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The Catholic school board is hosting mental health talks for parents

The goal of the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board is for Trish Tessier's talk to provide new insights and strategies for parents as they continue to navigate building healthy…

02/11/2025

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Should You Be Concerned About Arsenic in Rice?

Arsenic-based pesticides have been used in agricultural practices for many years, and, accordingly, soils and groundwater in the US are contaminated with varying levels of arsenic. Because arsenic exists in…

01/11/2025

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Sleep apnea causes cognitive problems even in healthy men, research finds

Most people with untreated sleep apnea develop heart disease, and researchers have assumed that's why they also have cognitive problems. But a small new study finds that obstructive sleep apnea…

19/10/2025

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Coconut malai benefits: Know why you must include it in your diet

The joy of taking refreshing swigs of 'nariyal paani' in summer from a tender coconut is unmatched. The satisfaction doubles up when you dig into the coconut malai! The sweet,…

02/10/2025

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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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Niagara Health to direct after-hours emergency surgeries away from Welland site starting Monday – Hamilton

Niagara Health says it's set to eliminate after-hours emergency surgeries at the Welland, Ont., hospital starting Monday amid an anesthesiologist shortage. The change means residents needing the emergency care in…

16/09/2024

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Are energy drinks a healthy option?

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain My husband has swapped out his regular morning coffee for an energy drink. Are these healthy options for getting his daily dose of caffeine? Do energy…

23/08/2024

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Hundreds of thousands of Canadians get concussions each year — many don’t recover

This is an excerpt from Second Opinion, a weekly analysis of health and medical science news emailed to subscribers Saturday mornings. If you haven't subscribed yet, you can do that…

05/08/2024