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A woman with type 2 diabetes has revealed she was left fearing for her life after Ozempic severely burned her genitals and caused 'pieces of skin' to fall off her body.Dr Maria Rosas, a professor in Texas, was prescribed the once-weekly…

A representational image showing two people shaking hands. — X@capecodhealthShaking hands isn't as easy as we may assume because we have to take into account things like how forceful a handshake can be or whether their (or your)…

Even as Canada’s teacher shortage continues to impact schools across the country, educators and those that represent them say one of the factors causing departures from the profession is the abuse or violence some face in classrooms.…

Mental health is an integral part of our overall well-being, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood and stigmatized aspects of human health. Misconceptions and myths about mental healthpersist, contributing to the discrimination and…

Cases of suicidal thoughts or self harm have quadrupled, regulators fearDrugs such as Ozempic or Wegovy have been described as a 'game-changer' By Ethan Ennals Published: 22:01 BST, 30 September 2023 | Updated: 22:29 BST,…

Health Canada has approved Pfizer's updated vaccine to protect people aged six months and older from COVID-19.Thursday's authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty vaccine takes aim at the Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant of the virus that…

A study conducted at the University of Helsinki demonstrated that the partial substitution of red and processed meat with pea- and faba bean-based food products ensured sufficient intake of amino acids in the diet and did not negatively…

The developers of a new prostate cancer test say it’s a groundbreaking advancement. The ClarityDX prostate test has been developed by Edmonton-based company Nanostics, with support from the Alberta Cancer Foundation, and it’s now…

An annual index ranking countries’ digital well-being shows Canada has work to do in shoring up its cybersecurity. According to the report by the VPN service Surfshark, which was released earlier this month, Canada ranks 10th in…

A young father-of-one died from a brain tumour that doctors incorrectly diagnosed as an appendicitis, his family have claimed.Joshua Warner, from Crayford in south east London, went to hospital in June after two weeks of suffering from…