According to a study conducted by Dalhousie University's Agri-Food Analytics Lab and Caddle, rising food prices have caused nearly half of Canadians to choose cost over nutrition. According to the report, 45.5% of people prioritize price over health advantages when shopping for food. Simultaneously, 63.3% are concerned that skipping meals may impair their long-term health. Due to cost, over half (49.2%) have reduced their consumption of meat or protein.
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Scooters, both traditional and electric, are becoming increasingly popular in Canada and globally. They're a hit among children for leisure and transportation. However, scooting in traffic or at fast speeds can be risky. According to Meagan Doyle, a pediatric emergency doctor and trauma director at McMaster University, the rise in scooter use is paralleled by a spike in emergency room visits for scooter-related injuries.
Global scientists are expediting lab research on the BA.2.86 COVID-19 variant. Initial findings from China and Sweden, with more anticipated from the US, suggest it might not be as concerning as initially thought, though more data is needed.
Ontario university initiates program to address family doctor shortage. Experts suggest a complete healthcare system rethink may be necessary in the long term. New program trains first-year med students as family doctors to combat the shortage. Med school grads are increasingly avoiding family practice.
Giving your baby a phone or tablet might seem harmless, but a new study suggests it may hinder their development. Daily screen time at age 1 can lead to developmental delays in various skills by age 2, as per a study in JAMA Pediatrics involving 7,097 children. Experts uninvolved in the study emphasize its global relevance and note that screen use could hinder interpersonal growth, as real-world interactions offer more complex social cues than screens can provide.
From the start of the year until August, COVID-19 cases in Canada generally declined. However, early indicators suggest a potential new wave of infections. As hospital admissions increase, experts are discussing how this wave could differ from earlier ones. On August 15, the Public Health Agency of Canada noted an 11% uptick in COVID-related hospital stays compared to the prior week.
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