Tag: health news this week

‘Dire situation’ as rural Alberta hospital sees staff shortages, ER closures

Dozens of Alberta Health Services sites are facing service disruptions. Many rural Albertans are calling it alarming and are demanding help. Oyen, a town of about 1,000 people located 300 kilometers east of Calgary, has no acute care beds in hospitals and limited emergency department services. “It’s pretty dire,” Conny Hertz told Global News. She’s a retired health-care worker in Oyen. She and other area residents are pointing at AHS and say the community isn’t getting enough support. Read more: Elk Point Healthcare Center ER temporarily closed over lack of nursing staff: AHS Read next: How rising food prices make…

Dominion sued Fox News for $1.6 billion. Internal documents show the tech company is only worth $80 million at most, Fox says.

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Dominion is suing Fox News, claiming it defamed the election technology company and cost it $1.6 billion.AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey Dominion sued Fox News for $1.6 billion, alleging it helped spread election conspiracy theories. But investors never believed Dominion would be worth more than around $80 million, according to Fox. Internal documents show Dominion is still in a healthy financial shape, Fox News said in a new filing. When Dominion Voting Systems accused Fox News of helping spread conspiracy theories that Dominion manipulated the results of the 2020 election, it asked the conservative media network to pony up $1.6 billion. Dominion…

unveiling the possible health-boosting powers of leaf and sheath extracts

In a recent study published in the Antioxidants journal, researchers explored the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of bamboo leaves (BL) and sheaths (BS). Study: Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Effects of Leaves and Sheath from Bamboo (Phyllostacys edulis J. Houz). Image Credit: ListyDwi/Shutterstock.com background Phyllostacys edulis J. Houz, commonly known as bamboo, belongs to the subfamily Bambusoideae of the Poaceae family and holds significant economic value. Research on natural plant compounds’ anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties has gained significant attention in recent years due to their potential applications in various industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Bamboo leaf extracts have been found to…

Turkey elections live: runoff increasingly likely with Erdoğan ahead of Kılıçdaroğlu | Turkey

Election council: Erdoğan has won 49.4% of votes With just over 99% of ballot boxes opened, the Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has received 49.4% of votes in the country’s presidential election, the head of the country’s election council has said. Reuters is quoting Ahmet Yener as saying on Monday that Erdoğan’s rival, Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, had scored 44.96% and the third-placed candidate, ultranationalist and potential kingmaker Sinan Ogan 5.2% of the vote. The near-complete results strongly suggest the election will go to a runoff on 28 May since neither of the two leading candidates received more than 50% of the…

6 Health Benefits of Gardening

If the grass looks a little greener this year, there’s a reason: During the pandemic, more than 18 million Americans took up gardening, according to the results of a 2021 survey from the National Gardening Association, and many of them stuck with it. “Now that many of us are still in fully remote or hybrid roles, the interest in gardening is still there,” says Rebecca Sears, resident gardening expert at Ferry-Morse, a company that has been selling seeds and gardening gear since the 19th century . “Seasoned and new gardeners alike want to continue developing their skills.” This has advantages…

What to Know About Heavy Metals in Baby Food

A study from Consumer Reports found that heavy metals can still be found in many baby food products. Products including rice, sweet potatoes and carrots can contain these ingredients. Experts say parents shouldn’t panic and can take steps to reduce the risk of children consuming foods with heavy metals. A concerning amount of heavy metals such as arsenic, cadmium, and lead can still be found in many baby foods including rice and rice products, sweet potatoes, and carrots, according to the latest testing from Consumer Reports. This report is a follow-up to 2018 testing that found 33 of the 50…

Here to help! – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog

Following on from our previous blog, We’re with you every step of the way!, the appetite to help and engage with RoSPA Awards Entrants extends to the whole RoSPA Health & Safety Awards team. We caught up with two more members of the RoSPA team, Julia Small and Letty Hill, to find out how they are ready and willing to lend a helping hand… Julia SmallExecutive Head of Qualifications, Awards and Events For over 15 years, Julia has had oversight of RoSPA’s robust award procedures, including the secure online entry system used by nearly 2,000 entrants, judging and verification processes…

Healthy influences at the right time: BGC programs change local lives

this section is presented This section was produced by the editorial department. The client was not given the opportunity to place restrictions on the content or review it prior to publication. by HAVEN HOME HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Published May 15, 2023 • 3 minute read Gabe, 10, enjoys basketball, coding and helping friends at the Boys and Girls Club. Article content The right influences at the right time can change a child’s path. For 10-year-old Gabe, the then Boys and Girls Club of Kingston and Area was a critical support in growing his…