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Feeling discomfort driving at night? It’s not you — it’s the bright headlights, experts say
Advocates are calling on the federal government and car manufacturers to adjust their policies around headlights because there needs to be a better balance between solutions to help drivers see while not compromising other’s safety. They say political will can drive the conversation forward. Source link
Research highlights disparities in breast cancer care for Black women in Canada
While Canada has made progress in decreasing overall breast cancer mortality, disparities remain for Black women. Research and community-led programs show that equitable health care is not only about reducing barriers to accessing tests and treatments, it is about being seen, heard and believed. Source link
How a history of stigma still deters some Black Quebecers from donating blood
Policies dating back to the 1980s likely still play a role in the distrust some in Quebec’s Black communities feel toward donating blood, but people like Stanley Étienne, working with Héma-Québec, strive to encourage more people to look past that history to save lives today. Source link
Are you an early bird or a night owl? Why scientists are moving beyond these groupings
Categorizing people into just two groups — late and early risers — may be oversimplified when it comes to health and behaviour. Source link
‘We’re so vulnerable’: How Canadians can cope with anxiety in the face of existential threats from the U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term has threatened Canada with annexation and economic ruin, leaving some Canadians feeling anxious and concerned. A Winnipeg therapist offers strategies for coping with those emotions. Source link
Being Jamaican in Canada meant we didn’t talk about mental health — until depression forced me to
When Bria Barrows was diagnosed with depression as a high school student, her family struggled to talk about mental health issues. Since then, she has learned that talking leads to healing. Source link
Winter slips can be especially dangerous for seniors. This Quebec judo school teaches them how to fall safely
Dojo Blainville has designed a program for seniors to help prevent injury in the case of a fall. Source link
Seasonique, Seasonale birth control pills recalled over possible missing blister card
Teva Canada is recalling two lots of Seasonique and one lot of Seasonale prescription birth control pills as a precaution after the company received a complaint about a package missing an entire blister card of pills, Health Canada says. Source link
Manitoba issues blanket measles warning for 5 southern RMs, says fans were exposed at Jets game
Manitoba saw 44 confirmed cases of measles during the first week of February, as well as an exposure at the Feb. 4 Winnipeg Jets game, the province’s latest measles reports say. Source link
Rural hospitals might buckle under the pressure if measles spread continues: doctor
If the measles outbreak continues to get worse, rural health-care facilities in southwestern Manitoba might not have the capacity to house all the sick, according to a Neepawa family physician. Source link