New research links preschool screen time to behavioural and attention problems
A new study links excessive screen time among preschoolers to behavioural problems they experienced at age five. Continue reading
Health
Many men ‘in the dark’ when it comes to prostate cancer: study
UBC researchers find men have lack of health literacy about prostate cancer. Continue reading
Never heard of Ankylosing Spondylitis? It could be the cause of your severe back pain
If left untreated, it can cause immense pain and lasting damage to the spine. Continue reading
Vaping becoming increasingly popular among Peterborough teens
A study showed 24 per cent of participants admitted to trying e-cigarettes. Continue reading
Ontario budget has no impact on Kingston 3rd crossing; hospital expansion less clear
Kingston General Hospital officials are waiting to find out if the provincial budget will impact expansion plans. Continue reading
‘I feel like they just don’t care’: The people waiting for mental health support in Atlantic Canada
Those suffering with mental illness have told Global News of year-long waitlists and being discharged from hospital even as they begged for help. Continue reading
Avalon Sexual Assault Centre unable to take new requests for counselling, wait list too long
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
The centre notes there are people who have been waiting for counselling for more than two years. The caseload has been so heavy the centre is no longer able to give accurate estimated wait times. Continue reading
Discarded needles a hazard for workers in recycling business
A manager at a recycling company says employees being pricked by discarded needles has become a common occurrence. Continue reading
84-bed tower at Penticton Regional Hospital to open in late April
Six-storey tower slated to open on April 29. Continue reading
Health unit pinpoints bacteria in Strathroy Portuguese Club food poisoning
The bacteria identified is one of the most common causes of food poisoning in Canada. Continue reading