Mpox vaccination program sees brisk uptake in Ottawa
Public health officials in Ottawa are ramping up a vaccination program to limit the spread of the mpox virus, and there are signs that early uptake has been brisk. After …
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3 Olympians talk about their golden moments at 2024 Paris Games
The Current16:37These Canadians struck gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics Ethan Katzberg couldn’t have wished for a better Olympic debut. The 22-year old hammer thrower from Nanaimo, B.C., hit 84.12 metres, almost …
Can a diet that’s good for the planet reduce your risk of dying from disease?
A diet promoting plant-based protein to help the environment now has a more human argument: It may lower your risk of dying from several major diseases. “It wasn’t just one …
‘Don’t assume’ this is Rafael Nadal’s final French Open
Rafael Nadal smiled. He joked. He sounded upbeat. He’s been playing well and feeling better in practice. He is eager to get going at Roland Garros after dealing for so …
Women’s hockey getting the reception and treatment it deserves
On the first day of 2024, I was sitting on my sofa watching hockey. When I say this, it might not come across as impactful as I intend, because what …
A gift of life and love: Thunder Bay artist with lupus prepares for transplant of partner’s kidney
When Lucille Atlookan found out her kidneys were failing, she never expected to find a transplant match so quickly, let alone from her partner. The 2-Spirit Anishinaabe artist was diagnosed …
Arguing long COVID is being downplayed, an advocate has launched this St. John’s billboard
This billboard in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador featuring a warning about long COVID is the first of a cross-Canada group. (Submitted by Keith Muise) A new billboard has popped …
Ontario coaches lack training and diversity, new report says
Most Ontario coaches aren’t properly trained to instruct young athletes and handle critical issues like concussion protocols, youth mental health and athlete development, says a new report examining the overall landscape of …
Teens vs. coats: The generational quarrel that won’t chill out
It’s a cool fall day. The leaves have long disappeared, and there’s a thin, crunchy layer of snow on the grass — typical for autumn, but still, it’s a not-so-kind …
Social media gets teens hooked while feeding aggression and impulsivity, and researchers think they know why
Kids who spend hours on their phones scrolling through social media are showing more aggression, depression and anxiety, say Canadian researchers. Emma Duerden holds the Canada Research Chair in neuroscience …