health
Jonathan Haidt says Zuckerberg trial could finally hold Big Tech accountable for the harm done to young users
For years, Jonathan Haidt has warned that handing smartphones and social media to kids have caused tremendous harm. Now, he says we could be at a turning point, as Mark Zuckerberg appears before a jury for the first time to defend Meta Platforms against allegations it knowingly targeted young users. Source link
Canada's public drug plans shouldn't cover new Alzheimer's drug, agency says
Public drug plans should not cover lecanemab, a drug to slow early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, Canada’s Drug Agency says in its draft recommendation. Source link
Montreal hospital recognized for efforts to improve emergency care for seniors
The American College of Emergency Physicians is acknowledging St. Mary’s Hospital for its dedication to elder care — a first for a health facility in Montreal. Some of the criteria include how hospitals reduce the risks of infection, delirium and immobility. Source link
Pneumonia hospitalizations in Canada rose dramatically last respiratory illness season, CIHI says
Newly released data backs up what hospitals were experiencing during the last respiratory illness season: A big rise in the number of people being treated for pneumonia. The Canadian Institute for Health Information says children between five and 17 years old were especially hard hit. Source link
Couple living on small pension told they don't qualify for grant to help son move home
Christian Herridge has spent more than 16 months in hospital, but is determined to move back home to his parents’ house in Mahone Bay, N.S. Source link
U.S. FDA changes course and agrees to review Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine application
Moderna says the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has agreed to review its influenza vaccine, reversing an earlier decision to reject the application, following modifications from the company. Source link
Explosive global measles outbreaks pose risk to Canadian travellers, health officials warn
The global spread of measles shows no signs of slowing down in 2026, including explosive outbreaks in travel hot spots like the southern U.S. and Mexico, prompting warnings from public health officials for Canadians to check their vaccination status before heading abroad this winter. Source link
She wanted a safer social-media platform for her kids — so she made her own
Canadian parent Natalie Boll created Tribela as an alternative social platform that prioritizes user safety and well-being, but it’s launching just as social media finds itself in the hot seat around the globe. While there’s a vocal contingent calling for an Australian-style social media ban for youth, others want a more nuanced approach. Source link
Fee charged to hospital patients waiting for long-term care points to system bottleneck, some say
Calgarian Joan MacTavish is frustrated and disappointed her 92-year-old father is subject to a daily fee while he’s in hospital waiting for a long-term care space to open up. The fee isn’t new. It’s meant to offset hospital costs, but experts say it might not be the best tool to manage patient flow. Source link
Montreal General tops list of Quebec hospitals in dire need of repair
A new assessment of Quebec’s hospital network has revealed a grim reality: the state of the province’s medical infrastructure is far worse than previously reported, with the number of buildings rated in poor condition more than doubling in the last year. Source link