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It’s called morning sickness, but many pregnant women can get very sick all day. What causes it has been unexplained – until now. Abigail Bimman explains what scientists have discovered, and how they could lay the framework for treatment and a cure.

The population of Rafah, the most southern city in the Gaza Strip, has ballooned since the start of Israel’s war on Hamas, draining already scarce medical supplies. A Doctors Without Borders emergency coordinator in Rafah tells Global News about the impossible task of providing proper medical care in Gaza. An estimated 3.2 million people live...

Millions of Canadians are being urged to wear a mask or stay indoors, as the smoke from hundreds of wildfires leaves an eerie haze over Eastern Canada. How people are coping, why the conditions prompted an Ontario hospital to cancel some surgeries, and how wildfire particles can be more toxic as they travel. After a...

A group of Ontario hospitals is urging pregnant women to get vaccinated against COVID-19. This comes amid a disturbing trend of infant hospitalization related to the virus. Caryn Lieberman has more. And with so much stress on our health-care system there are growing calls for more restrictions to preserve our hospital capacity. Sean O’Shea reports....

Worries remain over a post-Thanksgiving spike in COVID-19 cases, as Canada’s prairie provinces still face mixed messages on vaccines and opposing ideas on restrictions. Plus, Alberta doctors face even more difficult decisions in intensive care units, as they face more unvaccinated pregnant patients. Also, what’s behind the supply chain nightmare that’s haunting consumers right before...

Spring’s “kitten season” causes a great strain on already over-extended animal shelter resources. To deal with pregnant cats and numerous newborn kittens many shelters, including Lakefield Animal Welfare Society, coordinate foster homes that can offer focused care. Mary Power, long-time volunteer at LAWS brings in tow foster kittens and explains how the program works.

Pregnancy and infant loss is not talked about much, but is more common than you might think. It causes immense grief, and many families suffer in silence — but there are supports. Global News at Noon talks to Grace Struth about her group Tiny Footprints YEG’s efforts to raise awareness.

Around twenty percent of all pregnancies end in a miscarriage and the cause is usually unknown. But a team of researchers in Australia has discovered that a simple vitamin supplement could be a game changer. Jeff Semple reports.

Researchers from Columbia University suggest in a new study that the inflammation caused by herpes during pregnancy may affect the development of the fetus’ brain, increasing the risk of autism. But some experts are casting doubt on the findings.

ET Canada catches up with Tom Sandoval and Jason-Shane Scott at the 2019 Daytime Emmy Awards where they share the details on their new Lifetime movie “Pregnant and Deadly”. Plus, Sandovol reveals what fans can expect for the “Vanderpump Rules” reunion.

The Royal Family continue to give back to charity as a pregnant Meghan Markle makes a return to the Hubb Community Kitchen, which continues to help the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire. Plus, Princes William and Harry step out for good causes.

A Texas law passed in May took effect on Wednesday, effectively making it almost impossible for a woman to be able to get an abortion in the state. The law makes it illegal to end a pregnancy once a fetal heartbeat is heard—usually at about six weeks and before some women even know they’re pregnant....

Health Matters April 1: Allergy season is just around the corner and one expert says masks can help reduce symptoms. Plus an update on a pregnant Edmontonian with an aggressive breast cancer. Su-Ling Goh reports.

Twenty-five-year old Zachary Straughan, of Saskatoon, passed away in a Winnipeg hospital after being severely beaten over the weekend with a pool cue in Winkler, Man. His common-law partner, who is pregnant with his child, says it was over a $16 debt. A 29-year-old man, also from Saskatoon, is facing charges. Joel Senick reports.

Fri, Feb 26: The province confirmed Saskatchewan has its first case of the Zika virus. This brings the Canadian total up to 14 cases of the virus, which is suspected of causing birth defects if contracted by pregnant women. David Baxter has more on what the provincial health authority has to say about the situation.

Dave Squires sits down with author Jane Doucet to talk about her new book “The Pregnant Pause.”

The Kelowna General Hospital Foundation celebrated the end of its Perinatal Unit fundraiser with a bit of Canadian star power Monday. Jillian Harris, host of ‘Love It or List It’, joined the Giving Giggles Celebration at Kelowna’s Rotary Centre for the Arts. Harris, who calls Kelowna home, had her first child, Leo, at KGH in...

Having an STI during pregnancy could cause complications for both mother and child, including eye issues for the baby and damages to the mother’s organs.

In tonight’s edition of health matters, Su-Ling Goh has details on an Edmonton research team that believes it found the treatment for Zika and a common respiratory virus. Plus, a study involving cannabis and fish that pregnant women might want to know about.

Alberta chief provincial veterinarian Dr. Keith Lehman said so far, there is little increased risk of H1N2v swine flu transmission to other herds and explained how prevalent this strain of influenza is among pigs in Alberta. He also said compared to other strains that can have devastating effects on a herd, H1N2v presents relatively mild...