A new review suggests childhood experiences have lasting effects on brain development, with screen use raising concerns among researchers. Experts say excessive screen exposure may reduce opportunities for social interaction, physical activity, and skill-building. Parents are encouraged to balance technology use with real-world experiences during critical developmental years.
Life after cancer treatment can bring emotional, physical, and financial struggles that often receive less attention than the treatment itself. Survivors report fatigue, fear of recurrence, mental health challenges, and difficulty returning to daily routines. Advocates are calling for stronger long-term support systems to help survivors transition from recovery to thriving.
A Toronto plastic surgeon has been ordered to pay more than $20 million after a court found he violated patient privacy by installing surveillance cameras throughout his clinic, including sensitive treatment areas. Thousands of patients were affected. The judge ruled the actions breached patient trust and caused emotional harm, resulting in significant damages.
A new Canadian study found family physicians faced significantly higher administrative workloads between 2011 and 2021. Increases in laboratory tests, referrals, prescriptions, and patient contacts are consuming more physician time. Researchers say reducing administrative demands could help doctors spend more time delivering direct patient care and improve workforce sustainability.
Canadian health organizations are urging the federal government to reduce nicotine use to under 5% of the population by 2045 as youth vaping rates continue to climb. Experts warn that nicotine addiction from vaping may increase the likelihood of future tobacco use. They are calling for stricter regulations, including flavour restrictions, stronger health warnings, higher taxes, and limits on online sales.
Doctors say women are overwhelmed by menopause misinformation online as social media becomes flooded with ads, trends, and questionable health advice. Experts warn some products may be ineffective or harmful. A new AI-based app, “Ask Elina,” aims to help women fact-check menopause information using medically verified resources and community support.
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