WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus tweeted that it had been “a massive success amidst a tragic daily reality of life” for more than two million Gazans who have been caught up in the intense fighting since last October’s terror attacks by Hamas unleashed the war in Gaza. In three phases over twelve days, from 1 … Read more
If you’ve come across kava in the dietary supplement section of your favorite health food store, or stumbled across a kava bar in your hometown, you’re probably curious what the hype’s all about. Or perhaps you are familiar with this legal, all-natural high. Either way, you may benefit from a little background on the substance … Read more
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
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
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
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
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