New York – A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) suggests screen time until the age of 3 can lead to developmental delays. The show atypical sensory behaviours linked to neuro-developmental disorders like autism and attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), The New York Post reported citing findings of the study.
Ottawa – The Government of Canada is investing in small and medium-sized businesses working on innovative tools, products and services that help keep Canada’s food, plants and animals safe. Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced a $300,000 investment in two Canadian small businesses. As part of an Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) challenge sponsored by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the …
This investment will increase access to a primary health provider, reduce backlogs and wait times, further support mental health services, and provide greater access to health data. Halifax – Canadians want and deserve a health care system that provides timely access to health services whenever and wherever they are needed. That is why the Government of Canada is investing over …
SAGAMOK ANISHNAWBEK — The Ontario government is making it faster and easier for young people to connect to mental health and substance use support by launching a new Youth Wellness Hub to serve Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation and surrounding areas. This is one of the eight new hubs the government is adding to the 14 already created since 2020, bringing the …
New Youth Wellness Hub Providing Care Closer to Home SAULT STE. MARIE — The Ontario government is making it faster and easier for young people to connect to mental health and substance use support by launching a new Youth Wellness Hub in Sault Ste. Marie to serve the Algoma District and surrounding areas. This is one of the eight new hubs the …
Ottawa – This consultation is open from November 20, 2023 to March 1, 2024. The Public Health Agency of Canada is leading Vision 2030, an initiative to develop a vision for what public health assessment in Canada could look like by 2030. We want to hear from you to make sure that the vision is informed by diverse perspectives from …
Ottawa – The Infectious Disease and Climate Change (IDCC) Program addresses the rise of infectious diseases and their health impacts as a result of our changing climate. This program supports the Government of Canada to deliver on its commitments in the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change and the Government of Canada’s Adaptation Action Plan, as part of the National …
Ottawa – Whether facing the challenges of the unprecedented 2023 wildfire season, responding to emergencies as first responders, or risking their lives to save others, firefighters selflessly service Canadians from coast to coast to coast every single day, putting the health and safety of others before theirs. Cancer accounts for more than 86% of all duty-related deaths among Canadian firefighters. …
Ottawa – January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Almost half a million people in Canada live with dementia, impacting not only themselves, but their loved ones and caregivers as well. While the risk of dementia increases with age, it is not an inevitable part of aging. In fact, the rate of newly diagnosed cases in Canadians aged 65 and over has …
Barcelona – Tomatoes and tomato-based products may be useful in controlling and preventing high blood pressure as per a study by the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. Potassium, which is abundant in tomatoes and other nightshade vegetables, is known to help decrease blood pressure by counteracting the effects of salt on the body. They are also essential to many diets …
