Quebec cannabis use is dropping, but how much depends on age range – Montreal | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] The rate of cannabis use in Quebec is starting to slowly decline almost a decade after it was legalized across the country, but the size of the drop depends on the age group. Medical professionals say it’s not a surprise as public education of the drug has increased since legalization. “I realize that there […]
Saskatoon sees 150 overdose calls in under two weeks, prompting public alert – Saskatoon | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size A drug overdose alert has gone into effect for Saskatoon after more than 150 related calls were made to the city’s fire department in the first 12 days of April. The type of drug, and what it’s being sold as, remains unknown, according to a bulletin […]
Closing arguments begin in B.C. MAID and faith-based hospital lawsuit | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size Closing arguments have begun in a lawsuit over Medically Assisted Dying (MAID) that could have a far- reaching impact. B.C.’s Supreme Court is hearing the case focusing on 34-year-old Sam O’Neill, who had stage four cervical cancer and had chosen MAID to end her life. O’Neill […]
Greater access to private medical testing in Alberta under proposed legislation | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Alberta’s government is laying the legislative groundwork to let more people pay in order to bypass their doctor to get faster access to everything from CT scans to blood tests. Primary Health Minister Adriana LaGrange introduced a Bill 29, the Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2026 on Monday that, if passed, will allow for rules […]
10 years since B.C. declared toxic drugs emergency | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] It has been 10 years since B.C. declared a public health emergency of the toxic drug crisis. Since the emergency was declared, more than 18,000 people have died in B.C. from toxic drugs, with Indigenous people, men and people working in the trades being the most affected. “This crisis is impacting our entire province, […]
The exact heart rate to hit to burn fat and boost heart health better than high-intensity exercise
[ad_1] You’re probably familiar with the phrase, ‘no pain, no gain’. But when it comes to burning fat and getting fitter, experts now say that advice could be wrong. A growing number of fitness specialists are urging ‘Zone 2’ training to boost health – a lower-intensity workout such as a brisk walk, light jog or steady […]
Texas launches probe into Lululemon over potential ‘forever chemicals’ | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size Texas has launched an investigation into Canadian retailer Lululemon over the alleged potential presence of “forever chemicals” in its activewear, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said in a statement Monday. Lululemon USA is being investigated on “whether the company has misled consumers about the safety, quality, […]
11,000,000 women in the UK have this ‘fishy’ infection doctors want recognised a
[ad_1] It’s STI awareness week and doctors are calling for change (Picture: Getty/ Metro) If you’re sexually active, hopefully you’re aware of STIs like chlamydia, gonorrhoea, and syphilis. But there could soon be a new addition to the line-up, as doctors call for a common infection which affects around one billion women worldwide to be […]
Study Suggests These Lifestyle Habits May Increase Your Risk Of Dementia
[ad_1] Engaging in “mentally active” activities versus “mentally passive” ones while sitting or lounging may affect your risk for dementia, according to a recent study. In a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine last month, researchers evaluated over 20,000 adult participants in Sweden, most of whom were women. Researchers administered a baseline […]
A New Study Found A Connection Between Low Levels Of This 1 Vitamin And Dementia – And 60% Of The World Is Deficient In It
[ad_1] Many people’s vitamin D levels do not fall within a healthy range, which can cause muscle weakness, fatigue, depression, bone pain and lower immune function. In fact, an estimated 60% of the world is vitamin D deficient and needs a supplement, Dr. Michael Holick, a professor of medicine, pharmacology, physiology & biophysics and molecular […]