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Canadian Covid Society launches to address long-term effects, prevent further illness

Canadian Covid Society launches to address long-term effects, prevent further illness

A national non-profit group called the Canadian Covid Society launched on Wednesday, with co-founders saying the organization is needed as public health agencies have pulled back on COVID-19 prevention measures and awareness campaigns.

Port Moody, B.C., police get digital crisis tool for mental health, addiction calls

PORT MOODY, B.C. — Police officers in Port Moody, B.C.
Health Canada to completely ban use of strychnine poison by September

Health Canada to completely ban use of strychnine poison by September

Health Canada says it plans to completely ban a powerful poison used to control predators after completing public consultations on use of strychnine.
Study raises questions about plastic pollution's effect on heart health

Study raises questions about plastic pollution's effect on heart health

We breathe, eat and drink tiny particles of plastic .
Ground cinnamon sold at discount stores is tainted with lead, FDA warns

Ground cinnamon sold at discount stores is tainted with lead, FDA warns

Ground cinnamon sold by U.S. discount retailers is contaminated with high levels of lead and should be discarded, federal health officials said Wednesday . The U.S.
Early cancer detection: N.S. Liberal wants more testing for women with dense breasts

Early cancer detection: N.S. Liberal wants more testing for women with dense breasts

HALIFAX — A Liberal member of the Nova Scotia legislature is making a determined plea to the provincial government to provide supplementary breast cancer screening for women with dense breasts.
Her migraines turned out to be a tumour, but she waited a year for an MRI to find out

Her migraines turned out to be a tumour, but she waited a year for an MRI to find out

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A woman in Newfoundland says she waited a year for an MRI scan that ultimately revealed her blinding migraines were caused by a tumour pressing into her brain.
As disasters mount, First Nations' safety has never been more pressing: Woodhouse

As disasters mount, First Nations' safety has never been more pressing: Woodhouse

GATINEAU, Que. — First Nations leaders gathered Wednesday to discuss how they can better prepare for the wildfires, pandemics, floods and effects of climate change that disproportionately affect their communities.
King Charles’ cancer diagnosis highlights the long waiting times many people in the UK face

King Charles’ cancer diagnosis highlights the long waiting times many people in the UK face

LONDON (AP) — For Anna Gittins, three months would have spelled the difference between life and death. The elementary school principal from Hereford in western England was shocked when she found out she had advanced colorectal cancer in 2022.
South Korea's president vows not to tolerate walkouts by junior doctors

South Korea's president vows not to tolerate walkouts by junior doctors

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea's president vowed Wednesday not to tolerate the prolonged walkouts by thousands of junior doctors , calling them “an illegal collective action” that threatens public health and shakes the country’s governing syst
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