Taija Howard wouldn’t know she was carrying twins if she hadn’t paid out-of-pocket for a private ultrasound. When Howard was about seven or eight weeks into her pregnancy, her family doctor sent a referral to get an ultrasound done at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax. But she never got a call to book an … Read more
Although it is a natural part of getting older, many of us are focused on how we can prevent the ageing process. This includes using anti-wrinkle creams and dyeing our hair as it starts to grey. In other cases, some people have started to turn to more extreme anti-ageing methods such as Botox or fillers. … Read more
Many of the things that make rural living appealing to some – the remoteness, the absence of crowds, the simplicity – can make health care more difficult. Choices for doctors may be limited and health care facilities can be miles away. For some care, you may need to plan days or more in advance. So … Read more
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published July 8, 2017. Poison ivy, oak and sumac are closely related plants, and may be found growing in similar environments. In fact, all three grow throughout the U.S. except Hawaii, Alaska and parts of Nevada.1 Poison ivy is found throughout the U.S.; poison sumac … Read more
Demetrio Jackson was desperate for medical help when the paramedics arrived. The 43-year-old was surrounded by police who arrested him after responding to a trespassing call in a Wisconsin parking lot. Officers had shocked him with a Taser and pinned him as he pleaded that he couldn’t breathe. Now he sat on the ground with … Read more
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new information about an Albuquerque spa that was shut down by health regulators after clients were infected with HIV. The report released by the CDC on Thursday contained data that was collected by researchers with the federal agency, and the New Mexico Department of Health … Read more
A bird flu outbreak infecting dairy cows in the United States that has seeped into the country’s milk supply is under investigation amid growing questions about the risks to humans. Colombia became the first country this week to restrict the import of beef and beef products from multiple U.S. states where some dairy cattle have … Read more
Half of young children experience low confidence because of their imperfect teeth, according to research. A study, of 2,000 parents and children aged 4-11, revealed 84% feel less confident with their smile and credit their insecurity to missing teeth (20%), them not being “white” (20%), wonky (19%) or gappy (13%). But acclaimed British photographer Ian … Read more
Maybe you know a smoker who never exercises and is living happily into old age. Or perhaps you read about a veggie-loving marathon runner who had a heart attack in middle age. These kinds of stories can’t help but make you think: If your health is simply written into your genes, what’s the point of … Read more
The makeup of gut flora at birth and during the first year of life may play a key role in the development of neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), communication disorders and intellectual disability.1 Worldwide, 3.4 billion people suffer from health conditions that affect the nervous system.2 While much … Read more
