Timmins Symposium Advances Rural Acute Care

Physicians gathered in Timmins for the first in-person rural medicine symposium since COVID-19, focusing on improving acute care delivery in Northern Ontario's remote communities.

Adult Tummy Time: Trend Fights Tech Neck and Back Pain

A growing wellness trend sees adults adopting 'tummy time' to combat the physical toll of prolonged sitting and screen use. Experts explain how this simple practice can improve posture, relieve pain, and enhance mobility.

Router Lights Disrupt Sleep, Stickers Offer Dark Solution

The small LED lights on WiFi routers and other bedroom electronics can interfere with sleep quality by emitting disruptive white and blue light. Experts recommend using affordable adhesive stickers to dim or block these lights for better rest.

Fitness Before Knee Surgery Speeds Return to Activity

New research reveals that preoperative fitness levels significantly influence recovery after knee replacement surgery. Patients who maintain activity before surgery are more likely to resume sports within 12 weeks.

Doctor Debunks 3 Common Heart Health Myths

Family physician Dr. Vera Kohut dispels widespread misconceptions about heart disease and provides actionable steps to improve cardiovascular health, emphasizing prevention and evidence-based practices.

Montreal's Forgotten Neurosurgery Pioneer Deserves Recognition

While Wilder Penfield became a legend, his colleague William Cone co-founded the Montreal Neurological Institute and made groundbreaking contributions that have been largely forgotten. A new book argues it's time to honor this unsung medical hero.

Canada's Cannabis Legalization: Health Consequences Study

Since Canada legalized recreational cannabis in 2018, rising health issues like cannabis hyperemesis syndrome and psychosis in youth highlight unintended consequences, with studies showing increased risks and higher THC concentrations.

Dear Abby: Concern Over Relatives' Excessive Pot Use

A reader writes to Dear Abby expressing worry about adult relatives who smoked five to seven joints daily during a visit, exhibiting anxiety and driving under the influence, sparking a debate on responsible use.

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