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It’s no secret that kids and (most) parents love nursery rhymes that are as old as time. They can keep children of all ages entertained, help get them through meals without much fuss and even fall asleep. But there’s new research that suggests singing to your baby in the first few months of their life

Medical experts are warning that the U.S. could face a “syndemic” winter as respiratory viruses surge and temperatures plunge. A syndemic is not unlike the “tripledemics” that health-care systems have grappled with the past two winters — when multiple pathogens, like COVID-19, RSV and the flu converge in a population. A syndemic, however, considers how

As Canada grapples with a rapidly aging demographic, experts are sounding the alarm on the increasing mental and physical health impacts of loneliness and social isolation, particularly among older people who make up a growing proportion of the population. A report by the National Institute of Ageing (NIA) released Tuesday found that around 41 per

Eating disorder hospitalizations among young men have jumped 416 per cent over 17 years in Ontario, a study released on Monday found. The study, published in Jama Network Open by Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children and the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES), found from 2002 to 2019, there was a disproportionate rise in pediatric

Kids are attracted to screens like flies to honey and, honestly, it makes sense. Even as adults, we know that scrolling on a tablet, playing video games and watching endless streaming content are fun ways to relax and be entertained, without a lot of effort. But any parent or caregiver knows just how addictive screen-based

The author of a new book about the British Royal Family has been scrutinized after a Dutch translation of the bombshell publication named two members of the family who allegedly raised concerns about the skin colour of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s unborn son, Archie. The Dutch version of Endgame: Inside the Royal Family and

Descrease article font size Increase article font size What do a rock-and-roll kangaroo, dancing otter and diving heron have in common? It might sound like the setup for a silly animal joke, but, in fact, these three adorable wild animals are making headlines as some the winners of the 2023 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. Judges

Where and when to breastfeed has been a historically polarizing subject, but one American mom has ignited fierce debate after she was pictured nursing onboard a ride at Disney World‘s Epcot theme park. Meredith Barnyak, a mother of two from Pittsburgh, was visiting the Orlando, Fla., park with her family, and was eager to expose

As the holiday season unfolds, the allure of festive spending, enticing Black Friday deals and the thrill of shopping can often lead to impulsive purchases, putting a strain on budgets and mental well-being. Reining in impulse shopping during the holidays can pose a challenge for many Canadians, especially with the convenience of buying a discounted

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that loneliness could soon become a global epidemic leading to dementia, heart disease, stroke and premature death. On Thursday, the public health agency announced the formation of an international commission tasked with combatting the “global public health concern” of loneliness and social isolation. The Commission on Social Connection