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N.S., N.B. tightening restrictions as 1st omicron cases found
Both Nova Scotia and New Brunswick are tightening pandemic-related restrictions as COVID-19 case numbers increase and the first cases of the omicron coronavirus variant are identified.
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Thousands of hot meals provided to Calgary health-care workers
Calgary caterer J'Val Shuster is providing meals to health-care workers in hospitals dealing with Alberta's crushing fourth wave of COVID-19.
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Travellers landing in Calgary, Montreal who skipped hotel quarantine weren't fined
While more than 5,000 air travellers who refused to quarantine in a hotel when they arrived in Canada were hit with big fines, CBC News has yet to confirm that any such fines were issued in Calgary or Montreal.
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Quebec begins reopening, Ontario plans coming
Quebec is allowing non-essential businesses, including personal care businesses such as hair salons, to reopen their doors. Restaurants and theatres will also be allowed to open in "orange zone" communities. Ontario is expected to...
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Ontario is sending COVID-19 swabs to California lab for processing
Swabs from COVID-19 tests being done at Ontario pharmacies are being sent to a lab in California for analysis before being shipped back to Canada.
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Which European countries suffer more from concentration and memory issues?
Fifteen percent of people across the EU suffer from moderate to severe concentration and memory issues. Eurostat found a correlation between such symptoms and poor living standards.
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Canada has must label alcohol with cancer warnings, Quebec senator says
On Friday, the U.S. surgeon general said in an advisory that alcoholic drinks should carry a label warning consumers about their cancer risks. In 2022, Quebec Sen. Patrick Brazeau introduced Bill S-254, which would mandate health labels...
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The Link Between Bad Posture and Health Issues and Weight Gain
Bad posture has been found to be linked to various health issues and weight gain. This video transcription discusses the impact of bad posture on digestion, hormonal imbalance, physical discomfort, and emotional eating habits....
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NBMYSTERYBRAINDISEASENOV19
The premier is following through on an election pledge to launch a scientific investigation into a mystery brain illness. She says Public Health will soon begin to review the cases of hundreds of patients with funding and support from...
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Is parenting harder today than it used to be?
A public health advisory says today’s parents face unique challenges that can impact their mental health. Some parents from older generations say raising children has always been, and always will be, a struggle. Can we really say which...
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Is parenting harder today than ever before?
A public health advisory says today’s parents face unique challenges that can impact their mental health. Some parents from older generations say raising children has always been, and always will be, a struggle. Can we really say which...
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Moderna's updated COVID-19 vaccine approved in Canada
Health Canada has authorized Moderna's updated COVID-19 vaccine to roll out in fall immunization campaigns. The new Spikevax formula targets the KP.2 subvariant, one of the latest offshoots of the Omicron variant of the virus that causes...
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Polio adds another layer to devastation in Gaza, says Save the Children team leader
Casey Harrity, team leader in Gaza for Save the Children, says all sides need to stop the fighting for the three-day campaign to distribute a million polio vaccines to children in Gaza to succeed.
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Burkina Faso's only eye doctor for children sees trauma of both play and conflict
Claudette Yaméogo , who started her practice late last year, said the work is daunting and often requires her to visit — at no cost — families who cannot afford care or cannot make their way to the hospital where she works
Makematic
The Influenza Pandemic of 1918
The Influenza Pandemic of 1918-1919 claimed millions of lives across the globe. Known at the time as 'Spanish Flu', the first documented outbreak occurred at Camp Funston, Kansas.
Science Buddies
How to Create a Machine Learning Model That Can Identify Lyme-Disease Transmitting Ticks!
Identify tick species using AI and CNNs to reduce risk of tick-borne diseases.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Anthony Fauci, M.D. - A Doctor's Journey in Public Service
Dr. Fauci's desire to pursue public service stems deeply from his childhood and the values instilled in him by his father. During the 1940s and 1950s, his father owned a neighborhood pharmacy in Brooklyn, where he served not just as a...
Global Health with Greg Martin
Tobacco Control - a public health priority
Tobacco control remains a pivotal public health issue in the 21st century. Each year, millions of preventable deaths worldwide are attributed to tobacco use, a habit that significantly increases the risk of a multitude of diseases, from...
Global Health with Greg Martin
Mental Health - a Public Health approach
Mental health is a significant public health issue that encompasses a range of disorders, each impacting individuals and communities in diverse ways. Schizophrenia and other thought disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders like...
Global Health with Greg Martin
Public Health Funding Agencies - how to get money for your public health projects
Getting funding for public health or global health projects isn't easy. The trick is to be approaching the right funding agencies for the right projects. In this video I provide an overview of public health funding agencies.
Global Health with Greg Martin
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and One Health
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the biggest threats facing humanity today. It will cause up to 50 million deaths per year in the year 2050. This fall into the One Health agenda that considers public health actions to be taken in...
Food Farmer Earth
Alan Kapuler: A Visionary's Blend of Science, Ideas, and Humanity
Explore the influential life and thoughts of Alan Kapuler, as he discusses the impact of monoculture on society and the importance of agricultural diversity. Learn how his scientific insights aim to foster a more sustainable and humane...
Wonderscape
Understanding Environmental Justice: Taking Action for Healthier Communities
This video explores the importance of environmental justice, emphasizing how marginalized communities face greater risks from pollution and toxic exposures. Learn about key examples like Afton, North Carolina, and the impact of...
Global Health with Greg Martin
Infectious disease epidemiology and transmission dynamics (how infections spread)
If you're interested in public health then infectious disease epidemiology and transmission dynamics is something that you have to get your head around. This video is all about how communicable diseases (those caused by viruses,...