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With flu cases on the rise, Chippewa County Health Department urges precautions
Influenza activity across the state is considered “very high,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest report. Health officials said the actual number of cases is likely much higher.
This woman was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder. It turns out she has a rare autoimmune disease instead
A relatively new class of autoimmune diseases that affect the brain is throwing psychiatrists for a loop.
Group gives chronic health sufferers hope in Vernon
Living Despite meets every 4th Wednesday of the month
Group gives chronic health sufferers hope in Vernon
Living Despite meets every 4th Wednesday of the month
Living slowly, aging fast: the prison paradox
In Canadian prisons, where the days are long, inmates age at an accelerated rate. An UdeM doctoral student explores this paradox—and its toll on inmates’ health.
Summerland Rodeo Grounds closed to equestrian activities
Infectious disease has been observed at facilities in Okanagan
Elmo in Grouchland Sent Mandy Patinkin to Therapy
Mandy Patinkin’s most difficult project wasn’t ‘Homeland.’ It wasn’t ‘Criminal Minds.’ It was ‘Elmo in Grouchland.’ On his podcast, Patinkin talked about calling his therapist after a bad scene with Elmo.
Dieppe clinic opens for children under 5 without family doctor
A new clinic opened Monday in Dieppe and it will serve nearly 2,000 children under the age of five without a family doctor.
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The flu is everywhere. So why aren’t Canadians getting vaccinated for viral illnesses?
Despite overwhelming research showing that flu vaccines keep people out of hospital, fewer Canadians are getting vaccinated. Trust isn’t the only factor keeping people from getting the jab.
Durham cop shot by fellow officer in stable condition: police
Durham police say the officer who was shot by their colleague while responding to a mental health call in Oshawa on Sunday is in stable condition in the hospital.
U of L researcher to examine how social instability affects patients with Alzheimer’s disease
For most people diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, moving into a care facility becomes necessary at some poin...
Incretin-Based Drugs May Reduce Risk of Dementia in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors and glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists were found to offer neuroprotective effects to patients administering the medications.
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