‘Don’t sit on it,’ warns woman whose husband died of strep A
Kim Wetmore is urging people to go to the hospital or get a test if you’ve got symptoms of strep A. She doesn’t want people to have to go through the same …
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King Charles in hospital for treatment of enlarged prostate
King Charles was admitted to a private hospital on Friday to undergo a “corrective procedure” for an enlarged prostate, Buckingham Palace said, confirming a pre-planned treatment that was announced last …
What is norovirus and how long does sickness bug last? – The Scottish Sun
ALSO known as the winter vomiting bug, norovirus is easily transmissible and very unpleasant for those unlucky enough to catch it. The highly infectious illness can come on surprisingly quickly …
Aggressive, often deadly form of strep hits record-high case numbers in Canada
Canada is seeing a record number of cases of invasive Group A strep, a bacterial infection that kills roughly one in 10 people who contract it, according to data obtained by …
Ontario man’s cross-Canada cycling trip helps researchers understand how exercise impacts Parkinson’s disease
After he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, Steve Iseman set out on an 8,000-kilometre trip across Canada to raise money and awareness about the disorder. But what he experienced when it came …
Cramps and mood swings that end with a period: Tips for a less-awful menstrual cycle
The Dose25:03How do I manage my mental and physical well-being during the menstrual cycle? Read Transcribed Audio You may have learned about it in health class at school, or gotten …
Quaker recalls granola bars, cereals over possible salmonella exposure
Quaker Canada is voluntary recalling 38 varieties of granola bars and Harvest Crunch cereals due to the potential exposure to salmonella. The company said the recall was a direct result of …
N.B. adds 17 more COVID-19 deaths, child under 4 among first flu deaths, warning about strep
COVID-19 has killed 17 more New Brunswickers, including six over the holidays, while influenza has claimed nine lives. These are the first flu deaths of the season and they include a child under four, the latest …
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 …
Health Canada approves RSV vaccine for maternal immunization
Health Canada has approved a new vaccine geared toward protecting two groups most severely affected by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV): newborns, who would receive antibodies through maternal immunization, and Canadians …