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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How I Handle Pelvic Exams as a Survivor Of Sexual Violence
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When paired with the HPV test and a Pap smear — screening tests for cervical cancer — pelvic exams can save lives. But they aren’t fun for anyone, and they …
Over 100 people have died of a drug overdose in N.L. since 2023 — and this axe-throwing bar wants to help
The Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services harm reduction van will be at the Jack Axes parking lot every Thursday afternoon led by a team of nurses with safe drug use …
Israeli military says it’s recovered bodies of 6 hostages held in Gaza
The Israeli military said Tuesday that it recovered the bodies of six hostages taken in Hamas’s Oct. 7 attack that started the war in Gaza, as U.S. and Arab mediators …
More than 4 cups can harm heart health
Caffeine has been on doctors’ radars for years. They’ve tried to determine how much coffee intake per day is healthy for you, and how much caffeine might be harmful. Interestingly, …
Make up-to-date vaccines part of back-to-school prep: top doctor
As the new school year approaches, thoughts are turning to back-to-school supplies — but keeping children’s vaccinations up to date is something else parents and guardians should have on their to-do list, British …
Best Supplements For Stress Relief, According to Experts
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Supplements are nothing new, but in recent years, the industry has seen an influx of new options for every concern imaginable. With a wide variety of perfectly-packaged products ranging from …
Assisted dying law faces constitutional challenge over exception for mental disorders
A man who says he suffers from chronic and worsening mental health issues is among those pursuing a court challenge of the assisted dying law, which excludes people suffering solely …
Canadiens get star winger Patrik Laine, 2026 pick for defenceman Jordan Harris
The Montreal Canadiens have acquired star forward Patrik Laine and a second-round pick in the 2026 NHL draft in a trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets for defenceman Jordan Harris. …
Is microdosing just hype? Why the psychedelic trend sparks debate among scientists and enthusiasts – Daily News
Interest in psychedelic drugs has grown in recent years alongside research into their potential as tools to treat mental health. That’s especially true in Colorado where, in 2022, voters approved …