Katie Dangerfield
National Online Journalist, Health
Katie is a born Winnipegger with a passion for storytelling.
She started working with Global News Winnipeg in 2014, as a Writer/Producer for the morning news and then as an Online Producer for GlobalNews.ca/Winnipeg. Katie is now working as a National Health Reporter with Global News Online in Toronto.
She covers beats ranging from health, science and the environment.
Before working in Winnipeg, Katie lived in Vancouver, where she received her master’s degree in journalism from the University of British Columbia, and worked in documentary films and radio.
Her love for travel has taken her to Nicaragua, Bolivia, Argentina and many parts of Europe. She also traveled to Prague to study international reporting.
Katie has a passion for news, health and baking.
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‘Bacterial vampirism’: Deadly pathogens attracted to human blood, study findsSome of the world's most deadly bacteria exhibit a peculiar craving for human blood, a discovery shedding new light on the mechanics of bloodstream infections, one study found.HealthApr 16
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Over 25% of young Canadian deaths linked to opioids amid pandemic: studyAcross Canada, the burden of premature opioid-related deaths doubled between 2019 and 2021, representing more than one-quarter of deaths among younger adults, a study found.HealthApr 15
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Health task force blasted over ‘dangerous guidance’ for cancer screeningsMedical experts from radiologists to urologists are calling for an urgent need to reform the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care for its 'outdated screening guidelines.'HealthApr 15
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Federal budget 2024: What lies ahead for Canada’s health-care system?With the unveiling of the 2024 federal budget Tuesday, Canadians may be anxiously awaiting insights into the plans for tackling the strains on the health-care system.HealthApr 14
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Health Canada recalled these baby products this week amid safety concernsHealth Canada recalled a variety of baby and kids products including a portable bedside cradle, baby swing and climbing ladder over safety concerns.HealthApr 12
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Is there a link between stroke and climate change? A study may have found oneScorching hot days and frigid cold spells may be contributing to an increasing number of deaths and disabilities from stroke, according to a new study.HealthApr 11
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Canadian researchers create natural supplement to combat postpartum bluesA natural supplement, invented and developed by a team of Canadian researchers, has been shown to prevent postpartum blues and reduce symptoms of postpartum depression.HealthApr 10
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‘Oatzempic’ is gaining steam online. What is this weight loss trend?'Oatzempic,' a new social media craze, is making the rounds, with the emergence of the drink trend promising remarkable weight loss outcomes.HealthApr 9
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Diabetes medication Humalog faces shortage in CanadaEli Lilly has issued a warning regarding the shortage of an insulin product in both Canada and the U.S. that is expected to persist until mid-April.HealthApr 5
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Solar eclipse and your pet: How to keep your furry friend safeWith the solar eclipse looming, pet owners may be wondering how to keep their animals safe during the celestial spectacle. Here's what experts say.HealthApr 4
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ALS drug will be pulled from Canada, U.S. markets after failed trialAmylyx Pharmaceuticals will withdraw its ALS drug - its only product in the market - from the U.S. and Canada after the treatment failed in a key late-stage trial.HealthApr 4
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Bird flu risks: What to know as the ‘versatile’ virus continues to spreadAs the avian flu, also known as bird flu, continues to spread across the globe, concerns persist regarding its potential risks to human health.HealthApr 2
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Spring cleaning dilemma: How much disinfecting is too much?Spring cleaning is a time when people tackle tasks around the house they may not typically get to, whether clearing out the garage or finally organizing that messy junk drawer.HealthApr 2
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Norovirus cases spiking in U.S. What about Canada?Flu season may be winding down, but health officials are noting a rise of norovirus in Canada, the nasty stomach bug that can cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms.HealthMar 28
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‘The craving is just not there’: How Ozempic is affecting snacking cultureA survey published Tuesday by Dalhousie University, Halifax, estimates that between 900,000 and 1.4 million Canadians use GLP-1 receptor agonists.HealthMar 27
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More Canadians see measles as dangerous compared to COVID, flu: pollAs measles cases continue to rise across the country, an Ipsos poll shows that most Canadians see the disease as dangerous. Fewer said the same for COVID-19 and the flu.HealthMar 27
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‘Stay the hell away from our kids’: Minister slams nicotine pouches, seeks regulationThe health minister stressed that flavoured nicotine pouches are attracting young Canadians into a dangerous addiction and emphasized the need for stringent regulations.HealthMar 20
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Women 65 and older less likely than men to visit medical specialists, data showsCanadian women aged 65 and older were less likely than men to visit medical specialists and get non-emergency tests, according to a recent Statistics Canada report.HealthMar 20
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Golfing, gardening may be linked to ALS risk. Here’s howOutdoor recreation activities, such as golfing, gardening and hunting may increase a man's likelihood of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to a study.HealthMar 19
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Is remote therapy as effective as in-person sessions? What new research saysCognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) done remotely with a therapist is just as effective as in-person sessions, according to a new study published in the CMAJ.HealthMar 18
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Neurological conditions affect 3.4B people worldwide. What about Canada?Neurological conditions, such as Alzheimer's disease, migraines, stroke and multiple sclerosis, are now the leading of ill health and disability around the world.HealthMar 15
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Olivia Munn credits this online tool for helping diagnose her breast cancerThe 43-year-old took to Instagram to share her breast cancer story, saying she was diagnosed last year and underwent four operations in the last 10 months.HealthMar 14
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Billions of cicadas emerging amid rare double brood. Will Canadians get to see?The two broods - one in U.S. Midwestern states and the other in the South and Midwest, with a small area of overlap in Illinois - emerge together only once every 221 years.ScienceMar 14
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Tapeworm eggs found in man’s brain. Undercooked bacon may be to blameA man from the U.S. was in for a startling surprise after he was hospitalized for his worsening migraines, only to be told parasitic tapeworm larvae in his brain caused them.HealthMar 13
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‘Sephora kids’: Tweens’ obsession with prestige skin care raises alarm bellsThe fad known as the 'Sephora Kids' has gained popularity on social media, featuring young people flocking to Sephora and then sharing detailed skin care routine videos.HealthMar 12