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A team of Edmonton chefs from NAIT — all of them women — was recently awarded silver for their Alberta-inspired dishes submitted to the community catering event at a huge international competition called the IKA Culinary Olympics in Germany.

Global’s Eilish Bonang introduces us to Mika Armstrong, a grade 11 student who is hoping to embark on the journey of a lifetime for her senior year of high school, as she sets sail aboard a Tall Ship.

Nika Bajaj, a second-year student at Western University in London, Ont., talks about campus life during a pandemic and how students are coping with this new reality.

Thu, Mar 3: Dr. Brett Belchetz looks at a new study which suggests the Zika virus could lead to neurological disorders.

The director of a Brazilian research institute said on Wednesday that there was now “high certitude” that the Zika virus was a direct cause of microcephaly in infants.

Wed, Apr 13: American health officials say the Zika virus is scarier than first thought. Today’s Global News Hour at 6 Health Matters is brought to you by Pharmasave.

Daily Planet host Ziya Tong took a moment during her Q&A with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to personally thank him, as someone who works in science broadcasting, for unmuzzling scientists.

Thu, Mar 3: Dr. Brett Belchetz looks at a new study which suggests the Zika virus could lead to neurological disorders. Zika Virus

U.S. health officials issued new guidance Tuesday for doctors whose pregnant patients may have travelled to regions with a tropical illness linked to birth defects. Natalie Morales reports.

Mon, Feb 1: Travellers to South American countries are advised to take precautions, but health officials in Canada say the risk here is relatively low. Peter Kim reports.

While Canada is not considered to be at risk, some Edmonton researchers are working frantically to learn more about the Zika virus. Kendra Slugoski reports.

Global’s Shannon Cuciz sat down with Doctor Richard Rusk Wednesday morning to address concerns surrounding the Zika Virus. On Tuesday, the World Health Organization declared an international public health emergency.

Health officials in the U.S. have confirmed Texas is the first case in the country where the Zika virus has been transmitted through sexual intercourse.

Travel consultant Claire Newell provides information on the impacts of Zika virus and the recent WestJet cutbacks to flights.

Thu, Jan 28: Amid growing concerns about the Zika virus, Global News Medical Contributor Dr. Samir Gupta answers viewers’ questions about what they should know in order to be prepared.

Thu, Jan 28: The greatest risk the Zika virus poses is to unborn babies. The virus causes mild symptoms in most people, but it’s been linked to birth defects, prompting warnings about travel to affected areas. Robin Gill looks at what Canadians need to know.

Wed, Feb 3: Canadian Blood Services had set up new restrictions for Zika virus as it tries to protect its blood supply and there are more warnings for pregnant women. Heather Yourex-West reports.

On Wednesday’s edition of Health Matters, Su-Ling Goh has the latest on how the Zika virus is impacting blood donations and also looks at how fecal matter can actually be used for medicinal purposes.

Dr. Gregory Taylor, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, provided a concise outline of the origins, symptoms, and pathology of the Zika virus during a press conference Friday.

Dr. Gregory Taylor, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, laid out his and the government of Canada’s many recommendations for Canadians to avoid the Zika Virus.