A new coroner’s report reinforces a troubling trend: Canada facilitates MAID for people with disabilities more effectively than proper care
Category: Health
Posted inReligion
Ottawa turns to faith leaders as measles cases surge
The Public Health Agency of Canada is trying to strengthen trust and improve engagement in communities with low vaccination rates
Posted inHealth
WHO issues unprecedented global guidelines to combat infertility
Global health body issues first-ever recommendations as one in six people face infertility worldwide.
Posted inHealth
How the budget undercuts Carney’s prosperity goals
Despite branding itself as a prosperity budget, Ottawa has sidelined the mental health investments economists say are essential for growth
Posted inFamily
Driven by TikTok trends, new beauty brands target children
Dermatologists warn of risks as cosmetics companies race to capture Gen Alpha’s growing obsession with skincare.
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U.K. slaps sugar tax on milkshakes in battle against child obesity
Drinks that do not reduce sugar content could be taxed an additional 25 cents per litre starting January 2028
Posted inWorld
Denmark compensates four over vision loss linked to Ozempic
The Danish Medicines Agency has found a link between the active ingredient in Ozempic and a lack of blood supply to the optic nerve which can cause vision loss
Posted inHealth
Expert MAID recommendations look unlikely to inform policy
An expert committee has recommended medical bodies consider its reports when making MAID policy. It’s unclear that they will
Posted inHealth
The rise—and risks—of online men’s health clinics
Doctors say online men’s health clinics provide more access for men but often bypass clinical best practices.
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COVID inquiry finds U.K. inaction cost thousands of lives
U.K. public inquiry slammed the government of then-PM Johnson for a “toxic and chaotic culture” and said there was a “lack of trust” between Johnson and other leaders