A clinical trial is underway in Quebec to see if probiotics can help reduce COVID-19 symptoms and lead to a faster recovery from the viral infection. While this sounds innovative, and is the first trial of its kind in Canada, doctors in China have been using probiotics alongside other COVID-19 treatments since the pandemic began.
The PROVID-19 study, conducted by a multidisciplinary team at the University of Sherbrooke’s medical department, seeks to answer the question: “Can probiotics reduce the duration and symptoms of COVID-19?” researcher Audrey Hamel-Thibault told
Canada s National Observer via email.
Probiotics are beneficial micro-organisms, including bacteria, found in the gut, lungs and elsewhere in the body. They help synthesize some nutrients, keep pathogenic (disease-causing) micro-organisms in check and help support the body’s immune system.
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Guarantee a healthy life is the third target listed in the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the purpose of this target is people can have a healthier lifestyle and increase life expectancy. Globally, around 70% of deaths were because of chronic diseases. Such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, which are caused by an unhealthy diet, smoking, lacking of exercise and drinking (Majid, 2018). According to the Bloomberg Healthiest Country Index (2019), America is 35th (Miller & Lu, 2019). Although the U.S. is a developed country and possesses advanced medical technology, Americans are still having a low health index, and obesity is one of the main problems. In order to improve the obesity problem in America, we can refer to some solutions from different countries to achieve the SDG target.
January 21, 2021 - 8:42 AM
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what s on the radar of our editors for the morning of Jan. 21 .
What we are watching in Canada .
CALGARY Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is calling for the federal government to impose economic sanctions against the United States in response to newly inaugurated U.S. President Joe Biden s gut punch decision to tear up the permit for the Keystone XL oil pipeline expansion.
Kenney said he was upset the U.S. wouldn t consult with Canada first before acting but saved his strongest criticisms for federal Liberals, whose statements in response to Biden s actions Kenny characterized as too accepting.
CALGARY Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is calling for the federal government to impose economic sanctions against the United States in response to newly inaugurated U.S. President Joe Biden s gut punch decision to tear up the permit for the Keystone XL oil pipeline expansion.
Kenney said he was upset the U.S. wouldn t consult with Canada first before acting but saved his strongest criticisms for federal Liberals, whose statements in response to Biden s actions Kenny characterized as too accepting. If the U.S. government refuses to open the door to a constructive and respectful dialogue about these issues, then it is clear that the government of Canada must impose meaningful trade and economic sanctions in response to defend our country s economic interests, he said.
OTTAWA - A new study links the fitness level of Canadian children to that of their parents. The StatCan analysis suggests a child's aerobic fitness, muscula