A new report reveals that emergency room visits in Canada are taking 20-30% longer than three years ago. The median stay for urgent cases is now 4.1 hours, while less severe cases average 2.7 hours. Wait times have risen sharply in Manitoba and Prince Edward Island.
As school begins, children with chronic anxiety may need extra support. Experts recommend parents engage in open conversations, avoid blanket reassurances, and ensure anxious kids attend school. Therapy can help shift their thinking from extreme fears to realistic scenarios, promoting coping and resilience.
Health misinformation spreads rapidly on social media, posing risks to public health. The University of Waterloo's U-MAS tool tracks and identifies harmful false claims, like vaccine hesitancy, before they escalate. Experts emphasize the need for regulatory actions and education to counteract these dangers effectively.
A major Lancet review identifies vision loss and high cholesterol as new dementia risk factors, alongside 12 known factors like smoking and diabetes. Preventing dementia may involve lifestyle changes, such as treating cataracts and managing cholesterol, though broader public health interventions are also necessary.
Scientists at UMass Amherst have developed a flexible, chalk-based coating that cools fabric by up to 15°F, offering relief in extreme heat. This innovation, alongside other efforts like nanodiamond-coated fabrics, aims to make cooling clothing affordable and scalable, potentially reducing reliance on climate-polluting air conditioning.
Brain samples from early 2024 contained significantly more microplastics than those from 2016, with a 50% increase observed. While the health impact remains unclear, experts advise minimizing plastic exposure as research continues to explore the potential risks.
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