Frankie Davies 
MEREDITH, N.H. — Flooding from a burst water main at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital has disrupted services for about 200 patients seeking to have children through in vitro fertilization, leaving some of them devastated. Alexis Goulette, who runs a private IVF support group on Facebook, said Wednesday that a lot of the women had … Read more
Researchers found that potentially millions of people are suffering in silence to avoid contributing to the health system backlog. One in four of the 1,500 people polled are putting up with serious conditions such as worn hips, respiratory illness and gynaecological concerns. Meanwhile 35 per cent said they have refrained from getting a nagging – … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO — Kevin Hines regretted jumping off San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge the moment his hands released the rail and he plunged the equivalent of 25 stories into the Pacific Ocean, breaking his back. Hines miraculously survived his suicide attempt at age 19 in September 2000 as he struggled with bipolar disorder, one of … Read more
Using a hearing aid helps people live longer by cutting the risk of early death by almost 25%, a study claims. Hearing loss affects tens of millions of people around the world, but experts say that only one in 10 sufferers who need aids use them. Study results showed a 24% difference in early mortality … Read more
Jan. 3, 2024 – Losing weight and eating healthier aren’t at the very top of the list of 2024 New Year’s resolutions, at least according to one survey. Saving money is, cited by 59% of more than 400 respondents. But 47% said eating healthier was a resolution, and 35% picked losing weight. Guidance for both goals … Read more
Eight in 10 adults believe dementia is still misunderstood, according to research. Despite it being increasingly common, misconceptions remain because of a lack of knowledge or embarrassment, the poll of 2,000 Brits found. Seven in 10 (69 percent) believe it is a subject which is not talked about enough in society, with 73 percent putting … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Emergency rooms across Quebec continue to face overcrowding in the new year, with three hospitals in Montreal stretched more than double beyond their capacity. Health information website Index Santé reported the province’s emergency departments stood at 145 per cent occupancy rate on average Wednesday morning. The Quebec … Read more
Christina Aguilera flaunted her incredible weight loss as she appeared for her Las Vegas residency opening night on January 2. The 43-year-old wore a series of skimpy leotards that showcased her curvy, slim figure. She previously said she “hated being super skinny” and had started embracing and “loving my new curves”, according to Health. While … Read more
Worldwide, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death, responsible for nearly 18 million fatalities annually. This includes conditions that affect the heart and circulatory system such as strokes, coronary heart disease and heart failure. Within the UK it is just as deadly, causing around a quarter of all deaths. Therefore, spotting the warning signs … Read more
A New Brunswick man who spent five days at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton, N.B., with pneumonia says he saw first-hand the ongoing impact of the health-care crisis in the province. “I saw nurses, doctors, and all other hospital workers try their best to keep a semblance of some sort of health … Read more
