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Health·Second Opinion PreVenture, a drug prevention program that began in Montreal, has been found to reduce the risk of substance use disorders in teens by offering them tools and strategies to cope with personality traits like impulsivity and anxiety. PreVenture program has reduced odds by focusing on risky personality traits:Continue Reading

Health The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting the first death from measles in an ongoing outbreak. School-aged child who was not vaccinated was hospitalized in Lubbock last weekThe Associated Press · Posted: Feb 26, 2025 12:26 PM EST | Last Updated: February 27 Covenant Children’s Hospital inContinue Reading

Health A tube of lip balm may seem like the perfect antidote to dry, cracked lips. But do these over-the-counter products soothe flaking or can they make it worse?  Some people can’t take fragrances, flavours and preservatives found in popular balmsThe Associated Press · Posted: Feb 26, 2025 11:33 AM ESTContinue Reading

Health There have been 95 measles cases reported in Canada so far this year — with Quebec, Ontario and Manitoba reporting new cases in the last week, says Canada’s chief public health officer.  Outbreak that now spans several provinces traced to New Brunswick wedding Amina Zafar · CBC News · Posted:Continue Reading

Health The Canadian Paediatric Society is calling for better regulation and safety measures to protect kids riding off-road vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles and side-by-sides. A third of off-road vehicle deaths are kids, teens: Canadian Paediatric Society Nicole Ireland · The Canadian Press · Posted: Feb 24, 2025 5:30 PM ESTContinue Reading

Health A news release from Health Canada says the solvent can be absorbed through the skin or by inhaling it, and it may cause harm to fetal development and the reproductive system when used frequently. Affected products have expiry dates of November 2025 and April 2026The Canadian Press · Posted:Continue Reading

Health The Public Health Agency of Canada’s Flu Watch report, released Friday, shows test positivity for influenza at 26.9 per cent and rising — the highest value since the start of the 2020-21 season. Rates of severe illness similar to prior years, doctor saysCBC News · Posted: Feb 21, 2025Continue Reading

Health Health Canada is warning people that unauthorized sexual enhancement products sold in at least three provinces may pose serious health risks. Products seized from stores in New Brunswick, Quebec and Ontario may pose serious health risks Natalie Stechyson · CBC News · Posted: Feb 20, 2025 10:11 AM EST | Last Updated:Continue Reading

Health Seasonal flu vaccines need to be updated each year because the virus changes so frequently. But the U.S. hasn’t contributed its information on what’s spreading there since January, a World Health Organization official says. Seasonal flu information is important to monitor outbreaks, inform which strains to include in vaccinesContinue Reading