Public Health

WHO calls rising heat a ‘public health crisis’ for workers, including in Canada
The WHO and the World Meteorological Organization released a joint report on Friday saying outdoor workers in construction, farming and other physically demanding jobs are at especially high risk of heat stroke, dehydration, cardiovascular damage and kidney dysfunction.
Pharmacists ‘increasingly disgruntled’ by work burden from federal restrictions on nicotine pouch sales, Imperial Tobacco says
The company behind the only brand of nicotine pouches legally available for sale in Canada has launched a PR blitz against the federal ministerial order introduced last year that keeps the product behind the pharmacy counter.

About 7 people a year die trying to save others from drowning in Canada, study finds

The study examined 4,535 fatal drownings in that 10-year timeframe and found someone tried to rescue more than half of them.
Put down your phone while supervising kids in the water, Lifesaving Society urges

Last week alone, three people—including two young children and a 24-year-old male kayaker—died in three separate drownings in Ontario.
Caution advised due to bacteria levels at some Ontario beaches as heat persists

Some Ontario beaches have been deemed unsafe for swimming during a heat wave in southern parts of the province, but experts say public beaches—especially those in urban areas—still provide crucial relief from blistering temperatures.
Not just about lungs: What healthcare pros need to know about the wide-ranging impacts of wildfire smoke

From cognitive and mental health issues to cancer and neonatal impacts, more research is urgently needed on unknown long-term effects.
Obesity rates in Canada increased faster during pandemic than in previous 11 years

A new report says the prevalence of obesity increased faster during the COVID-19 pandemic than it did over the course of more than a decade beforehand, specifically in young adults.
Canadian doctors and scientists worry after RFK Jr. fires U.S. vaccine committee

On Monday, the U.S. health and human services secretary—a longtime anti-vaccine advocate—said he will appoint new members to the scientific group that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about vaccination.
From HIV tests to naloxone, new initiative brings health essentials to vending machines

Our Healthbox offers access to a wide array of health supplies, such as test kits for HIV and COVID, naloxone kits and other harm reduction supplies, menstrual products, condoms and other sexual health products, and even hats, gloves and socks.
Dr. Oz offers to relocate B.C. ostriches facing cull, but owners decline help

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency ordered the cull last year after an avian flu outbreak at the farm, and a judge tossed out a challenge this month that sought to stop the order.

WHO calls rising heat a ‘public health crisis’ for workers, including in Canada

Pharmacists ‘increasingly disgruntled’ by work burden from federal restrictions on nicotine pouch sales, Imperial Tobacco says

About 7 people a year die trying to save others from drowning in Canada, study finds

Put down your phone while supervising kids in the water, Lifesaving Society urges

Caution advised due to bacteria levels at some Ontario beaches as heat persists

Not just about lungs: What healthcare pros need to know about the wide-ranging impacts of wildfire smoke

Obesity rates in Canada increased faster during pandemic than in previous 11 years

Canadian doctors and scientists worry after RFK Jr. fires U.S. vaccine committee

From HIV tests to naloxone, new initiative brings health essentials to vending machines

Dr. Oz offers to relocate B.C. ostriches facing cull, but owners decline help