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For the first time, researchers in Barcelona, Spain have found that people who have two copies of the APOE4 gene are virtually guaranteed to develop Alzheimer’s disease when they are older. Nivrita Ganguly spoke to Dr. Juan Fortea, who led this study, to find out what this means for early detection and prevention of the...

Award-winning dietitian Shahzadi Devje unveils her pantry-inspired salad creations. From a budget-friendly tuna salad to vibrant grated carrot delights, Shahzadi shares expert tips and recipes to elevate your spring salad game. Plus, how to make the most of canned tuna and get creative with variations on classic salads.

The JN.1 variant has now become the most dominant strain on the planet, according to data tracked by the World Health Organization (WHO), following a rise in transmission over the holiday period. The director general says it is certain there are more increases in other countries that are not being reported. Katherine Ward has this...

David Soul, one half of ‘Starsky and Hutch,’ died Thursday at the age of 80. Soul was best known for his role as Ken “Hutch” Hutchinson in the beloved 1970s American cop show. The actor died after “a valiant battle for his life,” according to his wife. A cause of death is yet to be...

Indulge in the festive spirit as Chef Lynn Crawford whisks up sugary wonders in the TMS Kitchen! From the ultimate Sugar Cookie Board to delightful variations, join the holiday baking extravaganza for a sprinkle of joy

Indulge in the festive spirit as Chef Lynn Crawford whisks up sugary wonders in the TMS Kitchen! From the ultimate Sugar Cookie Board to delightful variations, join the holiday baking extravaganza for a sprinkle of joy

Health Canada has granted approval to lift a ban on blood donations from people who lived or travelled in the United Kingdom, Ireland or France for long periods of time in the 1980s and 1990s, Canadian Blood Services said Wednesday. It marks a significant change to a ban that was adopted more than two decades...

The new COVID-19 subvariant HV.1 is gaining traction across Canada, making up one-third of reported cases as of the end of October. Epidemiologists say it’s not clear whether it’s more contagious than other variants.

Manitoba Hydro minister Adrien Sala accused the former PC government of trying to “bury Hydro’s Q2 net variance of $600 million.” The opposition fired back saying, “The variance was reported and the fluctuation is due to Q2’s drought.”

Nova Scotia is set to pioneer a groundbreaking advancement in cancer care with a new A.I.-powered radiotherapy system. As Megan King reports, Nova Scotia Health and Varian announced that the QEII hospital in Halifax will be the first hospital in the world to use the Ethos therapy system.

Epidemiologist Cynthia Carr joined Clay Young to talk about COVID-19 variants, Flu season and the importance of getting vaccinated.

Dr. Isaac Bogoch provides a timely Halloween COVID update, sharing tips on safe trick-or-treating and addresses concerns about post-party health impacts. He also discusses the new H-V-1 variant, booster shot statistics, and insights into the fall COVID and flu season.

Manitoba Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Brent Roussin announced on Wednesday that “sentinel surveillance” sites have been established to monitor possible cases of new COVID-19 variants like XBB.1.5.

Health Canada has approved the updated COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer for Canadians aged six months and older. The approval coincides with the emergence of two new COVID-19 variants, BA.2.86 and EG.5 within the country.

Dr. Maria Van Kherkove, United Nations COVID-19 technical lead, said Wednesday that people should not wait to get a COVID-19 vaccine, especially if they are in an at-risk group. Kherkove said all vaccines currently in use are “protective” against COVID-19 variants that are in circulation.

Peterborough Public Health has confirmed a new COVID-19 variant in our region. The first case of the B-A2-86 variant was reported to the health unit this week. And now the community risk index has been raised to moderate. Tricia Mason has more.

With B.C. confirming the detection of a new COVID-19 variant, questions are being raised over the risk of its spread. The province hopes to have an updated booster by late September, with plans to roll it out around the same time as the flu vaccine.

There are concerns the latest COVID variant could trigger a fall wave. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch talks about the new strains’ ability to avoid immunity.

B.C. health officials are confirming that the new COVID-19 variant has been detected in the province. Eris – also known as BA.2.86 was first detected in Denmark in July.

With the impending fall flu season and the continued circulation of new COVID-19 variants across the country, attention is once again turning to rapid antigen tests. Given the dwindling supply, increasing numbers of expired tests and the emergence of new COVID-19 variants in the country, the question arises: Are rapid tests still effective? Global’s Katherine...