Heat exhaustion is caused by overheating, often in hot, humid weather. Symptoms include fatigue, cramps, and dizziness. Without intervention, it can lead to heat stroke—a medical emergency with confusion and high body temperature. At-risk groups include seniors, children, and outdoor workers. Stay cool, hydrated, and avoid strenuous activities in extreme heat.
An expert panel recommends urgent reforms to Canada’s Preventive Health Task Force, including updated screening guidelines, equity-based approaches, and patient involvement. Advocates welcome changes after past delays in cancer screening protocols. The revised task force is set to relaunch by April 2026, aiming for faster, more evidence-based updates.
A major global review confirms paternal mental distress—especially postnatal—negatively affects children’s cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development. Though impacts are small, they are consistent. Researchers urge healthcare systems to support both parents during perinatal periods to ensure better outcomes for families and reduce stigma around fathers’ mental health challenges.
Alberta has reported 932 measles cases since March—the most in four decades. Health experts warn Canada may lose its measles-elimination status by October. Four people are hospitalized, one in intensive care. The rise signals the need for urgent public health responses to prevent further spread of the contagious disease.
Sleep paralysis affects about 30% of people, causing vivid, terrifying hallucinations while the body remains immobile during REM. Stress, irregular sleep, and mental health issues are risk factors. Though not dangerous, it can be distressing. Harvard researchers explore therapies like meditation-relaxation techniques to reduce episodes and improve sleep quality.
A new systematic review finds obesity can alter how antibiotics work, sometimes requiring adjusted doses. Obese patients may need higher doses for drugs to penetrate tissue effectively. While some antibiotics like β-lactams need no changes, others like aminoglycosides do. Researchers stress the need for individualized therapeutic monitoring and further study.