Type 2 poliovirus detected in wastewater in the Gaza Strip
A poliovirus variant has been detected in six wastewater samples in Khan Younis and Deir Al Balah, two cities in southern and central Gaza. In a Facebook post on Friday, …
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Anaplasmosis is a tick-borne disease that’s on the rise in Canada
Tick experts are warning Canadians to be on the lookout for symptoms of a tick-borne disease whose case counts have been steadily increasing over the past 15 years. Anaplasmosis is an …
Lyme disease might be more common, but this tick-borne disease is on the rise in Canada
Tick experts are warning Canadians to be on the lookout for symptoms of a tick-borne disease whose case counts have been steadily increasing over the past 15 years. Anaplasmosis is an …
The ghosts of Canada’s 1993 Conservative wipeout hang over Britain’s election campaign
Rural Alberta may be a continent away from the faded British seaside town of Clacton-on-Sea, but Nigel Farage believes both places will be remembered for starting political revolutions. Already a …
Hundreds are believed to have died at this year’s Hajj in scorching Saudi heat
Hundreds of people died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as the faithful faced intense high temperatures at Islamic holy sites in the desert kingdom, officials said Wednesday …
Heat waves linked to higher mortality rates, especially in cities with more renters
As heat warnings spread across North America this week, new Canadian research is shedding light on the health risks from exposure to unusually warm temperatures — particularly in cities with …
Elon Musk claims Apple’s new AI tools are a privacy risk. How much of a concern are they?
On Monday, Apple revealed a suite of highly anticipated AI features — including ChatGPT — that it will soon integrate into its devices. But not everyone was thrilled at the news. While some …
Here are some of the people trying to fix period education across North America
True or false? People who get periods can sync up their menstrual cycles with their friends. “True,” said Toronto resident Sarah Hall. “I think that’s false,” said Tovan Lew, another …
Calgary medical clinic whittles down waitlist with unique spin on team-based care
A Calgary medical clinic is working to tackle the shortage of family physicians by empowering other health-care providers to play key roles in patient care. Faced with a waitlist of thousands …
Mexico says patient died of chronic disease, not H5N2 bird flu
A man who contracted bird flu in Mexico died due to chronic diseases and not the virus, Mexico’s health ministry said on Friday. Earlier this week, the World Health Organization …