1,500 reports to HPRA on anti-obesity drug side effects
There have been over 1,500 reports of suspected adverse reactions from weight loss medication, the Health Products Regulatory…
Mariposa House Hospice seeks $150K from city for expansion
‘We feel like we’ve jumped ahead. I think we’ve stretched the community a little bit,’ says board chair…
People with psychosocial disability from mental illness will lose out from tightened NDIS eligibility
Later this week, a Senate committee is expected to deliver its report into legislation to tighten eligibility for…
Are Kettlebells a Hack for Triathlon Strength Training?
A simple kettlebell routine can go a long way in strength training and injury prevention. Photo: Adobe Stock/Nanci…
West Vancouver visitor bit by bat on trail
Vancouver Coastal Health has seen an increase in consultations regarding bat exposures, but risk of rabies is very…
New drug to treat one of the deadliest cancers is ‘the real deal,’ oncologist says
MURRAY — Dr. Mark Lewis said in the field of gastrointestinal oncology, progress can take years, or decades,…
Trump administration bans the use of federal Medicaid funds to cover gender identity healthcare
The Trump administration on Tuesday finalized a rule that will bar Medicaid from covering gender identity healthcare for…
IN FOCUS: What happens when those who hurt their families seek help
Dr Annabelle Chow, clinical psychologist at Annabelle Psychology, said another warning sign is when someone’s anger is disproportionate…
Govt profiles processed foods high in sugar, unhealthy fats
The ministry of Health has introduced a new nutrition profiling model to identify processed foods high in sugar,…
Actor Patrick Wilson on the 4 Strength Moves He Now Prioritizes in His 50s
5 min read AT 53 YEARS old, actor Patrick Wilson is still strong—and he keeps getting stronger. Want…
Flesh-eating bacteria are devouring limbs in warming waters worldwide − here’s how to protect yourself
Flesh-eating bacteria sounds like the premise of a bad horror movie, but it’s a growing – and potentially…
Peppermint, rose water and hibiscus: Do herbal cooling remedies actually work?
Rolling heat waves. Unusually high humidity. A supersized El Niño on the horizon, which stands to spike temperatures…