What can I do about the Wuhan coronavirus? A guide for Canadians of what’s helpful, and what’s not
The Globe and Mail
“Here, Globe and Mail health columnist André Picard looks at some tips from risk-communications researcher Peter Sandman on how to assuage …”
TAGS: public health, illness prevention, coronavirus
Low-calorie sweeteners pose a risk to developing babies, research says
CTV News
“A University of Calgary study has discovered a link between the consumption of low-calorie sweeteners like stevia and obesity and …”
TAGS: maternal health, neonatal health, development
Your first exposure to flu virus dictates how your body responds to it for life: study
CTV News
“The research suggests that early exposure to one of the two flu strains that … Health Canada estimates that the flu is responsible for around 12,200 …”
TAGS: virology, immune response, children and youth health
AI-analyzed Blood Test Predicts Progression of Alzheimer’s disease
Technology Networks
“Evaluating the effectiveness of therapies for neurodegenerative diseases is often difficult because each patient’s progression is different. A new study …”
TAGS: Alzheimer’s disease, artificial intelligence, neurodegenerative disease
What to do if you or someone else is struggling with mental illness
CTV News
“According to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), by the time Canadians reach 40 years of age, one in two have a mental illness or …”
TAGS: mental health, support
Canadians willing to take new job for less pay if it means more mental health support: study
Globalnews.ca
“A new survey suggests most Canadians would be willing to leave their job for one that paid less if it meant having better access to mental health …”
TAGS: mental health, access to mental healthcare, support