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Heart attack and stroke risk may rise after COVID infection, study finds

Heart attack and stroke risk may rise after COVID infection, study finds

A prior COVID infection could make you more susceptible to heart attack, stroke or death, according to a new study from Cleveland Clinic and the University of Southern California. The risk of a major cardiac event doubled for the three-year period following a positive COVID test, researchers found — even for those with no history … Read more

Poilievre says he supports involuntary addiction treatment for minors, prisoners

Poilievre says he supports involuntary addiction treatment for minors, prisoners

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he supports involuntary drug addiction treatment for minors and prisoners when they are found to be incapable of making decisions for themselves — but is still looking into whether he can support it for non-incarcerated adults. In July, when asked about a potential national strategy to compel drug users into treatment, Poilievre told reporters he was “open” to the idea … Read more

Hurricane Helene causes IV fluid shortage at hospitals nationwide

Hurricane Helene causes IV fluid shortage at hospitals nationwide

Even as Floridians cope with Hurricane Milton, the aftermath of Hurricane Helene continues to affect the U.S. Among those feeling the aftershock, hospitals around the U.S. have reported a shortage of IV fluid. Baxter International, an IV fluid manufacturing plant in North Cove, North Carolina, was hit particularly hard by the hurricane, causing its supply … Read more

Parents say Quebec standing in the way of daughter’s recovery with transfer to French-speaking hospital

Parents say Quebec standing in the way of daughter’s recovery with transfer to French-speaking hospital

A family from Quebec’s Lower North Shore believes the province is jeopardizing their 10-year-old daughter’s recovery from a traumatic brain injury and violating her right to be served in English during rehabilitation. McKenna Jones Griffin was in an off-road vehicle accident in mid-August near Blanc Sablon, Que. Her injuries were so severe, her survival depended … Read more

Incorporating Jasmine into your daily routine can reveal several favorable health benefits

Incorporating Jasmine into your daily routine can reveal several favorable health benefits

Jasmine is full of intriguing health benefits, including potentially aiding weight loss and wound healing, among many others.  Jasmine is “a type of evergreen ornamental shrub with fragrant flowers, usually white flowers, and they are aromatic, meaning they have a strong aroma, very fragrant,” Jenna Volpe, a Texas-based registered dietitian and herbalist, told Fox News … Read more