Paxlovid is a combination of two medicines, nirmatrelvir and ritonavir, and works by preventing COVID-19 from replicating.HANDOUT / AFP / Getty Images Health Canada on Monday approved the first oral COVID-19 medication that can prevent serious illness or death in some high-risk individuals, an important … Read More

DEAR ABBY: One and a half years ago, I divorced my husband because I was neglected, disrespected, and badly treated emotionally. Jeanne Phillips During the separation, he had to undergo surgery and had to be taken care of while he was healing. I went back … Read More

Omicron has taken over as the most widespread coronavirus variant in Australia, but experts say the true extent of infections – and the continued spread of Delta – is still unknown as authorities are overwhelmed with case numbers. Key points: The exact spread of Omicron … Read More

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We moved into a new neighborhood and have quickly grown to like our neighbors. My husband has spoken to the wife on many occasions and their conversations have been nothing but lovely. But in a recent discussion about Valentine’s Day, she strongly … Read More

The roots of the National Cancer Act can be traced to a small home in Watertown, Wisconsin. In the early 1900s, a girl named Mary followed when her mother went to visit their washerwoman, Mrs. Belter, who had breast cancer. When they arrived, the woman … Read More

WATERLOO REGION – The head of Flair Airlines expects his company to soon join other airlines in the fight against rising pandemic-related staff absenteeism and flight cancellations. On Friday, Stephen Jones, Flair’s CEO, said there were less than 10 employees currently without COVID-19 out of … Read More

Dear Amy: My partner, “Chas,” and I have been together for 30 years. Amy Dickinson My sister “Shelly” introduced us. Shelly and Chas are very old friends; in fact, Chas is her daughter’s godfather. Chas tend to be quiet and low-key; Shelly is bubbly and … Read More

Dear Amy: My partner, “Chas,” and I have been together for 30 years. Amy Dickinson My sister “Shelly” introduced us. Shelly and Chas are very old friends; in fact, Chas is her daughter’s godfather. Chas tend to be quiet and low-key; Shelly is bubbly and … Read More

Vial with Pfizer-BioNTechs Comirnaty vaccine.JEFF PACHOUD / AFP / Getty Images BioNTech and Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine are likely to offer strong protection against any serious illness from the new Omicron virus variant, BioNTech’s CEO told Reuters as the company weighs the need to upgrade its … Read More

Heart disease is a major cause of death worldwide – responsible for around 9 million deaths a year. But it can be prevented, and changes in health behaviors – such as exercising more, quitting smoking and eating healthier – are often recommended. A dietary change … Read More