Medical
'It was going to eat her' - teen (15) survives shark attack
Sarah Williams said it was "everything you picture in the Jaws movie". "I am having trouble coming to terms with how my son and I were able to get her off that kayak and over the shark and into the boat without her getting seriously hurt", Williams said. [Full Article...]
Breast cancer linked to bacteria
The findings take the number of known breast cancer red flags up to about 180, and Professor Chenevix-Trench has no doubt that there's more that are yet to be discovered. Among breast cancer sufferers, those who rely on herbs, homeopathy or energy crystals to beat their disease are 5.68 times more at risk of an early death, a study found. [Full Article...]
Doing Nothing Wrong: Bipasha Basu reacts after getting trolled for condom ad
The actress appeared on screen with her husband in 2015, in the movie Alone . The ad doesn't look vulgar or horny instead shot in the most lovely way. "As a couple we believe in this that's why we have thoughtfully endorsed it. @bipashabasu @playgardcondoms". Bipasha too shared the video on her Instagram handle and also posted a few pictures of the couple from the ad shoot. [Full Article...]
Dozens of hospital beds opening in Simcoe County to deal with overcrowding
The province has delivered a "substantial" injection of additional bed space - 167 in local hospitals and home care - to ease the seasonal flu-related patient surge that a year ago created an over-capacity crisis at Windsor Regional Hospital. [Full Article...]
Will You All Please Kneel For Our National Anthem?
National Football League commissioner Roger Goddell said last week that he believes players "should" stand for the anthem, but that team owners and other officials are focused on understanding the issues that are prompting the protests. [Full Article...]
Upcoming flu season could be severe
In addition to getting the vaccine, health officials advise everyone to take the following steps to protect yourself and loved ones from influenza. "As of last week, we had 19 hospitalizations". If you get the flu vaccine and still get the flu the flu illness may be less severe. "We try very hard to get message out they are safe and the effective", Haupt said. [Full Article...]
Breast cancer study: 72 new mutations discovered
University of Toronto researchers have helped identify 72 new genetic variants that contribute to the risk of developing breast cancer as part of a major global collaboration involving hundreds of researchers worldwide. Charis Eng from the Cleveland Clinic said, "that looked at breast cancers and non-cancerous breast tissues". Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the Uni... [Full Article...]
New dad sells heroin from maternity ward
Hulse's child was born just hours before his arrest Thursday. He allegedly admitted to selling heroin and was found to be in possession of 34 baggies of suspected heroin and drug paraphernalia when police took him into custody. The heroin found on Hulse was labelled "Final Call". Those in the vehicle said they purchased the drugs at the maternity ward of the Excela Westmoreland Hospital from a... [Full Article...]