California becomes latest state to restrict student smartphone use at school

California becomes latest state to restrict student smartphone use at school

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — School districts in California will have to create rules restricting student smartphone use under a new law Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Monday. The legislation makes California the latest state to try to curb student phone access in an effort to minimize distractions in the classroom and address the mental health impacts … Read more

Something’s fishy: 1 in 5 seafood products are mislabelled, study finds

Something’s fishy: 1 in 5 seafood products are mislabelled, study finds

One of every five pieces of seafood bought from a Calgary restaurant or grocer was mislabelled at best or an entirely different species than what was claimed on the packaging, a new study published Monday finds. The latest study in what’s been a long-identified trend across Canada has major implications for consumers’ health and wallets, … Read more

After controversial directive, Quebec now says anglophones have right to English health services

After controversial directive, Quebec now says anglophones have right to English health services

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 23, 2024 12:04 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Quebec government has published a new health-care directive clarifying that anglophones have the right to receive health and social services in English. The five-page document states multiple times that English speakers do … Read more

Why non-alcoholic beer is gaining steam at Oktoberfest: ‘Nobody will judge you’ – National

Why non-alcoholic beer is gaining steam at Oktoberfest: ‘Nobody will judge you’ – National

The head brewmaster for Weihenstephan, the world’s oldest brewery, has a secret: He really likes alcohol-free beer. Even though he’s quick to say he obviously enjoys real beer more, Tobias Zollo says he savors alcohol-free beer when he’s working or eating lunch. It has the same taste but fewer calories than a soft drink, he … Read more

The benefits of a four-day workweek according to a champion of the trend

The benefits of a four-day workweek according to a champion of the trend

Companies exploring the option of letting employees work four days a week hope to reduce job burnout and retain talent seeking a better work-life balance, according to the chief executive of an organization that promotes the idea. The trend is gaining traction in Australia and Europe, says Dale Whelehan, CEO of 4 Day Week Global, … Read more

Why Women Get Migraines More Than Men

Why Women Get Migraines More Than Men

Migraine attacks are no ordinary headache. They can cause intense pain and sickness, lasting hours or even days, making it impossible to do anything but rest in a dark, quiet room. And for millions of women, these debilitating attacks aren’t just an occasional experience but a recurring ordeal. Women suffer from migraines three times as … Read more

Cholera is spreading in Sudan as fighting between rival generals shows no sign of abating

Cholera is spreading in Sudan as fighting between rival generals shows no sign of abating

CAIRO — Cholera is spreading in war-torn Sudan, killing at least 388 people and sickening about 13,000 others over the past two months, health authorities said, as more than 17 months of fighting between the military and a notorious paramilitary group shows no sign of abating. The disease is spreading in areas devastated by recent … Read more

The Downside Of Eating Too Much Animal-Based Protein

The Downside Of Eating Too Much Animal-Based Protein

Getting 10,000 steps a day. Improving your VO2 max. Putting berries on your breakfast. What are the habits you embrace in an effort to live a long, healthy life? Certainly it’s the routines/rituals we do regularly that impact our health the most. But there’s one well-intentioned habit in particular that longevity experts say can actually … Read more

Lebanese doctor races to save the eyes of those hurt by exploding tech devices

Lebanese doctor races to save the eyes of those hurt by exploding tech devices

BEIRUT — For almost a week, ophthalmologist Elias Jaradeh has worked around the clock, trying to keep up with the flood of patients whose eyes were injured when pagers and walkie-talkies exploded en masse across Lebanon. He has lost track of how many eye operations he has performed in multiple hospitals, surviving on two hours … Read more

Kate, the Princess of Wales, makes first public appearance after cancer treatment

Kate, the Princess of Wales, makes first public appearance after cancer treatment

Kate, the Princess of Wales, has made her first public appearance since she announced she had completed chemotherapy and would return to some public duties LONDON — LONDON (AP) — Kate, the Princess of Wales, made her first public appearance Sunday since she announced she had completed chemotherapy and would return to some public duties. … Read more