Health

Even if you can’t hit 10,000 steps a day, walking has many health benefits

Janet Rapp, a 71-year-old retiree from Louisville, Ky., starts her morning with a brisk walk through the city zoo, greeting…

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First human bird flu case leaves Canadian teen in critical condition

A teenager in Canada has been left in critical condition after contracting the first presumptive human case of avian influenza…

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Researchers urge federal government to halt macaque imports to Quebec for medical research

A group of researchers and environmentalists in Canada, led by prominent figure David Suzuki, are calling on the federal government…

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Autism risk could rise with air pollution, study suggests

A new study led by Hebrew University of Jerusalem suggests that air pollution, particularly the type emitted in car exhaust,…

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Avoid contact with sick or dead birds, health officials urge, amid concerns about avian flu

Carolyn Law was taken aback when a snow goose landed in her Richmond, B.C., backyard on Halloween. Initially, she didn’t…

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What is frozen shoulder? This painful condition strikes in middle age

Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a painful condition that primarily affects individuals in middle age. This condition…

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B.C. teen with avian flu is in critical condition, provincial health officer says

A teenager who recently tested positive for avian flu is currently in critical condition and receiving treatment for acute respiratory…

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This power green is the healthiest veggie of all, says the CDC

When it comes to healthy eating, vegetables are always a top choice. But did you know that one vegetable stands…

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Review into amputation underway after patient says wrong leg removed at Grace Hospital

A patient safety review is currently underway following a disturbing incident at Grace Hospital in Winnipeg. Jason Kennedy, a 48-year-old…

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Doctors said her gangrenous appendix was just anxiety. She’s not alone

not have specific data on gender bias in emergency departments, but that they are committed to providing equitable care to…

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