A mother and daughter are sharing how and why people think they’re sisters. California native Kelly Cantu, 40, and her daughter Madison, 20, claim they’re often mistaken for being sisters. Kelly Cantu said she was just 20 years old when she had her daughter — and was excited to have her very own “mini me,” … Read more
New research suggests girls are falling behind boys when it comes to participating in sports in Canada, prompting calls to close the gap and keep girls active. According to the Rally Report 2024: A Call to Reimagine Sport So All Girls Can Play, released on Monday, 63 per cent of girls surveyed from ages six to 18 report taking part … Read more
That time of year is almost here: the time to start pondering what to buy your loved ones for Christmas. As the years go by, ideas can run thin, and finding that perfect gift can be a challenge. If anyone you are shopping for this holiday season loves spending time in the gym, working out … Read more
Ozempic, Wegovy and other GLP-1 drugs have been shown to curb alcohol effects, a new study suggests. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1) agonists — which contain either semaglutide or liraglutide — are prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, but previous studies have shown that people report decreased alcohol consumption when taking them. In a … Read more
Safety equipment meant to shield firefighters from danger may be increasing their risk of cancer and premature death. Tests conducted at Université de Montréal‘s environmental chemistry laboratory for Radio-Canada’s Enquête revealed high levels of PFAS in the textiles that make up a firefighter’s bunker gear, the clothing they wear when they respond to calls. The … Read more
This First Person article is written by Dr. Sarah Giles, who works in Kenora, Ont. For more information about CBC’s First Person stories, please see the FAQ. I’m a rural emergency room doctor — and I feel the need to publicly apologize. I’m sorry that many of you are often not receiving the health care … Read more
The Current24:55Online gambling like a racetrack in my pocket 24/7, says recovering addict Adam Pettle recognized he had a gambling problem as a teenager when he began to hide his behaviour. Pettle felt powerless to stop and struggled with his mental health. Eventually, the debts he accumulated led him to sell his family’s home. “I just … Read more
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Donald Trump’s re-election to the presidency has put his health and stamina into focus. While past presidents have appeared to age quickly during their administrations, experts say Trump maintains high levels of energy and vitality eight years after he was first elected president. From his nomination in mid-March 2024 until the election on Nov. 5, … Read more
The number of people living with diabetes worldwide has quadrupled in the past two decades, with 830 million people diagnosed as of 2022, as published this week in The Lancet. That’s more than four times the number of people who had the disease in 1990, according to a Thursday announcement from the World Health Organization … Read more