Public Health

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A split image showing a colorful traditional market stall with fermented foods contrasted with a sterile laboratory where scientists analyze food samples for pathogens.

Fermented Foods: Ancient Tradition, Modern Health Risks

In 2026, investigations reveal that traditional fermented foods in parts of Africa and Asia, often consumed for their perceived health benefits, frequently contain dangerous pathogens such as E.

Raffi Hovsepian·July 19, 2026

A pint of beer on a bar counter with a $3.20 minimum price tag, illustrating the impact of new alcohol pricing policies on bars and consumers.

Behind the Bar

Minimum alcohol prices boost health but squeeze bars and consumers

In Alberta, a 20 oz. draught beer now costs a minimum of $3.20, a price floor designed to curb consumption that could reshape the province's bar scene and consumer habits. This new pricing structure,

Marco Alves·June 21, 2026