London – Halitosis, the medical term for bad breath, can be brought on by a variety of reasons. Your diet plays a big role in bad breath. Also poor dental hygiene, build-up of plaque, persistence of food particles between the teeth, and tongue that changes the bacterial environment of the mouth, are all the causes for bad breath. If problem …
Ottawa – April is Oral Health Month in Canada, an opportunity to highlight the essential role oral health plays in our overall health and well-being. This month also provides an opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding care provided by Canada’s six regulated oral health professions including dental therapists, dental assistants, denturists, dental technologists, dental hygienists, and dentists and thank them for …
Texas – Cows on US dairy farms have tested positive for bird flu as the deadly virus was found in their unpasteurised milk samples and throat and nasal swabs. In the first known cases in cows in the US, dairy cows on farms in Texas and Kansas have tested positive for bird flu. It appears the cattle caught the virus …
Washington – Chemicals discovered in hand sanitizers, typical glues, furniture textiles, and household disinfectants can possibly damage supporting cells in the brain during critical developmental stages, per a new study by molecular biologist Erin Cohn from Case Western Reserve University, Out of the two identified chemical classes, one were quaternary compounds used in hand sanitizers, disinfectant sprays, wipes, and other …
Hamilton – The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is accepting applications for the 2024 Chad Bradley Scholarship Award. The $3,000 scholarship is available to women enrolled in a full or part-time occupational health and safety related course or program leading to an occupational health and safety certificate, diploma, or degree at an accredited college or university in …
Ottawa – Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister announced Canada’s new Youth Mental Health Fund. She said: I will say a few things about new measures our government is taking through our upcoming federal budget to improve access to mental health services for younger Canadians. I will then pass it over to Minister Ya’ara Saks who will elaborate on the details …
Historic $1.3 billion contract awarded to construct the future Gilgan Family Queensway Health Centre ETOBICOKE — The Ontario government is connecting residents in Etobicoke and Peel Region to more convenient care closer to home by investing in Trillium Health Partner’s (TPH) new Gilgan Family Queensway Health Centre in Etobicoke that will serve the needs of these growing communities, now and …
Ottawa – The World Health Day is an opportunity for people to raise awareness about health issues and to step up efforts to strengthen public health in Canada and worldwide. Established by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1950. This year’s theme, “My health, my right,” focuses on the importance for everyone to have equal access to available and affordable health services regardless …
THUNDER BAY — The Ontario government is investing more than $5 million to connect over 16,000 people to primary care teams in Northwestern Ontario, including Thunder Bay, Kenora, Fort Frances, and Sioux Lookout. This is part of Ontario’s $110 million investment to connect up to 328,000 people to primary care teams, bringing the province one step closer to connecting everyone …
Hamilton – The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) announced the winners of the 2024 Dick Martin Scholarship Award. The two recipients, Stephanie Wu (University of British Columbia) and Christina Henninger (British Columbia Institute of Technology), will each be awarded $3,000. Additionally, their respective academic institutions will each receive $500. The Dick Martin Scholarships are awarded to post-secondary …
