Dr. Luc Boileau, the province's Interim public health director, delivered his first briefing since the Easter break. Author of the article: Quebec interim health director Dr. Luc Boileau gives a C… [+7569 chars]
Mosquitoes are famously attributed for their ability to spread germs. Eager to bite both humans and animals, this action can begin a deadly cascade of disease transmission. However, with the aid of a… [+4169 chars]
Since December, when avian flu was first detected in Newfoundland, the virus has spread to seven provinces.Bebeto Matthews/The Associated Press The first birds were found dead in Saint-Claude, a sma… [+4478 chars]
Fish is brain food, said Dr. Mitchel Kling, the director of the memory assessment program at the New Jersey Institute for Successful Aging at the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. One… [+1457 chars]
Article content At least five types of bacteria, some previously unknown to science, have been found in the urine of men with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, researchers have announced. Arti… [+2150 chars]
Plant-based milks have been growing in popularity for years, but the nutritional content of different milks and milk alternatives varies, with discrepancies between brands too. The global dairy alte… [+1839 chars]
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Schoen Clinic Group said they have invested in the service and instigated new safety procedures A hospital for adults with eating disorders has been rated … [+1946 chars]
By Greig WatsonBBC News Image source, Nottinghamshire County Council Image caption, The Greylag Goose is thought to be one of the birds which can bring the disease into the UK Avian flu has been f… [+2111 chars]
The Medical Officer of Health for the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit is hoping COVID-19 measures remain in place in high risk settings. Dr. Jim Chirico made the comment during an online… [+3041 chars]
It has been over 100 years since the last licensed tuberculosis vaccine. The clock is ticking to find a new one. Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases known to humankind… [+4725 chars]
New research from the University of Alberta suggests cancer may be more preventable than previously thought. The findings suggest heritable cancers account for only five to 10 per cent of all cancer… [+1343 chars]
Article content It is difficult to determine exactly where the district stands in relation to COVID-19 because of changes in testing eligibility. Article content But we cannot let down our guard, … [+3444 chars]
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