LONDON (AP) — Several people with autism and intellectual disabilities have been legally euthanized in the Netherlands in recent years because they said they could not lead normal lives, researchers have found.
The cases included five people younger than 30 who cited autism as either the only reason or a major contributing factor for euthanasia, setting an uneasy precedent that some experts say stretches the limits of what the law originally intended.
In 2002, the Netherlands became the first country to allow doctors to kill patients at their request if they met strict requirements, including having an incurable illness causing…
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Jamie Foxx’s Health Crisis Reportedly Has Cameron Diaz ‘Shocked and Saddened’
Jamie Foxx’s mysterious health crisis reportedly has his friend Cameron Diaz “shocked and saddened.” The pair previously worked together on Any Given Sunday (1999) and the annie remakes (2014). Earlier this year, when Foxx began experiencing a medical crisis, the two were working on a new film, Back in Action.
According to PEOPLE, a source close to Diaz explained that “one day they were working together, and the next he was just gone.” The source added, “She wanted to be supportive and help out in any way, but her family has kept her status very quiet.” Notably, Diaz has been…
Lobbyists target Ontario Health amidst Ford government changes: report
As the Ford government increases the number of for-profit clinics operating in the province’s health-care sector, the lobbying of Ontario Health has shot up by 50 per cent, a new report shows.
The Integrity Commissioner of Ontario’s annual report, which summarizes the work by the ethics watchdog during the 2022 to 2023 year, shows the overall number of lobbyists at Queen’s Park is up.
Ontario Health, the government agency in charge of health care, was the most lobbied Crown corporation over the past year. It was lobbied 276 times, an increase of 51 per cent compared to the previous year,…
Fox News taps Jesse Watters to succeed ousted host Tucker Carlson in key prime-time hour
Jesse Watters, a Fox News host who rose from production assistant to one of the conservative cable network’s biggest stars, will take over the 8 pm programming time slot vacated by Tucker Carlson, the company announced Monday.
In a statement, Fox News confirmed other changes for the network’s prime-time lineup: Laura Ingraham’s show will kick off evenings at 7 pm ET, Sean Hannity will remain in the 9 pm ET slot and Greg Gutfeld’s late-night broadcast will move to 10 pm ET.
“Fox News Channel has been America’s destination for news and analysis for more than 21 years and we…
Strategies to stay hydrated this summer
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As summer-like temperatures climb, and the beaches and parks Beckon, it’s important to stay hydrated. Proper hydration helps regulate the body’s temperature, supports brain function and mood and keeps our bodies and digestion moving.
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Experts recommend imbibing eight glasses of water per day to stay hydrated from sweat loss in the heat. While we can get our watery fill from fruits and vegetables, another way is to simply keep water at hand. From stylish kiddie cups to countertop appliances and deliciously nutritious drinks, I’ve rounded up ways to beat the heat and stay hydrated and healthy.…
Unvaccinated healthcare workers hope to go back to work
Sandy Hartman is frustrated. She’s not allowed back to work at the London Health Sciences Center because she’s not been vaccinated against COVID-19.
“At this point in time, the policy is outdated, and I’m hoping we can see some changes,” said Hartman.
A staff nurse at LHSC for the past 12 years, Hartman, who is eight months pregnant, has been put on an unpaid leave of absence by the hospital because of her vaccination status.
She believes the softening of other COVID regulations recently, like mandatory masking and patient screening, means she should be allowed to return to work.
“We’re…
Digital Healthcare Market Stabilizes After Year of Low Investment
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CB Insights has released their State of Digital Health Report for Q1 2023, and there is finally some good news to report. After four quarters of declines in funding in the digital health space, global digital health funding held steady in the first quarter of this year at US$3.4 billion. This is positive news to see stabilization after a year of continuous decline, and the first time funding did not drop quarter to quarter since Q4 of 2021.
They do point out that this is not a trend in overall venture capital funding, but rather something…
Calgary restaurant ordered to close due to cockroach infestation, obstructing health inspector – Calgary
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A southwest Calgary restaurant was ordered to close by Alberta Health Services after a health inspector allegedly found a serious cockroach infestation in the kitchen.
AHS said Abyssinia Restaurant, an Ethiopian and Eritrean restaurant located in the Beltline, was issued a closure order after an inspection on Tuesday, June 13.
According to the inspector, there was an infestation of cockroaches at “various stages of life” in the kitchen, particularly the east interior wall. Pest monitoring records were not available for review, the report read.
The restaurant also allegedly had an accumulation of…