Hygiene

• Proper hygiene a must when heading back to school, SHA expert says

  A Saskatchewan health expert is reminding parents to make sure their children maintain proper hygiene and good infection control practices to prevent any illnesses at school.

  Health

  Aug 30, 2023
  
• Shigella outbreak in Edmonton’s inner city put 115 people in hospital

  To date, 173 people have contracted shigella, mostly from an outbreak in Edmonton's inner city, but AHS believes there's a bend in the curve.

  Health

  Nov 17, 2022
  
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• Manitoba’s menstrual product plan will reduce stigma, financial barriers, minister says

  Rochelle Squires announced a plan Thursday to put period products in schools, domestic violence shelters and resource centres, reducing stigma and financial strain.

  Health

  Sep 15, 2022
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• Coronavirus: WHO encouraging social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19

  To maintain social distancing, you have to be at least one metre apart from other people and especially anyone who is coughing or sneezing. 

  Mar 13, 2020
• ‘Keep coffee out of your rectum, quit steaming your vagina’: Q&A with Dr. Jen Gunter

  We chatted with Dr. Gunter about her 'vagenda' – her crusade to protect women’s health from misconceptions and myths.

  Canada

  Sep 8, 2019
• What’s in the water? The bacterial booby traps of summer

  From public swimming pools to the content of a sandbox, a health and hygiene expert helps us do a deep dive into the microscopic menaces of summer.

  Health

  Jul 18, 2019
• ‘Menstrual equity’ means free pads, tampons in all-gender bathrooms in London high schools

  The TVDSB's 26 high schools and 12 alternative education classrooms in London now have free menstrual products in all-gender bathrooms.

  Education

  Oct 11, 2018
• Want healthy skin? Stop these 8 bad skin care habits now

  Your skin care routine might be hurting you more than helping, experts warn. Make sure to stay clear from these bad habits.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 18, 2018
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• ‘Pretty much everything’ has more germs than a toilet seat. So what?

  Yes, your cell phone, water bottle and kitchen sponge probably all have more germs than a toilet seat. Here’s why experts say that doesn’t matter.

  Health

  May 27, 2018
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• Five popular oral health myths debunked

  Dr. Jaime Greenspoon joined Global's Laura Casella to talk about important dental hygiene tips for your kids.

  Health

  Apr 6, 2018