Yikes. www.nwonewswatch.com/local-news/p...

Researchers at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto are working on a large trial to determine if a blood test, known as liquid biopsy, can detect tiny amounts of cancer remaining after patients have been treated. globalnews.ca/news/1195781...

Hope for the future www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...

The number of opioid overdose calls to paramedics has risen sharply in four Ontario cities compared with a year ago. by Ariel Tozman | CBC News www.cbc.ca/news/investi...

“As summer draws Canadians back into gardens and parks, scientists and environmental caretakers say we need to reexamine how we view insects, swapping our repulsion for appreciation of the key environmental role they play.” by Samanntha Lee | CBC Radio www.cbc.ca/radio/sunday...

Just a reminder that you can help researchers keep tabs on the tick population in Canada by uploading photos of any ticks you are unlucky enough to encounter to eTick.ca.

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Levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in dolphins and whales are rising globally theconversation.com/levels-of-fo... #pollution #environment #climate #oceans

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Such an important reminder for dog owners 🐾 👇

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Children’s hospitals warn of rising e-scooter injuries www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic... @ctvnews-mirror.bsky.social

I shared my grave concerns about the growing evidence that for-profit plasma donation is creating preventable harm What do we need to see? A commission of inquiry and a return to voluntary plasma donations as per Krever Commission We have a fed gov entangled with corporations #MBpoli #cdnpoli

Access to free naloxone in B.C. preventing 4 out of 5 potentially fatal overdoses, BCCDC report finds. However, 12,356 lives were lost to the toxic drug crisis in B.C. from 2019 to 2024, by @thatemfagan.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... via @cbcnews.ca @bccdc.bsky.social

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“The Manitoba government has passed Canada’s first nurse-to-patient ratio legislation and is releasing recommendations, marking the next step in improving patient safety, supporting nurses and strengthening health-care staffing across the province.”

“The research, presented Monday at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting, found that a personalized mRNA vaccine halved the risk of melanoma returning after five years.” www.nbcnews.com/health/cance...

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When you walk around the neighborhood, you notice the small things

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NEW PODCAST: With AI developing at breakneck speed, how can it be made safe for use in real-life health care settings? We speak to members of the national commission looking at regulation. Listen now 🎧

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“Safe, precious & loved”. Precious…❤️

“What began as a classic commencement ceremony for graduates of the Wilson College of Textiles ended with cheers, tears, and a surprise announcement that instantly changed the financial futures of hundreds of students.” www.upworthy.com/nc-graduates...

Something big just happened on Haida Gwaii. For the first time in B.C., a utility-scale solar project is now taking a meaningful bite out of a diesel-fuelled remote grid. It's a product of years of work from the Haida Nation, and it could signal a tipping point. (photos: Katherine Cheng) 🧵

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A baby boom for North Atlantic right whales, but extinction still a threat

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Colorectal Cancer Canada and the Canadian Cancer Society have encouraged provinces & territories to start colorectal screening at age 45 citing evidence that people under 50 are 2 to 2.5 times more likely to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer than in previous generations. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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A game-changer for good health? Scientists believe ‘we are when we eat’ | Devi Sridhar

An Indigenous-led health care solution called One Heart at a Time is bringing specialized heart-health care to remote Indigenous communities, reports @michellegamage.bsky.social. 🫀

“We have to work with the team to constantly innovate and work on new models of care delivery in order to meet the challenges”…One way they're doing this is brainstorming solutions with the frontline team then taking those ideas and putting them into practice. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Heartbreaking 💔 www.timescolonist.com/local-news/b...

Rather than treating Alzheimer’s disease as a single endpoint, researchers at Texas A&M university are focusing on the key biological moment that precedes the transition from mild cognitive impairment to dementia. #Alzheimer’s #MCI #dementia stories.tamu.edu/news/2026/04...

Mid-to-late April marks the beginning of tick season for many parts of Canada. More wildlife are being infected, so there is a higher incidence of Lyme disease, depending on where you are in the country. by Paul Hollingsworth | CTV News. www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...

The Yukon is a national 🇨🇦 treaure.

Fe!! What a beautiful Kestrel! ❤️

After a year of turmoil, cancer researchers see promising signs for mRNA vaccines https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/article/after-a-year-of-turmoil-cancer-researchers-see-promising-signs-for-mrna-vaccines/ ↷ canadahealthwatch.ca/featured 🍁

“While some might see millions of fish congregating in the warm waters as a sign of abundance, scientists say it may actually reflect an ecosystem that has fundamentally changed.” by Colin Butler | CBC News #GreatLakes #EarthDay #HiddenBelow www.cbc.ca/news/science...

While more research is needed, pancreatic cancer mRNA vaccine shows promising results in an early trial www.nbcnews.com/health/cance...

Interesting read on how to help high performers recover after navigating burnout. Dr. Archana Shrestha, a board-certified ER physician & a burnout recovery expert, found that burnout recovery requires 3 skills: self-stewardship, emotional processing, & a sense of purpose.” time.com/article/2026...

“Striking new data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) shows hospitalization rates for vaccine-preventable respiratory diseases more than doubled in 2024, compared to pre-pandemic levels, all while vaccination rates are backsliding.” www.cbc.ca/news/health/...

Oh, this picture of Victor Glover and Christina Koch together on the helicopter.

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Blessed to see and hear these majestic beauties today. ❤️

Living near Lake Superior, this looks so interesting!

ICYMI: @healthydebate.bsky.social has kindly republished a version of a co-authored article (with @dickzoutman.bsky.social and @smbilodeau.bsky.social (thanks sirs!)).

“When you are in the presence of people who are suffering and you don't turn away, something in you changes. The heart grows larger." - Ram Dass. A beautiful story about a former pilot who spent 100 days as a caregiver in nursing homes w/ people living w/ dementia. www.dailygood.org/story/3381/b...