Halifax firefighters describe risking their lives to save elderly man from wildfire

A Halifax Fire captain who risked his own life to rescue an elderly man from an active wildfire zone says he was just doing his job — and doesn't consider himself a hero.

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The FDA says people are confusing poppers with energy shots, and dying. Experts want proof

It’s not unusual for the packaging of one product to resemble that of another, potentially leading to mix-ups. But the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned people who drink energy shots to make sure they’re not accidentally chugging a bottle of poppers — or they might end up sick or dead. 

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Scared of heights? How virtual reality can help people overcome their phobias

Virtual reality-based (VR) therapy combines other forms of therapy, including talk, with technology, allowing patients to immerse themselves in their fears in a groundbreaking way. It’s been used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and other mental health diagnoses.

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A new Indigenous pharmacy association is forging connections in health care

From the top down to the grassroots, Indigenous pharmacists are working to build a community in their field — and ensure people have access to both traditional and modern medicine.

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Industry knew about risks of PFAS 'forever chemicals' for decades before push to restrict them, study says

Makers of PFAS, a class of chemicals used in everything from cookware to food containers and makeup, knew the substances were toxic as early as the 1970s and obscured the danger, according to a new study based on industry archives held at the University of California.

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Women fare worse than men after surviving a stroke, new report suggests

Nearly a million Canadians are living with the aftereffects of having a stroke, including serious mental health issues, a new paper from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada suggests. It also says women often fare worse than men.

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How does wildfire smoke affect long-term health? Researchers are trying to find out

As Canadians learn to deal with the immediate health effects of wildfire smoke, researchers are gradually learning more about the long-term impacts smoke exposure could have on the body. 

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