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Friday, 31 January 2020
Ability to fight flu depends on which virus strain dominated in childhood: study
VANCOUVER - Researchers at two Canadian universities say the first type of influenza virus people are exposed to in early childhood dictates their ability t
First influenza exposure dictates lifelong ability to fight the virus, study suggests
Researchers say the results of a study suggest exposure to one of the two flu strains that circulate every year imprints itself on a person’s immunity and disproportionately affects their lifelong response to the flu
Cancer - bring down your risk with healthy habits | TheHealthSite.com
Cancer is a dreaded disease, but it is also preventable. Read on to know how you can bring down your risk by cultivating a few healthy habits.
It's National Hot Tea Month!
Jen Avis, a health expert from the St. Francis Medical Center joined us to talk about the benefits tea drinking can have.
First Canadian coronavirus patient discharged from Toronto hospital
A man who was diagnosed as Canada’s first coronavirus patient was discharged from a Toronto hospital Friday morning, officials said.
Three Irish citzens evacuated from China amidst coronavirus
The World Health Organisation declared the coronavirus outbreak a global public health emergency yesterday. Three citizens have since evacuated china.
People slammed for mocking coaches used for Brits on coronavirus evacuation flight
A flight containing Brits evacuated from Wuhan in China following the outbreak of coronavirus is due to arrive in the UK - but some social media users have hit out at those making jokes in 'bad taste' over their transportation
Flight carrying Brits back to UK from Wuhan has touched down at RAF base
More than 80 Brits who were staying in the region of China where coronavirus originated have been brought back to the UK
Thailand and UK confirm coronavirus cases, Japan steps up measures - Risk takes a hit
The risk sentiment is witnessing a fresh knockdown as the coronavirus outbreak is rapidly spreading outside China, with Thailand confirming its first
Jamia firing: Accused to be produced before Juvenile Justice Board
The shooter, who was taken in custody, claimed to be a minor, roamed around Delhi’s Jamia Nagar for three hours and posted three Facebook lives from there.
Italy declares coronavirus emergency after first two cases confirmed
ROME: Italy declared a six-month state of emergency on Friday over the new coronavirus, allowing the government to cut through red tape quickly if needed, after two Chinese tourists tested positive for the illness in the first cases detected in the country.
Penticton massage therapist faces new allegation of sexual misconduct
A Penticton massage therapist is facing new allegations of sexual misconduct.A notice of civil claim was filed against Leonard Krekic in B.C. Supreme Court
Quader visits Dhaka hospital with respiratory problems
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has visited Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Hospital with a respiratory problem.
Thailand confirms first human-to-human coronavirus transmission
BANGKOK, Jan 31 — Thailand has seen its first case of human-to-human transmission of the new coronavirus inside the country, a health official said today, as it raised its total number of cases to 19, the second-highest after China. The first patient to contract the virus inside Thailand is a...
Surge in virus infections stokes fear in cities flanking China's Wuhan
BEIJING (Reuters) - A jump in infections in two Chinese cities flanking Wuhan, the epicenter of a rapidly-spreading virus epidemic, is fuelling fear that new hot spots are emerging in a province where strict transport curbs have already brought most activity to a halt.
Italy declares state of emergency over coronavirus
ROME, Jan 31 — The Italian government declared a state of emergency today to fast-track efforts to prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus strain after two cases were confirmed in Rome. Italy had said yesterday it was stopping all flights to and from China following the news that two Chinese...