Katie Dangerfield

Toronto

National Online Journalist, Breaking News at Global News

National Online Journalist at https://t.co/2qLPP3GxEE, based in Toronto. I love to bake.

Articles

Bunny toy recalled in Canada due to ‘excessive’ lead levels

1 week ago | globalnews.ca | Katie Dangerfield

Descrease article font size Increase article font size If the Easter Bunny is planning to drop off a wooden bunny toy this year, you might want to check the label first — Health Canada has issued a recall over a lead hazard.
Baby mattresses sold in Canada found to contain toxic chemicals: study

1 week ago | globalnews.ca | Katie Dangerfield

Babies and young children might be breathing in harmful chemicals while they sleep, according to new research from the University of Toronto. Two studies, published Tuesday in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, found that common children’s mattresses release toxic substances like phthalates and flame retardants — chemicals linked to hormone disruption, asthma, lower IQ scores, behaviour issues and even cancer.
Autism rates rise again with 1 in 31 U.S. kids diagnosed: CDC

1 week ago | globalnews.ca | Katie Dangerfield

Autism diagnoses are on the rise in the United States, with new federal data showing one in 31 eight-year-olds were identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in 2022 — the highest rate ever recorded in the country. A report released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that autism diagnoses have climbed across the U.S. over the past few decades.
Ozempic for youth? Childhood obesity care gets an overhaul in Canada

1 week ago | globalnews.ca | Katie Dangerfield

For the first time in nearly two decades, Canada has updated its national clinical guideline for childhood and adolescent obesity — and this time, the focus isn’t on numbers on a scale. Instead, the new approach recommends focusing on quality of life and mental health, and even includes medications like GLP-1s for kids 12 and up when needed.
Carney unveils new ‘Canada Strong Pass.’ What free perks are available?

1 week ago | globalnews.ca | Katie Dangerfield

With more Canadians opting for local vacations amid ongoing trade tensions with the United States, Liberal Leader Mark Carney has introduced a “Canada Strong Pass,” calling it a way to make it easier for families and young people to explore the country this summer.
Could your next surgery be done by a robot? Meet the patient who tried it

1 week ago | globalnews.ca | Katie Dangerfield |Katherine Ward

Ferenc Jakab needed heart surgery, and a robot was called into action. The 60-year-old Ontario resident had been monitoring a heart murmur for over 20 years, checking in with his doctor every couple of years. At a recent visit, the news shifted: it was time for surgery at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. Jakab was healthy, active and symptom-free, working out regularly and even DJing on the side.
Measles vaccine lasts decades, experts say, pushing back on RFK Jr.

2 weeks ago | globalnews.ca | Katie Dangerfield

As United States Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. urges Americans to get the measles vaccine, he’s also casting doubt on it — claiming its protection fades “very quickly.”But experts say that’s simply not true, pointing out that the vaccine can provide protection for decades, if not a lifetime. During a Wednesday interview with CBS News, Kennedy was asked about the growing measles outbreak in the U.S., particularly in Texas, where a second child has died from the disease.
More than 6,500 Fisher-Price toys recalled in Canada over choking hazard

2 weeks ago | globalnews.ca | Katie Dangerfield

More than 6,500 Fisher-Price toys have been recalled in Canada due to a potential choking hazard. On Thursday, Health Canada issued a recall for two products: the Fisher-Price Brunch and Go Stroller Toy and the Fisher-Price 3-in-1 SnugaPuppy Activity Center. The concern is that parts of these toys may break off and pose a risk to young children.
Have a pet? They could boost your happiness as much as $120K a year

2 weeks ago | globalnews.ca | Katie Dangerfield

Want to know what’s worth as much as a six-figure pay rise? A pet. New research shows that owning a dog or cat could provide the same emotional boost as earning an additional $120,000 CAD annually. The study, published March 31 in the journal Social Indicators Research, shed light on the impact pets have on human happiness, finding that they can also give a life satisfaction boost equal to regular hangouts with friends or even being married.
Canada has a chance to turn U.S. brain drain into brain gain: CMA

2 weeks ago | globalnews.ca | Katie Dangerfield

Canada should seize the opportunity to turn the U.S. brain drain of doctors and scientists into its own “brain gain,” the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) says. In a statement posted Thursday, CMA president Dr. Joss Reimer said that many American medical professionals, feeling undervalued due to mass layoffs and cuts to health programs and research positions under the Trump administration, may be seeking new opportunities. And Canadian politicians should take notice, she said.