Ontario child spent over a month at the hospital after life-threatening mosquito bite
The inconspicuous bite looked like any other until the six-year-old began developing a fever and became increasingly lethargic, mother says…
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Mozart's music can soothe pain in newborns, study finds
Babies who listened to a lullaby by the composer scored lower on a pain scale after a subsequent blood test…
Everything we know about Pirola, the new COVID variant in Canada and around the world
Pirola is being tracked because it is the most highly mutated version of COVID since Omicron, but so far it…
Wildfire smoke linked to increased risk of dementia: study
Wildfires emit a mixture of fine particles that may be more neurotoxic than particles originating elsewhere, study finds Originally posted…
Can coffee or a nap make up for sleep deprivation?
A psychologist explains why there’s no substitute for shut-eye Originally posted 2023-08-22 10:00:01.
Ozempic weight loss drug could make surgery riskier as food stays in stomach longer
A potential risk of ‘pulmonary aspiration’ for people taking Ozempic or related drugs is the latest potential safety risk being…
10/3 podcast: What's causing potentially deadly errors in Canadian hospitals
10/3 podcast: What’s causing potentially deadly errors in Canadian hospitals Originally posted 2023-08-03 18:10:07.
Canada is recommending COVID boosters this fall. Who really needs one?
While doctors fear a lacklustre response from the public to more boosters, some experts outside Canada are questioning the need…
A Look Back at Tom Cruise’s Greatest Films
From his unforgettable performance as a daring fighter pilot in “Top Gun” to his iconic role as a relentless secret…
Is Theacrine a Better Energy-Booster Than Caffeine?
We all know that jittery, anxious feeling that comes after one too many cups of coffee or energy drinks. Your…