New pictures show exactly what UK population will look like in 2050
The UK is in the middle of a tiredness epidemic, with the average Brit getting up to only 6 hours and 24 minutes of sleep per night. But what can …
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$32.5B settlement with tobacco giants approved by creditors, lawyer says
A proposed deal that would see three tobacco giants pay out billions to provinces and territories, as well as smokers across Canada, has been approved by the companies’ creditors, a …
Mum ‘minutes from death’ after chest pain was flesh-eating bug
A mum was “minutes away from death” and had to learn to walk again after her chest pains turned out to be a flesh-eating bug ravaging her pancreas. Sam Lewis, …
It’s RSV season in Canada. Here’s how to keep children safe – National
As the respiratory illness season begins, cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases are rising in Canada. But a new tool — nirsevimab, a protective antibody for infants — offers hope …
RFK Plans to Take on Big Pharma. It’s Easier Said Than Done
But the administration would likely face legal challenges if it proposed additional restrictions or an outright ban on pharma ads, says Jim Potter, executive director of the nonpartisan Coalition for …
‘Abnormally high’ flames spur recall for thousands of candles in Canada – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size With the holiday season in full swing, thousands of scented candles are being recalled across Canada because of a fire risk. Health …
As Canada’s fertility rate drops, could a 3-day weekend boost births? – National
The Japanese city of Tokyo is the latest in a growing list of governments and companies to try out a four-day work week, and some experts say Canadian families also …
MadeGood granola bars recalled over possible metal fragments – National
Several varieties of MadeGood granola bars are being recalled in Canada over possible metal contamination, the company said. Riverside Natural Foods, the company behind the granola bars, issued a voluntary …
Major food companies accused of marketing ‘addictive’ food to kids: lawsuit – National
Major food companies, including Kraft Heinz, Mondelez and Coca-Cola, were hit with a new lawsuit in the U.S. on Tuesday accusing them of designing and marketing “ultra-processed” foods to be …
Warning as medication taken by one million Brits over 55 is linked to dementia
New research shows that a medication taken by hundreds of thousands in Britain could increase the risk of dementia. Anticholinergics are the medication in question which are prescribed to reduce …