Frankie Davies 
(NewsNation) — One of the most common types of food poisoning is the Escherichia coli bacteria, commonly known as “E. coli” (pronounced “ee KOH-leye). We all have a bit of it in our systems. Most are harmless or might cause a bit of mild diarrhea and vomiting. Other strains, however, are not so benign. Here’s what … Read more
The federal government has added $36.4 million to a program designed to support people who have been seriously injured or killed by vaccines since the end of 2020. The program was announced shortly after COVID-19 shots first became available to the public, and provides financial compensation to people who were adversely affected by Health Canada-approved vaccines. The … Read more
Diet is a key contributing factor when it comes to our overall health and wellbeing. Many of us are aware of the fact we should be eating a healthy, balanced diet packed with plenty of fruits and vegetables for this reason. However, even with the best intentions it can be hard to ensure we get … Read more
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be easy to miss when it starts. That’s because you might not have any symptoms. But over time, you may start to cough a lot or feel short of breath when you’re active. Mild COPD might not seem like a big deal. But it’s important to act early. “If … Read more
Action in courts and state capitals around the U.S. this week have made it clear again: The overturning of Roe v. Wade and the nationwide right to abortion did not settle the issue. One iteration of the issue was back before the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday for the second time in a month. Meanwhile, … Read more
(The Hill) – An estimated 3.6 million Medicare beneficiaries could potentially access Wegovy now that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the drug for reducing the risk of incidents related to cardiovascular disease. A KFF analysis found that among the 13.7 million people on Medicare diagnosed with obesity, 3.6 million, or roughly 1 in … Read more
Grocery price inflation may finally be slowing across Canada, but as some food costs remain high, a new report has found many are open to consuming “risky foods” despite the potential health risks. The report, set to be released Thursday by Dalhousie University’s Agri-Food Analytics Lab but provided to Global News in advance, found 58 per … Read more
I’m in a deep sleep when the voice of an angel causes me to stir. Charlotte Church is wandering the corridors of Rhydoldog House at 6am, rousing her guests with a soulful rendition of Nat King Cole’s Nature Boy. Who needs a cortisol-raising alarm clock when a lullaby from a multi-platinum artist can gently soothe … Read more
By Jean Rommes, as told to Kendall Morgan I knew in 1985 that I probably had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). I first came across the condition in an article, looked it up, and discovered I had all the classic symptoms. But I didn’t do anything about it until 2000, when I finally went to … Read more
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court heard its first test on Wednesday of state abortion bans that have been enacted since the court upended the Roe v. Wade constitutional right to abortion. While the current case involves an Idaho abortion ban, the court’s ruling could have implications beyond that state. Idaho lawmakers have banned abortion … Read more
