Miller Sanford The discovery of N-acetylcysteine as an antidote to acetaminophen overdoses is a fascinating story laced with serendipity. Acetaminophen accounts for roughly 50 per cent of all cases of acute liver failure, writes Joe Schwarcz.Photo by Scott Olson /Getty Images It is a lifesaver, stocked in every emergency room! N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is amazingly effective as an … Read more
Increase in new listings likely behind the unexpected spike, says CREA The Canadian Real Estate Association says the number of homes sold in October rose 30 per cent compared with a year ago. Photo by Richard Buchan /THE CANADIAN PRESS On a seasonally adjusted month-over-month basis, national home sales rose 7.7 per cent from September. … Read more
President-elect also nominated Doug Collins to veterans affairs and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum for Department of the Interior Robert F. Kennedy Jr. arrives before President-elect Donald Trump speaks during an America First Policy Institute gala at his Mar-a-Lago estate Thursday, in Palm Beach, Fla. Trump said he would nominate Kennedy as his secretary of … Read more
‘Mail and parcels will not be processed or delivered for the duration of the national strike,’ Crown corporation advises A Canada Post mail carrier delivers flyers on their route in Montreal on Wednesday, Nov.13, 2024.SMimg Workers at Canada Post went on strike Friday in a move that is expected to create delays and other disruptions … Read more
Don’t hold your breath — the smoky air and fire smell aren’t going anywhere fast. New Jersey residents woke up on Friday to yet another day of haze and a distinct burning scent as teams continue to battle the Jennings Creek blaze in Passaic County — and experts warned that the wind could shift the poor air … Read more
Premier Scott Moe appointed a new cabinet last week, while NDP Leader Carla Beck announced her shadow cabinet Wednesday. Saskatchewan Legislative Building can be seen in Regina on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024.Photo by Heywood Yu /Regina Leader-Post The Saskatchewan legislature is to reconvene on Nov. 25, with the governing Saskatchewan Party’s seat count severely reduced … Read more
The Montreal Children’s Hospital and the CHU Sainte-Justine ERs are under pressure because of the prevalence of viruses and respiratory infection, but many of the children being brought to the ERs don’t require emergency treatment. Between Oct. 1 and Oct. 31, average occupancy at the Montreal Children’s Hospital ER was 140 per cent, the hospital … Read more
A century after Owens Valley aqueduct protest, event marks tense time in L.A. water history It’s a chapter of California history filled with subterfuge and conflict: More than a century ago, agents secretly working for Los Angeles posed as farmers and ranchers as they bought land and water rights across the Owens Valley. Their scheme … Read more
Josh Brolin has a nicotine pouch in his mouth at all times — even at bedtime. “I have a pouch in my lip, and I’m not f–king lying, 24 hours a day,” the actor, 56, admitted on Thursday’s episode of Marc Maron’s “WTF” podcast. “Then I started taking them out and putting them on the … Read more
Evander Holyfield’s damaged ear from Mike Tyson’s bite was seen by fans at Thursday’s weigh-in (FightHype) Evander Holyfield’s damaged ear from Mike Tyson’s bite at Thursday’s weigh-in will serve as a stark warning for Jake Paul ahead of their Netflix fight on Friday. Tyson will step in the ring for his first professional fight in … Read more
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