Consuming two liters of artificially sweetened drinks weekly, similar to a daily medium diet soda, increases the risk of atrial fibrillation (A-fib)—an irregular heartbeat—by 20%. Added-sugar beverages pose a 10% higher risk, whereas pure juices like orange or vegetable reduce it by 8%.
Because of a milder winter and an early thaw, allergy season in Canada is predicted to begin early. Dr. Melissa Lem explains that this is due to climate change, citing possible mold growth from flooding and an increase in pollen. According to research, the pollen season in North America has gotten longer by three weeks in the past few years.
The World Organisation for Animal Health's chief, Monique Eloit, warns of increased bird flu risks to humans as the virus reaches more species and areas. Concerns grow after U.S. reports of bird flu in cows and a human, highlighting potential for broader transmission.
An analysis published in The Lancet shows that more than one billion people globally are obese, exceeding previous estimates. The rapid transition from underweight to obesity is highlighted by Dr. Majid Ezzati of Imperial College London, especially in low- and middle-income countries. This pattern points to a serious worldwide health issue.
A physician in Ontario had his license temporarily revoked for unauthorized access to patient documents. Radiologist Dr. Ashley John Mercado was fined $6,000 and suspended for four months after admitting to professional misconduct. Over several years, he had several access points to the medical records of twenty patients, including family members and coworkers.
According to estimates from the Canadian Cancer Society, there is a considerable risk of colon cancer, which accounts for 11% of all cancer-related deaths in Canada. One in 16 men and one in 18 women are likely to get the disease. Although there has been a general fall in colorectal cancer incidence during the 1980s in all age categories, older persons seem to be primarily affected by this decline.
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