An E. coli outbreak at several daycares in Calgary has infected more than 300 people and sent more than 20 children to hospital. Many of those infected are children and have contracted hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a severe kidney complication. Dr. Iris Gorfinkel, a family physician, told Global News’ The Morning Show on Friday that …
Experts have long warned that consuming too much sugar can lead to weight gain, tooth decay, and various health conditions. The NHS recommends a maximum daily intake of 30g of free sugars, or 210g per week. However, it can be challenging to determine which combination of foods can be consumed without exceeding this limit. To …
The Public Health Agency of Canada has confirmed that the three Canadians who fell ill in a botulism outbreak in France are from Quebec. They’re among at least 12 people who have suspected botulism after eating sardines prepared and served at Tchin Tchin Wine Bar in Bordeaux, France. The food was eaten between Sept. 4 …
UK Health Security Agency Warns University Students About Gonorrhoea Surge During Freshers Week Health officials have issued a warning to university students, advising them to use condoms during freshers week as gonorrhoea cases reach a record high. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has highlighted the ‘very real danger’ of contracting the sexually transmitted infection …
An outbreak of E. coli that has affected hundreds has brought attention to the importance of food safety at daycares, according to experts. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has promised to consider stricter regulations for shared kitchens in response to the outbreak, which has resulted in 337 confirmed cases of the bacterial infection. The investigation suggests …
Do you have a preference for tea or a leisurely walk in the rain? Perhaps you were unaware that walking backwards can improve memory or that breathing through your nose has oral health benefits. These fascinating topics, along with others, are covered in the upcoming series of my podcast, Just One Thing. Launching next week, …
Rebecca Mayrhofer expressed her frustration upon learning about a triple stabbing in Vancouver’s Chinatown, allegedly committed by a man on day release from psychiatric detention. However, Mayrhofer was not surprised because she has personal experience with the flaws in the system. Kenneth Barter, who killed Mayrhofer’s brother in 2010, was also found not criminally responsible …
Health officials have issued a warning about a potential “tripledemic” this winter, as Covid-19, flu, and RSV cases are on the rise. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have observed an increase in positive Covid-19 tests and related emergency department visits. Flu activity is expected to rise in the fall and winter, along …
A little schoolgirl named Indeg Glyn Roberts from Rhoshirwaun, Wales experienced months of dismissal of her brain cancer symptoms. In the summer of 2020, during the early stages of the pandemic, Indeg began suffering from severe headaches and recurring vomiting. She had a series of phone appointments with doctors at her local practice who assured …
A summer resurgence in Covid cases has led to the reintroduction of face mask rules in some GP surgeries. This decision comes after the detection of a new variant. One practice in Leicester reinstated the guidance as a precautionary measure to protect vulnerable patients, while another in Essex did the same due to an increasing …