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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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.Health6 hours
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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
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For 80% of childhood cancer survivors, serious health risks follow: studyBy the age of 45, more than 80 per cent of childhood cancer survivors will grapple with serious or life-threatening effects stemming from their treatments.HealthMar 11
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Health Canada ‘reviewing’ U.S. lab’s findings of benzene in acne productsLess than a week after a U.S. lab said it detected benzene in several popular over-the-counter acne products, Health Canada said it is reviewing the findings.HealthMar 11
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‘They’re hungry’: Ticks are waking up in Canada as weather warmsCanada's warming temperatures signal the arrival of spring and blooming flowers, but they also stir ticks from their winter hiding spots, poised to latch onto unsuspecting hosts.HealthMar 10
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Spring is just around the corner. Should you get an updated COVID shot?The National Advisory Committee on Immunization issued guidance for updated COVID-19 vaccines in the spring, specifically for Canadians facing elevated risk of severe illness.HealthMar 7
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Parrot fever has killed 5 people in Europe. Should Canadians be worried?Parrot fever is an infectious disease that is most often transmitted to humans through exposure to infected birds, especially parrots, cockatiels, parakeets and similar pet birds.HealthMar 6
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Can you get measles if vaccinated? What to know as cases riseAlthough fully vaccinated people can get measles, Dr. Sumontra Chakrabarti, an infectious diseases physician at Trillium Health Partners, stressed how infrequent it is.HealthMar 5
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‘Pollen season is here’: Spring allergies arrive early in some parts of CanadaWith a milder winter wrapping up across Canada, many seasonal allergy sufferers may find themselves confronted with an unexpected consequence: an early start to allergy season.HealthMar 5
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Health minister ‘deeply concerned’ about rise of measles cases in CanadaAs measles continues its slow spread across communities in the country, health officials are urging Canadians to stay vigilant and keep their vaccinations up-to-date.HealthMar 4
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Would you cross the border for health care? 42% Canadians say yes in pollAmid Canada's ongoing battle with prolonged emergency room wait times and staffing challenges, a poll finds that many are willing to head south in pursuit of timely health care.HealthMar 4
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More than 1B people live with obesity globally, study shows. What about Canada?More than one billion people worldwide are grappling with obesity, with children particularly experiencing alarming increases in numbers, a new study shows.HealthMar 1
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Kellogg’s CEO advises cereal for dinner. Nutritionists have other thoughtsIn a CNBC interview last week, Kellogg’s CEO Gary Pilnick offered a tip to cash-strapped consumers: swap out traditional dinners for cereal to save on grocery costs.HealthFeb 28
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‘Big news’: Asthma drug shows promise for severe food allergiesA decades-old asthma medication may help reduce the severity of allergic reactions for those suffering from food allergies, a new study found.HealthFeb 26
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Can your doctor dump you as a patient for going to a walk-in clinic?Seeking prompt diagnosis at a walk-in clinic can be a benefit for patients, but this convenience can come at a cost for their primary physician.HealthFeb 25
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Canada’s top doctor urges measles vaccination before travelling as cases riseAmid the global escalation of measles cases, Canadian health officials are issuing a warning about the potential surge in imported cases.HealthFeb 23
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EV shift could prevent thousands of premature deaths in kids, report claimsTransitioning to zero-emission vehicles by 2050 could prevent thousands of premature deaths, along with millions of asthma attacks and respiratory illnesses in children.HealthFeb 21
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Canada faces hepatitis A vaccine shortage amid high demand, shipping delaysThere are several types of hepatitis A vaccines in Canada, manufactured by three companies: Sanofi, GlaxoSmithKline Inc. (GSK) and Merck.HealthFeb 21
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Living alone? Study links higher depression risk when isolatedAdults who live alone are more likely to grapple with higher rates of depression, especially for those lacking social and emotional support, according to a recent report.HealthFeb 16
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‘Saving lives’: How AI is helping doctors better predict heart failureAmidst the surging rates of heart failure across Canada, experts say the urgency for accurate prognostic tools has never been more needed.HealthFeb 14
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Canada experiencing ‘alarming increase’ in syphilis cases, top doctor saysCanada is witnessing a troubling surge in syphilis cases, with numbers doubling over the past few years, prompting health officials to sound the alarm.HealthFeb 14