Beatrice Politi

Managing Editor, Global News Toronto

Author Archives

• Encore Presentation: Virus Hunters

  Deep in the Amazon jungle, Virologist Simon Anthony is following a Brazilian team of scientists and researchers. Their mission is a life-saving one. “We’re here in the Brazilian Amazon because we know that 75% of emerging infectious diseases in people come from wildlife and the Amazon is one of the most bio-diverse places on the...

  Jul 25, 2013
• A cancer breakthrough: Canada-U.S. team develop ‘sharp-shooter’ drug targeting several cancers

  A Canadian-U.S. team of researchers has developed a new "sharp-shooter" drug they hope will be a breakthrough in treating several types of cancer.

  Canada

  Jun 18, 2013
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• Are men to blame for menopause? Canadian scientist thinks so

  It’s a controversial theory, but an evolutionary geneticist at McMaster University suggests men are the reason why women go through this phase of hot flashes and night sweats.

  Canada

  Jun 13, 2013
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• Yaz, Yasmin birth control pills linked to deaths of 23 Canadian women: Health Canada

  At least 23 Canadian women who were taking the birth control pills Yaz or Yasmin are suspected of dying from potential adverse drug reactions, according to government records.

  Canada

  Jun 11, 2013
• Alcohol advertising linked to ‘increased’ drinking in adolescent girls, Canadian doctor warns

  A barrage of alcohol advertising on television, magazines and the Internet isn’t just influencing adults – young women in Canada are drinking more than ever, a medical journal is warning.

  Canada

  Jun 10, 2013
• From zero gravity to full health: Hadfield’s doctor sheds light on recovery, exercise program

  He’s the doctor offering the media and millions of readers frequent updates on Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield’s health. Dr. Raffi Kuyumjian was assigned to look after Canada’s popular astronaut since Hadfield was handed the five-month mission.

  Canada

  Jun 5, 2013
• UPDATE: Waking the Brain

  In April, 16x9 aired an episode featuring patients who had been diagnosed as ‘vegetative’ after suffering severe brain damage. Since then, one of the patients we featured, Leonard Rodrigues, has shown continuing progress in his rehabilitation.

  Science

  Jun 5, 2013
• Patients, experts shed light on bladder cancer in Canada

  Jim Van Horne is still fighting the cancer that he was diagnosed with five years ago.

  Canada

  May 24, 2013
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• Law firm says 40 women pregnant in wake of birth control pill recall

  A law firm in Thunder Bay, Ont. that launched an $800-million class action lawsuit against the company that recalled a birth control pill in Canada says that 40 women are now pregnant.

  Canada

  May 16, 2013
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• Breast cancer and genetics: Angelina Jolie’s double mastectomy

  With her star power, Angelina Jolie turned the touchy subject of breast cancer and mastectomies into a household conversation Tuesday. Canadian experts weigh in on breast cancer, genetic testing and what women should do if they have BRCA gene mutations.

  Canada

  May 14, 2013
• Implanted device predicts oncoming seizures in those with epilepsy

  A new device may offer hope to people with epilepsy as the technology could predict the onset of seizures in adults who have the condition and can’t be treated with medication, Australian scientists say.

  Canada

  May 1, 2013
• Health Canada to remove small, powerful magnets from the marketplace

  Health Canada announced today new measures that will include removing products from the marketplace that contact small, powerful magnets which threaten the safety of young children.

  Health

  Apr 16, 2013
• Canadian scientists pioneer new formula in airport disease screening

  Canadian research has pioneered a new formula that could be used around the world to help decipher when to screen passengers at airports for disease control.

  Canada

  Apr 10, 2013
• Largest breast cancer facility launches in Toronto’s Sunnybrook Hospital

  One in nine women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre treats many of them.

  Health

  Apr 4, 2013
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• Ritalin could treat apathy in Alzheimer’s patients, study finds

  A new Canadian study discovered a treatment that might offer hope for some Alzheimer’s patients and their loved ones.

  Health

  Mar 28, 2013
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• Cancer patient fights Ont. government for at home chemotherapy costs

  When Greig Derry was diagnosed with stage four colorectal cancer three years ago, he knew he was in for a fight. What he didn’t expect was to have to fight the government of Ontario as well, over paying for his treatment.

  Health

  Mar 27, 2013
• Recent advances in neuroscience allow doctors to see a damaged brain ‘talk’

  By using sophisticated scanners, neuroscientists can see the brain “talking” in the form of electrical signals, rather than words.

  Canada

  Mar 20, 2013
• Magnetic beads causing serious harm when swallowed by children

  They go by many names like Buckyballs, Nanodots, Neocubes and Zen Magnets, to name a few. They’re little magnetic beads, most often sold as novelty desk toys, that can be built into any shape. But the magnetic pull is so strong that if more than one is swallowed they can connect together inside the body...

  Canada

  Mar 19, 2013
• Doctors warn parents of dangers of kids swallowing powerful magnets

  <p>Canadian doctors are warning parents to be aware of tiny magnets lying around their homes. While they may seem harmless, the strong magnets have the potential to hurt children if more than one is swallowed.</p>

  Health

  Mar 11, 2013
• Inside Epilepsy: Patients turn to brain surgery for treatment

  Whitney Goulstone’s life changed when she involuntarily dropped her five-week-old son during an epileptic seizure.

  Health

  Mar 8, 2013
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• Canadian doctors test new therapy in treating anorexia

  When Kim Rollins, 36, celebrated her nephew’s most recent birthday, she had cake. And she enjoyed it. While simple for most, this was a breakthrough for Rollins.

  Health

  Mar 6, 2013
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• SARS 10 years later: How are survivors faring now?

  This week marks the 10-year anniversary of the first case of SARS in Canada as the pandemic made its way into the country. How are patients faring a decade later?

  Health

  Mar 6, 2013
• SARS 10 years later: How has the health care system changed?

  This week marks the 10-year anniversary of the first case of SARS in Canada as the pandemic made its way into the country, changing the medical community's landscape when it comes to managing viruses that have the potential to spread like wildfire. <br /><br />

  Health

  Mar 5, 2013
• SARS 10 years later: Doctors monitoring new coronavirus

  A decade after SARS, researchers have come a long way in monitoring disease, but managing NCoV could be the ultimate test. <br /><br />

  Health

  Mar 4, 2013