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Officially launching at Vitafoods Europe in May, Qara Creatine is entering the European market with the aim of providing an alternative to what it describes as a “premium creatine alternative”. The brand, based in the Netherlands, is the brainchild of nutrition entrepreneurs Michael Hacking and Eric Van Wilson, who bring decades of combined experience and … Read more
Open this image in the gallery: Fraser Place in Ottawa on March 20. Changes in provincial funding will delay surgery wait times – possibly by years.Spencer Colby / Canadian Press Fraser Place says gender confirmation surgery will finally allow her to feel comfortable in her body. But the 26-year-old Montrealer says that feeling of comfort … Read more
While the beauty industry often focuses on anti-aging creams and cosmetic fixes, 62-year-old grandmother and fitness trainer Jacqueline Houghton is moving the conversation toward longevity. Also Read | 91-year-old woman proves fitness has no expiration date: ‘I go swimming, yoga, pilates and walk 12,000 steps every day’ Jacqueline Houghton is promoting a movement to combat … Read more
A former Winnipeg chiropractor has been ordered to stop practicing until October 2029 after he continued to practice chiropractic without a license. The Manitoba Chiropractors Association filed a court application in February, asking the court to order Peter J. Rutherford to stop being a chiropractor. Manitoba Court of King’s Bench Justice Theodore Bock signed an … Read more
One of the worst aspects of my episodes was the shame of being in bed for days and getting nothing (Photo: Dorothy Herson) I was halfway through reading a copy of Elvia Wilkes Oval, a novel about a fictional feminist dystopia, when an all too familiar wave of depression hit me. Attempting to decipher the … Read more
Three is still the magic number for pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). By 2025, 80% of all prescription claims will be processed by three companies: CVS Health’s CVS Caremark business, Cigna’s Express Scripts business, and UnitedHealth Group’s Optum Rx business. Express Scripts continued to pull ahead of its peers, while CVS Caremark’s claim volume declined for … Read more
Teachers work with children at Bounce ADA Preschool in Essex Junction on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Photo by Glen Russell/VTDigger For Jennifer Bean-Edgar, watching her son demonstrate how to express his needs. She said of her 6-year-old: “She went from being completely non-verbal, non-communicative, non-engaging (and) able to play on her own and talk to … Read more
Eli Lilly is joining forces with artificial intelligence (AI)-powered biotech, Ensilico Medicines, in a $2.75 billion drug discovery and development deal. Through this collaboration, Lilly will use the Insilico Pharma.AI platform to support its novel therapeutic drug discovery and development efforts spanning multiple disease areas. Under the terms of the deal, Lilly will have exclusive … Read more
Amanda Millman knows who to call when someone receives a breast cancer diagnosis and needs an appointment as soon as possible. He also knows how to navigate long wait times to see a specialist or how to get prior authorization for surgery. A year ago, Melman combined her hospitality background with her medical experience to … Read more
As the cost of living continues to rise, many families are feeling the squeeze at grocery stores and gas pumps. A Steinbach area consultant says how parents can talk about these rising costs can have a lasting impact on their children. Michelle Peters shares practical strategies for discussing financial stress at home without creating fear … Read more