Vancouver firefighter Christopher Won said he is just feeling lucky to be alive after a devastating diagnosis on his vacation forced the amputation of his lower leg. Won contracted necrotizing fasciitis, a rare, life-threatening disease, while travelling with his family in Asia.“On the tail end of the Singapore phase, literally the morning that we were
Seeking prompt diagnosis at a walk-in clinic can be a benefit for patients, sparing them potential wait for a family doctor appointment, especially as many provinces grapple with physician shortages. However, this convenience can come at a cost for primary physicians who may financially bear the brunt of the decision.Depending on where you live in
The NDP has reached a deal with the Liberal government to introduce the first piece of a national pharmacare program that includes coverage for birth control and diabetes medication, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said Friday. The deal is a critical piece of the supply-and-confidence agreement between the two parties and comes ahead of a March
Alaskapox, a virus first identified in 2015, has recently claimed the life of an elderly Alaskan man, marking the first known human fatality linked with this pathogen, according to officials. The man, from the Kenai Peninsula (just south of Anchorage), was hospitalized in November due to a worsening infection that impacted the range of motion
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 11, 2024 10:50 am Updated February 11, 2024 11:46 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A synthetic opioid 25 times more powerful than fentanyl has made its way to the Quebec City region, where public health officials reported Saturday they have detected
With Super Bowl Sunday fast approaching, a number of foods that may be a snack of choice have been recalled in Canada this week. Some are linked to a deadly Listeria outbreak in the U.S.On Friday, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recalled Fresh Express brand Salsa! Ensalada Salad Kit due to possible Listeria contamination.
A deadly outbreak of Listeria in the United States has prompted a recall of salad kits and a six-layer dip in Canada. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a recall notice Wednesday for President’s Choice and Taylor Farms branded Mexican-style street corn packaged salads, and for Rojo’s black bean six-layer dip on Thursday. The salad
While many diligently steer clear of raw chicken and unrefrigerated mayonnaise to stave off food poisoning, there may be the unexpected culprit lurking in one’s kitchen — leftover rice. Often referred to as “reheated rice syndrome,” this condition stems from food poisoning caused by Bacillus cereus, a bacterium that poses a risk when cooked food
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canadians will be able to get their hands on Wegovy, a weight-loss drug from Ozempic-maker Novo Nordisk, in spring 2024, the company said Monday. Wegovy was first approved by Health Canada in 2021 but hasn’t been accessible due to high demand and an ongoing supply shortage. At
Brock Ruether was a seemingly perfectly healthy teenager, athletic, friendly and outgoing. He loved dirt biking and playing the board game Risk. In May 2012, the 16-year-old from Fairview, Alta., was at a high school volleyball practice when he collapsed to the ground from cardiac arrest. His heart had stopped beating.An ambulance was called and