Expert discusses the U.S. food safety system
Contaminated food causes 48 million illnesses, 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths each year in the United States. In his new book, “Outbreak: Foodborne Illness and […]
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Looming crisis for family carers
aging parents providing informal care for older children living with conditions such as Down syndrome must be better supported if we are to avoid a […]
Read moreHow an ancient fireside gathering could tackle HIV stigma in Uganda
For 25 years, northern Uganda was devastated by civil war. During this time the area’s residents, many of whom belong to the Acholi people, were […]
Read moreFormer police officer, 38, smuggled cannabis oil into Scotland
Former police officer, 38, admits smuggling cannabis oil into Scotland to treat her six-year-old epileptic son who suffers up to 16 seizures a day Lisa […]
Read moreStomach bloating: The 79p food to add to your diet that could help reduce bloating
Stomach bloating commonly occurs due to a build up of the gas in the gastrointestinal tract. This gas has only two sources: it is either […]
Read moreEating red meat 'increases your risk of early death'
Eating red and processed meat increases your likelihood of an earlier death, experts have warned. We know, no one likes being told their favourite foods […]
Read moreFord government expands coverage for ‘miracle drug’ Spinraza, but with age cap
The Ontario government has announced it will cover the costs of a “miracle drug” used to treat spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) for Ontarians with all […]
Read moreSpecific multinutrient combination benefits patients with early stage Alzheimer’s disease
A new longitudinal study has shown that a nutritional drink designated a “food for special medical purposes” containing the multinutrient combination Fortasyn Connect® can benefit […]
Read moreNumber of Ontario teens visiting hospital ER for self-harm rises between 2009 and 2017: study
A new study shows the number of Ontario teens visiting a hospital emergency department for self-harm has more than doubled between 2009 and 2017. The study, […]
Read moreHIMSS & Health 2.0 European conference: Accelerating innovation and driving change
Erik Gerritsen, vice minister of the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport in the Netherlands, had a simple message for delegates on the second day of […]
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