PCS Edventures
Droneology Jr: Drones for Good
Drones are being used to do some incredible things all around the world. Join The Drone Doctor and Rx as they walk through a few innovative uses of drones. From biological conservation to construction management, how will you use your...
Institute of Art and Ideas
The dangers of modern medicine
We ring fence NHS spending and western countries spend ever more on medicine. But a third of all deaths are due to medical intervention and some argue poverty not pathogens makes the biggest difference. Is it a fantasy to believe that...
Visual Learning Systems
Handling Food Safely
This video provides tips and guidelines for safe food handling, preparation, and storage. It emphasizes the importance of washing hands, washing fruits and vegetables, and using clean utensils and cookware. Healthy Eating Habits part 7/9
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Wastewater shows high levels of COVID-19 as provinces prep for fall vaccine rollout
New ReviewAs COVID-19 levels start to rise in parts of Canada, experts say updated vaccines are a good match against the circulating XFG variant, especially for older Canadians and people with underlying medical conditions.
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Viral outbreak in China prompts Canada to upgrade travel advisory
Health officials in China are dealing with an outbreak of a viral infection called Chikungunya. The outbreak has sickened over 8,000 people in the southern part of the country in just a few weeks. So far, there are no signs of the...
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Why the global effort to fight coronavirus is so important
B.C.'s provincial health officer explains why it's critical to eradicate the coronavirus right now.
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Hajdu says misinformation is spreading fear
Health Minister Patty Hajdu says that misinformation being spread by some politicians and members of the media is creating fear especially in the Chinese-Canadian community.
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China confirms human-to-human transmission of new coronavirus
Human-to-human transmission has been confirmed in an outbreak of a new coronavirus, the head of a Chinese government expert team says. The mysterious virus has killed a third person and has spread across China, and to Thailand, Japan and...
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Cannabis vaping product for sale despite lack of Health Canada testing
Cannabis vaping products have legally hit the market in most provinces despite the fact Health Canada hasn’t tested how safe they are.
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Teenager nearly dies from vaping-related illness
A 17-year-old from London, Ont., was put on life support because of lung damage linked to vaping. The damage was similar to “popcorn lung,” caused by inhaling flavoured chemicals. Doctors say Health Canada has failed to properly regulate...
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B.C. announces regulations to curb youth vaping
With vaping popularity sky-rocketing, B.C. introduces regulations to curb youth use. The goal is to make vaping unattractive to young people. But kids say these measures probably won’t work.
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Ask us anything: How is sub-Saharan Africa tackling COVID-19? | The Stream
The Stream hosts a panel of experts from sub-Saharan Africa who will take coronavirus-related questions from the community.
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Obesity report highlights risk of Type 2 diabetes for 'slightly' overweight people
Health experts say a new study on obesity sheds more light on the link between weight gain and the risk of serious disease and death. The massive research project – which involved nearly three million sets of data – suggests that even...
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Increasing risk of cancer in the workplace
Everybody knows that being a firefighter carries risks. But long term problems are less known. Cancer has become their worst enemy, because of the toxic fumes they inhale during their interventions. To find out more, Euronews spoke to...
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3 more cases of E. coli illness from romaine lettuce confirmed in Canada
That brings the total number of Canadians who have fallen ill to 22; four cases in Ontario, 17 in Quebec and one in New Brunswick.
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Polio-like illness targeting kids appears in Canada
After a small surge of cases in the U.S., children are now being diagnosed north of the border. The illness is not unheard of in this country, but what causes it, and how it is transmitted, are unknown.
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Choosing death earlier than planned
A Nova Scotia woman who has chosen a medically assisted death says Canada's new law is too extreme and unfair. She says she's now forced to make the difficult choice to end her life earlier than she'd like.
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Mental health spotlighted by Toronto shooting
Experts are warning against drawing a direct link between mental illness and violence. They believe doing so can stigmatize others when using a broad brush approach on a matter that's much more complicated.
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Terminal cancer patient gets compensation in landmark ruling
A terminal cancer patient is getting compensation in a landmark ruling, after proving his illness is linked to his job.
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Canada pulls diplomats' families from Cuba
Canada has pulled family members of diplomats in Cuba, after a group of Canadians who were suffering from unexplained dizziness, headaches and nausea had their symptoms come back. The government is now saying those affected may have a...
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One child dead, 14 others hospitalized in Alberta
A child is dead and 14 others have been taken to hospital with an unspecified illness in Alberta. The RCMP is investigating at the Stoney First Nation where they were called to just before noon, local time. Officials are still working...
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One child dead, 14 others seriously ill in Alberta
A child is dead and 14 others have been taken to hospital with an unspecified illness in Alberta. The RCMP is investigating at the Stoney First Nation where they were called to just before noon, local time. Officials are still working...
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Testing in-store makeup risky due to bacteria concerns
Testing in-store makeup can be a risky move due to bateria concerns, according to a recent investigation by CBC Marketplace. The program tested 60 samples of testers from retailers MAC, Sephora, The Body Shop and Shoppers Drug Mart. They...
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Why raw cookie dough could harm you
Raw flour can contain harmful bacteria like E. coli. Canadians are being warned against eating raw cookie dough and homemade play dough.