London – Positive results from the LAURA Phase III trial showed AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso (osimertinib) demonstrated a statistically significant and highly clinically meaningful improvement in progression-free survival (PFS) for patients with unresectable, Stage III epidermal growth factor receptor-mutated (EGFRm) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumours have exon 19 deletions or exon 21 (L858R) mutations, after chemoradiotherapy (CRT) compared to placebo after CRT. …
LA – According to a new research by Lifesum, those who consume fruits, vegetables, seafood, and whole grains are actually 25% to 35% less likely to suffer from depression than persons who follow a high in fat, sugar, and ultra-processed foods Western diet. Signe Svanfeldt, lead nutritionist at Lifesum, said: “Many people don’t realise the link between food and mental …
Ottawa – The number of confirmed measles cases in Canada so far this year is more than three times higher than all infections recorded in 2023. Canada`s chief public health officer Dr Theresa Tam said the Public Health Agency of Canada is aware of 40 confirmed cases across the country in 2024 and has strongly advised to get kids measles …
Toronto – The full and equal participation of women in the economy is essential to Canada’s competitiveness and prosperity. Dismantling the systemic barriers that hold women entrepreneurs back from reaching their full potential leads to more economic independence, while helping to build more resilient communities. Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth attended an event hosted by …
LA – Ken Ploen, legendary dual threat for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 1950s and 60s who won four Grey Cups with the team, died at 88. Wade Miller, the president and CEO of the Bombers in a news release said: “Ken Ploen was the face of the Blue Bombers for years and then became a part of the …
LA – Britney Spears has spilled a lot of beans in her book The Woman In Me. She shared a throwback photo featuring herself, actor Ben Affleck, and songwriter Diane Warren. In the caption, Spears she said, “Cool pic of me and Ben Affleck and Diane Warren years ago!!! He’s such an amazing actor. Did I fail to mention I …
Ottawa, Ontario | Public Health Agency of Canada February is Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of cardiovascular health and an opportunity to focus on what we can do to improve our heart health. Heart disease impacts almost all of us at some point in our lives, either indirectly or directly. It is the second leading …
BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton shared details about its plans to honour and celebrate its 50th birthday campaign, Chapter 50: Telling the story of Brampton’s past, present and future. The campaign, to be ratified by City Council next week, includes plans for the City’s 50th birthday (since being incorporated) on January 1, 2024. Brampton is Canada’s 9th largest city, …
Washington – The American multinational food company, Kraft Heinz, is recalling over 83,000 cases of its individually wrapped Kraft Singles American processed cheese slices, due to a potential choking hazard. The company said it was prompted by the discovery that one of its machines for wrapping cheese slices allowed for tiny strips of film to stay on the slices after …
Toronto – Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, travelled to Toronto on March 20 to visit local businesses, meet with the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA), participate in Elevate’s Women In Tech event and announce the release of the State of Women’s Entrepreneurship in Canada 2023: Research Preview, an annual report put …
