Jennifer Yang
Health and science reporter for The Globe and Mail. She spoke with residents of Nova Scotia’s South Shore about the growing tick problem and the spread of Lyme disease.
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Jul 14, 2025 • 20min
What you should know about Canada’s growing tick problem
Jennifer Yang, a health and science reporter for The Globe and Mail, shares alarming insights from Nova Scotia’s South Shore about the burgeoning tick population and the surge in Lyme disease cases. She recounts personal stories from residents facing this growing threat, drawing parallels to the psychological impacts experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The conversation touches on the urgent need for awareness, advancements in tick repellents, and the controversial history of Lyme disease vaccines, highlighting a community's call for government action.
Jun 6, 2025 • 35min
To save this baby, doctors had to kill part of her brain
Jennifer Yang, a health sciences reporter for The Globe, delves into the remarkable story of Maryam Fatima, who was born with hemimegalencephaly. Yang shares insights from medical experts who performed a groundbreaking surgery to disconnect part of Maryam's brain in a life-saving effort. The podcast reveals the emotional journey of Maryam's family, their immigration from India to Canada, and the innovative treatments they pursued. Listeners are taken through the challenges of her early battles with severe seizures and her inspiring path to recovery.
