6 h. ago Relationship ‘icks’ disgust men and women differently: Study

When it comes to “the ick,” triggers that spark repulsion can be split along gender lines, according to a new study. “The ‘ick’ is that sudden, gut-level repulsion toward someone you were once attracted to,” dating and relationship expert Callisto Adams told The Toronto Sun. “It often comes from unmet expectations or subconscious dealbreakers — […]

Other

7 h. ago Artificial sweetener aspartame may affect heart health: Study

Looking to indulge your sweet tooth while maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle? Aspartame may not be the best option when it comes to artificial sweeteners, according to a new study. Researchers in Sweden conducted experiments on mice that showed the artificial sweetener triggered increased insulin levels. That in turn leads to atherosclerosis, the buildup of fats, […]

Culture

7 h. ago Pope Francis conscious but remains in critical condition, Vatican says

The Vatican said Francis, who has pneumonia in both lungs and had part of one lung removed as a young man, was still receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen.

Events

7 h. ago Pope Francis alert, condition still critical with kidney failure: Vatican

The Vatican said Francis, who has pneumonia in both lungs and had part of one lung removed as a young man, was still receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen.

Society

11 h. ago St. Joseph's hospital rolls out trailblazing treatment for kidney stones

St. Joseph’s Health Care London is piloting a new minimally invasive treatment that suctions kidney stones from the body, the first hospital in North America to use the new technology.   The device, which has been used in China but never before in North America, may help stop kidney stones from recurring and may be […]

Society

15 h. ago Vie personnelle et travail: voici comment les Québécois utilisent l’IA

L'intelligence artificielle s'impose dans le quotidien, c'est une adoption plus rapide que celle d'Internet à ses débuts.

Other

27 h. ago Kids by Babyganics sunscreen recalled due to solvent: Health Canada

A children’s sunscreen is being recalled after a solvent was found in the product that could pose health risks. Health Canada says SC Johnson & Son, Inc. is recalling some of its Kids by Babyganics SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Totally Tropical in both its rollerball and continuous spray formats due to monoglyme _ also known […]

Society

30 h. ago Western Canada's glacier melt is accelerating at 'tremendous,' pace says B.C. co

B.C.'s Dr. Brian Menounos co-authored a landmark global study on glacier mass loss published in Nature this week.

Other

31 h. ago Cholera kills 58 and sickens about 1,300 others over 3 days in a Sudanese city, health officials say

CAIRO (AP) — A cholera outbreak in a southern Sudanese city killed nearly 60 people and sickened about 1,300 others over the last three days, health authorities said Saturday. The outbreak in the southern city of Kosti was blamed mainly on contaminated drinking water after the city’s water plant stopped due to an attack by […]

Events

32 h. ago Pope Francis ‘fragile’ as pneumonia battle threatened by sepsis, doctors say

Doctors have warned the main threat facing the 88-year-old Francis would be the onset of sepsis, a serious infection of the blood that can occur as a complication of pneumonia.

Events

34 h. ago Climate Change: UBC research finds plants are 'leaking' more water than thought

UBC researcher Sean Michaletz's study challenges a long-standing assumption about plant water loss. It could change how climate models predict future warming.

Society

38 h. ago Systèmes de surveillance: l’IA surveille de plus en plus notre quotidien

Détecter des comportements anormaux, anticiper des actions humaines et prévenir des vols: l'IA modifie le monde de la sécurité au Québec.

Events

42 h. ago Teva and Sanofi Present New Positive Phase 2b Study Results at ECCO 2025 Reinforcing Best

Teva hosting investor call Monday, February 24 at 8:00 a.m. U.S. ET New detailed data from the RELIEVE UCCD study support overall efficacy and safety of duvakitug in all pre-specified subgroups across the different doses New endpoints presented include findings on clinical and endoscopic outcomes and histological- endoscopic mucosal improvement Findings to form the basis […]

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45 h. ago L’intelligence artificielle et la durabilité redessinent le futur du tourisme d’affaires

Les acteurs du milieu sont appelés à repenser leurs stratégies pour conjuguer performance et engagement environnemental.

Culture

48 h. ago Alberta surgical company’s fees double public costs, according to AHS documents

Alberta Health Services documents shows private provider Alberta Surgical Group was charging the government $8,300 for hip replacements — double was AHS said it cost in hospital.

Economics

49 h. ago Predictmedix AI Announces Closing of $320,000 First Tranche to Accelerate Commercialization

TORONTO — Predictmedix AI Inc. (CSE: PMED) (OTC: PMEDF) (FRA: 3QP) (“Predictmedix” or the “Company”), a leading provider of AI-powered health screening solutions, is pleased to announce the successful closing of the first tranche of its non-brokered private placement. The Company issued 16,000,000 units (“Units”) at an issue price of $0.02 per Unit, raising gross […]

Economics

50 h. ago Boissonnault’s former company ineligible for federal contracts for 5 years

Global Health Imports, which Boissonnault started before he was elected in 2021, was at the centre of a series of scandals that eventually forced the Edmonton MP to quit cabinet.

Economics

50 h. ago Braid: Contract scandal has ministers hunting for trouble across Alberta government

Smart ministers would do well to turn over every rock in their departments in search of potential red flags

Politics

51 h. ago DOGE Restores 9/11 Survivor Program Cuts, Hiring Back Workers

The Trump administration walked back cuts to a health program for 9/11 first responders and survivors, restoring research grants and the jobs of laid-off workers.

Society

51 h. ago DOGE Restores 9/11 Survivor Program Cuts, Hires Back Workers

The Trump administration walked back cuts to a health program for 9/11 first responders and survivors, restoring research grants and the jobs of laid-off workers.

Society