he E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s has now spread across 13 states in the U.S., with at least 75 individuals affected, health officials reported […]
Tag: public health
Scurvy Case Highlights Potential for Notorious Disease’s Return
A disease once infamous among sailors is now re-emerging in developed countries: scurvy. In a recent case, a middle-aged Australian man was diagnosed with the […]
Addictions Minister Announces Imminent National Ban on Flavored Vapes
The federal government is set to implement a national ban on most vaping flavors, Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya’ara Saks confirmed, over three years […]
Ontario’s Plan to Close Supervised Consumption Sites Could Lead to Numerous Deaths, Warn Experts and Data”
The Ontario government’s proposal to shut down supervised drug consumption sites may impact more facilities than initially anticipated, targeting programs that manage thousands of potentially […]
Health Minister Restricts Nicotine Pouches to Behind the Counter, Prohibits Flavored Options
Starting next week, Health Minister Mark Holland will require Health Canada-approved nicotine pouches to be placed behind pharmacy counters as part of his efforts to […]
Doug Ford to Prohibit Safe Injection Sites Within 200 Metres of Schools and Child-Care Centres
Premier Doug Ford is set to close most safe injection sites by enforcing a 200-metre buffer zone from schools and daycares, while simultaneously increasing provincial […]
Doctors Warn: Fast-Spreading Mpox Strain Could Soon Reach Canada
Canadian experts warn that a rapidly spreading strain of mpox, currently affecting several African countries, may soon reach Canada, where this strain has yet to […]
