Hamilton has confirmed its first human West Nile virus case this season, prompting health officials to raise the community risk level to high. Most infected people experience no symptoms, but older adults and immunocompromised individuals face greater risks. Residents are urged to use insect repellent, cover exposed skin, and eliminate standing water.
Two Montreal doctors are helping lead international trials testing personalized mRNA vaccines for lung and bladder cancer. The vaccines, developed from each patient’s tumour genetics, work alongside immunotherapy to help prevent cancer recurrence. Early findings suggest limited serious side effects, offering hope for more precise, personalized cancer treatment.
A small clinical study found that a single CRISPR-based treatment reduced LDL cholesterol and triglycerides by nearly half for more than a year. The experimental therapy targets a liver gene linked to cholesterol regulation. While the results are promising, researchers stress that larger clinical trials and long-term safety monitoring are still needed.
As more U.S. men lose significant weight using GLP-1 medications, cosmetic clinics are seeing increased demand for procedures addressing loose skin, facial volume loss and other changes. Surgeons report a noticeable rise in male patients seeking facelifts, liposuction, tummy tucks and other treatments to complete their physical transformations.
The FDA has authorized Juul Labs to sell an updated vaping device with an optional age-verification feature. The Juul2 is designed to help prevent underage use and will initially offer tobacco and menthol cartridges. Regulators emphasize that authorization is not an endorsement and that non-smokers should not use e-cigarettes.
Veterinarians in British Columbia's Sea to Sky region are reporting an increase in encounters between bats and pets, following a case where a bat tested positive for rabies. Rabies remains uncommon in B.C., but experts are reminding pet owners about the importance of routine rabies vaccinations and avoiding direct contact with bats. Have you noticed more bats around your community this year? Read more about the recent warning and what pet owners should know.
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