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Three children and one staff member from a Blackfalds, Alta., child care centre have tested positive for Shiga-toxin producing E. coli.

Federal officials affirmed this month that the pain people might feel when getting an IUD can be more than doctors’ promises of ‘just a pinch.’

From sugary cereals at breakfast to frozen pizzas at dinner, potato chips, sodas and ice cream, ultraprocessed foods make up about 60 per cent of the U.S. diet.

More than 11,670 cases have been reported in Quebec so far this year, a significant jump from the annual average of 562 cases between 2015 and 2019.

Whether it’s high sodium, too much sugar or misleading labels, nearly 60 per cent of infant and toddler foods sold in the United States aren’t as nutritious as they appear.

Researchers at the University of British Columbia say they’ve come up with a portable device that can cheaply detect the amount of microplastics in drinks and other liquids.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the contamination happened on a “dedicated production line” at Joriki, which is a third-party beverage packaging facility.

While some 2.3 million patients have been quick to enrol, getting dentists on board to provide the care has been more challenging.

The study highlights the importance of peer influence, suggesting that your friends’ genes might have a significant impact on your own mental health outcomes.