Ultra-processed foods are everywhere — and they’re quietly raising health risks It’s not exactly news that junk food isn’t healthy. The Conversation · Jun 9, 2025
New recommendations for regulating neurotechnology in Canada include protecting Indigenous rights With Canada’s federal election behind us, we can now focus on a renewed commitment to our values and to economic growth. Both entail a commitment to the health and well-being of Canadians. The Conversation · May 11, 2025
New changes to nutrition labels "The Canadian government's new policy requiring front-of-package nutrition symbols aims to guide consumers" Salon · Feb 3, 2025
Front-of-package food labels: A path to healthier choices The way you see nutrition labels on food packaging is about to change. By 2025, new front-of-package labels will start appearing on grocery store shelves, and by January 2026, they’ll be mandatory. The Conversation · Feb 3, 2025
How Justin Trudeau’s resignation could affect the future of the Canadian Dental Care Plan Justin Trudeau’s resignation raises questions about the future of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). The Conversation · Jan 15, 2025
Want to live longer and save money? Online app can help calculate your benefits from cutting back on alcohol Dry January is a time when many people think about taking a break from alcohol and giving their liver a rest. But what does that look like in terms of individual benefits? What if you knew how many minutes of life you could potentially regain by skipping that last drink,… The Conversation · Jan 2, 2025
Canada Records 50,000 Opioid Overdose Deaths Since 2016 Nearly 50,000 people in Canada died of an apparent opioid overdose from January 2016 to June 2024, with fentanyl playing an increasingly prominent role in fatalities, the national health agency said Monday. International Business Times · Dec 24, 2024
Canada records almost 50,000 deaths from fentanyl since 2016 The highly addictive opioid is behind an increasing number of deaths in Canada, according to the government. Al Jazeera · Dec 23, 2024
Only 3% Of Cannabis Consumed In Canada Came From Illicit Sources, National Survey Shows Discover key insights from the Canadian Cannabis Survey 2024: legal access soars, smoking declines, and youth usage remains stable. Learn more about evolving cannabis trends in Canada. Benzinga · Dec 9, 2024
Health Canada Cuts $14.6M From Cannabis Program Amid Federal Austerity Health Canada faces CA$20.5M in cannabis program cuts over 3 years, raising concerns for the legal market amid federal inaction. Benzinga · Dec 2, 2024
Euthanasia doctors in Canada struggle with the ethics of killing vulnerable patients Canada doesn’t require that patients exhaust all medical treatments before seeking death The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2024
The Local Kratom Scene in Canada: What You Need To Know Unless you've lived your entire life under a rock, you've likely heard about or even used kratom, the powerful Southeast Asian herb beloved for its diverse therapeutic applications. But if you've also been staying abreast of developments in the ... USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 27, 2024
3 Healthcare Stocks Benefiting From Aging Populations The healthcare industry is thriving, owing to the growing healthcare expenditure and aging population. Given the industry’s tailwinds, fundamentally sound healthcare stocks AbbVie (ABBV), Boston Scientific (BSX), and CVS Health (CVS) could be solid buys. Keep Reading…. StockNews.com · Sep 11, 2024
When is Canada launching new Covid vaccines targeting KP.2 variant? All you want to know Close on the heels of US approving vaccines to fight KP.2 variant of Omicron, Health Canada has said they are reviewing updated vaccines that target the strain currently in circulation. The health regulator has said the review process will be completed by early autumn, post which the vaccines will be… The Times of India · Aug 28, 2024
The Walrus · Aug 15, 2024 The Opioid Crisis Is Surging. We’re Still Ignoring Experts The perils of prioritizing politics over public health
The Conversation · Aug 13, 2024 All for one, not one for all: The promise and challenges of personalized medicine Personalized medicine describes a treatment tailored to one or a few individuals who have potentially deadly health conditions, such as cancer that no longer responds to chemotherapy, or an infection resistant to multiple antibiotics.
The Conversation · Jul 28, 2024 Supervised inhalation is a necessary intervention in the drug poisoning crisis All safe consumption sites should receive government funding for supervised inhalation. This way, the growing number of people who inhale substances will be closer to the help they need in case of drug poisoning. They’ll also have access to detox, treatment and other health care and social resources.
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2024 Over 3 million steam cleaners are under recall because they can spew hot water and cause burns Some 3.3 million steam cleaners are being recalled across North America due to a burn hazard that has resulted in consumers reporting more than 150 injuries
The Conversation · Jul 7, 2024 Ottawa should prioritize the health of all athletes, especially children Ensuring children have access to safe ways to engage in physical activity is essential to a healthy and balanced life. Sports play a crucial role in children’s physical and mental development, offering benefits such as improved health and social skills.
The Times of India · Jun 26, 2024 Non-nutritive sweeteners: A safe tool to reduce sugar, calories among different consumer age groups Non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS), also known as low and no-calorie sweeteners (LNCS), are alternatives that contain zero or very low amounts of carbohydrates or energy. These sweeteners can act as an effective tool to reduce caloric content and sugar, which when consumed in excess and without proper diet or exercise, can…
The Guardian - US · Jun 10, 2024 Canadian drug advocacy group founders charged with trafficking Vancouver’s volunteer-led ‘compassion club’ offered users pure drugs like heroin and cocaine to prevent overdose deaths
The Walrus · May 31, 2024 The Fun, Frank, and Completely Miserable Poetry of Barfly Michael Lista’s new collection of poems should come with a Health Canada warning
The Independent UK · May 30, 2024 Medline recalls 1.5 million adult bed rails following 2 reports of entrapment deaths Medical supply company Medline Industries is recalling some 1.5 million portable adult bed rails across the U.S. and Canada, following two reports of entrapment deaths associated with the products
StockNews.com · May 15, 2024 3 Pharma Stocks to Buy for Potential Financial Fortunes Amid surging medicine demand and ongoing drug shortages, the pharmaceutical industry thrives, driving improved patient outcomes and promising growth opportunities for investors. So, it could be wise to invest in quality pharma stocks ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (ACAD), Neurocrine Biosciences (NBIX), and Supernus Pharmaceuticals (SUPN), which can help you fetch potential financial…
The Guardian - US · Mar 7, 2024 ‘In a way, stigma is the leading cause of death’: the radical plan to tackle British Columbia’s overdose epidemic A ‘compassion club’ was blocked from buying pure drugs on the dark web to supply to users – now they are taking on Canada’s government in court