Experts welcome tax relief on sanitary pads, contraceptives but urge caution
Women pack fabric sanitary pads in a tailor workshop. — AFP/File The federal government has…
Extreme longevity and health optimization: What it really takes
If so, you don’t have to look very far to find claims about how to improve—no, “optimize”—your health. Want to reverse chronic disease? Extend that youthful glow? Live to 115… or forever? Lots of fitness influencers, authors, and podcasters will tell you how to do it. In this infographic, we’ll explore. By the end of…
Peachland residents to return home Friday, 1 week after Bald Range fire started
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Residents of Peachland and the surrounding area will be going home on Friday, almost exactly one week after the Bald Range wildfire forced them to flee. Central Okanagan Emergency Management (COEM) said that as of 6 p.m. on Aug. 14, evacuation orders for all properties in Peachland…
Fakhar’s ton powers Greens past Gold
Second straight century puts Pakistan Greens on top as Gold crash out after second defeat KARACHI: Fakhar Zaman continued his remarkable run in the National Champions Cup 2026-2027, smashing his second successive century as Pakistan Greens demolished Pakistan Gold by 128 runs at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Friday. The victory took Greens to the…
What we know about the alleged Iranian hacks on US water utilities
Since the end of last month, several water utilities in the United States have been hit by cyberattacks, causing alarm in the country. For years, water utilities and other critical infrastructure facilities in the power sector, for example, have been targeted by hackers, whether government-backed or individuals. What makes these recent attacks — allegedly carried…
What is IBS? And can health coaches help clients with it?
Many people with IBS would trade 10 to 15 years of life expectancy for an instant cure for their condition. This is according to the results of a study of nearly 2,000 people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).1 In other research, people with IBS said they would take a medicine that carried a one percent…
Ontario government implementing new bail requirements
The Ontario government is implementing a spate of new bail requirements, in an effort to crack down on repeat offenders. The province will now require a full cash security deposit to be paid once an accused person is released from custody, with that payment due within two business days of the release. If the accused…
Pakistan captain Babar in injury scare ahead of England opener
Pakistan’s captain Babar Azam makes field placings during third Test between Pakistan and England at National Stadium Karachi, December 18, 2022. — Reuters Pakistan captain Babar Azam suffered an injury on the second day of a warm-up match gainst Professional County Club (PCC) Select XI ahead of next week’s first Test against England. Babar was…
Thrive’s Joshua Kushner chides Silicon Valley VCs over AI euphoria
In Thrive Capital’s first-ever investor letter, founder Joshua Kushner has some unexpected things to say about his venture capital rivals on the West Coast. “It is difficult to overstate the magnitude of the opportunity,” Kushner wrote about AI in the letter, leaked to Bloomberg. “It would also be a grave error in our minds to…
Biological age tests: Should you get one?
If you’ve heard of billionaire Bryan Johnson, you’ve likely encountered the phrase “bio age testing.” Johnson, the subject of the Netflix documentary Don’t Die, says he’s on a quest to achieve the lowest possible “biological age” (also known as bio age). He reportedly spends millions each year on anti-aging treatments—dozens of daily supplements, weekly acid…
Man charged in Red Deer drug bust on the loose: RCMP
Descrease article font size Increase article font size RCMP in Red Deer say a drug trafficking investigation has resulted in several different drugs being taken off the streets and two men in their 20s facing charges. Mounties say they pulled over a vehicle on 30 Avenue in Red Deer in early July, which led to…