Health

Spring cleaning dilemma: How much disinfecting is too much?

Spring cleaning is a time when people tackle tasks around the house they may not typically get to, whether clearing out the garage or finally organizing that messy junk drawer.

Study finds no link between COVID vaccines and fatal heart problems in young people

A new study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows there is no evidence to suggest COVID vaccines cause sudden cardiac death or other fatal heart problems in young people.

Lawsuit asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to strike down governor's 400-year veto

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Attorneys with Wisconsin's largest business lobbying group asked the state Supreme Court on Monday to strike down Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' use of a partial veto to lock in a school funding increase for the next 400 years. The Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Litigation Center filed the petition on behalf of two taxpayers. ...

20 healthy slow cooker recipes

Whether they’re full meals, side dishes, or even some desserts, here are 20 of the healthiest slow cooker recipes.

I spent almost three years trying to find out what was causing my pain

It now takes almost 9 years to get diagnosed.

4 qualities of mentally strong people: Check yourself

Mentally strong or resilient individuals are often described as those who achieve great feats despite significant challenges. Yet, we rarely speak of ourselves in that light, thinking we lack self-assurance or due to our imperfections. RBC-Ukraine, based on Psychologies, discusses the qualities of mentally strong individuals. Psychological resilien...

Your senses will shut down in a specific order when you’re about to die

Texas fined $100,000 per day for failing to act on foster care abuse allegations

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — A federal judge is fining Texas $100,000 per day for routinely neglecting to adequately investigate allegations of abuse and neglect raised by children in the state’s struggling foster care system. U.S. District Judge Janis Graham Jack in Corpus Christi ruled Monday that the Texas Health and Human Services agency has sh...

Grade 4 students in Windsor share how a new program is making them more self-aware

Yousif Sarheed and Hope Vikas are students at W. J. Langlois Catholic Elementary School. They spoke with CBC's Jennifer La Grassa about how the Decider Life Skills program is helping them better understand how they are reacting in certain moments and when they might need to take space to wind down.

Scientific breakthrough in the study of neurological disorders

Tel Aviv University researchers make discovery that one of the deleted genes linked to Williams syndrome is responsible for mitochondrial function and regulation in the brain’s nerve cells.

Eating breakfast at this time could reduce heart disease risk

A French study suggests that eating breakfast and supper an hour earlier may reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. This research emphasizes the importance of meal timing for cardiovascular health, according to The Telegraph. The study found that having breakfast at 8 am instead of 9 am decreases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease by...

What seawater can teach scientists about B.C.’s killer whales

Scientists researching endangered killer whales that live off the west coast are gathering data from a jug of seawater containing environmental DNA that they hope can teach them more about the mammals.

Judge orders Alberta to produce massive trove of coal documents after four-year fight

EDMONTON — The Alberta government must produce thousands of documents on its attempts to encourage coal mining in the Rocky Mountains after a judge threw out a bid to block their release. In denying the government's request for a judicial review into an order to provide the documents, Justice Kent Teskey warned the province that courts take a dim v...

Tetraplegic aims to be first with complete spinal injury to climb Mt Kilimanjaro

A British man aiming to become the first complete spinal injury tetraplegic to climb Mount Kilimanjaro said he is “massively excited” to finally attempt the challenge he had wanted to undertake before his injury. Max Levene, 31, told the PA news agency he set his sights on reaching the summit of the largest mountain in Africa while living in Kenya ...

Shrimp's impact on health and who should avoid them

Shrimp are popular seafood and a rich source of protein, but many people fear them, purportedly due to the "harmfulness" of this product. The material includes data from Nutrients, Food Science and Nutrition websites, among others. Is eating shrimp unsafe for health? Read in the material. The material includes data from Nutrients, Food Science and ...

Restaurants feeling financial pinch as industry sees drop in employment

A Vancouver restaurant is feeling the financial pinch as the industry shed over 26,000 jobs in March. Grace Ke reports.

Doctors urge caution when giving children melatonin

Some Canadian doctors are urging caution as a new study shows more teens and kids are taking melatonin to help them sleep. Many are using it long-term, but there is limited research on its safety for adolescents.

What to do if you wake up at night and can't get back to sleep, according to expert

Getting a decent night's sleep is important for our health, but a lot of us don't get the recommended eight hours. Three-quarters of Brits get less than eight hours of sleep, while one in six get by on less than six hours each night, according to YouGov. Meanwhile across the pond, over 17 per cent of adults had trouble staying asleep most days or e...

In Pictures: Young People Living With ADHD

London-based Norwegian photographer Nora Nord was diagnosed with ADHD in 2018, when she was in her early 20s. It was an immensely freeing feeling, she says, because it gave her the space for some aspects of her personality to finally make sense. But it was a frustrating time, too. “I’ve had an underlying feeling most of my life that something is wrong with me,” she remembers. “I wondered why I couldn’t focus or finish things, and why everything...

Danny Jansen rejoins Blue Jays with plans to keep his hands ‘padded up now’

The day after an errant heater from Pittsburgh Pirates righty Carmen Mlodzinski fractured the pisiform bone in Danny Jansen’s right wrist March 13, the Toronto Blue Jays catcher and the training staff discussed how to safeguard his oft-injured hands.

Mystery particles hunted by scientists could unlock the secrets of the universe

Experts are researching mysterious particles in our universe, which could offer us insights into some of the most intriguing areas of scientific understanding. What are these mysterious particles, exactly? They're called "hidden sector particles" which have so far defied typical definition. In fact, they've never been observed properly before and t...

Gen Z already facing 'midlife crisis' in their 20s

Gen Z, identified as those born between 1997–2012, are already experiencing the 'equivalent of a midlife crisis', reports suggest. US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy delved into Gallup's 2024 World Happiness report, which found those in their twenties are the most unhappy. Murthy believes this to be a result of social media, a suggestion he explored w...

Research reveals ideal number of steps per day

It is widely believed that the journey to a healthy and long life begins with taking 10,000 steps every day. For those leading a sedentary lifestyle, this target may seem like a challenging goal that requires some effort. However, in reality, the number of steps needed can vary for different groups, writes The Lancet. Researchers analyzed data from...

3 reasons you keep waking up in the middle of the night

5 people explain what it actually feels like to die

Long Covid leaves clues in the blood which could help with treatment

New research suggests that long Covid leaves distinctive signs in the blood which could potentially be targeted for treatment. Long Covid leads to ongoing inflammation which can be detected in the blood, according to findings from the largest UK study of patients admitted to hospital with coronavirus. Analysis shows that patients with prolonged sym...

Over 25% of young Canadian deaths linked to opioids amid pandemic: study

Across Canada, the burden of premature opioid-related deaths doubled between 2019 and 2021, representing more than one-quarter of deaths among younger adults, a study found.

Bodybuilder with bionic prosthetic 'an inspiration' as gym trainer

Marissa Gorjizadeh was born in New Brunswick with one arm and is now a certified fitness trainer and bodybuilder in Halifax. She's preparing for her fifth bodybuilding competition. Paul Palmeter has the story.

Paris Hilton backs California bill to bring more transparency to youth treatment facilities

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Paris Hilton joined California state lawmakers Monday to push for legislation aimed at cracking down on the industry that cares for troubled teens by requiring more transparency from youth treatment facilities. The bill supported by the Hilton Hotel heiress and media personality aims to pry open information on how short-te...

Recipe for good mood: Stress disappears, resilience increases

Even minor disappointments can disrupt plans, make you irritable and unhappy, and even lead to apathy. However, there is a recipe for a good mood, according to nutritionist Vira Kurin. According to the expert, a great recipe for a good mood is a salad with avocado, walnuts, and nectarines. The good mood will come from nectarine, which has truly won...

Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to involuntarily commit some defendants judged incompetent for trial

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's Republican-led Legislature unanimously passed a bill Monday that would involuntarily commit certain criminal defendants for inpatient treatment and temporarily remove their gun rights if they are ruled incompetent to stand trial due to intellectual disability or mental illness. The proposal is named for college s...

Early indicators of dementia: 5 behaviour changes to look for after age 50

Dementia is often thought of as a memory problem, like when an elderly person asks the same questions or misplaces things. In reality, individuals with dementia will not only experience issues in other areas of cognition like learning, thinking, comprehension and judgement, but they may also experience changes in behaviour. It’s important to understand what dementia is and how it manifests. I didn’t imagine my grandmother’s strange behaviours...

One is 36. The other is 72. Both women love being single

Callers Lisa, 36, and Marie, 72, tell BC Today host Michelle Eliot about the advantages of deciding to stay single.

Delicious foods that accelerate weight loss: Your essential list

Experts have named foods that are not only tasty but also healthy. They help stick to a diet and shed extra pounds. It's important to remember that in weight loss, mathematics matters - you must consume fewer calories than you burn. And these are the foods that provide satiety and speed up your metabolism, helping you lose weight faster, reports We...

No need for brain exercise's anymore, some personality traits have a lower risk of Alzheimer's

People who "exercise" their brains are known to have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia when they get older.

I Tried 7 Skin Tints So You Don’t Have To (& There’s A Clear Winner)

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How do the Japanese achieve longevity?

Discover the "lazy exercises" behind Japan's longevity.

I got a diagnosis that completely changed my relationship

If you're retired or about to retire, think carefully about your tax strategy

NEW YORK (AP) — Coming up with the best tax strategy in retirement can be much trickier than it seems, and tax pros agree it's a time when people need to be especially careful to look at their entire financial picture before deciding on a things like 401(k) withdrawal amounts and timing, or when to begin taking Social Security. “It’s the biggest ch...

3 Lesser-Known Reasons to Claim CPP Benefits Early

While waiting until 70 certainly has many benefits, there are some Canadians who cannot afford to wait, or have reasons to take out CPP benefits now. The post 3 Lesser-Known Reasons to Claim CPP Benefits Early appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

Top 4 foods with good fats to lose weight

Fat is an important part of our diet because it gives us energy, helps our cells work, and lets our body take in nutrients and make hormones. If you're trying to lose weight and don't know where to start, consider including the right kinds of fats in your diet, Eating Well reports. The "healthy" fats are unsaturated fats, which come in two main typ...

Average net worth of Americans by age — see how you compare

Conrad Tremblay gets housing

He lived in a tent for three years. Then, he met Nicholas Singcaster, an outreach worker for Montreal's Old Brewery Mission shelter.

This is the ideal temperature for older adults to sleep at night - study

The elderly often suffer from inadequate, restless, and disrupted sleep that influences many outcomes connected to their health and well-being. These temperature changes might help.

Nutritionist explains all about carrots and their benefits for health

Many approach carrots with prejudice due to their perceived high carbohydrate content, which may be undesirable for those watching their weight. However, this root vegetable is actually very rich in vitamins, fiber, and highly beneficial, explains nutritionist Anastasiia Holoborodko. About carrots "Carrots have a peculiar reputation of a common and...

Iconic tourist attraction makes major change affecting thousands of visitors

It said people were 'abusing' the accessibility provision.

These caregivers are exposing the silent struggles of caring for medically fragile children

After the death of her 11-year-old daughter, a mother from Spaniard’s Bay has dedicated her life to exposing the challenges of caring for medically complex children. Amie Richards says parents and caregivers often suffer in silence because of a lack of respite workers and meagre government support.

How 'Magic' Are 'Magic Mushrooms'? Researchers Develop Scale to Measure Potency

Some people call them “magic mushrooms.” But exactly how “magic” are they? Knewz.com has learned about efforts to make sure doctors know how much active ingredient they’re giving patients for issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. The chemicals in question are psilocin and psylocybin. They come from Psilocybe cubensis mushroo...

Are Nova survivors taking their own lives? Health Min. isn't sure

“The data on the number of suicides and the number of hospitalizations among survivors of the Nova festival - are not known to the Health Ministry,”

The impact of not having a family doctor: Patients are worse off, and so is the health system

About 6.5 million Canadians — roughly one in six — do not have access to primary medical care. It’s a problem that puts their health at greater risk and renders the entire public health-care system less efficient than it could be, both economically and in terms of the quality of care for everyone. In other words, if we can fix the shortage of family physicians, we can save lives and money at the same time. Shortage of family physicians Many...