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Toronto woman suing long term care home for negligence

The woman claims her mother suffered a rapid decline in cognition days after she went into the home. Months later it was discovered some medications were mistakenly stopped after she was admitted.

Jody Lynn Roll: 'I have Down syndrome, and I think that's awesome'

Jody is an artist whose work has won awards and toured in California. Through the National accessArts Centre's Film Ensemble program, she's had films screened at festivals like Sled Island and Artifact. For Jody, film is a medium through which she can express herself and showcase the beauty of people with disabilities.

The benefits of boxing aren't just physical, this boxer says

Windsor's Jarelyn Castillo, 17, started boxing to lose lockdown weight. Now she's on Team Canada. Her coaches at Border City Boxing Club, Andre Gorges and Josh Canty, say she has potential for more.

Kate Ashford: Can you afford health care in retirement?

At age 65, some couples may need as much as $413,000 to cover health care costs in retirement, according to a January report from the Employee Benefit Research Institute. That’s an extreme case, representing two people with high prescription drug costs — but it’s not outside the realm of possibility. “It’s one of the most difficult expenses to pred...

Dogs can detect mental health issues via your breath, new study finds

A new study has suggested that dogs can detect trauma through human breath. The new findings hint that dogs can become even better friends by helping people overcome PTSD. Researchers at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia wanted to investigate whether pet dogs can help those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder ahead of them experiencing ...

A spike in grizzly bear sightings leads to question of how to co-exist

Grizzly bear populations across B.C. are starting to recover and experts say it will be more common to see grizzlies both in the wilderness but also potentially closer. The Weather Network's Mia Gordon spoke to an expert about how we can co-exist with grizzly bears.

10 things that happen to your body when you stop drinking alcohol

These autistic kids denied up to $800 a month because of IQ requirements

While Nova Scotia's Direct Family Support for Children program is meant to provide financial aid to families of kids with disabilities, many kids with autism are being denied the funding because they don't meet the province's definition of an intellectual disability. Celina Aalders reports.

Zelensky visits soldiers undergoing medical treatment in Donetsk Oblast

President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the 95th Separate Air Assault Brigade's medical company in Donetsk Oblast on April 19, Ukraine's Presidential Office reported. The situation on Ukraine's eastern front has "significantly deteriorated in recent days," Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi said on April 13, as Russia rampe...

How to safely coexist with grizzlies as encounters increase in Canada

A spike in grizzly bear sightings leads to question of how to coexist

Disability expert resigns from federal advisory group over benefit program

OTTAWA — One of Canada's leading disability scholars is quitting a federal advisory board, saying the government failed to properly fund the disability benefit. Michael Prince, a professor of social policy at the University of Victoria, says he's deeply disappointed with the Canada Disability Benefit. He's resigning from Disabilities Minister Kamal...

Can Sweat Protect Against Lyme Disease? Scientists Say Protein Stops Bacterial Growth

Researchers at MIT and the University of Helsinki have discovered that human sweat contains a protein that can protect against Lyme disease. About a third of the population carries a genetic variant of the protein associated with Lyme disease, Knewz.com has learned. Lyme disease affects nearly half a million people in the United States every year. ...

How safe are your sushi and sashimi?

If you don't suffer from a weak immune system sushi and sashimi should be fine, but if you are you should be more careful.

Map shows '100-day cough' hotspots as UK cases surge 40% in a week

The highly contagious bacterial disease, also known as whooping cough, has had a major comeback this year.

Salman Rushdie's 'Knife' reflects author's will to live

Salman Rushdie’s "Knife" details the author's recovery after being stabbed and left blind in his right eye. The AP's Hillel Italie says the book shows that the 2022 attack “did not crush him. It didn't take his spirit away.” (April 19) (AP production by Gary Gerard Hamilton)

This common sleeping disorder is linked to higher chance of memory loss

Opposition parties unhappy with $2.5M price tag for travel nurses

Long-term care homes were in an emergency situation when the department signed contracts with two private companies totalling just over $2.5 million, the government says. The Green Party and the Liberals say another solution should have been found.

Her landlord sold her apartment. Her new unit is the same size — and $700 more a month

CBC News asked renters in Toronto's Liberty Village what they think of renting in Canada's biggest city.

Five medicines you shouldn't mix with coffee

Discover how coffee affects the absorption and side effects of common drugs.

Liberal and NDP MPs lament departure of longtime Tory MP as Status of Women chair

OTTAWA — Liberal and NDP MPs are lamenting the loss of the longtime Conservative chair of the parliamentary committee on the Status of Women, saying they hope the change doesn't hurt their ability to work together across party lines.  Members of the committee said they were disappointed to learn that Karen Vecchio, lauded as a collaborator, wo...

Virginia law allows the state’s colleges and universities to directly pay athletes through NIL deals

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed measure into law Thursday that allows state colleges and universities to directly pay their athletes through name, image and likeness compensation deals, a measure believed to be the first of its kind. The law, which takes effect July 1, was signed one day after the NCAA eased some of its NIL...

CAA Manitoba says ‘alarming’ survey results show lack of awareness about driving high

CAA Manitoba says a new survey finds that 27 per cent of Manitoba drivers say they’ve driven a vehicle after consuming edible cannabis.

WHO says Bird flu risk to humans an 'enormous concern,' but what should you know?

As the H5N1 bird flu continues to spread globally among different mammals, the World Health Organization's chief scientist, Jeremy Farrar, is warning that the risk to humans remains an "enormous concern." As Global’s Sean Previl reports, at this time there is a very low risk for humans and no need to change their day-to-day activities, but there are still precautions that can be taken globally.

Best tea for weight loss: Its properties and benefits

Tea is considered a beverage that promotes weight loss. Typically, we prefer black or green tea, but white tea is definitely worth trying. It helps get rid of belly fat and positively influences the overall health, according to Wprost. White tea helps with excess kilograms White tea has several advantages, one of which is its ability to enhance the...

Golfing, gardening may be linked to ALS risk

Research published in the Journal of Neurological Sciences earlier this year found that outdoor recreational activities, such as golfing, woodworking and hunting may increase a person’s likelihood of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), especially among men.

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...

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...

12 questions to ask yourself if you think you have ADHD, according to a doctor

Cold plunge: Why dunking yourself in icy water can benefit your health

Would you ever plunge yourself into a chilly ice bath for up to two minutes? The practice isn't new, as people have been dunking themselves into cold water as far back as 3500 BC, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health. Adding heat into a cold plunge cycle is known as contrast therapy, which is often done by sitting in a sauna. As Alexia Kapralos explains, people partake in the practice for the physical and mental health benefits.

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...

Patients are paying for surgeries covered by the province

Health-care advocates say patients are unnecessarily paying thousands to private medical clinics for procedures covered by the province, such as cataract surgery. They say many patients are falling for doctors engaging in 'predatory upselling' of services.

Popular Alberta radio station CKUA in need of fundraising help to stay open

CKUA has been in operation since 1927 but its days could be numbered if it can’t reach its fundraising goal. Marc Carnes, the CEO of CKUA, joined Global News Morning Edmonton with how you can help the popular radio station.

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

Calgary community rallies to confront series of heartbreaking deaths

Families in Calgary’s South Sudanese community say young adults are dying, often of drug overdose or gang violence, and their peers don’t speak about what happened. Now the community is coming together to find a solution.

How eating bananas daily can boost your well-being

Eating a banana daily can contribute significantly to a healthier diet, as most people don't consume the recommended servings of fruits and vegetables. According to registered dietitian nutritionist Lauren Manaker, incorporating bananas into your daily diet can be beneficial for getting necessary fruit servings, according to Country Living. Bananas...

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...

We’ve Reached Peak Lip Oil — These Are The Three I Actually Use

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3 ways loneliness can damage your body

Former Winnipeg firefighter calls for easier access to mental health care

A former Winnipeg firefighter who worked as a peer-support co-ordinator says the nature and repetition of helping other people in crisis is taking a toll on first responders. Josh Klassen said while his former employer is moving in the right direction more needs to be done to help workers who are struggling.

Ontario takes action against chemical plant after First Nation members fall ill

The Ontario government is cracking down on a chemical plant after dozens of people in a First Nation became sick this week. Extremely high levels of the cancer-causing chemical benzene were detected in Aamjiwnaang First Nation, south of Sarnia. People there have been exposed to high levels of dangerous pollutants for years. Now, in response to growing public concerns over the spike in benzene readings, the province says it is taking action. But as Global News chief investigative correspondent Carolyn Jarvis reports, the people of Aamjiwnaang have little hope it will amount of change.

Penguins defenceman Kris Letang to get second opinion on ‘significant’ injury

Kris Letang will be getting a second opinion on an injury that has been ailing the Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman all season.

Nutrition tips for teens and tweens

Registered dietitian Andrea Holwegner joins Global News Morning Calgary with some nutrition tips for the lunch kit for your teens and tweens to keep them eating healthy in junior high and high school.

Erling Haaland injury: Pep Guardiola issues update ahead of Man City vs Chelsea

Not good news.

Scientists claim people with this blood type more likely to have early stroke

Research shows that people with blood type A are more likely to suffer from a stroke before the age of 60 compared to people with other blood types, according to a study published in the journal Neurology. Blood types describe a rich variety of chemicals present on the surface of red blood cells. Among the most well-known are those called A and B, ...

Prayer notes removed from Jerusalem's Western Wall ahead of Passover holiday

Bunched up notes, placed into crevices of ancient stones of the Western Wall - Judaism's holiest site, were removed on Tuesday ahead of the Jewish holiday of Passover. The notes were placed there by visitors believing their requests might find a way to God. (AP video shot by Alon Bernstein)

Nova Scotia justice minister steps down after domestic violence comments

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Justice Minister Brad Johns resigned Friday evening, one day after he made comments downplaying the severity of domestic violence. Premier Tim Houston announced in a brief news release that he had accepted his minister's resignation. "Domestic violence is an issue our government takes very seriously," Houston said. On Thursday...

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 ...

Women 'don't have to try as hard as men at the gym' to see results

Results of a long-term study have suggested that women may not have to work as hard in the gym as men to see the long-term health benefits. For some people, working out in the gym is part of their daily life, with many fitness influencers documenting their gym experiences online. For female gym-goers, a new study has suggested that they may not hav...

Think a smoking ban won't work? Ask the kids it will affect

It is worth noting that the Venn diagram of those of my constituency who have written to me opposing the ban almost perfectly overlaps with anti-vaxxers.

First Nation bans drug dealers from the community

A First Nation in northern Alberta is taking steps to ban drug dealers — and anyone associated with them. It’s part of a growing trend of First Nations taking control of community safety, amid an increase of property crime.