Experts: 2024 Holiday Season

Published: 11 December 2024

Winter brings its own set of health risks, from slips and falls to snow-shovelling heart strain, as well as seasonal weight gain and illnesses from gatherings or travel....

Expert: World AIDS Day 2024

Published: 27 November 2024

World AIDS Day, observed on Dec. 1, is a global effort to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS, which affects nearly 40 million people worldwide....

Expert: The science behind seasonal mood changes

Published: 20 November 2024

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression linked to the changing seasons, particularly during fall and winter when daylight hours decrease. The reduced sunlight and lower vitamin D...

Experts: Quebec to allow advance MAID requests

Published: 24 October 2024

Quebec will allow advance requests for medical assistance in dying (MAID) as of Oct. 30. People with certain serious illnesses, such as Alzheimer's disease, will be permitted to apply for MAID...

Expert: How time changes can disrupt our biological clock

Published: 24 October 2024

On Nov. 3, Quebecers will turn their clocks back one hour for the seasonal time change. Tuesday, the Quebec government launched a public consultation on whether the biannual switch should be...

Expert: Quebec launches fall vaccination campaign

Published: 8 October 2024

Quebec began rolling out its fall vaccination campaign against respiratory viruses on Monday, starting with vulnerable populations. Along with flu shots, a new COVID-19 vaccine adapted to the...

Expert: Canada’s first-ever national oral health survey

Published: 3 September 2024

Preliminary results of the Canadian Oral Health Survey (COHS), released August 27, highlight disparities in insurance coverage and indicate dental visits have almost returned to pre-pandemic levels...

Expert: Discovery of new Earth-like planet could shed light on what makes a planet habitable

Published: 5 August 2024

In an exciting breakthrough for astronomy and the search for extraterrestrial life, a team of international scientists, including key support from McGill University researchers, has announced the...

Expert: 5 reasons why Canada should consider moving to a  4-day work week

Published: 31 July 2024

Nine out of 10 Canadians are interested in a four-day work week, according to a recent survey, making it their most desirable benefit ahead of health care, flexible scheduling and additional...

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