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Eight years after B.C. declared a public health emergency, Premier David Eby says the toxic drug crisis has had a "catastrophic impact" on communities.
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Darrian Matassa-Fung (via Global News)
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4/14/24
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With the unveiling of the 2024 federal budget Tuesday, Canadians may be anxiously awaiting insights into the plans for tackling the strains on the health-care system.
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Katie Dangerfield (via Global News)
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4/14/24
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Confusion remains about the future of retail stores selling magic mushrooms in Vancouver.
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Amy Judd (via Global News)
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4/13/24
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Calgary delays reintroducing fluoride to water supply as a new study show children in non-fluoridated areas suffer from more dental problems.
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Carolyn Kury de Castillo (via Global News)
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4/13/24
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Women may want to start stockpiling abortion pills and contraception ahead of a potential Trump re-election in November, activists say.
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Katie Balevic (via Business Insider)
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4/13/24
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The U.K. announced in late March that it will commission an independent study into glare from bright car headlights but it is unclear whether Canada will do the same.
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Eric Stober (via Global News)
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4/13/24
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Between Jan. 1 and April 12, 70 cardiac cases saw surgeries postponed in Vancouver alone due to a shortage of perfusionists, who keep critical operating room equipment working.
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Simon Little (via Global News)
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4/12/24
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The group did not review information regarding tirzepatide, the medication used in drugs sold as Mounjaro and Zepbound.
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Jonel Aleccia, The Associated Press (via Fortune)
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4/12/24
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A spike in overdose deaths in the six British Columbia nations that make up the Tsilhqot'in National Government has prompted the chiefs to declare a local state of emergency.
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Via Global News
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4/12/24
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Your doctor can help pinpoint what's causing the deficiency.
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Karla Pope (via Fortune)
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4/12/24
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Andy Petro teaches an hour-long class on technology for seniors every month.
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Alexa Mikhail (via Fortune)
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4/12/24
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It's lonely at the top. More entrepreneurs are going on retreats to connect again.
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Alexa Mikhail (via Fortune)
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4/12/24
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A conversation TheStreet engaged in with Cuban about weight-loss drugs shifted from Novo Nordisk's Ozempic to something new from Eli Lilly.
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Jeffrey Quiggle (via TheStreet)
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4/12/24
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Maintaining a work-life balance is one of the most important things to support one’s mental well-being. Here are the steps that I take to remain focused and keep my mental health… well, healthy. …
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Daria Leshchenko (via Hacker Noon)
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4/12/24
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(NewsUSA) - Age-related loss of muscle mass and strength can significantly impact the quality of life for older adults. However, recent research underscores the role of proper nutrition in …
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4/8/24
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(NewsUSA) - April is National Minority Health Month, and Black Americans, American Indians/Alaska Natives (AI/AN), and underserved Americans, are among those disproportionately affected by …
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3/31/24
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(NewsUSA) - Obesity is an increasingly significant health problem in the United States, especially for women. The disease affects 1 in 3 American women, including 57% of Black women and 44% of …
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3/7/24
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(NewsUSA) - It’s practically Spring, and the outdoors is calling. “I’ll be back on my bike and celebrating the return of sunny weather,” says Todd Fishman, a long-time Louisville, Kentucky, …
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2/27/24
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(NewsUSA) - Low back pain remains a leading cause of disability and missed time from work in the United States. However, an at-home traction device offers a path to relief, according to Dr. Jeff …
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2/13/24
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(NewsUSA) - Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines provide quick and affordable access to the safe and effective, everyday options we need to take care of ourselves when issues arise. However, deciding …
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2/11/24
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(NewsUSA) - High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a growing epidemic that affects half of all Americans. High blood pressure can harm vital organs like your heart, brain, kidneys and …
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2/9/24
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(NewsUSA) - La presión arterial alta, también conocida como hipertensión, es una epidemia creciente que afecta a la mitad de todos los estadounidenses. La presión arterial alta puede dañar …
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2/9/24
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(NewsUSA) - For professional athletes, being at your physical best and pushing your body to its limits is often what it takes to achieve success on the field. When a player is struggling to catch …
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2/6/24
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(NewsUSA) - The federally funded program provides no-cost vaccines to eligible children Vaccines are one of the most effective ways to help protect children from certain serious and potentially …
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2/6/24
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(NewsUSA) - La enfermedad cardíaca es la principal causa de muerte en los Estados Unidos: 1 de cada 5 personas muere a causa de ella cada año, a pesar de que en gran medida se puede prevenir. Las …
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2/2/24
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