Frankie Davies 
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn’t abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults. But there’s some unexpected good news: The rate of new gonorrhea cases fell for the first time in a decade. It’s not … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland says he plans to table legislation “in a couple days time” that will lay out more clearly the federal government’s plans on the timing of the expansion for medical assistance in dying (MAiD) to cover people whose sole condition is mental illness. That comes as provinces and territories have asked the … Read more
A doctor has revealed five tips that can help you banish stubborn belly fat. Embarking on a weight-loss plan is not always easy. You can have the discipline and willpower but the results are just not coming, Dr Eric Berg explained. Speaking on his YouTube channel, he said: “[You] never really see any results because … Read more
NEW YORK — According to Elon Musk, the first human received an implant from his computer-brain interface company Neuralink over the weekend. In a Monday post on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, Musk said that the patient received the implant the day prior and was “recovering well.” He added that “initial results show … Read more
Some pharmacare policy experts are raising concerns about competition and patient access to much-needed medication after Manulife Financial Corp. announced its coverage of certain prescription drugs will only apply at Loblaw Cos. Ltd. pharmacies. The new arrangement, details of which were shared with plan holders earlier this month, affects around 260 medications under the insurance … Read more
Heart health is a huge issue in the UK, with cardiovascular disease accounting for around a quarter of all deaths every year. This includes conditions and diseases such as coronary heart disease, heart failure and strokes. And according to data from the British Heart Foundation, more than seven million people in the UK are currently … Read more
STAVANGER — Norway’s oil fund reported the largest annual return in its history Tuesday, a performance led by U.S. technology companies and Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk, which makes the diabetes-turned-weight loss drug Ozempic. Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global, the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund, said it also benefited in 2023 from market excitement over … Read more
Alcohol is known to be a health risk. Research shows that it’s linked to certain cancers, can damage your liver, is tied to dementia risk and can just make you feel lousy. So, with all of these findings, it’s only natural to think more about your relationship with alcohol. As the sobriety awareness of Dry … Read more
An aggressive form of strep is on the rise across the country and has already claimed five lives in New Brunswick this year — barely a month into 2024. The Wetmore family in Riverview, N.B., is now urging people to get tested for Group A strep, after they say their father and husband was one … Read more
Millions of lives could be saved by a new rapid testing system set to be rolled out nationwide over the next two years. World-first NHS genetic analysis can provide results in seven hours instead of three days. It could see lifesaving treatment given sooner and help to reduce NHS backlogs rapidly. The technology, tested at … Read more
