Ottawa – Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, said: “We come together to recognize Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day and Month. For 25 years, September 9 has been dedicated to raising awareness about this critical issue that affects individuals and families across Canada in far-reaching ways. This date, the nineth day of the …
Ottawa – Medical assistance in dying (MAID) is a process that allows someone who is found eligible to be able to receive assistance from a medical practitioner in ending their life. The federal Criminal Code of Canada permits this to take place only under very specific circumstances and rules. Anyone requesting this service must meet specific eligibility criteria to receive medical assistance …
Rocky Harbour – When kids eat well, they do better in school. And when kids do well in school, they succeed. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and the Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, Andrew Furey, recently announced an agreement to expand school food programs in the province. This agreement, under the National School Food Program, will result in 4,100 more …
Boston – A recent study carried out by the Stanford Prevention Research Center and TruDiagnostic has revealed the effects an eight-week vegan diet versus an omnivorous diet can have on the biological age of a human body. The researchers aimed to know how a short vegan diet would affect a human age and health compared to a non-vegan diet.
Ottawa – Did you know that one of the leading causes of death in children ages 1 to 4 is drowning? Carefully supervise your children, secure the area around your backyard pool and teach your children about water safety. This can help prevent serious injuries and death. Supervising children Keep young children and inexperienced swimmers in view and within arm’s …
Random controlled trials in a new meta-study looked at the effect of consuming cocoa on cardiovascular disease risk factors. Cocoa use was associated with varying degrees of improvement in total cholesterol and LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and fasting blood glucose, reported Medical News Today. But increased use of cocoa may impact people with diabetes and is not …
Government of Canada supports up to 40 SMEs as they bring new products to market through GreenCentre Canada programming Kingston – Canada’s cleantech sector continues to thrive with innovative ideas that will lead to a greener future for everyone. The Government of Canada is supporting businesses, organizations and entrepreneurs in this space to ensure they have the support they need …
Toronto – TPH has consistently advocated for expanded access to a comprehensive range of evidence-based health services including prevention, treatment and harm reduction interventions. TPH remains committed and ready to pursue collaborative approaches to address this critical and urgent health issue. Shelter system and the drug toxicity crisis Toronto has also experienced heightened incidents of non-fatal and fatal opioid overdoses …
Washington – A lot of people get shock when they know about their cancer diagnosis. Dany Bell, a specialist advisor on treatment and recovery at Macmillan Cancer Support in the United Kingdom, told Medical News Today: “Being diagnosed with cancer can be a big shock, even if you already suspected you might have it. Cancer is a word that can …
Ottawa – Every person in Canada deserves to age with dignity, safety, and comfort, regardless of where they live. While many Canadians want to age in their own home, they also expect and deserve that high quality long-term care options are available. That is why the Government of Canada is developing a Safe Long-Term Care Act. Health Canada released the …
