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Foodborne Illness Surge

This summer has seen multiple outbreaks of foodborne illnesses, including Cyclospora, Salmonella, and E. coli, linked to products such as lettuce, eggs, jalapenos, and blueberries. While the total number of food recalls by the U.S. Food…

Mpox Outbreak Containment Efforts

Mpox, a viral disease also known as monkeypox before its name change last year, is again spreading globally. The World Health Organization had warned in 2022 about the potential for stigmatizing language associated with the old name. Mpox…

Cannabis-Related Brain Disorder

A 15-year-old boy developed a life-threatening brain condition due to a rare disorder caused by heavy use of marijuana, known as cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) or "scromitting". This is one of only two recorded cases in teenagers…

Wildfire Evacuates Furry Friend

A grey cat named Lucky was found sitting alone on a burned dock near the Bradley Creek wildfire area by Andrew Erickson, who was helping his neighbors survey damage from a boat. The cat appeared to have been without help for two and a half…

Alzheimer's Spousal Care

Wen Bo, a 90-year-old woman living in Beijing, has inspired millions with her dedication to caring for her husband who suffers from Alzheimer's disease. She has been his full-time carer since he was diagnosed with the condition in 2023…

Sydney Teen Choking Incident

A 16-year-old girl died at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney two days after being found unresponsive in her home at Elanora Heights. Police are investigating, and it's suspected that she engaged in a choking act during sex before…

Canberra Childcare Centre Closure

The Edge Early Learning childcare centre in Charnwood, Canberra, has been ordered to close for three months after the regulator issued a notice of suspension. This decision comes as the provider, Edge Early Learning, enters voluntary…

Low Cholesterol Diet

Over half of British adults have high cholesterol, a condition that can cause heart attacks, strokes, and dementia if left untreated. Nearly 8 million people in the UK and around 92 million in the US take statin medication daily to lower…

Free Biohacking Health Tip

Dr. Eric Verdin, president and CEO of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, says that despite the focus on supplements and high-tech devices, a key driver of longevity is actually something simple: human connection. According to Dr…

Canada's Affordability Crisis

In Canada, food and shelter costs have driven the affordability crisis, but health care is not far behind. According to data, out-of-pocket health-care costs have surged by 18.5% since 2022. Experts note that this increase may be…

Infertility and Pregnancy Help

The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists says that healthy couples in their 20s to early 30s who have regular, unprotected sex have a 25% to 30% chance of getting pregnant each month. Reproductive endocrinologist Lucky Sekhon…