For decades, the United States has held considerable power in determining the direction of global health policies and programs. President Donald Trump issued three executive orders on his first day in office that may signal the end of that era, health policy experts said.
Medical airlifts less likely for minorities, study finds
Time is of the essence during a medical emergency, and helicopter transport is often essential to saving a patient teetering near death.
Japan’s Osaka bans street smoking ahead of Expo 2025
The Japanese city of Osaka on Monday imposed a smoking ban on public streets as part of efforts to become more visitor-friendly ahead of this year’s World Expo.
Move more, age well: Prescribing physical activity for older adults as a recipe for healthy aging
Can physical activity extend the lifespans of older adults? A review article published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal summarizes the considerable evidence supporting the important role physical activity plays in preventing or reducing the effects of diseases and discusses how to prescribe effective exercise for older adults.
Chinese boss arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of his maid
A CHINESE businessman has been arrested by police in Kitwe for allegedly engaging in unnatural sexual exploitation. The suspect, identified as He Chan Lim, 50, is accused of repeatedly coercing the two maids into performing the sexual acts against their will at his workplace in Kitwe’s Garnerton area. The victims, aged 19 and 20, reported […]
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As the United States disavows the World Health Organization, Canada must double down on its support
We’ve heard about the threat that United States tariffs pose to Canadian economic security. But a different kind of insecurity now looms with new leadership from our southern neighbors: insecurity in global health.
People on Ozempic may have fewer heart attacks, strokes, addictions—but more nausea, vomiting, stomach pain
Ozempic and Wegovy are increasingly available in Australia and worldwide to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity.
The CIA believes COVID most likely originated from a lab but has low confidence in its own finding
The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a laboratory, according to an assessment released Saturday that points the finger at China even while acknowledging that the spy agency has “low confidence” in its own conclusion.
As schools in LA reopen, parents worry about harmful ash from wildfires
Kelli Ferrone wiped blinds and window sills inside her daughters’ elementary school, just a half mile from the devastating Palisades Fire that scorched the coastal enclave in Los Angeles. The cotton swabs and wipes came up black.
Which style of yoga is right for me? Here’s a primer, with a caveat
To some people, the word ” yoga ” evokes ritualistic chanting, long breaths and slow movement. To others, it means contorting your body into ever more complicated positions until sweat drips onto the mat.