Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) recently made masks mandatory again in certain areas due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in the community. Starting immediately, masks became a requirement in all inpatient units, the Emergency Department, the Urgent Care Centre, and the Children’s Outpatient
You might have heard that cannabis breathalyzers could be coming soon. But let's slow down and take a closer look. The science of measuring cannabis impairment is still in its early stages, and creating a reliable breathalyzer for THC isn't as simple as it sounds. Researchers at the University of Co
Bird flu, a virus that's been affecting wild birds, chickens, and other animals for years, has now been linked to the death of a house cat in Oregon. This case has raised questions about how to keep pets safe during the ongoing outbreak. The virus was found in frozen cat food made from raw turkey, l
Smartwatches are flooding the market, promising to track your every move and help you live a healthier life. But are they really accurate? One study took a close look at the Huawei GT2 to see how well it measures physical activity and sleep during everyday life. This is crucial because we rely on th
Recently, a former publicist, Stephanie Jones, filed a lawsuit against actor Justin Baldoni. This lawsuit supports Blake Lively's claims that Baldoni tried to damage her reputation. Jones alleges that Baldoni and his company, Wayfarer, wanted to bury Lively's allegations of bad behavior on the set o
Have you ever wondered if the meat you're eating is truly halal? A recent study tackled this issue by exploring a quick method to check for pork adulteration. This is important because some people, like Muslims and Jews, can't eat pork. Sometimes, cheaper pork gets mixed with pricier meats like beef
Imagine you're on trial for something big. Really big. Like trying to kill the President-elect. That's the situation a man from Hawaii is in. His name? Ryan Routh. He's accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump in Florida. Guess what? His trial won't happen until September 2025. Why the dela
Palm kernel meal (PKM) is tough for non-ruminant animals to digest due to its high fibre content, mostly mannan. A new way to tackle this problem is by using bacteria to break down these fibres. Scientists found a powerful bacteria called Bacillus subtilis F6 that can effectively degrade mannan. In
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a severe genetic condition that mainly affects boys, causes muscles to weaken over time. This leads to serious health issues like heart problems or breathing difficulties, and sadly, it can be fatal. Right now, there's no cure, and the usual treatments just help ma
Lupus, a complicated autoimmune disease, affects people differently every day. So, what's most important for patients? That's what researchers wanted to find out. They talked to patients to get their views. The goal? To figure out the best things to measure using digital health tools. These could be
