AdvertisementTORONTO --An 11-year-old girl was admitted to hospital in India, seemingly healthy except for one issue: she couldn’t stop crying blood.The extremely rare condition was described in published June in BMJ Case Reports, written by researchers with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi.The authors explained that the child’s mother had brought her to hospital after the child had spent the past week leaking blood-tinged tears two to three times a day.It was clear she was suffering from “one of the most alarming and rare conditions,” the report said: haemolacria,...…AdvertisementTORONTO --An 11-year-old girl was admitted to hospital in India, seemingly healthy except for one issue: she couldn’t stop crying blood.The extremely rare condition was described in published June in BMJ Case Reports, written by researchers with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi.The authors explained that the child’s mother had brought her to hospital after the child had spent the past week leaking blood-tinged tears two to three times a day.It was clear she was suffering from “one of the most alarming and rare conditions,” the report said: haemolacria,...WW…

AdvertisementTORONTO --On this Father’s Day, a new study has revealed an unexpected silver lining to public health requirements during the pandemic.According to the study, 60 per cent of Canadian dads feel closer to their kids as a result of COVID-19 lockdown measures, which have been providing them more time together.The study, released by the as part of Canadian Men’s Health Week, found that in a survey of around 1,000 Canadian fathers conducted in May, dads were seeing positive changes in their dynamic with their children.Forty per cent of the men surveyed reported that COVID-19 had...…AdvertisementTORONTO --On this Father’s Day, a new study has revealed an unexpected silver lining to public health requirements during the pandemic.According to the study, 60 per cent of Canadian dads feel closer to their kids as a result of COVID-19 lockdown measures, which have been providing them more time together.The study, released by the as part of Canadian Men’s Health Week, found that in a survey of around 1,000 Canadian fathers conducted in May, dads were seeing positive changes in their dynamic with their children.Forty per cent of the men surveyed reported that COVID-19 had...WW…

AdvertisementTORONTO --On this Father’s Day, a new study has revealed an unexpected silver lining to public health requirements during the pandemic.According to the study, 60 per cent of Canadian dads feel closer to their kids as a result of COVID-19 lockdown measures, which have been providing them more time together.The study, released by the as part of Canadian Men’s Health Week, found that in a survey of around 1,000 Canadian fathers conducted in May, dads were seeing positive changes in their dynamic with their children.Forty per cent of the men surveyed reported that COVID-19 had...…AdvertisementTORONTO --On this Father’s Day, a new study has revealed an unexpected silver lining to public health requirements during the pandemic.According to the study, 60 per cent of Canadian dads feel closer to their kids as a result of COVID-19 lockdown measures, which have been providing them more time together.The study, released by the as part of Canadian Men’s Health Week, found that in a survey of around 1,000 Canadian fathers conducted in May, dads were seeing positive changes in their dynamic with their children.Forty per cent of the men surveyed reported that COVID-19 had...WW…

AdvertisementTORONTO --In a landmark decision, four Canadians suffering from terminal illnesses have been approved to receive psilocybin therapy to treat their anxiety -- marking the first time that a legal exemption has been given in Canada for patients to access psychedelic substances for treatment.A by TheraPsil, a non-profit advocacy group that is working to help Canadians gain access to psilocybin therapy, revealed that Health Minister Patty Hajdu had approved the request.It’s been more than 100 days since the four applicants first made their plea.“I would like to personally thank the...…AdvertisementTORONTO --In a landmark decision, four Canadians suffering from terminal illnesses have been approved to receive psilocybin therapy to treat their anxiety -- marking the first time that a legal exemption has been given in Canada for patients to access psychedelic substances for treatment.A by TheraPsil, a non-profit advocacy group that is working to help Canadians gain access to psilocybin therapy, revealed that Health Minister Patty Hajdu had approved the request.It’s been more than 100 days since the four applicants first made their plea.“I would like to personally thank the...WW…

AdvertisementTORONTO --In a landmark decision, four Canadians suffering from terminal illnesses have been approved to receive psilocybin therapy to treat their anxiety -- marking the first time that a legal exemption has been given in Canada for patients to access psychedelic substances for treatment.A by TheraPsil, a non-profit advocacy group that is working to help Canadians gain access to psilocybin therapy, revealed that Health Minister Patty Hajdu had approved the request.It’s been more than 100 days since the four applicants first made their plea.“I would like to personally thank the...…AdvertisementTORONTO --In a landmark decision, four Canadians suffering from terminal illnesses have been approved to receive psilocybin therapy to treat their anxiety -- marking the first time that a legal exemption has been given in Canada for patients to access psychedelic substances for treatment.A by TheraPsil, a non-profit advocacy group that is working to help Canadians gain access to psilocybin therapy, revealed that Health Minister Patty Hajdu had approved the request.It’s been more than 100 days since the four applicants first made their plea.“I would like to personally thank the...WW…

AdvertisementTORONTO --While this summer may be a more subdued one for Earthlings, it’ll be a different story elsewhere in our solar system.The population of Mars is on the verge of tripling as three new Mars missions from three different countries are set to launch within the next month, with two new rovers coming to the planet.Curiosity is about to get some company.Although Mars has been an object of fascination for years for humans millions of kilometres away on Earth, it is still a planet of vast mystery, and has been only marginally explored.The Curiosity Rover, a NASA project, has...…AdvertisementTORONTO --While this summer may be a more subdued one for Earthlings, it’ll be a different story elsewhere in our solar system.The population of Mars is on the verge of tripling as three new Mars missions from three different countries are set to launch within the next month, with two new rovers coming to the planet.Curiosity is about to get some company.Although Mars has been an object of fascination for years for humans millions of kilometres away on Earth, it is still a planet of vast mystery, and has been only marginally explored.The Curiosity Rover, a NASA project, has...WW…

AdvertisementTORONTO --Several people were taken into custody Monday as police moved in and began dismantling a blockade near Belleville, Ont., sparking condemnation from the Mohawk of Tyendinaga.A stream of police cruisers, vans, unmarked vehicles, and dozens of officers, including some wearing what appeared to be tactical gear were seen flooding the Mohawk blockade shortly after 8:00 a.m. EST. Some demonstrators scuffled with officers before being taken away and an ambulance was seen leaving the area, although it was unclear what kind of injury may have been sustained.Andrew Brant, a land...…AdvertisementTORONTO --Several people were taken into custody Monday as police moved in and began dismantling a blockade near Belleville, Ont., sparking condemnation from the Mohawk of Tyendinaga.A stream of police cruisers, vans, unmarked vehicles, and dozens of officers, including some wearing what appeared to be tactical gear were seen flooding the Mohawk blockade shortly after 8:00 a.m. EST. Some demonstrators scuffled with officers before being taken away and an ambulance was seen leaving the area, although it was unclear what kind of injury may have been sustained.Andrew Brant, a land...WW…

AdvertisementTORONTO --In a lab at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, scientists went on a hunt through the DNA of some 10,000 families -- many whom have children with autism.Through this research, they identified something they call “genetic wrinkles” in DNA itself, a breakthrough they believe could explain why some individuals find themselves on the autistic spectrum.The hope is that this could be an important new clue into how to diagnose autism spectrum disorder (ASD) early, or even treat it.Dr. Stephen Scherer, co-author of the study released Monday and director of the Centre...…AdvertisementTORONTO --In a lab at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, scientists went on a hunt through the DNA of some 10,000 families -- many whom have children with autism.Through this research, they identified something they call “genetic wrinkles” in DNA itself, a breakthrough they believe could explain why some individuals find themselves on the autistic spectrum.The hope is that this could be an important new clue into how to diagnose autism spectrum disorder (ASD) early, or even treat it.Dr. Stephen Scherer, co-author of the study released Monday and director of the Centre...WW…

One of the organizers of the so-called Freedom Convoy has been arrested in Alberta for alleged breach of bail conditions, CTV News has learned.Tamara Lich was arrested Monday by local police in Medicine Hat, Alta. She could be held in Alberta for up to six days before being brought back to Ottawa.When Lich returns to Ottawa, she is expected to face a new charge of breach of recognisance under the Criminal Code of Canada. Lich could remain in jail in Ottawa until a new bail hearing would be scheduled on the new charge.Lich was a key organizer of the convoy which occupied downtown Ottawa for...…One of the organizers of the so-called Freedom Convoy has been arrested in Alberta for alleged breach of bail conditions, CTV News has learned.Tamara Lich was arrested Monday by local police in Medicine Hat, Alta. She could be held in Alberta for up to six days before being brought back to Ottawa.When Lich returns to Ottawa, she is expected to face a new charge of breach of recognisance under the Criminal Code of Canada. Lich could remain in jail in Ottawa until a new bail hearing would be scheduled on the new charge.Lich was a key organizer of the convoy which occupied downtown Ottawa for...WW…

AdvertisementTORONTO --Researchers in China say they have identified a new influenza strain in pigs that could be the next “potential pandemic.”The research, on Monday, details how the new influenza strain is already infecting swine workers.Pigs are often intermediate hosts or “mixing vessels” for viruses with pandemic potential to develop in. With that risk in mind, researchers in China surveilled pigs from 2011 to 2018 to study influenza viruses and be able to warn the public about any upcoming pandemic sources.The new influenza strain identified recently, called G4 EA H1N1, could be one...…AdvertisementTORONTO --Researchers in China say they have identified a new influenza strain in pigs that could be the next “potential pandemic.”The research, on Monday, details how the new influenza strain is already infecting swine workers.Pigs are often intermediate hosts or “mixing vessels” for viruses with pandemic potential to develop in. With that risk in mind, researchers in China surveilled pigs from 2011 to 2018 to study influenza viruses and be able to warn the public about any upcoming pandemic sources.The new influenza strain identified recently, called G4 EA H1N1, could be one...WW…