancellations

    Singer explodes on stage after cancellations

    [ad_1] AFTER causing havoc with a string of cancelled shows due to illness, Pink has finally exploded back on stage with both a mega performance and a message to fans. “I hope I didn’t screw up anyone’s week … Sorry if I did,” the singer told almost 20,000 screaming fans when she reignited her Beautiful…

  • Pregnant women can now get a lilo that has a hole for their baby bump

    Pregnant women can now get a lilo that has a hole for their baby bump

    [ad_1] Vogue Williams poses with her Peanut lilo [Vogue Williams/Instagram] After receiving tons of Tweets from mums-to-be struggling with the heat, London-based network for mums Peanut have just created an inflatable airbed designed with a hole for pregnant mums to put their baby bumps in. The new airbeds have taken off online, with celebs such…

  • Anna and Tim, Michelle and Commando

    Anna and Tim, Michelle and Commando

    [ad_1] WHEN it comes to exercise, you either love it, hate it or flounder away somewhere in the middle. My partner Stew and I yoyo between the two extremes. We work out, sure, but if there’s an excuse to skip a HIIT class on a Thursday night in favour of a drink at our local,…

  • Meghan Markle news: Prince Harry wife in video filmed before wedding

    Meghan Markle news: Prince Harry wife in video filmed before wedding

    [ad_1] Meghan Markle’s most high profile role was as Rachel Zane in US cable drama Suits. However, the Duchess of Sussex was also very engaged in humanitarian work for women’s empowerment since childhood. Evidence of this has remerged online in a beautiful TV campaign starring the wife of Prince Harry, 33. The UN Women campaign…

  • Flu season 2018: How will the UK prepare for a pandemic?

    Flu season 2018: How will the UK prepare for a pandemic?

    [ad_1] The heatwave in the UK seems to be on its way out as fresh winds roll in and rain starts to cover parched surfaces but with it they could bring nasty bacteria. As summer comes to an end, the flu season takes over, posing risks to the young and old and leaving many confined…

  • Kanye West calls Trump a ‘player’ after Kim Kardashian meeting

    Kanye West calls Trump a ‘player’ after Kim Kardashian meeting

    [ad_1] KANYE West has given a very honest interview with late night host Jimmy Kimmel in which he speaks about his mental health breakdown and his support for US President Donald Trump. Kimmel asked whether he had concerns about his wife Kim Kardashian being alone with Mr Trump in the Oval Office. “Well, he is…

  • Women in northern and rural Sask. travel nearly 900 km to give birth

    Women in northern and rural Sask. travel nearly 900 km to give birth

    [ad_1] For some women living outside Saskatchewan’s major cities, giving birth in the care of medical professionals requires travelling hundreds of kilometres in multiple aircraft. Stephanie Tsannie, a mother from Wollaston Lake, had to take a flight to Prince Albert, over 500 kilometres away, to deliver her son Brier eight years ago. There are still no…

  • NSW Labor report clears her of sex harassment claims

    NSW Labor report clears her of sex harassment claims

    [ad_1] OUTGOING Labor MP Emma Husar has been cleared of sexual harassment allegations but a report did find she made unreasonable demands of her staff. The federal western Sydney MP had already announced she would not recontest her seat of Lindsay at the next election, but a NSW Labor report released on Friday said she…

  • Moderate salt intake ‘not a risk to health’

    Moderate salt intake ‘not a risk to health’

    [ad_1] Most people’s consumption was “moderate” and did not increase the chance of heart attacks or strokes, a study reveals. The NHS says adults should eat no more than 6g of salt a day, which contains 2.4g sodium, around a teaspoon. The study by McMaster University in Ontario published in The Lancet journal followed 94,378…

  • Confessions of a make-up addict

    Confessions of a make-up addict

    [ad_1] AT THE READY: Dede with some of her products (Image: TIM CLARKE/DAILY EXPRESS ) During a holiday in Dubai earlier this year, Dede Lever splurged a staggering £2,000 on make-up and beauty products in one of the Emirate’s upmarket malls. It was a similar story on a family break to New York last December…

  • Jail for drug abuser who murdered Melbourne expat in Sweden

    Jail for drug abuser who murdered Melbourne expat in Sweden

    [ad_1] A VIOLENT drug user who stabbed a Melbourne man to death in Sweden has been sentenced to 14 years in jail. Richardo Lundberg, 28, was convicted of murder over the killing of Kai Foley, 30. Mr Foley, who had studied nursing in Melbourne, was stabbed in Odinsplatsen just days before Christmas last year. ARREST…

  • Pinty’s chicken products recalled due to possible Listeria contamination

    Pinty’s chicken products recalled due to possible Listeria contamination

    [ad_1] Health Canada says a brand of prepared poultry products is recalling a line of chicken strips due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall affects Pinty’s Delicious Foods Inc.’s Oven Roasted Chicken Breast Strips with best before dates of Aug. 9 and Aug. 15, 2018, with the UPC code of 69094 62401. The strips were sold in Alberta,…

  • Frankie Bridge post holiday flu – but why do we get sick after flying?

    Frankie Bridge post holiday flu – but why do we get sick after flying?

    [ad_1] Frankie Bridge has been hit with a bout of post holiday sickness following recent family holiday [Frankie Bridge/ Instagram ] The Saturdays singer Frankie Bridge has recently enjoyed a family vacation with husband Wayne Bridge and their two sons Carter and Parker.  However, since the 29-year-old has returned from her vacation she has been left battling…

  • Wettlaufer inquiry wraps up until September with details about killer nurse’s time in home care

    Wettlaufer inquiry wraps up until September with details about killer nurse’s time in home care

    [ad_1] The Wettlaufer inquiry wrapped up Thursday for a summer hiatus with more details of the killer nurse’s brief time working in home health care.  As a nurse with St. Elizabeth Home Health Care, serial killer Elizabeth Wettlaufer administered a deadly dose of insulin to her patient Beverly Bertam — who narrowly survived. That insulin dose was stolen from another…

  • High blood pressure diet: Prevent hypertension symptoms by drinking water

    High blood pressure diet: Prevent hypertension symptoms by drinking water

    [ad_1] High blood pressure affects more than 25 per cent of all adults in the UK. The condition, which is also known as hypertension, puts extra pressure on blood vessels and vital organs, including the heart and lungs. But making some small changes to your lifestyle could help to prevent high blood pressure symptoms. Drinking water every…

  • Parkland shooter Nikolaz Cruz video interrogation released

    Parkland shooter Nikolaz Cruz video interrogation released

    [ad_1] PROSECUTORS have released hours of video interrogation of Florida’s school shooting suspect, footage showing the young man slouching in a chair, being repeatedly urged by a detective to speak louder and punching himself in the face when he is alone. The footage contained the same material as a transcript released earlier in the week,…

  • Meghan Markle news: Last thing she said before Prince Harry wedding

    Meghan Markle news: Last thing she said before Prince Harry wedding

    [ad_1] Meghan Markle and Prince Harry had a fairytale wedding this spring. The pair made a stunning couple on the day, which was watched by millions. Former Suits actress Meghan wore a white dress by Givenchy and a tiara from the Queen. Now a stylist on her wedding day has given some insight. Daniel Martin,…

  • Care-home overseers unable to detect ‘wilfully hidden’ crimes, Wettlaufer inquiry hears

    Care-home overseers unable to detect ‘wilfully hidden’ crimes, Wettlaufer inquiry hears

    [ad_1] The offices charged with inspecting Ontario’s long-term care homes do not have the manpower to conduct inspections “in a timely manner,” according to the manager of compliance inspection at the Hamilton Service Area Office during testimony at the Wettlaufer inquiry on Tuesday.  Karin Fairchild said care homes, nurses and the public have a number of ways to report…

  • How the town of Inuvik, N.W.T., went from 1 doctor to 11, in just 6 years

    How the town of Inuvik, N.W.T., went from 1 doctor to 11, in just 6 years

    [ad_1] Across the country, a national doctor shortage has made headlines for years, especially in rural areas. But there’s at least one region where the health authority says it’s “ideally staffed” in terms of physicians: the Northwest Territories’ Beaufort Delta. This 6,673-person cluster of communities near the Arctic Ocean is home to Canada’s northernmost hospital, in…

  • Saudi Arabia pulls its medical patients from Canadian hospitals

    Saudi Arabia pulls its medical patients from Canadian hospitals

    [ad_1] Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday it had stopped all medical treatment programs in Canada and was working on the transfer of all Saudi patients from hospitals there, in an escalating row after Ottawa urged it to free rights activists. Saudi Arabia froze new trade and investment with Canada and expelled the Canadian ambassador this…

  • Brazilian blow dry facts: Do they make your hair straight? Greasy? Damaged? Wavy? Keratin treatments unpacked

    Brazilian blow dry facts: Do they make your hair straight? Greasy? Damaged? Wavy? Keratin treatments unpacked

    [ad_1] Khloe Kardashian previously spoke about her love of the smoothing hair treatment [Khloe Kardashian/ Instagram] From Khloe Kardashian to Sarah Jessica Parker and Jennifer Aniston, celebrities all over are obsessed with Brazilian blow dries.  Once a sleekening secret of the showbiz industry, the blowouts — or keratin treatments — are now much more commonplace, with most hairdresser chains in the…

  • Anthony’s son motivated him to lose 38kg

    Anthony’s son motivated him to lose 38kg

    [ad_1] ANTHONY Pellicano remembers clearly the moment he decided to finally do something about his weight. At 145kg, when one of his twins pointed out his growing belly, he knew it was time to take action. “I had battled weight most of my life, yet I always felt like I was eating a pretty healthy…

  • Muthuvel Karunanidhi dead at 94: Veteran Indian politician dies

    Muthuvel Karunanidhi dead at 94: Veteran Indian politician dies

    [ad_1] MUTHUVEL Karunanidhi, a popular scriptwriter-turned-politician in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, has died after a prolonged illness. He was 94. Kauvery Hospital said Karunanidhi died Tuesday after suffering multiple organ failure. Hundreds of supporters carrying his photograph held a vigil at the hospital praying for his recovery. Many wept when they learned…

  • Inuk woman ‘begging and pleading’ for help fighting tuberculosis in Nunavut

    Inuk woman ‘begging and pleading’ for help fighting tuberculosis in Nunavut

    [ad_1] Bernice Clarke’s mother died in 2015. She was sick with tuberculosis and succumbed to complications resulting from treatment. Now, three years later, Clarke says nothing has changed and she doesn’t feel safe. “I’m scared to be sick in Nunavut,” said Clarke. “My mother’s death should have been the last, but it won’t be.” Nunavut…

  • Horwath, health experts say rollback of sex-ed curriculum could harm students

    Horwath, health experts say rollback of sex-ed curriculum could harm students

    [ad_1] More than 1,780 health care professionals are calling on Ontario Premier Doug Ford to stop the province’s plan to revert to an old curriculum on sex-education. The professionals have signed a petition that says the 1998 version of the health and physical education curriculum, slated to be taught in schools starting in September, could jeopardize…

  • Bloating: Reduce a bloated stomach by avoiding these foods for breakfast

    Bloating: Reduce a bloated stomach by avoiding these foods for breakfast

    [ad_1] Bloating is often caused by excess wind, constipation, swallowing air from talking while eating, and can be triggered by Coeliac disease, a food intolerance and irritable bowel syndrome. With problems such as constipation, increasing your fibre intake can help, but too much cereal fibre can make symptoms of bloating worse. So when it comes…

  • The Body Coach Joe Wicks reveals gorgeous baby name

    The Body Coach Joe Wicks reveals gorgeous baby name

    [ad_1] Joe Wicks has revealed his baby’s name [Joe Wicks/Instagram] Joe Wicks – better known as ‘The Body Coach’ – and his girlfriend Rosie Jones are new parents to a little girl, after announcing her birth on 30 July. The personal trainer shared a gorgeous picture of his newborn baby girl to Instagram as he gushed over…

  • How to sleep: Fall asleep fast in hot weather heatwave with damp towel

    How to sleep: Fall asleep fast in hot weather heatwave with damp towel

    [ad_1] The body needs enough sleep to help it function properly, according to the NHS. Not getting enough sleep is bad for your mental and physical health. Regular poor sleep increases your risk of obesity, heart disease and diabetes. If you’re struggling to fall asleep in the hot temperatures, you could do this quick trick to help you sleep faster. Swap your duvet and…

  • Cancer symptoms: Most common signs include weight loss and lumps

    Cancer symptoms: Most common signs include weight loss and lumps

    [ad_1] Cancer symptoms usually include unexpected changes to the body Weight loss and breathlessness could be signs of a cancer Finding blood in your urine and persistent bloating could be caused by cancer Speak to a GP if you have a croaky voice or loss of appetite Cancer is caused by cells in the body…

  • Will it damage my home and other questions about growing legal cannabis

    Will it damage my home and other questions about growing legal cannabis

    [ad_1] On Oct. 17, many Canadians will have the legal right to cultivate small amounts of cannabis at home. But just because something is legal doesn’t mean it’s without potential pitfalls. Here are some of the questions aspiring green thumbs will want to consider before potting pot plants indoors this fall. Will it damage my home? The governments…

  • Stomach bloating: Trapped wind pain symptoms that could be serious

    Stomach bloating: Trapped wind pain symptoms that could be serious

    [ad_1] Stomach bloating is a common condition that affects most people at some point in their lifetime, according to the NHS. Feeling bloated makes the tummy feel stretched, puffy and generally uncomfortable. While bloating pain usually goes away by itself, it could be caused by something more serious. Ovarian, uterine, colon, pancreatic and stomach cancers…

  • The rise and fall of King Con

    The rise and fall of King Con

    [ad_1] Edgar Laplante posing as Chief White Elk circa 1918 (Image: NC) Prince Tewanna Ray, also known as Chief White Elk, posed proudly for pictures in his traditional tribal clothes and answered questions about his journey. As the smoke from the flash guns cleared, White Elk made the announcement that he was to meet with…

  • Superbugs developing resistance to alcohol sanitisers

    Superbugs developing resistance to alcohol sanitisers

    [ad_1] WE are losing the war against bacteria. Not only are our strongest antibiotics becoming less and less effective. Now drug-resistant bacteria is finding a way to survive alcohol-based disinfectants. And that has dire implications for hospitals already struggling against superbug infestations. The Australian-based study, published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, was initiated in…

  • Barry Chuckle net worth: How much was the Chuckle Brothers comedian worth?

    Barry Chuckle net worth: How much was the Chuckle Brothers comedian worth?

    [ad_1] Barry Chuckle, one half of comedic duo the Chuckle Brothers, has tragically passed away. The entertainer had a career spanning over 50 years, appearing in ChuckleVision with his brother Paul, 70, in 1967. The comedy veteran was pronounced dead this morning after ailing health, with his manager Phil Dale saying: “It is with great…

  • After watching their dog die ‘a painful death,’ owners want ban on strychnine used by Sask., Alta. farmers

    After watching their dog die ‘a painful death,’ owners want ban on strychnine used by Sask., Alta. farmers

    [ad_1] Kyle MacLintock and Erika Schuurmans were hosting a barbecue in June 2017 on their rural acreage in a picturesque valley in Indian Head, Sask., when their dog Roo broke into seizures. They rushed to an emergency vet — 70 kilometres west in Regina — and gave Roo CPR in the car, but it was too late. “It was pretty horrendous just to have something…

  • Diabetes type 2 symptoms: Gum disease could be high blood sugar sign

    Diabetes type 2 symptoms: Gum disease could be high blood sugar sign

    [ad_1] Diabetes affects about 3.7 million people in the UK. About 90 per cent of those cases are caused by type 2 diabetes. The risk of developing diabetes could be revealed by looking inside your mouth, said TePe’s Head of Clinical Education, Elaine Tilling. Gum disease could be a warning sign of the high blood…

  • How I find laughter in the darkest corners

    How I find laughter in the darkest corners

    [ad_1] But Felicity Ward is tackling taboos until they reveal their funny spots, winning a huge following and exposing an alternative approach to mental health issues – which affect one in four people in the UK. “I like a challenge,” laughs Felicity, who is appearing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and starts a new BBC…

  • Doctors free to take organs unless you deliberately opt out

    Doctors free to take organs unless you deliberately opt out

    [ad_1] If not, it will be assumed they are a willing organ donor. The move has been welcomed by experts who warn of a desperate shortage of organ donors. But critics say that the change risks leaving patients confused, and research suggests that an opt out scheme may not actually increase the number of donated…

  • Meningococcal W kills NT woman

    Meningococcal W kills NT woman

    [ad_1] A WOMAN from a remote Top End community near Darwin has died after contracting meningococcal W. The middle-aged woman, who was living in both Darwin and the remote community, became unwell on July 31 and was flown to Royal Darwin Hospital but passed away on August 2. A second woman, in her 20s and…

  • Vitamin B12 deficiency: Foods to add to your diet to prevent symptoms

    Vitamin B12 deficiency: Foods to add to your diet to prevent symptoms

    [ad_1] Vitamin B12 is required by the body to make red blood cells, according to the NHS. It’s also used to keep the nervous system healthy, and helps with the production of DNA. Vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms include headaches, fatigue, and a loss of appetite. Some small changes to your diet plan could lower your risk of a vitamin…

  • Where are they now? Eddie The Eagle

    Where are they now? Eddie The Eagle

    [ad_1] Thirty years on, Cheltenham-born Eddie, now 54, is still a popular figure around the world. He is divorced, has two daughters – Ottilie and Honey – and lives in Stroud, Gloucestershire. “I was born Michael Edwards but all my mates at school called me Eddie, so, later on, the ‘Eagle’ tag fitted nicely into…

  • Millie Mackintosh opens up about acne breakout post wedding to Hugo Taylor

    Millie Mackintosh opens up about acne breakout post wedding to Hugo Taylor

    [ad_1] Newlywed Millie Mackintosh bravely opened up about ‘adult acne’ on social media [Getty] Former Made In Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh has bravely opened up about her battle with “adult acne”, a term she coined in a hashtag on her recent social media upload. Millie shared a string of videos on her Instagram story shortly after she married…

  • How and why people ‘microdose’ tiny hits of psychedelic drugs

    How and why people ‘microdose’ tiny hits of psychedelic drugs

    [ad_1] Illegal, underground and said to be brimming with health benefits — the practice of microdosing psychedelic drugs is growing increasingly popular, yet it remains relatively unstudied and its reported benefits unproven. A group of Canadian researchers is hoping to change that with new data that begins to shed light on how and why people microdose, and what…

  • What do these women all have in common?

    What do these women all have in common?

    [ad_1] None of these women regret giving up alcohol (Image: ADRIAN WHITE) I was an alcoholic Life coach and author Jojo Bailey, 57, lives in Stamford, Lincolnshire. She stopped drinking in 2014. SHE SAYS: “MY BIGGEST problem was I didn’t realise I had a problem with drink. I’d spent 40 years living in denial, always…

  • Diet short of fish ‘is early birth risk’

    Diet short of fish ‘is early birth risk’

    [ad_1] Pregnant women who had the lowest levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their blood during their first and second trimesters were ten times at greater risk of giving premature birth than women with the highest levels. The fatty acids are found in cold-water fish such as Atlantic mackerel, anchovies, salmon and tuna and leaner…

  • London, Ont., nursing home had multiple problems with neglect and medication, Wettlaufer inquiry hears

    London, Ont., nursing home had multiple problems with neglect and medication, Wettlaufer inquiry hears

    [ad_1] Provincial long-term care inspectors found immediate problems with how a London, Ont., nursing home stored, administrated and disposed of medication, the Wettlaufer inquiry heard Thursday.  When she went into Meadow Park Long-Term Care two days after finding out nurse Elizabeth Wettlaufer had confessed to killing resident Arpad Horvath, 75, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care…

  • High blood pressure symptoms: Hypertension signs include eye floaters

    High blood pressure symptoms: Hypertension signs include eye floaters

    [ad_1] High blood pressure affects more than 25 per cent of all UK adults. The condition, which is also known as hypertension, puts extra pressure on blood vessels and vital organs. It’s not always possible to know if someone is at risk of high blood pressure. But, some symptoms may become visible if the patient…

  • Diabetes type 2 diet: Prevent high blood sugar symptoms with almonds

    Diabetes type 2 diet: Prevent high blood sugar symptoms with almonds

    [ad_1] Diabetes type 2 is caused by the pancreas not producing enough of the hormone insulin, or the body not reacting to insulin. Without enough insulin, the body struggles to convert sugar in the blood into useable energy. Making some small diet changes could help to prevent high blood sugar. Almonds are one of the…

  • 2 Hamilton paramedics charged in 2017 death of Good Samaritan

    2 Hamilton paramedics charged in 2017 death of Good Samaritan

    [ad_1] Two Hamilton paramedics have been charged after the death of a 19-year-old Good Samaritan police say was killed while trying to stop an altercation. Yosif Al-Hasnawi was shot Dec. 2, 2017 trying to help an older man being accosted by two men outside a mosque.  Police have charged Steven Snively, 53, of Hamilton, on Tuesday, and Christopher…

  • Health Ministry inspections couldn’t have stopped serial killer, Wettlaufer inquiry hears

    Health Ministry inspections couldn’t have stopped serial killer, Wettlaufer inquiry hears

    [ad_1] An Ontario Health Ministry inspector who makes sure nursing homes are safe for residents doesn’t think the provincial inspection process could have prevented the “evil” that serial killer Elizabeth Wettlaufer brought into long-term care homes, an inquiry heard Wednesday.  It could have happened anywhere, in any home,” Rhonda Kukoly testified at the long-term care inquiry at…

  • Bladder cancer symptoms: Urine signs when using the toilet

    Bladder cancer symptoms: Urine signs when using the toilet

    [ad_1] Bladder cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK. It’s caused by an abnormal growth of tissue in the lining of the bladder. One of the most common bladder cancer symptoms is finding blood in your urine. It may not necessarily hurt or sting when you pee, and the urine may…

  • HempWorx cannabidiol oil sales in Canada put on hold… again

    HempWorx cannabidiol oil sales in Canada put on hold… again

    [ad_1] An American hemp oil manufacturer that was previously caught selling its product illegally in Canada is once again putting its Canadian market plans on hold after telling its sellers to partner with a B.C. company that isn’t licensed by Health Canada and is run by a man with a criminal record. In May, HempWorx of…

  • Experts reveal eating dark chocolate can help cure back pain

    Experts reveal eating dark chocolate can help cure back pain

    [ad_1] Lower back pain is described as “very common” by the NHS [Getty] Pain in the lower back isn’t an unusual occurrence, the NHS official website describes it as “very common and normally improves within a few weeks or months”. Even celebs have struggled with the problem in the past with Jacqueline Jossa recently reaching out…

  • WWE: Brian Christopher Lawler dead

    WWE: Brian Christopher Lawler dead

    [ad_1] THIS Friday afternoon in Tennessee, Brian Christopher Lawler, better known as WWE superstar Grandmaster Sexay, will be buried at the Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens. Surrounded by family and friends, including his father and professional wrestling legend Jerry “The King” Lawler, Brian Christopher will be remembered as a man who brought joy to…

  • Photographer documents mother’s journey with MS

    Photographer documents mother’s journey with MS

    [ad_1] When Jamie Woytiuk’s mother was diagnosed with progressive multiple sclerosis in the 1990s, Woytiuk didn’t realize what that meant for the future. Her mom, Joanne, was still mobile and could live a normal life.  Then one of her mother’s feet started dragging when she walked. At the five-year mark, her health went down quickly.  “It basically went from…

  • Dementia risk of giving up booze in middle age

    Dementia risk of giving up booze in middle age

    [ad_1] Researchers found that both excessive drinkers and abstainers are at an increased risk of the deadly condition. Scientists examined data on more than 9,000 people, who were aged between 35 and 55 when the study began in the mid-1980s. Alcohol consumption was measured during assessments between 1985 and 1993, when the participants had an…

  • Former Sobeys pharmacy manager ‘snooped’ into drug records of 46 people

    Former Sobeys pharmacy manager ‘snooped’ into drug records of 46 people

    [ad_1] Nova Scotia’s privacy commissioner is lambasting a Sobeys pharmacist for snooping through the private medical records of 46 people over a two-year period. Information and Privacy Commissioner Catherine Tully is also critical of how Sobeys and the province’s Department of Health and Wellness handled the breach. “It’s as if this pharmacist thought of the Drug Information System…