Health

Prime Minister Mark Carney attended a vigil in Tumbler Ridge where hundreds gathered to mourn victims of this week's mass shooting. Police said the suspected shooter was found dead and the RCMP is continuing its investigation.

Chef Danielle Turner tells Tasting Table that eggs often stick to cast-iron pans because protein can seep into tiny pores and the pan's strong heat retention can cause overcooking; she notes using plenty of oil, controlling heat, or clarified butter (about a 450°F smoke point) as reported options.

Veterinarians report that inconsistent or overstimulating bedtime routines can stress dogs and often show as restlessness, clinginess, or trouble settling; sleep needs vary by age and factors like late meals, intense evening activity, or screen noise can affect canine sleep.

Experts in the article describe yoga as a complementary practice that can provide mental and social benefits for people with depression, and a longtime yoga teacher profiled credits yoga with playing a central role in her recovery.

A clip of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. saying on a podcast that he once "used to snort cocaine off of toilet seats" has been widely shared online, with one post reported to exceed two million views in about three hours. Kennedy made the remarks while discussing his long recovery and his practice of attending daily recovery meetings.

The WHO voiced scientific and ethical concerns about a US-funded hepatitis B vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau and said the country has paused the study pending further technical review.

Kelli Finglass said one of five skin biopsies was diagnosed as squamous cell carcinoma while four were clear, and she plans to schedule Mohs micrographic surgery.

Reports say drone strikes in Sudan’s Kordofan region have damaged civilian infrastructure and disrupted humanitarian access, while UNICEF warns that fighting in South Sudan has displaced hundreds of thousands and pushed health services toward collapse.

Jefferson County officials identified the gunman in the Evergreen medical office shooting as 62-year-old Lance Black; investigators said he died by a self-inflicted gunshot and no other injuries were reported.

A long-term study of about 198,473 adults found that healthy versions of both low-fat and low-carb diets were linked with lower risk of coronary heart disease, while unhealthy versions were linked with higher risk.

A Dutch study of more than 65,000 adults followed for four years found that replacing 60 minutes of TV with more active pursuits was associated with an 11% lower likelihood of developing major depression, with larger reductions reported for middle-aged adults and for longer time swaps.

Colorectal cancer cases are rising in younger adults in Canada, with an estimated 26,400 diagnoses in 2025. The article reports that Barry Stein, a stage 4 survivor and leader of Colorectal Cancer Canada, described his diagnosis and highlighted five behaviours the piece links to higher risk, including skipping screening and a sedentary lifestyle.

UW-Madison is asking students to report their vaccination status for measles and several other diseases after a campus measles case was found; the university says reporting is required but vaccination is not.

DeKalb County School District has proposed closing or repurposing 27 schools in response to declining enrollment, and the district board is scheduled to vote on a final plan in the fall.

A suspected shooter killed at least nine people and injured others at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School; the suspect was found dead and police say investigations and community support operations are ongoing.

A parent and statistician describes uncertainty about routine childhood vaccines after recent CDC recommendation changes, and reports public trust in U.S. public health fell from 72 percent to 40 percent over five years.

Authorities say an 18-year-old suspect, Jesse Van Rootselaar, killed nine people at a British Columbia school and a nearby home and later died of an apparent self-inflicted injury; archived social media posts reported by news outlets describe the suspect's mental health diagnoses and past drug use.

Labour has proposed banning smoking and vaping in playgrounds, outside schools and in cars carrying children as part of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which is now subject to consultation; the proposals would also ban smoking outside hospitals while allowing vaping in those areas, the Department of Health says.

A GoFundMe set up for James Van Der Beek’s wife and six children has raised about $2 million after the actor’s Feb. 11 death from colorectal cancer. Friends thanked donors, said the family is mourning together, and requested privacy.

Researchers report that the protein Piezo1 acts as a mechanical 'exercise sensor' in bone marrow stem cells and promotes bone formation in mice; removing Piezo1 reduced bone density and increased marrow fat, and the findings come from mouse studies rather than human trials.

A GoFundMe for James Van Der Beek's family raised more than $1.5 million within 24 hours and has over 36,000 donations; named contributors include Steven Spielberg, Jon M. Chu and agent Kevin Huvane.

A 63-year-old man in Scotland who suddenly could not understand the words in his emails was later diagnosed with a haemorrhagic stroke, and he is now enrolled in an international trial studying antiplatelet drugs after this type of stroke.

Family members say a 12-year-old was wounded while trying to protect classmates in the Tumbler Ridge school shooting and was airlifted to BC Children's Hospital in "extreme critical condition," with a later report that she had shown movement; police identified an 18-year-old suspect who was found dead at the scene.

A New England Journal of Medicine study reports a mutated autoantibody gene as the mechanism behind vaccine-induced immune thrombocytopenia and thrombosis (VITT) after adenovirus-based COVID-19 vaccination, and researchers say changing the adenovirus protein in vaccines could prevent the disorder while preserving efficacy.

Officials report a record surge in measles cases in 2025 including three deaths, and outbreaks have continued into 2026; the Pan American Health Organization may review U.S. elimination status at its April meeting.

A registered dietitian highlighted nine food groups — including leafy greens, legumes, berries, nuts, fatty fish and acidic ingredients — that the article reports can help produce gentler rises in blood glucose and reduce afternoon energy dips.

The article connects dehumanizing public imagery and arguments against group-focused research with measurable health harms, citing the medical concept of “weathering” and disparities such as higher rates of diabetes and maternal deaths among Black women.

Experts identify six nutrients—magnesium, B vitamins, calcium, vitamin D, omega-3s and zinc—that are commonly highlighted for older adults because aging can reduce nutrient absorption and some people discuss supplements to address low intake.

Officials reported nine people killed and 25 injured in the Feb. 10 Tumbler Ridge, B.C., attack; authorities said the suspected shooter died of a self-inflicted injury and investigators are continuing to search for a motive.

Northwestern researchers report that amyloid-beta 42 accumulates inside synaptic vesicles and that the antiseizure drug levetiracetam reduced this peptide's formation in laboratory models; analysis of prior clinical trials showed a small delay between dementia diagnosis and death among patients who took levetiracetam.