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Should You Eat the New Fake Meats?

Friends of mine used to run a vegetarian restaurant. Their customers would come in and interrogate them about menu items: what kind of oils were used in cooking; is the entree dairy-free; are the vegetables organic? But even with all the health restrictions and concerns, the most popular item on the menu was the chocolate… Read More »

Got travel plans? What to consider during the coronavirus outbreak, from health to insurance

With spring break vacations vast approaching, many Canadians have to decide if they still want to travel amid the uncertainty caused by the spread of COVID-19. As of Tuesday morning, the World Health Organization director-general reported a total 90,893 cases of COVID-19 globally, and 3,110 deaths. Outside China, 1,848 new cases were reported in 48… Read More »

Coronavirus concerns have 86% of health systems concerned about PPE shortages

The vast majority of U.S. hospitals and health systems — 86%, all told — are concerned about their supply of face masks and other personal protective equipment as the global spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus strains the supply chain. According to purchasing data in Premier’s survey, hospitals and health systems across the country typically buy… Read More »