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Nearly 99 per cent of Windsor-Essex voters against privatize health care, according to referendum

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Almost 99 per cent of voters in Windsor and Essex County are opposed to the privatization of public hospitals, according to the Ontario Health Coalition (OHC) referendum results revealed Tuesday morning.

Since April, the citizen-led group has been asking Ontarians to vote in person or online answering if they want public hospital services to be privatized to for-profit hospitals and clinics.

“In this referendum, the people have spoken,” said Patrick Hannon, co-chair of the Windsor-Essex chapter of the OHC.

Hannon said 98.8 per cent of people in just Windsor opposed privatizing public hospital services, with a total of 5,286 votes

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Canada to become the first country in the world to require health warnings on individual cigarettes

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May 31, 2023 | Ottawa, ON | Health Canada

Today, on World No Tobacco Day, the Honorable Carolyn Bennett, Minister for Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced that Canada will soon require that health warnings be printed directly on individual cigarettes ─ becoming the first country in the world to take thisapproach.

The new Tobacco Products Appearance, Packaging and Labeling Regulations will be part of the Government of Canada’s continued efforts to help adults who smoke to quit, to protect youth and non-tobacco users from nicotine addiction, and to further reduce the appeal of tobacco. Labeling

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Grape Consumption Modulates Human Microbiome, Study Suggests

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In new research, scientists from Western New England University and elsewhere investigated the potential of grapes to modulate the human microbiome and thus influence health.

Dave et al. demonstrated that grape consumption does not perturb the eubiotic state of the microbiome with normal, healthy human subjects; grape consumption does change the taxonomic composition of the microbiome, enzyme levels, KEGG pathways, and the metabolome. Image credit: NoName_13.

Dave et al. demonstrated that grape consumption does not perturb the eubiotic state of the microbiome with normal, healthy human subjects; grape consumption does change the taxonomic composition of the microbiome, enzyme levels, KEGG pathways, and the metabolome. Image credit: NoName_13.

“The potential influence of the human microbiome, consisting of over 3 million genes and on the order of 1014 microorganisms, on health and well-being is profound,” said Western New England University’s Professor

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Scientists Say Gardening Lowers Cardiovascular Risks

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  • Gardening is associated with better health outcomes, including lower odds of cardiovascular disease and even diabetes, according to new research.
  • Research suggests that gardening can also reduce the risk of depression and anxiety.
  • Outdoor gardening is most beneficial, but indoor gardening can also be advantageous.

Maybe you’ve been gardening your entire life or just started growing your own plants in the past few years. Whether you’ve been tending to a few flowers or have a luscious garden full of produce for weeknight meals, it can be a very gratifying experience to grow your own food and plants. And all of

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Babies who have DNA from three different people born in the UK for the first time

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LONDON — Britain’s fertility regulator on Wednesday confirmed the births of the UK’s first babies created using an experimental technique combining DNA from three people, an effort to prevent the children from inheriting rare genetic diseases.

The Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority said fewer than five babies have been born this way in the UK but did not provide further details to protect the families’ identities. The news was first reported by the Guardian newspaper.

In 2015, the UK became the first country to adopt regulatory legislation to help prevent women with faulty mitochondria — the energy source in a

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Jamie Foxx’s Daughter Corinne Says He’s Been “Out Of The Hospital For Weeks” And Shames Outlets That Published Conspiracies About His Health

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Jamie Foxx’s daughter Corinne is setting the record straight on her father’s health after various news outlets published false, contradicting articles.

A closeup of Corrine and Jamie posing for photographers at a red carpet event

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Last month, it was revealed that Jamie was being hospitalized for an undisclosed “medical condition” after experiencing a “medical complication” a day prior to her post. Corinne released a statement on behalf of the Foxx family.

Jamie Foxx smiled. He's wearing a suit and bowtie

“Luckily, due to quick action and great care, he is already on his way to recovery,” wrote Corinne. “We know how beloved he is and appreciate your prayers. The family asks for privacy during this time.”

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15+ 10-Minute Gut-Healthy, High-Protein Breakfast Recipes

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A nutritious breakfast can be easy to make, thanks to these recipes. With at least 15 grams of protein per serving, these breakfasts are satisfying choices that keep you full and energized until your next meal. Plus, these morning dishes highlight gut-healthy ingredients like yogurt, raspberries, kefir and bananas, so they can help support gut health, healthy digestion and more. Recipes like our Mango-Almond Smoothie Bowl and Spinach & Egg Scramble with Raspberries are tasty options that take just 10 minutes or less to prepare.


Strawberry & Yogurt Parfait


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This strawberry parfait recipe combines fresh fruit, Greek yogurt

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‘Most educated person in the world,’ Professor Nikolaos Tzenios Ph.D., leads the way in health research with groundbreaking findings on healthy fat diet

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Photo courtesy Professor Nikolaos Tzenios Ph.D.,

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Maintaining a balanced diet is a top priority for those seeking a healthy lifestyle. Still, with the constant stream of ever-evolving nutritional advice and the abundance of conflicting information, it can be challenging to know where to start. Traditional low-fat diets have been marketed as a solution to health problems for years, conveying that less fat is healthier.

However, recent research has shed light on the limitations and flaws of these diets, revealing healthy fats to be a crucial element of a balanced and nutritious

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