Norrie Matthews is calling on parents to ensure their children are vaccinated against meningitis B before the school year begins, more than two years after his son tragically passed away from the disease. Meningitis B is a rare but dangerous form of meningitis that can lead to severe complications. Kai Matthews, a kinesiology student at …
Concerns are rising among global health authorities as COVID-19 cases surge in countries in the Northern Hemisphere. This is particularly worrisome because respiratory illnesses tend to peak during the winter months in these regions. The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging countries to enhance their surveillance and reporting of COVID-19 due to an increase in …
Recent international research suggests that pollution from wildfire smoke can have detrimental effects on cognitive function and mental health, and may even increase the risk of dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s disease. While previous studies focused on the impact of wildfires on the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, scientists are now investigating how fine particulate matter from …
After over three years of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been revealed through data that the majority of Canadians have developed immunity against the virus. This immunity has come from a combination of both infection and vaccination. A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) on Monday shows that by March …
Experts are warning that as schools reopen across Canada in the fall, there is expected to be a resurgence of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses. While reported cases of COVID-19 have been decreasing or remaining stable nationally, this trend is likely to change with the increase in virus rates in the fall, especially among children …
A recent study published in The European Journal of Nutrition has found that even small changes in sleep patterns, such as going to bed at different times on weekdays and weekends, could have negative effects on gut bacteria and contribute to obesity and cardiovascular disease. The study focused on social jet lag, which occurs when …
According to research conducted by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), a specific gene may be responsible for naturally reducing the viral loads of HIV in certain individuals. This gene, known as CHD1L, hinders HIV replication and transmission. The study, published in Nature, involved the collaboration of PHAC researchers and international partners. They analyzed …
Canada is taking a significant step towards prioritizing mental health support by launching its nationwide crisis hotline, 988, on November 30th. This service will offer free texting or calling for Canadians facing mental health challenges. On Monday, Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett announced a $156 million investment over three years to the Centre …
Wildfire smoke has drawn attention to the need for improved ventilation in public buildings in Canada, according to experts. The recent death of a nine-year-old boy in British Columbia from asthma exacerbated by wildfire smoke has raised concerns over the current air quality standards in public spaces. Experts argue that these recommendations are insufficient to …
The tragic death of a nine-year-old boy in British Columbia who suffered from asthma and had his condition worsened by wildfire smoke serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of poor air quality for individuals with underlying respiratory and cardiac conditions. According to experts, when the air is polluted with wildfire smoke, there is …