The widow of a Quebec man who died in a triathlon in the United States is desperate to know how her healthy 49-year-old husband could pass away so suddenly. As she recovers from the shock of losing her husband of 29 years, Jean-François Alain, she is holding on to family memories such as skiing and
A new social media craze is making the rounds with the emergence of a drink trend dubbed “oatzempic” promising remarkable weight loss outcomes. Yet, as excitement mounts, one nutrition expert cautions about the potential risks associated with this trend. The name ‘oatzempic’ blends a reference to oats (the main ingredient in the drink) with a
Crowds across Canada flocked to catch a glimpse of the total solar eclipse on Monday in a highly anticipated celestial event — one that could have left some people who didn’t take precautions feeling concerned about their eye health. Looking at the sun directly during a solar eclipse or even otherwise without internationally certified glasses
Two sisters are warning the public about an invasive form of strep after their mother and step-father died from the disease on the same day earlier this year. Sammi and Meta Ross said doctors failed to recognize the warning signs of group A strep until it was too late.Strep A are bacteria found on the
When David Gilson’s family had the flu spread throughout their house in February, his daughter and wife both had mild cases. But when David’s virus hit, it left him with a temperature of 104°F, his wife Mary told Motorcycle accident toronto today.She said after taking advice from Nova Scotia Health’s 811 services, Gilson went to Fishermen’s Memorial
A Tsawwassen, B.C., man says he could have died waiting for an ambulance after suffering a stroke. Layne French, 36, was driving through the Massey Tunnel on March 13 when the stroke happened.He said he was sitting in some traffic when he coughed, then felt a pain on his right side and what felt like
With spring finally arriving, Canadians may eagerly consider resuming hobbies like gardening and golfing. But researchers are warning of potential health risks associated with these hobbies, especially those that heighten pesticide exposure. Research published in the Journal of Neurological Sciences earlier this year found that outdoor recreational activities, such as golfing, woodworking and hunting may
As children and young teenagers increasingly adopt the glamorous skin care routines of social media influencers in the so-called ‘Sephora kids’ trend, dermatologists are raising red flags about the potential harm lurking beneath the surface. The fad known as the ‘Sephora Kids’ has gained popularity on social media, featuring young girls and boys eagerly flocking
Less than a week after a U.S. lab said it detected benzene, a cancer-causing chemical, in several popular over-the-counter acne products, Health Canada said it is reviewing the findings. On March 6, Valisure, an independent lab, reported that benzene can form at high levels in benzoyl peroxide products (used to treat acne) and that it
Health Canada is shedding new light on eligibility for Canadians hoping to sign up for the federal dental plan. The agency posted updated information online on Monday about who can and can’t access the benefits.Eligible seniors will be able to access oral health-care treatment through the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) as early as May