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Bottling trust: Researchers are using chemistry and blockchain to discourage wine fraud
Researchers have developed smart tags to guarantee the authenticity and traceability of wine from vineyard to table, helping to combat counterfeiting and boost consumer trust.
Fear of deportation hangs over unauthorized workers trying to fight exploitation, but all workers in the US have rights
The Trump administration has repeatedly said it wants to deport as many people as possible. What that means for the estimated 8.3 million unauthorized immigrants in the American workforce ...
Hope for life-changing therapies comes with a chilling caveat
Illustration by Liz Zonarich / Harvard Staff Science & Tech Hope for life-changing therapies comes with a chilling caveat Sy Boles Harvard Staff Writer March 10, 2025 5 min read Fellow’s paper...
Proximity and prejudice: Gay discrimination in the gig economy
University of Queensland research has found discrimination based on sexual orientation is common in the gig economy, but only for tasks requiring close physical proximity.
Small things, massive impact: How one small city is showing family doctors the love (and getting it in return)
Rural, hard-working, rodeoing Williams Lake B.C., says it's built a ‘pretty magical’ doctor recruitment and retention program.
Daffy Duck, Porky Pig voice Eric Bauza to host Children's Emmys
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced Monday that Eric Bauza will host the 3rd annual Children's and Family Emmy Awards.
Sperm motility and droplet adhesion: A novel approach could make at-home male fertility tests a reality
A new way to measure male fertility has been discovered by researchers at the University of Waterloo, opening the door to the development of simple, inexpensive tests for clinical and...
Military now accepting recruits with asthma, ADHD and other conditions amid staffing shortage
As the Canadian Armed Forces continue to try and dig out of a deep recruitment hole, they're starting to give new recruits with medical conditions a shot at joining the...
Kids by Babyganics sunscreen recalled over solvent health risks
A news release from Health Canada says the solvent can be absorbed through the skin or by inhaling it, and it may cause harm to fetal development and the reproductive...
Canada's bird flu vaccine order 'the right next step,' says Atlantic Vet College's infection control chief
Veterinarians on Prince Edward Island who have been monitoring the spread of avian influenza for years are encouraged by the federal government’s move to vaccinate people who are most at...
B.C. trying to recruit U.S. doctors amid Trump health-care uncertainties
The B.C. government's throne speech last week indicated that the province would be targeting U.S. health-care professionals in a bid to shore up the provincial system — at a time...
Off-road vehicles not safe for youngest Canadians, pediatric society says
The Canadian Paediatric Society is calling for better regulation and safety measures to protect kids riding off-road vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles and side-by-sides.
LED face masks are everywhere. But do they actually work, or are they anti-aging snake oil?
When it comes to anti-aging regimens, it seems there's nothing some of us won't try in the hopes of younger, smoother skin. And now there's a new product out there...
Medical officials in Gaza sound the alarm after 6 infants die from cold weather
At least six infants have died from cold-related injuries over the past two weeks in the Gaza Strip, local medics say, due to a lack of adequate shelter and heating.
They came to Canada to escape political instability in Iran. Now, Quebec is denying them health coverage
Political instability in Iran prompted Canada to offer special immigration measures to Iranians, but open work permit holders are not eligible for public health insurance coverage in Quebec.
Canadians need doctors. These strategies from around the country aim to find them
An estimated 6.5 million Canadians don’t have access to a family doctor. This shortage of family physicians is reaching what some call a crisis point, but there are a number...
US biochemist researching treatment of HIV and coronaviruses wins Israel's Wolf Prize
An American biochemist whose research has helped scientists make inroads into treating coronavirus and HIV has won this year's Wolf Prize, a prestigious Israeli award in the arts and sciences.
Higher ozone levels tied to heart attack risk for young adults
Research has linked higher levels of air pollution to the risk of acute myocardial infarctions, or heart attacks. How these risks differ by demographic, type of air pollution, and type...
Sleepy nurses vulnerable to common cold, other infections
Sleep-deprived night shift nurses are at greater risk for the common cold and other infectious diseases, a new study says.
Cincinnati Bengals to re-sign defensive tackle B.J. Hill
Defensive tackle B.J. Hill agreed to a three-year, $33 million contract with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Carbon nanotubes and machine learning: A new way to spot subtle immune cell differences
Early diagnosis is crucial in disease prevention and treatment. Many diseases can be identified not just through physical signs and symptoms but also through changes at the cellular and molecular...
Women and girls are on the front line of climate change—but their stories are seldom heard
Women and girls are disproportionately affected by the climate crisis. They are more likely to suffer health consequences as a result of floods, droughts, heat waves, air pollution, wildfires and...
New Insights Into Pediatric POTS: Tailored Therapies Improve Outcomes
A recent review has shed new light on the management of pediatric postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), a chronic condition causing dizziness, fatigue, and fainting, often triggered by standing. The...
Actuarially Fair Endowment Funds Enable Equitable Risk-Sharing in Large Pools
This study demonstrates that endowment contingency funds with actuarially fair contributions can achieve equitable compensation through risk pooling. Large participant pools significantly reduce payout volatility, approaching conventional insurance efficiency while...
Los Angeles Chargers to re-sign linebacker Khalil Mack
The Los Angeles Chargers and linebacker Khalil Mack agreed to a one-year, $18 million contract, a source familiar with the agreement told UPI on Monday.
We may finally understand how metformin lowers blood sugar, animal study finds
The common diabetes drug metformin works partly by excreting sugar from the bloodstream into the intestines, where gut bacteria then convert it into chemicals that improve the insulin response.
When is cancer considered cured, versus in remission?
Experts explain the difference between what it means to experience cancer remission versus being cured of the disease.
Life has gone back to normal. But those with long COVID continue to suffer
Since catching COVID-19 in 2022, Nathanael Rafinejad, 29, can't stand longer than a few seconds at a time and has relied on a wheelchair. They are one of thousands of...