Jamaica commits to hosting Haitian orphans

Jamaica commits to hosting Haitian orphans

Jamaica’s Deputy Prime Minister Horace Chang has announced the country’s commitment to welcoming orphans from Haiti, responding to the growing social challenges in the French-speaking nation, particularly in Port-au-Prince. Chang conveyed, “We have reached an agreement to provide accommodation for a specific number of individuals through legitimate channels, focusing on orphans currently residing in an […]

Unlocking the secrets of muscle memory for fitness success

Unlocking the secrets of muscle memory for fitness success

When the term “muscle memory” is mentioned, most people envision muscles memorizing specific movements, such as riding a bike or playing a musical instrument. While muscle memory is indeed a real phenomenon, it’s essential to recognize that it involves two distinct types: neurological and physiological. Understanding how these forms of muscle memory work can significantly […]

Lillie Johnson lauded as a dedicated public health advocate at Order of Canada investiture

Lillie Johnson lauded as a dedicated public health advocate at Order of Canada investiture

By Neil Armstrong Centenarian Lillie Johnson — who founded the Sickle Cell Association of Ontario and will celebrate her 102nd birthday on March 16 — has been lauded for her advocacy for sickle cell disease in Ontario. At a special ceremony held at Extendicare Rouge Valley, the long-term care residence where she lives in Scarborough, […]

New pharmacare program a boon for racialized communities

New pharmacare program a boon for racialized communities

By Lincoln DePradine A pharmacare deal reached between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party government and the opposition New Democratic Party (NDP), offering new coverage for contraception and diabetes treatment and also dental-care plan, will be particularly impactful on racialized communities such as African-Canadians and Indigenous peoples, Toronto MP Gary Anandasangaree has said. “It’s going […]

Plant-based diet tied to improved sexual health in men treated for prostate cancer

Plant-based diet tied to improved sexual health in men treated for prostate cancer

To listen to this now click here. A groundbreaking study published in the prestigious journal Cancer has unveiled compelling evidence suggesting that embracing a plant-based diet could significantly alleviate side effects and enhance overall well-being in men undergoing treatment for prostate cancer. Led by Dr. Stacy Loeb, a distinguished urologist and professor at NYU Langone […]

ONA celebrates legal victory

ONA celebrates legal victory

Ontario’s front-line registered nurses and health-care professionals are celebrating another decision by the court which has ruled that Bill 124, wage-suppression legislation passed by the Ford government in 2019, is unconstitutional. Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) Provincial President Erin Ariss, RN, says, “This sham of a bill should never have been passed. With the loss of […]

Bridging the gap between human beings and electronics

Bridging the gap between human beings and electronics

Elon Musk’s brain implant company, Neuralink, recently announced that it had successfully implanted its brain-computer interface into its first human patient. This groundbreaking technology aims to connect the human nervous system directly with computers, offering potential solutions for brain disorders, overcoming brain injuries, and various other applications. Let us explore the technology behind Neuralink, its […]

Walnut Foundation launches lifesaving initiative

Walnut Foundation launches lifesaving initiative

By Lincoln DePradine A collaborative effort involving Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and several service organizations, is underway to help reduce the incidence of prostate cancer among men of African descent in Canada. Research indicates that Black men may be genetically predisposed to prostate cancer, have a higher risk of developing the cancer, and are more […]

Dr DePradine helps seniors get back on their feet

Dr DePradine helps seniors get back on their feet

Christmas could be a period of isolation for some people, including senior citizens, who may be homebound or nursing an illness. West Park Healthcare Centre, which has piloted a new Geriatric Rapid Rehab initiative, provides the elderly not just with physical help but also connects them with seniors’ programs. “My philosophy is everyone needs someone […]

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