Woman climbs Mt. Everest with Stage 4 cancer to show possibilities are limitless
When Shaunna Burke was faced with her own mortality after receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis, she decided to take on one of the most extreme...
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Tests that measure ‘biological age’ aren’t helpful for tracking your health, scientists say
Imagine receiving a test result that tells you your body is biologically five years older than your chronological age. You exercise regularly, get good sleep,...
Ebola outbreak is ‘very complex,’ but ‘can be stopped’, WHO chief says – National
The head of the World Health Organization has arrived in Congo’s capital, Kinshasa, to support efforts against an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola virus, as medical...
A Trump Stronghold Grapples With Health Risks of ICE Detention Sites
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. — Until recently, this rural city about 45 minutes east of Atlanta was best known for its Blue Willow Inn cookbooks featuring...
Ebola restrictions may see over 24K travel documents suspended, Ottawa says – National
The Immigration Department says more than 24,000 travel documents could be suspended by the federal government’s measures to keep Ebola out of Canada. The government...
Are Ebola travel restrictions necessary? PHAC, health experts disagree – National
The Public Health Agency of Canada says temporarily blocking entry for people coming from Ebola-affected countries is necessary to reduce the risk of importing the...
WHO head calls for ceasefire in Congo to help tackle Ebola outbreak – National
The head of the World Health Organization has called for an immediate ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to help tackle the Ebola...
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May 28 Jackie Fortiér [FOR-tee-ay] reads this week’s news: Suicide prevention experts argue that improving Americans’ financial well-being could save lives. Plus, the Trump administration...
American Cancer Society recommends blood screening for colorectal cancer – National
The American Cancer Society has added blood-based screening tests to its list of recommended choices for adults age 45 and older who are at average...
As Ebola spreads, Canada to require 21-day isolation for those from region – National
The Canadian government will require travellers from -affected regions to self-isolate for 21 days effective as of Wednesday. In addition, immigration authorities are temporarily suspending...