Dr. Garth Graham, head of YouTube's global health division, likens combating health misinformation on social media to gardening, requiring constant maintenance. Misinformation is widespread, with studies showing up to 51% of vaccine-related posts, 28.8% for COVID-19, and 60% for pandemics containing inaccuracies.
Experts warn viewers of the April 8 solar eclipse, visible in eastern Canada, parts of the US, and Mexico, to use ISO-certified eclipse glasses or viewers. These devices, significantly darker than regular sunglasses, block nearly all light, protecting eyes during the event. NASA and eye-care professionals stress the importance of using approved solar filters to prevent eye damage.
In 2013, the American Medical Association recognized obesity as a disease, a move that started changing perceptions from blaming individuals for their obesity to understanding it as a chronic condition requiring long-term management. Despite controversy and resistance, this shift highlights the complexity of obesity, involving genetics and health risks.
International students are facing perilous conditions due to rising living expenses in Canada, which are made worse by difficulties in securing jobs. With over 900,000 international students in 2023—thirty times as many as ten years ago—universities are under fire for depending too much on tuition revenue, while students deal with issues like subpar accommodation and food banks.
Overindulging in coffee might cause jitters and fast heartbeat. This can worsen into caffeine intoxication, which is characterized by severe symptoms like seizures and breathing problems and, in rare cases, can even be fatal. Preventing such incidents requires an awareness of the warning signs and risk factors. Consume alcohol sensibly to prevent caffeine overuse.
A study in JAMA Network Open reveals that sleeping less than six hours per night significantly increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes compared to those who get seven to eight hours, highlighting the severe health risks of insufficient sleep.
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