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This story is part of CBC Health's Second Opinion, a weekly analysis of health and medical science news emailed to subscribers on Saturday mornings. If you haven't subscribed yet, you can do that by clicking here.The impacts of climate…

Word that Uruguay was seeking a trade deal with China prompted exultation at El Álamo ranch, a lush expanse of grass punctuated by cactus and herds of cattle on the eastern plains of Uruguay.Most of the cattle are destined for buyers in…

The combination of scorching heat waves and hazardous wildfire smoke is creating an onslaught of health risks for pets, and experts are warning it may be a recipe for disaster without proper precautions. Whether it’s taking your dog…

The second & third-hand smokes contain over 7,000 chemicals, including at least 70 known to cause cancer. Dr. Shalini Thakur, Consultant, Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore, discusses the dangers of tobacco…

Pregnant women should avoid having tea.People should not drink more than three or four cups of tea daily.In India, the majority of people are addicted to tea. Our morning seems incomplete if we don’t have tea in the first place. We have…

The exterior of a Dollar General convenience store is seen on March 16, 2023 in Austin, Texas.Brandon Bell | Getty ImagesDollar General has again been found in violation of federal workplace safety regulations for "willfully exposing" staff…

Combining satellite technology with machine learning may allow scientists to better track and prepare for climate-induced natural hazards, according to research presented last month at the annual meeting of the American Geophysical Union.…

Both hot and cold environments trigger a stress response in the human body and can lead to cardiovascular problems. Physiologist Justin Lawley from the Department of Sport Science at the University of Innsbruck and colleagues have recently…

HONOLULU: Lava is shooting 100 feet to 200 feet (30 to 60 meters) into the air as Hawaii's Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, erupts for the first time in nearly 40 years. For now, lava is not threatening any homes or…

Whenever those hunger pangs hit you at midnight, you head to the kitchen and explore what’s on the fridge or at the counter. From daily grocery items to products like sugar, oil, vinegar, spices, and a plethora of cooking ingredients are…