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Dream vacation turns into nightmare: Traveller spends days in coma, then slapped with $147,000 medical bill after more than a yearAn Ontario man's dream Mexico vacation became a $147,000 medical nightmare after a severe illness, seizures, and coma. His travel insurance...
Social media is abuzz with weight-loss drug retatrutide and longevity goals. What is the drug all about?A new weight-loss drug, retatrutide, is generating excitement. This investigational medicine targets three hormone receptors, offering a po...
Jhunjhunwalas-backed IKS healthcare looks to acquire TruBridge for $600 millionInventurus Knowledge Solutions (IKS), backed by the family of late investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, is in advanced talks to acquire Nasdaq-lis...
Who was Dr. Agron Alija? Physician who died in Canada in a head on crash; how did he die; all you need to knowA London doctor, Dr. Agron Alija, tragically died following a road accident. The 62-year-old physician was killed in a head-on collision on...
Carlyle to buy major stake in Knack GlobalCarlyle Group is set to acquire a major stake in Knack Global. The deal values the revenue cycle management firm at around $500 million. Kn...
Obesity in Canada surges to one-third of adults, study links spike to pandemic disruptionsA recent Canadian study reveals a significant surge in obesity rates, with 32.7 percent of adults classified as obese in 2023, a notable in...
Deadly dog virus outbreak in Ontario leaves puppies dying as vets race to stop the spreadA concerning canine parvovirus outbreak in Ontario has prompted urgent calls for dog vaccinations across Canada. The highly contagious viru...
$244 billion a year: The cost of Canadian wildfire crossing borders across US?A recent study reveals that wildfire smoke poses a significant threat to American health and economy, surpassing many other climate change ...
Global buyout funds line up for AGS HealthGlobal buyout funds are eyeing AGS Health, valuing the IT firm at around $1 billion. EQT Partners, the current owner, plans to launch the s...
Blackstone, Carlyle and other PEs submit bids to unlock Access' majority stakeSeveral global private equity funds, including Blackstone and Carlyle, have expressed interest in acquiring a majority stake in Access Heal...
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan in advanced talks to acquire majority stake in Omega HealthcareOntario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP) is in advanced discussions to acquire a majority stake in Omega Healthcare Management Services for $1...
Study reveals obesity as a significant risk factor for stillbirth, especially in late-term pregnanciesA recent study conducted in Canada, published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), highlights obesity as a significant risk ...
Blackstone now sole bidder for Care HospitalsOnce done, this would be the second largest hospital buyout in India after the IHH-Fortis transaction in 2018. This transaction will also g...
Canada's health crisis: Experts suggest five measures to ease pressure on Ontario’s healthcare systemOntario's healthcare system has been under fire with soaring waiting times for patients. Most of these issues stem from the staff shortage ...
Childhood anxiety should not be ignored, can have lasting impact on mental well-beingA greater percentage of children considered highly anxious had special needs.
Childhood anxiety can affect your kid's life. Here is how to identify and address it earlyAnxiety can have adverse effects on child development, even if a child's anxiety levels fall below what clinicians would consider an anxiet...
Protect yourself from air pollution after Covid. Study shows ground-level ozone exposure after infection can lead to severe outcomesThe researchers also found an elevated risk of hospitalisation with chronic exposure to PM2.5 and O3.
This health calculator could help predict risk of heart diseaseThe calculator also provides heart age, an easy-to-understand measure of heart health.
People may inherit 'gut' bacteria that cause Crohn's diseaseScientists have shown for the first time that people may inherit some of the intestinal bacteria that cause Crohn's disease and ulcerative ...
- Firefighters taking new role as anti-terrorist eyes of US
Firefighters and emergency medical personnel need no warrants to enter homes and buildings, which puts them in position to spot behavior th...