There’s ‘No Evidence’ ADHD Is Being Over-Diagnosed In The UK, Experts Say
[ad_1] In 2025, Health Secretary Wes Streeting said he’d launch an independent review into increased demand for autism, mental health, and ADHD services. Per the BBC, this will involve looking for “evidence of over-diagnosis” – a concern others have raised in previous headlines. But ADHD UK estimates that about two million cases of ADHD are […]
Dad calls for vaccine action after teen dies of meningitis B
[ad_1] Juliette Kenny, 18, died just one day after first showing symptoms Kirstie McCrum Deputy Head of News, Live News Network and Rosie Shead 05:00, 20 Mar 2026 The Kenny Family (left to right) Juliette, Michael, Rebecca and Florence(Image: PA) The father of a teenager who tragically passed away in Kent following a meningitis outbreak […]
‘Every child deserves a chance to grow up’: B.C. mom fights to get son treatment overseas | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] A B.C. mom says she will do anything to help her son get treatment overseas. “He’s beautiful, he’s kind, he’s loving,” Natasha Hepburn said. “He loves playing with his brother. He loves going to the playground, just being silly. He talks about growing up and what he wants to be when he’s older. “He’s […]
RCMP search MHCare, company linked to Alberta health corruption probe | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] A medical supply company caught up in allegations of corruption surrounding Alberta surgical contracts had its office in Edmonton searched by the RCMP this week. Officers, both in uniform and plainclothes, were seen going in and out of a nondescript three-storey building in northwest Edmonton on Wednesday, where MHCare Medical is run. The company […]
Ontario taking 1st steps to create integrated digital system for medical records | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] The Ford government is beginning work to create a central, electronic system to manage medical records, a move it says is part of its broader plan to connect everyone with a primary care practitioner by 2029. The policy is in its early stages, with officials reaching out to businesses and providers in Ontario to […]
You need to ejaculate HOW many times a month to help prevent prostate cancer?
[ad_1] Two separate studies saw significant benefits to ejaculating multiple times (Picture: Getty) While you may have heard old wives’ tales about masturbation being bad for your health, according to science it’s actually the exact opposite. Research shows that ejaculating as much as once every day can really limit the chances, while another study suggests […]
Toronto’s donor-funded consumption sites bracing for fallout of Ontario funding cuts | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] As the Ontario government cuts funding for seven supervised drug consumption sites in the province, workers at three remaining sites in Toronto that don’t rely on provincial funding say they’re worried the move will further strain their resources and lead to more overdoses and open drug use across the city. The province said Monday it will […]
B.C. faces long-term care shortage, and decision to delay facilities is drawing fire | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] James Wolfe, who lives in B.C.’s Fraser Valley, spent the last year and a half looking for a long-term care bed for his 68-year-old brother Brian, who has Down syndrome and non-verbal dementia. Mostly, it involved a back-and-forth with local health administrators. “They are great people,” he said. “They are very compassionate doing their job.” […]
Shoppers president met health minister as Ontario expanded prescription powers | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] At the beginning of 2023, Ontario officially moved forward with a plan to allow pharmacists to prescribe medicine for common ailments like hay fever, cold sores and acid reflux. A new system ushered in by the Ford government paid pharmacists a $19 assessment fee for each consultation and gave them powers to make decisions […]
Alberta moves to drastically reduce access to medically assisted dying | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s government took steps Wednesday to drastically restrict who’s eligible for medical assistance in dying. Smith’s United Conservative Party government introduced a bill that, if passed, would limit medical assistance in dying, better known as MAID, to those likely to die of natural causes within a year. Those under 18 would […]