‘Oatzempic’ is gaining steam online. What is this weight loss trend? – National


A new social media craze is making the rounds with the emergence of a drink trend dubbed “oatzempic” promising remarkable weight loss outcomes. Yet, as excitement mounts, one nutrition expert cautions about the potential risks associated with this trend. The name ‘oatzempic’ blends a reference to oats (the main ingredient in the drink) with a […]

Remote work and how it’s shaping where people are now buying homes in Ontario


This article is the fifth in Global News’ Spring Housing Buzz series, where we will investigate a number of different areas related to the spring real estate market in Ontario. You can read Part 1 here, Part 2 here, Part 3 here and Part 4 here. The prevalence of remote work exploded at the onset of the COVID-19 […]

Sticky spot: Canada’s maple syrup production hits 5-year low, reserves sink


It’s a sticky situation for Canada’s maple syrup producers. Reserves of the popular pancake topper are dwindling and new numbers from Statistics Canada show maple syrup production has hit a five-year low. According to the government, production dropped from a record high of 79 million litres in 2022 to just over 47 million litres this […]

The kids are not okay. New data shows Canadians under-30 ‘very unhappy’ – National


When it comes to happiness worldwide, Canadians appear to be a pretty content bunch, according to the 2024 World Happiness Report. But dive deeper, and the data suggests the kids are not okay. “Canada is on a bit of a long-term trend of declining overall life expectations,” said Chris Barrington-Leigh, an associate professor at McGill […]

Golfing, gardening may be linked to ALS risk. Here’s how – National


With spring finally arriving, Canadians may eagerly consider resuming hobbies like gardening and golfing. But researchers are warning of potential health risks associated with these hobbies, especially those that heighten pesticide exposure. Research published in the Journal of Neurological Sciences earlier this year found that outdoor recreational activities, such as golfing, woodworking and hunting may […]

Olivia Munn credits this online tool for helping diagnose her breast cancer – National


Actress Olivia Munn revealed on Wednesday that she recently underwent a double mastectomy following a breast cancer diagnosis, and credited an online risk assessment tool for saving her life. The 43-year-old took to Instagram to share her breast cancer story, saying she was diagnosed last year and underwent four operations in the last 10 months. Munn, […]

Tapeworm eggs found in man’s brain. Undercooked bacon may be to blame – National


A 52-year-old man from the United States got a startling surprise after he was hospitalized for his worsening migraines – he was told parasitic tapeworm larvae in his brain were the cause. The unidentified man had been complaining of week-long, aggressive headaches over four months, according to a case study published March 7 in the […]

The biggest clues that exposed Kate Middleton’s ‘edited’ family photo – National


A photo released by Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, over the weekend was meant to calm speculation as to her whereabouts. Instead, it had the opposite effect. The plan backfired and blew up, after five major news agencies issued a “kill notice” for the portrait of Middleton and her three children, barring the photo over […]

Kate Middleton admits editing family photo, apologizes ‘for any confusion’ – National


A recently released family photo of Kate, the Princess of Wales, and her three children was edited, Kensington Palace confirms. “Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing. I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the family photograph we shared yesterday caused,” a statement from the Kensington royals reads. Signed “C,” […]

Kate Middleton photo pulled by news agencies over manipulation concerns – National


A new photo of Kate, the Princess of Wales, which has been axed by the Associated Press over “manipulation” concerns, has only added fuel to conspiracy theories about the royal family. Other photo agencies, including Reuters and AFP, also pulled the photo. On Sunday, Kate Middleton uploaded a picture to social media of herself and her […]