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Measles case linked to viral Asbury University revival in Kentucky

Measles case linked to viral Asbury University revival in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. — A measles case has been identified in Kentucky and is linked to the large, two week-long revival on the campus of Asbury University, a Christian school in Wilmore. On Friday, state health officials said the Jessamine County resident, who is unvaccinated, attended the Kentucky Asbury Revival on Feb. 18. Thousands of people […]

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Will Canada follow the US’s aggressive new approach to treat childhood obesity?

Will Canada follow the US’s aggressive new approach to treat childhood obesity?

It’s been three years since Christophe Legault, now 12, was diagnosed with obesity and started treatment. He had been having trouble at school — his grades were dropping, he was being bullied and he was struggling to participate in sports such as basketball, his favourite. The program he’s been following at Maison de Santé Prévention,

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Barchester Healthcare Health & Safety Team response to Covid-19 – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog

Barchester Healthcare Health & Safety Team response to Covid-19 – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog

Continuity Planning? Thinking back to Monday 16th March 2020 I remember getting up early. I was due to visit one of our homes in Tewkesbury. I was just about to leave the house when an email landed from a senior Director telling us all to ‘Hold’ all visits and be ready for a conference call

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‘Disgusting’ Canadian healthcare provider offers assisted suicide to thousands of healthy patients

‘Disgusting’ Canadian healthcare provider offers assisted suicide to thousands of healthy patients

A Canadian healthcare provider sparked outrage after emailing out a slideshow to a group of healthy patients offering advice on medically assisted suicide. A disturbing PowerPoint presentation obtained by DailyMail.com saw Fraser Health Care, one of the largest in British Columbia, allegedly promoting assisted suicide programs to those simply receiving information on their pension packages.

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Mental health services lacking in Haldimand and Norfolk

Mental health services lacking in Haldimand and Norfolk

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Haldimand major says immediate action is needed Published April 26, 2023 • Last updated Apr 26, 2023 • 2 minute read Shelley Ann Bentley — Mayor of Haldimand County. Article content Mental health services in Haldimand and Norfolk are severely lacking, says Haldimand County’s mayor. Advertisements 2 This advertisement

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Your now-useless Amazon Halo and lost Fitbit features are the start of a bad trend

Your now-useless Amazon Halo and lost Fitbit features are the start of a bad trend

Following news this week that Amazon has decided to shutter its health-focused Halo division, your smart Amazon Halo and Halo View fitness trackers, along with the Halo Rise sleep tracker, will essentially become defunct, with no support or further updates coming from Amazon. An Amazon statement confirmed all devices will stop working in August. Although

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Modified Mediterranean diet twice as healthy as original – Israeli study

Modified Mediterranean diet twice as healthy as original – Israeli study

The Mediterranean diet has been praised by clinical dietitians around the world as being the healthiest of all. But now, a modified Mediterranean diet called the “Green Mediterranean/high polyphenols diet” has been found to be twice as good – promoting dramatic proximal de-stiffening of the aorta. This largest artery of the body carries oxygenated blood

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The FDA is redefining ‘healthy,’ and the food industry is pushing back

The FDA is redefining ‘healthy,’ and the food industry is pushing back

Comment on this storyComments It’s been right there on the label for more than 30 years. Healthy Choice frozen meals and entrees have been a go-to for people in a rush who want to eat something convenient but seems good for them. Chicken parm, sweet and sour chicken — microwaves around the country are humming

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