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A Calgary-based company is getting showered with awards for an innovative new treatment of chronic and acute wounds. NanoTess was co-founded by Julian Mulia after his parents died from conditions that involved severe wounds. The company manufactures a gel called NanoSALV to help heal skin injuries, burns, infections and inflammation. “We grabbed really complex technology,…
According to Endometriosis UK, 1 in 10 women and those assigned female of birth of reproductive age in the UK suffer from endometriosis and 176 million women worldwide have endometriosis. With these staggering statistics, you’d be forgiven for thinking that getting a diagnosis for this extremely common disease would be fairly straightforward. However, it takes…
By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 4, 2025 4:15 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto Raptors guard-forward Gradey Dick will be out for at least two weeks with bone bruises, the team announced Tuesday. Dick sustained a hyperextended knee in Sunday’s 104-102 win over…
As measles cases continue to rise in Texas where a child recently died, health officials are warning against so-called “measles parties,” calling the practice “foolishness” and dangerous. The messaging follows an ongoing outbreak in West Texas, where 146 cases have been reported since late January. Cases have now reached New Mexico, health officials said. An…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The former head of Manitoba’s provincial court has been hired by the Alberta government to investigate allegations of improper behaviour and spending irregularities in health contracts. The government says Raymond Wyant’s work is to begin immediately with an interim report done by the end of May. He…
KAMPALA, UGANDA — A second Ebola patient, a 4-year-old child, has died in Uganda, the World Health Organization said, citing the country’s health ministry. The fatality brings the number of confirmed cases in Uganda to 10. The East African country declared an outbreak of the highly infectious and often fatal hemorrhagic disease in January after…
Some degree of memory loss can be a normal part of ageing. But more severe cognitive issues ― like mild cognitive impairment, which can be hard to spot ― are often a precursor to dementia. But dementia is not an inevitable part of ageing. Medical journal The Lancet says that up to 45% of dementia…
Pope Francis had a calm night with no more crises after suffering a bronchial crisis that prompted a sudden worsening of his health, the Vatican said in a short update on Saturday morning. The pope woke up, had coffee and read newspapers, the Vatican said, and he continues to be able to move and sit…
It turns out our bodily fluids and waxes can actually tell us a lot about our overall health. Yes, once you overcome the ‘ick’ that these juices give you, they can be very helpful. In fact, Hannah Samuels, an in-house audiologist at Boots Hearingcare, urges that as more people are becoming aware of their ear…
If you’re heading to an all-inclusive resort soon, the endless buffets and free-flowing drinks are undoubtedly a major perk. But experts warn that some of these tempting foods and beverages could hide harmful bacteria and parasites, putting you at risk of foodborne illness. This warning comes after hundreds of Canadians recently fell ill at a…
