UBC researchers found that AI tools like ChatGPT can sound more empathetic and convincing than real doctors, leading patients to trust inaccurate advice. Only 31% of ChatGPT’s medical responses were fully correct. With limited access to family doctors, Canadians increasingly rely on AI for healthcare guidance.
New Statistics Canada data shows 68% of Canadian adults are overweight or obese—up from 60% before the pandemic. Rising obesity, especially among young adults, is linked to sedentary lifestyles and poor habits. Experts stress that while BMI has limitations, it remains an affordable tool for monitoring national health trends.
The 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission reports that adopting a “planetary health diet” — rich in plants and limited in red meat — could feed nearly 10 billion people sustainably by 2050. This global shift could cut food-related emissions by over half, prevent 15 million premature deaths, and save trillions in health costs.
A new Canadian study reveals that older adults can regain optimal well-being through social support, healthy habits, and positive mindsets. Despite aging or chronic illness, many improved within three years. Experts emphasize a holistic approach—balancing physical health with strong relationships, stress reduction, and emotional resilience—to achieve healthy aging.
Nearly 3.7 to 5.8 million Canadians await surgeries, scans, or specialist visits. Despite more procedures being performed, demand outpaces capacity. Patients face years-long waits and worsening conditions, sparking calls for reforms like activity-based hospital funding to improve efficiency and patient outcomes.
Experts say AI platforms and wearables can track influenza cases and provide insights into outbreaks. Tools like FluWatch and Beacon aggregate data from social media, hospitals, and governments. While helpful, AI is not diagnostic—patients still need professional medical guidance.
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