Health

Just six minutes of daily exercise can boost brain health and delay Alzheimer’s, study says

Just six minutes of daily exercise can boost brain health and delay Alzheimer’s, study says

Just six minutes of daily exercise can boost brain health and delay Alzheimer’s, study says

Jonathan Jeriah March 2, 2023

Just six minutes of intense exercise every day can boost the brain’s lifespan and...

Uncontrolled hypertension may cause sudden death during sex — Physicians

Uncontrolled hypertension may cause sudden death during sex — Physicians

Uncontrolled hypertension may cause sudden death during sex — Physicians

Jonathan Jeriah March 2, 2023

Medical experts have cautioned people with uncontrolled hypertension against engaging in rigorous sexual intercourse...

Matt Hancock disputes claims he rejected Covid testing advice for care homes

Matt Hancock disputes claims he rejected Covid testing advice for care homes

Matt Hancock disputes claims he rejected Covid testing advice for care homes

Jonathan Jeriah March 2, 2023

Former health secretary Matt Hancock has denied claims that he rejected advice to give...

FDA neurosciences chief Billy Dunn to leave immediately, analysts raise concern

FDA neurosciences chief Billy Dunn to leave immediately, analysts raise concern

FDA neurosciences chief Billy Dunn to leave immediately, analysts raise concern

Jonathan Jeriah March 2, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration neurosciences head Billy Dunn will retire from his...

Dr. Simpa Dania is digitising healthcare across Africa to save more lives

Dr. Simpa Dania is digitising healthcare across Africa to save more lives

Dr. Simpa Dania is digitising healthcare across Africa to save more lives

Jonathan Jeriah March 2, 2023

In this special episode of My Life in Tech, we speak with Dr. Simpa...

WHO chief visits rebel-held northwest Syria for first time since earthquake

WHO chief visits rebel-held northwest Syria for first time since earthquake

WHO chief visits rebel-held northwest Syria for first time since earthquake

Jonathan Jeriah March 2, 2023

World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visited rebel-held northwestern Syria on Wednesday, his...

Justin Bieber cancels remaining ‘Justice’ tour dates after health concerns

Justin Bieber cancels remaining ‘Justice’ tour dates after health concerns

Justin Bieber cancels remaining ‘Justice’ tour dates after health concerns

Jonathan Jeriah March 2, 2023

The pop star previously pressed pause on his tour after battling Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome, a...

Health board raises flags about need for sustainable funding from province

Health board raises flags about need for sustainable funding from province

Health board raises flags about need for sustainable funding from province

Jonathan Jeriah March 2, 2023

“It is preventive. It will produce returns and it will save money. It is...

COVID-19: One new death in twice-weekly update from Ottawa Public Health

COVID-19: One new death in twice-weekly update from Ottawa Public Health

COVID-19: One new death in twice-weekly update from Ottawa Public Health

Jonathan Jeriah March 2, 2023

Ottawa (Reported Tuesday, last update Friday) 1: New death 1,020: Total deaths 21: Ottawa...

Provincial budget earmarks $867 million for mental health and addictions services

Provincial budget earmarks $867 million for mental health and addictions services

Provincial budget earmarks $867 million for mental health and addictions services

Jonathan Jeriah March 2, 2023

Minister of Finance Katrine Conroy tables her first budget in the legislative assembly at...