Montreal ERs are overwhelmed as flu season hits. Experts urge healthy individuals with mild cold or flu symptoms to recover at home to avoid spreading illness. Only those with severe or prolonged symptoms, underlying conditions, or alarming signs like chest pain, dehydration, or confusion should visit the ER.
Canada may lose its measles-free designation after a year-long outbreak infecting over 5,000 people, including two infants. Experts blame vaccine hesitancy and disrupted immunizations. Public health officials stress rebuilding trust, increasing vaccination rates, and improving surveillance to restore Canada’s elimination status and prevent other vaccine-preventable diseases.
A King’s College London study found antidepressants can significantly affect weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, and heart rate within weeks. Published in The Lancet, the findings highlight that not all antidepressants are alike, urging personalized prescriptions. A new digital tool helps match patients with the safest, most suitable medications.
Hamstring tightness often stems from instability caused by tight hip flexors and weak glutes—not lack of flexibility. These imbalances tilt the pelvis forward, straining hamstrings. Instead of endless stretching, restore stability with breathing, glute activation, and hip-flexor release to reduce tension and improve strength and mobility.
Consumer Reports found over two-thirds of 23 protein powders contained unsafe lead levels—some ten times the daily limit. Experts warn long-term use may harm brain, kidney, and reproductive health. They recommend moderation, preferring whole-food proteins like eggs and beans, and call for stricter product safety standards.
Seven obstetricians at Kamloops’ Royal Inland Hospital resigned over unsafe workloads, reflecting Canada’s wider maternal healthcare crisis. Experts warn chronic staff shortages delay deliveries and risk patient safety. National licensure and stronger institutional support are urged to retain healthcare professionals and stabilize obstetrical care across provinces.
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