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'The worst is yet to come': IMF cuts global and euro area growth outlook
Overall, the global economy should grow by 2.7%, down 0.2% compared to the previous forecast.
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More than 6 drinks a week leads to higher health risks, report says
Having more than six drinks per week leads to an increased risk of a host of health issues, including cancer, according to newly published proposed guidelines. And the risk increases more steeply for women.
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WHO expert comments on first report of dog with monkeypox
The World Health Organization says it's very important to isolate pets from a person in the household with the disease, to avoid spread. A dog in Paris is believed to be the first case of human-to-dog transmission of monkeypox.
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Ukrainian refugees face threat of human trafficking
The UN refugee agency says more than 2.5 million people have already fled Ukraine.
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Vaccinating children could have big impact on COVID-19 cases: specialist
Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Matthew Oughton says vaccinating children ages five to 11 is the best way to protect them and loved ones from serious complications from COVID-19.(LM Otero/The Associated Press)
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Pfizer releases clinical trial data for COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11
Pfizer publicly released data from its coronavirus vaccine trial appearing to show that it's both safe and effective for children aged five to 11. But that data is now being reviewed by regulators, and parents want to carefully weigh the...
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Myocarditis risk from Pfizer vaccine appears low in kids, says specialist
A review of data suggests the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 poses a very low risk of heart inflammation in children, says cardiologist Christopher Labos. Pfizer is seeking approval of its vaccine for ages five to 11 in the U.S. (Esteban...
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COVID-19 pandemic 'far from over', warns WHO chief
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has warned there will be more pandemics in the future.
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Defence minister apologizes to victims of military sexual misconduct
Defence Minister Anita Anand and top military brass delivered a long-awaited apology to service members whose lives were scarred by sexual assault, misconduct and discrimination within the military.
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Alcohol can cause cancer, so why don't most Canadians know that?
Alcohol can cause cancer, but most Canadians have no idea that their cocktail should come with a cancer warning.
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EU's artificial intelligence law should serve as 'model across the globe'
The European Union wants its Artificial Intelligence Act to be an example for the rest of the world to follow when regulating the emerging technology.
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IBM Unveils Environmental Intelligence Suite
IBM announced a suite of environmental intelligence software that leverages AI to help organizations prepare for and respond to weather and climate risks that may disrupt business, more easily assess their own impact on the planet, and...
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Cyber Insurance Firm 'Coalition' Lands $205 Million
Cyber insurance and security company Coalition helps businesses manage and mitigate cyber risks. It just raised a $205 million Series E funding round led by Durable Capital at a $3.5 million valuation. The company also just announced its...
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Canadians should take care when visiting unknown online sites or links, says expert
Cyber security expert Derek Manky says some sites are used to gather personal information and it's important for Canadians to have safeguards in place when coming across unknown sites or links.
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Study warns about risks of overusing acetaminophen during pregnancy
A new study points to the possible risks of overusing acetaminophen — the main ingredient in Tylenol and other medications — during pregnancy, including neurodevelopmental, reproductive and urogenital disorders.
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Experts urge caution about overusing acetaminophen during pregnancy
People who are pregnant should be cautious about taking acetaminophen as it may alter fetal development, according to a coalition of international public health experts.
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Pregnancy increases risk of severe COVID-19, new research shows
New Canadian research shows pregnant people are five times more likely to be admitted to hospital for COVID-19 and 10 times more likely to end up in ICU than their non-pregnant peers. It’s information some hope will encourage those who...
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European military presence necessary in Sahel to prevent terrorism, warns security expert
Co-founder and CEO of the European Strategic Intelligence and Security Center (ESISC) Claude Moniquet says it is a matter of the continent's security maintaining a military presence in Africa's Sahel region.
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Auditor general finds health agency was not prepared for surge in demand for PPE
Auditor General Karen Hogan tells Power & Politics the Public Health Agency of Canada ignored several internal reports about the country's national emergency stockpile of PPE and medical devices.
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Chad: One out of every 100 pregnant women dies during labour
Chad has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world and one of the biggest challenges is access to medical care.
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Biohacking in Dubai rises in popularity
Biohacking, a type of do-it-yourself biology, is becoming popular in Dubai. For enthusiasts, its practices can range from big or small changes to improve health and well-being to more extreme examples of implants and gene editing. But...
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EMA begins review of Pfizer COVID jab for young teens as US set to OK it
The US is expected to back the use of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for people aged 12 to 15 within a week. Europe's watchdog launched its review on Monday with a decision expected in June.
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Climate Activists Score Big Over Shell and ExxonMobil in a 'Bad Day for Big Oil'
On Wednesday, a Dutch court ruled that Royal Dutch Shell must slash carbon emissions by 45 percent by 2030 from 2019 levels, and a small, climate activist hedge fund stunned ExxonMobil by getting two of its candidates elected to the...
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Dr. Tam offers advice to pregnant women on the COVID-19 vaccine
Canada's Chief Public Health Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam shares her advice to pregnant women on getting the COVID-19 vaccine.