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- Getting fitness tips on social media can be harmful — but it doesn’t have to be
This story is part of CBC Health’s Second Opinion, a weekly analysis of health and medical science news emailed to subscribers on Saturday mornings. If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can do that by clicking here. Tripods and cameras are scattered between the weights and benches in a Mississauga gym. It’s common to find fitness influencers at … Read more - Archaeologists discover trove of ancient silver coins in Pantelleria
A handout picture shows one of the coins of a treasure of 27 silver Roman coins dated between 94 and 74 BC was discovered on the remote island of Pantelleria, Sicily, Italy on September 2, 2024. — Reuters A trove of silver coins from Roman times has been discovered by archaeologists on a Mediterranean island … Read more - 5 things you may not know about eye allergies
Eyes may be the window to our soul, but it’s not a very effective portal if you can’t see inside. Allergic reactions hit people in different ways, but most allergy sufferers have probably been subject to itchy, watery eyes at one time or another. Pet allergies, ragweed, pollen, dust mites — you name it. Most … Read more - France’s legendary treasure hunt for ‘Golden Owl’ finally solved after 31 years
An undated picture of the replica of the “Golden Owl”. — X/@awn_site Thousands of treasure hunt enthusiasts, except one, sulked in unison as it was announced that France’s famous treasure hunt for a “golden owl” finally came to an end after 31 years. Earlier this week, official social media accounts linked to the “On the … Read more - Thunder Bay pharmacy, 2 pharmacists face disciplinary hearings by Ontario regulator
A Thunder Bay pharmacy and two pharmacists face disciplinary hearings with the Ontario profession’s regulator. Jaspreet Sahota allegedly committed proprietary misconduct while working as the designated manager and director of Fort William Medical Pharmacy, says the notice of hearing on the Ontario College of Pharmacists’ (OCP) public registry. Chi Luu, who also goes by Hao, … Read more
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Jeddah conference closes with adoption of global pledges to tackle antimicrobial resistance
Immediately following the adoption of the commitments in the Saudi coastal city, the host country’s Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel said the conference outcome provides “critical building blocks” for member states and international bodies to significantly act against antimicrobial resistance, and that it builds on the Political Declaration on AMR adopted at a High-Level UN
Sleepy during the day? This could be a warning sign of dementia, study says
Feeling sleepy during the day could signal a more serious issue for some groups. A new study published in the journal Neurology revealed a possible connection between daytime sleepiness in older people and dementia risk. People who lack enthusiasm for activities and feel sleepy during the day were found to have a higher risk of
Exercise helps Alzheimer’s patient, 90, keep symptoms at bay
Six years after his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, 90-year-old Zelik (Zel) Bocknek refuses to slow down — and he believes his active lifestyle is key to keeping his symptoms at bay. Bocknek, a retired business owner in Toronto, Ontario, was 84 when he began experiencing minor memory slips, such as forgetting the day of the week and
Swedish minister says meeting rooms should be made ‘banana free’
The combination of images reflects a picture of Swedish Gender Equality Minister Paulina Brandberg (left) and a bunch of bananas, compiled in the context of her allergy with bananas. — AFP/File Bananaphobic Swedish Gender Equality Minister Paulina Brandberg directed her officials to ensure that meeting rooms should be fruit-free, reported Sky News. The leaked emails published
Why Petroleum jelly is a great moisturizer?
If you’re looking for an excellent, cheap moisturizer, look no further than your medicine cabinet for a tub of petroleum jelly, known by its brand name Vaseline. Moisturizers are often categorized into three classes: occlusive, humectant, and reparative, according to dermatologist Hanan Taha, MD. Occlusive moisturizers include petrolatum aka “petroleum jelly,” mineral oil, triglycerides, sunflower
Polio cripples another child in Pakistan, bringing tally to 46
A female polio health worker administers polio drops to a child during the anti-polio vaccination campaign aimed at eradicating polio in the provincial capital. — AFP This is second polio case reported from Qila Saifullah in 2024. Pakistan one of only two polio endemic countries in world. Misinformation about vaccine major obstacle in polio eradication.
World’s first-ever green energy island takes shape in Belgium
An aerial view of the Port of Odense, Denmark on October 15, 2024. — AFP At a shipyard on the North Sea, workers in luminescent vests are building dozens of massive, hollow concrete boulders, each the size of an apartment block. These are to be floated out to sea and sunk to become the foundations of
Pakistan’s polio tally for 2024 rises to 46
A health worker (C) administering polio drops to a child during a door-to-door poliovirus vaccination campaign on the outskirts of Peshawar. — AFP KARACHI: The country’s polio virus tally for the year has risen to 46 as another child was crippled by the contagious disease in Balochistan’s Qila Saifullah district. Authorities have confirmed that a
How old can humans get? Scientists uncover max limit of human life
A representational image shows an elderly couple walking together. — Unsplash Although rare, many people have crossed the age of 100, leaving a mark as some of the world’s oldest people. So, what is the maximum potential lifespan for humans? Recent research from the Netherlands reveals that women may have a maximum lifespan of 115.7
Researchers diagnose 27 cases of scurvy in northern Sask. community
The discovery of 27 cases of scurvy in a northern Saskatchewan community is raising concerns about grocery prices and access to fresh food as income inequality worsens. Earlier this year, a doctor in La Ronge had a hunch that a patient was suffering from scurvy, a disease caused by vitamin C deficiency. The test came