Measles quarantine issued at 2 California universities amid outbreak
A quarantine at two Los Angeles universities affected more than 200 students and staff who may have been exposed to measles and either have not been vaccinated or cannot verify that they are immune. Continue reading
Advocates cry foul after Ontario officials alter nursing home inspection report without explanation
By Abigail Bimman Global National Ottawa Correspondent
The Ontario government will not explain the reasons why it altered a nursing home inspection report after a Global News interview request. Continue reading
Rejection hurts — here’s how to deal with it
We may feel hurt when we’re turned down for a date or a job, but we can change the way we react to rejection. Continue reading
‘Don’t suffer in silence’: How to treat your seasonal allergies
What works for you will depend on what you’re allergic to and the severity of your reactions. Continue reading
What is kratom? ‘Controversial’ herbal supplement leads to overdoses in the U.S.
Kratom has been linked to 91 deaths between the months of July 2016 to December 2017. Continue reading
Researchers create technology that turns brain signals into speech
The researchers believe that their method could help people who have lost the ability to speak due to stroke or other conditions. Continue reading
Why aren’t Canadians cooking anymore?
With the rise of food delivery apps, meal kit services and take-out culture, Canadians are spending less time in the kitchen. Continue reading
New WHO guidelines on screen time say babies shouldn’t have any
The World Health Organization has issued its first-ever guidance for how much screen time children under 5 should get: not very much, and none at all for those under 1. Continue reading
U.S. measles cases hit 25-year high as misinformation on vaccines spreads
New York City health officials on Wednesday reported 61 new cases since late last week, pushing this year’s nationwide tally past the 667 cases reported for all of 2014. Continue reading
Beyond Meat launching in Canadian stores amid race to build a better veggie burger
Beyond Meat hopes to win Canadians’ hearts at the grocery store with a plant-based burger designed to taste like real meat. Continue reading