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Port Hardy Primary Health Care Center welcomes new physicians to the care team

06/07/2024

Residents of Port Hardy and nearby areas now have enhanced access to primary care, as Dr. Sinan Alkhaleeli, a recent addition to Port Hardy Primary Health Care Center since November 2023, is now accepting new clients.

From left to right: Alex Lumley, Dr. Sinan Alkhaleeli, and Lisa Greer

Dr. Alkhaleeli is a seasoned family doctor who brings a caring approach to meeting the health care needs of his patients. In addition to his role at the Port Hardy Primary Health Care Centre, he will also contribute his expertise at the Port Hardy Hospital Emergency Department and take on the responsibility

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A bird flu primer: What to know and do

01/07/2024

A bird flu strain that began circulating in 2020 continues to evolve globally and locally within the United States. If you’re wondering what this means, understanding the basics — what bird flu is, how it spreads, whether foods are safe, and prevention tips — can help. More information will come in as scientists learn more, so stay tuned.

1. What is bird flu and how does it spread?

Bird flu, or avian flu, is a naturally occurring illness. Just as certain flu viruses spread among humans, Type A influenza viruses often spread among wild birds. The strain of virus circulating

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Here are the ultraprocessed foods you most need to avoid, according to a 30-year study

22/05/2024

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Eating ultraprocessed foods is associated with an early risk of death, according to a 30-year study — but different foods have different impacts.

Ultraprocessed foods are those that contain ingredients “never or rarely used in kitchens, or classes of additives whose function is to make the final product palatable or more appealing,” according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

Those ingredients — found in things such as

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