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While NL’s murre population appeared healthy over winter, experts kept a close eye on avian flu

Newfoundland and Labrador's murre population appeared healthy over winter, according to seabird expert Bill Montevecchi. (Submitted by Ian L. Jones)A deadly strain of avian influenza that swept through seabird colonies…

21/09/2025

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‘Dad jokes’ help kids develop into healthy adults: study

A recent study says that despite the embarrassment that "dad jokes" can cause, it might do some kids good in the future.Humor researcher Marc Hye-Knudsen published a study in British…

16/09/2025

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Senior suffering with COVID-19 ‘too healthy’ for Paxlovid

The criteria for obtaining the antiviral in BC are more restrictive than in other jurisdictions Sarah Moser finds it infuriating that three weeks after her 75-year-old father tested positive for…

15/09/2025

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Improve the health of Indigenous people and culture by decolonizing tobacco, says Cree doctor

High rates of smoking among Indigenous people not only pose serious risks to personal health, but also culture, according to a Cree (nehiyô) doctor in Alberta. "The number one way…

12/08/2025

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How to help your child sleep better

One of the keys to keeping your child happy and healthy is making sure they get enough sleep consistently, a new study has found. That's no surprise to parents, right?…

04/08/2025

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Peter Hardy dead: Neighbor actor, 66, found dead at Australia beach days after flying over from London

ACTOR Peter Hardy, who appeared in Neighbors as well as a number of other films and TV shows in his native Australia, has died aged 66. The actor was revealed…

03/08/2025

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The FDA is redefining ‘healthy,’ and the food industry is pushing back

Comment on this storyCommentsIt's been right there on the label for more than 30 years. Healthy Choice frozen meals and entrees have been a go-to for people in a rush…

29/07/2025