Saskatchewan women advocate for shorter mammogram wait times | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] At the beginning of 2026, the Saskatchewan government lowered the breast cancer screening age from 45 to 43, with plans to further drop it to 40 by June. While many applaud the move, they say something has to be done about wait times. With pressure on the system, wait times to get a mammogram […]
Experts share simple method to improve your digestion and reduce painful bloating after eating
[ad_1] Feeling bloated, gassy or suffering from indigestion after a meal is a common complaint – but before you reach for a packet of antacids or charcoal tablets, the answer might lie outdoors. An estimated 43 per cent of Britons struggle with digestive discomfort, with many pinning the blame on their diet. But new research suggests […]
Increasingly common health conditions raise risk of death from cancer that killed James Van Der Beek
[ad_1] An increasingly common cluster of health conditions plaguing the US could be quietly fueling the rise of multiple cancers in Americans. A sweeping new analysis of over 50 million Americans over 18 has found that metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions including high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess belly fat and elevated cholesterol, […]
NHS gives advice on minimum temperature for heating to prevent colds and flu
[ad_1] Health experts including the NHS, UKHSA, and WHO recommend keeping homes above a minimum temperature Ketsuda Phoutinane Spare Time Content Editor 04:00, 15 Feb 2026 18C is the baseline minimum indoor temperature recommended for staying healthy(Image: Getty) Energy costs are soaring and have been escalating each winter, but there’s a compelling reason to ward […]
Dietitians reveal the ‘super’ breakfast food to eat if you want to live longer
[ad_1] Starting your day off with a bowl of oatmeal could be the key to living longer, dietitians have revealed. Eggs, savory meats like bacon, sweet pancakes and sugary cereals are American breakfast staples, but the picks have long gotten flack for being high in saturated fat and sugar, which may raise the risk of […]
Only half of Canadians know risk factors for heart disease: report | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Katrina Sison was on her way to a volleyball game. But something felt off. “I just had shortness of breath, like really bad shortness of breath. I decided to go to the emergency [room] instead,” Sison said. At 38, Sison, from Pickering, Ont., never suspected her heart might be in crisis. “I got the […]
Patients in hospitals waiting for nursing home beds at ‘crisis point’: Horizon Health CEO – New Brunswick | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Horizon Health Network’s CEO is calling for “urgent systemic change,” saying the number of people in hospitals waiting for nursing home beds is at a “crisis point.” Margaret Melanson painted a bleak picture of New Brunswick’s emergency departments while addressing the province’s legislative public accounts committee. “We’re moving towards having regional nursing homes, as […]
Canadian snowboarder competes with heavy heart – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] LIVIGNO – Canadian Evan Bichon had to change boards on the fly Thursday when a binding snapped in the start gate during the Olympic snowboard cross competition. But the 27-year-old from Mackenzie, B.C., had to deal with far worse in getting to the Milan Cortina Games. His mother, Trish Bichon, died of cancer in […]
‘Impactful’ hospital service that supports patients at home extended
[ad_1] The service frees up bed spaces in hospital Darren Calpin, Local Democracy Reporter 15:03, 12 Feb 2026 Peterborough City Hospital(Image: Local Democracy Reporting Service) Peterborough City Council’s ruling cabinet has agreed to renew a service which entitles local hospital patients to receive vital support following their discharge from hospital care. At a meeting on […]
Parents urge province to create standard of care for Ontario students with diabetes | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] One of Susan Simpson’s scariest moments as a parent came when her diabetic preteen daughter’s blood sugar became dangerously low while on a tree planting field trip and neither she, nor any classmates, nor teachers had a snack that would prevent a health emergency. Simpson, who monitors her child’s blood sugar levels from her […]