The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled multiple pistachio products, including baklava, ice cream, and trendy Dubai brand chocolates, after a salmonella outbreak sickened 62 people across Canada. Consumers are urged to avoid affected products, as salmonella can cause serious illness—especially in children, seniors, and immunocompromised individuals.
Two Canadian men with spinal cord injuries received Neuralink brain implants, allowing them to control a computer cursor with thought. The trial, led at Toronto Western Hospital, marks the first outside the U.S. While promising, experts caution against “false hope,” noting risks and long timelines before widespread use.
A new study in Cell Metabolism found that young men consuming ultra-processed foods gained more weight and had worse cholesterol, even when calorie counts matched healthier diets. The research also linked processed diets to reduced sperm quality and reproductive hormones, raising concerns for heart, metabolic, and fertility health.
A Canadian survey found rising use of supplements and steroids among youth, with 17% of pediatric specialists treating affected patients. Common products include protein powders, pre-workouts, and illegal steroids, causing kidney and digestive issues. Experts urge parents and doctors to learn about these substances, address risks, and guide safe use.
Unplugged Canada, a parent-led advocacy group, is calling on Ottawa to restrict social media access for children under 16, citing mental health risks like anxiety, depression, and self-harm. Backed by a federal petition, the group argues addictive platform design harms youth and urges stronger age protections alongside safer digital alternatives.
The Saskatchewan Union of Nurses is highlighting serious concerns in Saskatoon and Regina maternity wards, citing staff shortages, outdated equipment, and inadequate patient care. Nurses report patients delivering in triage beds, equipment malfunctions, and unsafe nurse-to-patient ratios. SUN urges urgent action on staffing, recruitment, and retention to protect patient safety.
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