From birth to adulthood, Sherri Jones’ life has been both unusual and rare. The 54-year-old resident of Red Deer, Alta., was born despite her mom using an intrauterine device — a one-in-100 occurrence.“The IUD apparently had gotten stuck on her bladder, and it penetrated her bladder, which is why she was able to conceive,” Jones
Several plant-based milks are being pulled off the shelves across Canada due to potential Listeria contamination that has resulted in illnesses. The Canadian Food Inspection agency issued the nationwide recall on Monday for 18 beverages sold by the brands Silk and Great Value. Almond, oat, coconut and cashew milks were part of the recall, which
Tampons sold under various popular brands may contain toxic metals such as arsenic and lead, according to a recent study out of the University of Berkeley in California. The study, published in the latest volume of Environmental International, found that all 30 tampons tested from 14 brands — including organic tampons — contained lead, with
People taking weight-loss and diabetes injection drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may have an increased risk of sudden and irreversible vision loss and blindness, a new study has found. However, doctors say there’s no reason for patients who take the uber popular drugs to panic or discontinue taking their prescriptions.The study, conducted by Harvard researchers
Young people today are not only more likely to be single than previous generations but also seem perfectly content with their single status, a new study found. The study published earlier this month in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin said people aged 14 to 20 years are now more satisfied with being single than
As barbeque season kicks off, experts advice Canadians to take precautions when grilling red meats and hot dogs. While those tempting char marks add flavour, they also carry potential health risks. Fortunately, you can enjoy your favourite grilled foods while minimizing the danger.Cooking meat at high temperatures can create potentially harmful chemicals. These include polycyclic
Descrease article font size Increase article font size As Canadians get ready for some fun in the sun over the July long weekend, several lots of sunscreen are being recalled across the country. Health Canada issued the recall Thursday for nine different lots of Suntegrity Impeccable Skin Sunscreen Foundation because they may have fungal contamination.The
With summer in full swing, Canadians are gearing up for BBQ season, eagerly reaching for their favourite smoked-flavoured chips and barbecue treats. However, while these snacks are a staple of summer gatherings, Europe’s recent ban on smoked flavours due to potential genotoxicity concerns is prompting a closer look at their safety. In April, the European
A growing number of people in Canada and globally are physically inactive, the World Health Organization said in a new study, calling it a “silent threat” that needs greater attention. Data published in The Lancet Global Health journal on Tuesday showed that more than a third (31.3 per cent) of the global adult population —
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A pedestrian was killed and “numerous” people aboard a school bus were hurt in a pair of collisions in the same location along Highway 97 in the South Cariboo on Friday. The B.C. Highway Patrol said the school bus had about 30 people aboard when it left