How wildfire smoke affects brain

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Ottawa – Since the start of wildfires in Canada, the smoke has travelled to the US and air-poor quality is posing problems for human health which are alarming. According to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, scientists have said that people may develop dementia in their later life if they were persistently exposed to wildfire smoke.

Trudeau thanks South Korean firefighters

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Ottawa – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau thanked South Korean firefighters who came to help put off wildfires in Canada. Trudeau said: “This morning in Ottawa, I got to send off an incredible group of people. They came from Korea (South) and spent the last few weeks battling wildfires in Quebec. On behalf of all Canadians — I thanked them for …

Minister of Health talks about wellbeing on Clean Air Day

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Ottawa – Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, said on Clean Air Day: “The air we breathe is essential to our health and wellbeing and it is our responsibility to protect it. As the Minister of Health, I am acutely aware of the harmful impact that air pollution has on our health. Studies have shown that poor air quality can lead …