Drinking coffee during pregnancy may not be as risky as once thought, according to a recent study that found no strong link between caffeine consumption and neurodevelopmental problems in children. Despite these reassuring findings, the researchers still recommend that pregnant people stick to medical advice on caffeine limits. The observational study, published Oct. 9 in…
Waking up drenched in sweat, having irregular periods and forgetting your friend’s name mid-conversation — sound familiar? For many millennials, these aren’t just signs of a hectic life, but the early symptoms of perimenopause. Perimenopause, the transition leading up to menopause, can start as early as the late 30s and last up to 10 years….
Medical researchers at the University of Calgary say a condition affecting autonomic bodily processes — those that occur automatically, such as heart rate, bladder function and sweating — is frequently found in people diagnosed with long COVID. The condition is known as dysautonomia, an umbrella term for a group of related conditions. Support networks for…
The term “sitting is the new smoking” has been cautioning office-workers against being sedentary in recent years, but a new study suggests that some may be swinging too far in the other direction. Standing desks have risen in popularity, with the global market valued at USD $7.75 billion, but new research warns against relying too…
Three tobacco giants are proposing to pay close to $25 billion to provinces and territories and more than $4 billion to tens of thousands of Quebec smokers and their loved ones as part of a corporate restructuring process triggered by a long-running legal battle. The companies — JTI-Macdonald Corp., Rothmans, Benson & Hedges and Imperial…
Over a span of 20 years, the number of adults living with a major illness in Ontario is expected to nearly double, a new report from the University of Toronto warns. The study by the university’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health, published in collaboration with the Ontario Hospital Association, finds that millions more Ontarians…
Up to 20 per cent of pregnancies end in miscarriage in Canada, forcing many to seek help in overcrowded emergency departments where they often face long wait times and a lack of compassionate support, a new report reveals. The report, published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), argues that the absence of timely…
Move over taste testers, there’s a new contender in the world of flavour evaluation — and it’s made out of circuits and sensors. And eventually, scientists say the technology could be used to find contaminants in foods that could make consumers sick, or detect when something is no longer safe to eat. Researchers from Penn…
A nationwide recall has been issued for the Rana brand Tagliatelle Seasoned White Chicken & Mushroom Sauce due to possible listeria contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says consumers should not use, sell, serve or distribute the recalled product. A nationwide recall has been issued for the Rana brand Tagliatelle Seasoned White Chicken & Mushroom…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 12, 2024 11:54 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Yukon government says its coroner’s service is investigating six suspected toxic drug deaths between Sept. 23 and Oct. 4. A statement from the health minister says four of the deaths are confirmed…
