Cases of eastern equine encephalitis are rare in Canada. But after an Ottawa man died of the mosquito-borne virus just weeks ago, experts and public health officials say cases are likely underreported. The virus is rare but deadly, with a 33 to 70 per cent fatality rate for humans and the potential to cause severe long-term … Read more
Four in 10 adults have not heard of a common condition which can leave many adult females suffering excess hair growth – and even infertility. A study, of 2,000 men and women, revealed just how many were unaware what polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is, or what symptoms it can cause. The condition, where ovaries don’t … Read more
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published December 26, 2016. Beets and raw beet juice are typically recommended in limited amounts due to high sugar content. However, when fermented, beets are among the healthiest vegetables out there, as most of the sugar is then gobbled up by beneficial bacteria during the … Read more
LOS ANGELES — In 2019, Brandon McDowell was contacted by a sophomore in college who asked to buy Percocet, a prescription painkiller. What the 20-year-old sold her instead were counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl, a deadly synthetic opioid that can be lethal in a dose as small as 2 milligrams. Hours later, Alexandra Capelouto, also … Read more
(The Hill) — Superbugs that are increasingly resistant to infections could kill up to 40 million people between now and 2050, according to new research published in the journal The Lancet. During that time period, the extensive study forecasted that 169 million deaths would be associated with antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The study was described as … Read more
A young mother has said she is “disappointed” it took a potentially fatal lymphoma diagnosis for doctors to address her painful sickle cell disease after the lifelong condition was “cured” by her gruelling cancer treatment. Blessing Abdul, 34, a marketing creative who lives in south London, was diagnosed with sickle cell disease an inherited blood … Read more
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MULTAN, Pakistan — Pakistani police arrested the key suspect in the gang rape of a woman polio worker who was assaulted by three men during last week’s vaccination campaign, officials said Wednesday. Two other suspects are still at large. The assault on Thursday in Jacobabad, a district in the southern Sindh province, was one in … Read more
(NewsNation) — It started with a video of a man in a fast-food restaurant taking a hit from a flavored whipped cream canister called Galaxy Gas. He showed off how deep the can made his voice, racking up millions of views and shares as others followed. Now, when you search “Galaxy Gas” on TikTok you’re … Read more
It can be a real challenge to find the right fuel for your stomach when you’re gearing up for a workout. Gym enthusiasts often turn to protein bars, shakes and pre-workout drinks, renowned for muscle gains, yet these favourites don’t always agree with everyone’s digestive system. Despite their popular status, it seems that not all … Read more
