A disabled British Columbia man who can’t walk and uses a motorized wheelchair says he was forced to drag himself off an Air Canada flight in Las Vegas after the airline’s third-party ground assistance personnel were not available to help him. Prince George resident Rodney Hodgins says he’s going to push for changes to ensure
Intermittent fasting is among a growing number of weight loss regimes that have risen in popularity in recent years. The idea is to restrict your daily eating period to a window — usually eight hours — without counting your calorie consumption, and then fast the rest of the day.Another variation is the alternate-day-fasting approach in
The family of 10-year-old Grace Anstey is breathing a sigh of relief after a year and a half fighting for their daughter to get the treatment she needs. Motorcycle accident toronto today first brought you the story of the then-nine-year-old in July when her parents reached out about their struggles to find a doctor for Grace’s knee
Although a vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is now available for older Canadians, experts worry that because many have to pay out of pocket for the shot, it’s a barrier that could lead to otherwise preventable hospitalization — and even death — this cold and flu season. RSV is a severe and highly-contagious respiratory
Fall traditionally brings with it an uptick in respiratory illnesses and 2023 is no exception. While other jurisdictions in Canada are bringing back masking in some health-care settings, Alberta is standing firm on leaving the choice up to individuals. “Alberta’s government has been clear in the past, we will not be mandating masks for Albertans,”
The ability to regrow your own teeth could be just around the corner. A team of scientists, led by a Japanese pharmaceutical startup, are getting set to start human trials on a new drug that has successfully grown new teeth in animal test subjects.Toregem Biopharma is slated to begin clinical trials in July of next
As autumn rolls in, health experts are giving the green light for Canadians to double up on their vaccinations, as getting both the flu and COVID-19 shots at the same time can provide an added layer of defence against respiratory illnesses. Although the influenza vaccine and the updated COVID-19 shot are not currently available, experts
The number of E. coli infections linked to Calgary-area daycares could continue to rise, a doctor warns, potentially expanding the outbreak that’s already believed to be the largest of its kind in Canada involving children under five. Dr. Stephen Freedman, an emergency physician at Alberta Children’s Hospital, said the illness could continue to spread in
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith sent “thoughts and prayers” to E.coli patients and their families on Sunday almost one week after the outbreak was declared. As of Sunday, there are 190 lab-confirmed cases linked to the E.coli outbreak and 27 kids are in hospital. Seven patients were discharged from hospital.Alberta Health Services said 20 patients have
On a Friday afternoon, Wade Tanner is sitting in his downtown Halifax, N.S. tent while sorting through his various pill bottles as he readies to take his daily medication. He’s dealing with ongoing, serious health problems, while also facing daily struggles of living on the street.“Water shortage for one, the rats, the drugs, that’s about