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The Human Body Major Systems & Organs - Respiratory System
The human body is a wondrously complex machine made of flesh, bone, muscles, organs, blood vessels and highly specialized systems that function together to sustain life. This fascinating third part of The Human Body series examines the...
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India: Fever turns deadly, 23 die in Andhra's Turakapalem village since July
New ReviewA sudden mystery illness has claimed 23 lives in Turakapalem, Andhra Pradesh, since July. With fever turning deadly and panic spreading, the Chief Minister has declared a health emergency to combat the crisis.
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First human case of eastern equine encephalitis case confirmed
New ReviewA human case of a potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus has been confirmed in Hamilton, Ont. It’s the first human case for 2025 and while experts say eastern equine encephalitis is rare, they say people should still take precautions.
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Quebec reports 1st case of deadly tick-borne illness
New ReviewAuthorities in Quebec confirmed the first case of Rocky Mountain spotted fever — a potentially life-threatening tick-borne illness making its way into Canada. The disease has also been reported in dogs in Ontario.
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9-year-old Dead From Rare Brain Infection Due to Amoebic Encephalitis
New ReviewA nine-year-old girl from Thamarassery in Kerala’s Kozhikode district has died from a brain infection which is caused by Naegleria fowleri, commonly called the “brain-eating amoeba.”
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Bat infected with rabies found in Mississauga, Peel Public Health says
New ReviewA bat has tested positive for rabies in Mississauga and public health officials are reminding residents to avoid touching wild or unknown animals. Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch breaks down what people should know about...
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Sudan reports over 21 cholera deaths in just one week
At least 21 people have died from cholera within a week in Sudan, following an outbreak, the health ministry said on Tuesday. Two thousand three hundred forty-five infections were also recorded in a week.
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Infant dies of malnutrition as Gaza famine worsens
As Gaza's humanitarian crisis deepens, a 5-month-old girl dies of malnutrition — her grieving parents allowed her story to be told.
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China tightens restrictions on travel as coronavirus spreads
China has tightened restrictions on travel for at least three more cities as the new coronavirus appears in more locations.
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Straight answers on coronavirus in Canada
Infectious disease expert Dr. Allison McGeer tells The National who’s the most vulnerable and what precautions are necessary during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong restricts travel to mainland China
Hong Kong has suspended train and bus service to mainland China and cut the number of flights there by half in an effort to stem the spread of the new coronavirus.
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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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Should Canadians be worried about the coronavirus?
With the first confirmed case in North America, our panel of doctors discuss whether Canadians should be worried about the new coronavirus and what they should be doing to protect themselves.
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SARS-like virus spreads outside China
Infectious disease experts are on high alert after a SARS-like virus that’s killed at least two people in China has been confirmed in other countries.
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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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HIV drug found to prevent transmission of AIDS-causing virus to sexual partners
An HIV drug has been found to prevent transmission of the AIDS-causing virus during unprotected sex.
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Ottawa River continues to rise as flood contamination concerns grow
Thousands who live along the Ottawa River continue to watch floodwaters as they wait to find out whether their defences against the rising waters will hold. This as water contamination concerns add to the burdens already being faced by...
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New test allows 6-month-old to hear for first time
Six-month-old Francesca Jones is the third youngest patient at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children to receive a cochlear implant, which corrects for hearing loss caused by an infection during pregnancy. She is the first infant to have...
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The National's health panel talks lettuce
If you fear your lettuce might be contaminated with E. coli, there is no point in trying to wash the bacteria away - just throw it out, say the doctors on the National's heath panel. And then clean your fridge.
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Scientists divided on hepatitis C testing
A medical recommendation suggests everyone born between 1945 and 1975 should be tested for the virus, but not everyone in the medical field thinks that's a good idea, or a wise investment.
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A simple solution for healthier premature babies?
Is there a simple solution to improve the health of premature babies? A new Canadian-led study suggests there is. The study's results showed that by simply getting a premature baby's parents involved in the care process sooner, the baby...
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Norovirus infects the 2018 Winter Games
Norovirus has announced its presence in Pyeongchang by infecting dozens of people at the 2018 Winter Games. The virus has hit security guards and other staffers in Pyeongchang. The IOC is isolating sick people and handing out leaflets...
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How Healthy Is the Trump Diet?
Max Lugavere, Author of "Genius Foods" says that a fast food heavy diet activates the immune system to respond "just as if it were dealing with an infection."
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The summer of tick-mageddon
Health officials are saying Canada could soon face its worst tick season ever