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Tag: health news this week
‘Dire situation’ as rural Alberta hospital sees staff shortages, ER closures
Dozens of Alberta Health Services sites are facing service disruptions. Many rural Albertans are calling it alarming and are demanding help.
Oyen, a town of about 1,000 people located 300 kilometers east of Calgary, has no acute care beds in
Dominion sued Fox News for $1.6 billion. Internal documents show the tech company is only worth $80 million at most, Fox says.
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Dominion sued Fox News for $1.6 billion, alleging it helped spread election conspiracy theories.
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But investors never believed Dominion would
Why I Don’t Eat Mushrooms
Mushrooms are commonly eaten among vegans and non-vegans alike, but many feel that mushrooms are not suitable for food. Below are a few of the reasons that I personally choose not to eat mushrooms.
(Note: Before anyone starts jumping on
Sweeteners may damage DNA and increase cancer risk
- A new study finds that a common artificial sweetener can damage your DNA.
- The zero-calorie sweetener in question is sucralose, sold under the brand name Splenda. It is about 600 times sweeter than table sugar.
- The study found that sucralose
Swimming and skin: What to know if a child has eczema
A great warm weather activity requires a few adjustments for children who have eczema.
Swimming is a great activity for children. It’s good exercise, it’s an important safety skill, and it can be a good way to get outside and
The 5 best supplements for healthy aging, according to a longevity expert
If you’ve ever walked down the supplement aisle in a pharmacy, you’ve seen the overwhelming abundance of options available for your medicine cabinet. According to the 2022 Council on Responsible Nutrition Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements, 75% of Americans use
Will miscarriage care remain available?
New laws and lawsuits threaten safe, effective care for miscarriages in the US.
When you first learned the facts about pregnancy — from a parent, perhaps, or a friend — you probably didn’t learn that up to one in three
BC ends mask mandate in health-care facilities and proof of vaccination for long-term care visitors
British Columbia is ending its universal mask mandate in health-care settings, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced Thursday.
Masks will still be required in certain higher-risk areas and for patients with COVID-19 symptoms who are seeking health care, Henry
Whooping cough has spread across provinces: Alberta Health Services
Cases of whooping cough are growing in Alberta, and a Calgary doctor says it’s a good reminder for parents to keep their kids safe by getting vaccinated.
An outbreak of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, was declared in January