Scientists are unravelling the mystery of what triggers Huntington’s disease, a devastating and fatal hereditary disorder that strikes in the prime of life, causing nerve cells in parts of the brain to break down and die. The genetic mutation linked to Huntington’s has long been known, but scientists haven’t understood how people could have the
Some protein powders, particularly plant-based and chocolate-flavoured varieties, have been found to contain heavy metals like lead and cadmium, according to a recent report out of the United States. The report released on Jan. 9 from the Clean Label Project, (a non-profit organization that examines labelling safety issues) tested 160 protein powder products from 70
Tina Bitangcol spends her days doing what she loves: when the Edmonton woman is not working as a registered nurse in labour and delivery, she’s sharing her passion for all things pre- and post-partum to millions of followers online as the comedic, enlightening Mama Nurse Tina. “What I have become really passionate about is educating
“She was the sweetest little girl. She loved being with her siblings. The most loving person, always giving hugs – spreading light and love and joy wherever she went.” That’s how Neil Rarailo and Emilly Velaseo of Cochrane, Alta. remember their four-year-old daughter Everest.“Her favourite colour was pink. She loved unicorns, flowers, rainbows, hearts and
Just in time for Dry January and amid growing interest in the “sober curious” movement, researchers at the University of Victoria have unveiled a new tool to gauge the health impacts of alcohol. The new Know Alcohol calculator was developed by researchers at UVic’s Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research (CISUR). 1:58 Dry January catching
We’re learning more about the B.C. teenager who became the first critically ill pediatric patient with avian influenza in North America earlier this fall, including some details about her recovery. The new information was published in a case summary as a letter to the editor of the New England Journal of Medicine on Tuesday, signed
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A genetic analysis suggests the bird flu virus mutated inside a Louisiana patient who contracted the nation’s first severe case of the illness, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week. Scientists believe the mutations may allow the virus to better bind to receptors
Descrease article font size Increase article font size As Canadians celebrate the holidays with gift giving and feasts, Health Canada is warning about a choking risk from several stuffed toys for kids. Health Canada issued a recall on Christmas Eve for 120 units of Mother and Baby plush toys sold by Toronto-based Chantia Sales.The recall
Certain oysters have been recalled in three Canadian provinces following a suspected outbreak of norovirus in British Columbia that left dozens of people sick. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued the recall on Saturday for several lots of Fanny Bay, Sunseeker and Cloudy Bay oysters sold by Taylor Shellfish Canada ULC.The recall covers Alberta, British
The United States reported its first severe human case of bird flu on Wednesday, involving a Louisiana resident, as California declared a state of emergency to address the escalating outbreak. The Louisiana patient was hospitalized in critical condition after suspected contact with an infected backyard flock, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and