Saba Aziz
National Online Journalist
Saba Aziz is a national online journalist based in Toronto. She has been covering the health beat for Global News among other topics.
Previously, she worked at Al Jazeera English, focusing on the Middle East, South Asia, women’s rights and the COVID-19 pandemic.
She has written extensively about sports and covered major international sports events in Qatar (including the 2019 FIFA Club World Cup).
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El Niño winters are typically mild. What’s driving extreme cold in Canada?After the warmest December on record, an extreme cold wave is sweeping through Canada bringing heavy snowfall and strong winds that are forecast to continue this week.WeatherJan 15
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National suicide prevention helpline getting around 1,000 calls per day: CAMHA nationwide suicide crisis hotline meant to help Canadians struggling with mental health challenges is receiving nearly 1,500 calls and texts per day.CanadaJan 12
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Quaker cereals, granola bars recalled in Canada over salmonella riskNearly 40 types of cereals and granola bars by the popular brand Quaker are being recalled across Canada due to potential salmonella contamination.CanadaJan 12
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Feelings of depression linked to short-term weight gain, study findsNew research from the University of Cambridge is suggesting that the risk of weight increase in the short term is higher in people with obesity.HealthJan 11
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The world is at risk of ‘global catastrophes’ in coming years, report warnsIn its latest Global Risks Report, the World Economic Forum said an array of environmental risks pose the biggest threats in the longer term.WorldJan 10
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NASA delays highly anticipated Artemis lunar missions, cites safetyNASA announced on Tuesday that it will delay the launch of the Artemis II mission to September 2025 and for Artemis III to September 2026 to give more time to prepare.ScienceJan 9
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Canada weighs ‘responsibly’ listing Iran’s IRGC as terror group, Trudeau saysThe Canadian government is looking at ways to “responsibly” designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist group, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said.CanadaJan 9
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2023 shattered heat records. Why that could become the ‘new normal’Last year, the global average temperature was 14.98 C – the highest ever recorded since data collection began, European climate agency Copernicus said in its annual report.WeatherJan 9
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Nasal sprays, personal massagers recalled in CanadaHealth Canada is pulling some Life Brand nasal sprays off the shelves due to a labelling error. The agency is also recalling Homedics massagers over fire and burn risks.HealthJan 5
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Strep A cases are rising in Canada. What symptoms to watch forThe Public Health Agency of Canada says disease activity of invasive group A streptococcus was higher in 2023 compared to pre-pandemic years, particularly in children under 15.HealthJan 4
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Air Canada ranks least punctual among large North American airlinesAir Canada ended the year 2023 at the bottom of the list for its punctuality among large North American carriers, a new report says.CanadaJan 2
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Health Canada flags ‘serious’ risks of unauthorized sexual enhancement productsDozens of unauthorized pills claiming to help boost your sex game have been taken off the market across Canada over the past year.HealthJan 2
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Canadians ringing in 2024 with ‘big’ money resolutions. How to get a head startCanadians are ringing in the new year with plans to cut down on spending amid cost of living concerns, new Ipsos polling shows. Here's how to get ahead financially.MoneyJan 1
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Menopause is ‘having a moment’. What’s next for workplaces, health careDespite the push to raise awareness, women across the country continue to face stigma around menopause and there is a lack of support at workplaces, experts say.CanadaDec 24, 2023
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Gobble gobble: Canada’s meat supply looking good for Christmas, sector saysBird flu cases this year have impacted poultry farms across Canada, but no shortage of turkey is expected in the country this Christmas, the sector says.CanadaDec 21, 2023
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Having turkey for Christmas? Don’t cross border with leftovers, CBSA warnsPoultry products being brought into the country from the United States must be retail packaged and properly labelled, the Canada Border Services Agency said.CanadaDec 20, 2023
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Will Canada get a green Christmas this year? What to expectA mild winter pattern is forecast to continue from coast to coast right through the holidays, says Global News’ chief meteorologist.WeatherDec 18, 2023
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Travelling this winter? What to expect at the airports after chaotic 2022In preparation for the winter, Canadian airlines and airport say they have rolled out a series of measures from boosting staff, advanced snowplows to real-time weather monitoring.CanadaDec 18, 2023
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Free menstrual products now required in some Canadian workplaces. Which ones?Free menstrual products are now available to thousands of employees at federally regulated workplaces across Canada. Here's what to know.CanadaDec 15, 2023
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Morning sickness during pregnancy has largely remained unexplained – until nowA study published in the Nature journal found that a hormone released by babies in the womb might be responsible for pregnancy sickness, including hyperemesis gravidarum.HealthDec 14, 2023
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Geminid meteor shower set to light up skies. Here’s how you can see itStargazers are gearing up to witness one of the 'most active and reliable meteor showers' of the year light up the skies this week.ScienceDec 12, 2023
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Canada wants to make cows burp less to fight climate changeThe federal government is proposing financial incentives for farmers in lieu of cutting enteric methane emissions that are released in the air when cows burp.CanadaDec 11, 2023
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Got a Bugaboo stroller? Health Canada is recalling these seatsHealth Canada is recalling dozens of stroller seats by the company Bugaboo because they may pose an injury risk to unharnessed children.CanadaDec 8, 2023
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40M women will likely experience problems after childbirth each year, study findsMore than a third of women will likely experience a long-term health problem following childbirth each year, according to new study published in the Lancet journal.HealthDec 7, 2023
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Can nursery rhymes help babies learn language? New study explains why they canThere's new research that suggests singing to your baby in the first few months of their life could be crucial in learning language.HealthDec 7, 2023