Salmonella outbreak linked to geckos kills 1, infects 25 in Canada – National

Salmonella outbreak linked to geckos kills 1, infects 25 in Canada – National

A salmonella outbreak linked to reptiles has left one person dead and three others hospitalized in Canada. The Public Health Agency of Canada said at least 25 people have been infected across seven provinces in this outbreak, which is the second one linked to geckos this year. Cases have been reported in British Columbia, Alberta, … Read more

Woman credits 20lb weight loss to ‘game-changing’ diet change

Woman credits 20lb weight loss to ‘game-changing’ diet change

A spirited woman who shed an impressive 20lbs over a four-month period has divulged her personal strategy, hoping it could spur others to action. “Remember that everyone’s bodies are different and that’s okay”, @dabrionne posted on social media, emphasising that “consistency” was her secret weapon during her transformation. She advocates starting with dietary adjustments before … Read more

A chemical cloud moving around Atlanta’s suburbs prompts a new shelter-in-place alert

A chemical cloud moving around Atlanta’s suburbs prompts a new shelter-in-place alert

ATLANTA — Residents east of Atlanta were again warned to take shelter where they are on Tuesday if a chemical cloud moves over their neighborhood, as winds shifted the plume from a fire at a chemical plant. A shelter-in-place order had just ended Monday evening for more than 90,000 people closest to the chemical plant … Read more

RSV protection for all infants in Ontario, Quebec, Nunavut coming soon

RSV protection for all infants in Ontario, Quebec, Nunavut coming soon

Dr. Noah Ivers remembers thinking his infant son just had a cold. But then, he was “clearly struggling to breathe” and had to be rushed to the hospital. His son had respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV — a common illness with often mild symptoms in children and adults. But for infants and seniors, RSV is … Read more

‘I’m a sleep expert – get the best sleep of your life with an easy Scandinavian habit’

‘I’m a sleep expert – get the best sleep of your life with an easy Scandinavian habit’

Struggling to doze off or keep those eyes shut at night is a common issue it turns out one in five Brits are in the same boat, battling inadequate sleep which can, over time, unleash a host of health woes both physically and mentally. Yet, it seems our neighbours across the Channel might be onto … Read more

Criminals set up fake online pharmacies to sell deadly counterfeit pills, prosecutors say

Criminals set up fake online pharmacies to sell deadly counterfeit pills, prosecutors say

A network of illegal drug sellers based in the U.S., the Dominican Republic and India packaged potentially deadly synthetic opioids into pills disguised as common prescription drugs and sold millions of them through fake online drugstores, federal prosecutors said Monday. At least nine people died of narcotics poisoning between August 2023 and June 2024 after … Read more

The Very Best Oral Care Products, According To Dentists

The Very Best Oral Care Products, According To Dentists

Taking proper care of your teeth is quite possibly one of the most important things you can do for your health. After all, it’s not just about having pretty pearly whites (though that’s nice, too, of course). Practicing good oral hygiene can prevent disease and decay, not to mention save you from having to spend … Read more