The working-at-home blues: Loneliness, depression a risk for those who are isolated
You might have thought Rebecca Yaffa had it made in the shade. When the 26-year-old was hired as the director of customer experience for GooseChase, Read More
B.C. study suggests there’s strong support for policies that encourage vaccination
VANCOUVER — Most British Columbians support policies aimed at encouraging vaccinations, such as requiring parents to report their child’s immunization status when they enter school, Read More
Australian formula maker Bellamy’s gets a nod from China, shares leap
(Reuters) – Infant formula maker Bellamy’s Australia said on Wednesday it won approval to sell some products in Chinese stores, easing a regulatory roadblock that Read More
Bellamy’s Australia gets China nod for infant formula, shares soar
(Reuters) – Bellamy’s Australia said on Wednesday that it had won approval to sell some of its infant formula in Chinese stores, a boost to Read More
Japan apologizes to those forcibly sterilized, vows redress
Mari Yamaguchi, The Associated PressPublished Wednesday, April 24, 2019 12:57AM EDT TOKYO — Japan’s government apologized Wednesday to tens of thousands of victims forcibly sterilized Read More
Six-year-old with rare disease enjoying ‘small miracles’ after transplant
When Julia Berardi was born in 2013, her parents didn’t expect any complications. They’d already had two healthy children. “You sort of expect this to Read More
Tencent-backed China online healthcare venture raises $250 million
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s Tencent Trusted Doctor, a venture backed by tech giant Tencent Holdings, said it has raised $250 million in a fundraising round, Read More
Bellamy’s Australia gets China regulatory nod for Victoria plant infant formula
(Reuters) – Bellamy’s Australia said on Wednesday that the Chinese market regulator had released three approvals for the company’s infant formula produced at its ViPlus Read More
Electrical stimulation helps immobilized Parkinson’s patients walk again
CTVNews.ca staff, with a report from CTV’s medical affairs specialist Avis Favaro and producer Elizabeth St. PhilipPublished Tuesday, April 23, 2019 10:00PM EDT Canadian researchers Read More
B.C. woman gets first implant in Western Canada to help treat opioid addiction
A Kamloops woman is the first in Western Canada to receive an implant which releases buprenorphine, a drug used to help treat opioid addiction. Dr. Mandy Manak with the Read More