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Sep 12 2024HEALTH

Queen Mary Road: A New Chapter in Integrated Health and Housing

The City of Kingston is making waves with its latest project, a housing and health-care facility at 309 Queen Mary Road. The City's vision is to create a unique model of primary health care, transitional housing, and community-based programming. The facility will include a transitional housing prog

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Sep 12 2024HEALTH

Doctors' SOS: Can BC's Next Government Stem the Tide of Sick Leave and Retirements?

What if the 40% of family doctors planning to retire or scale back in the next five years aren’t just burning out, but are also abandoning ship due to a lack of support from the system? It’s time to question whether the ‘tide of doctor departures’ is a crisis or a reflection of a deeper issue. Th

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Sep 12 2024HEALTH

The Social Media Showdown: Can States Regulate Tech Giants?

Utah's attempt to protect children from the perceived harm of social media has been temporarily blocked by a federal judge, citing unconstitutional measures. The Utah Minor Protection in Social Media Act aimed to require social media companies to verify user ages, limit features, and restrict access

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Sep 11 2024HEALTH

The Lion's Roar: James Earl Jones' Quiet Battle Against Type 2 Diabetes

James Earl Jones, the iconic voice of Mufasa and Darth Vader, has left us at the age of 93. What's just as remarkable as his 90-year-old lungs is how he quietly fought type 2 diabetes for nearly three decades. In 1990s, Jones initially managed his condition by making lifestyle changes, like giving

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Sep 11 2024HEALTH

Apple Watch 10: Revolutionizing Health and Fitness with AI-Powered Features

As the tech giant Apple unveiled its latest mobile tech including the new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Max AirPods 4 and upgraded AirPods Max headphones the revamped Apple Watch Series 10 stole the show With its thinner and lighter design larger screen and impressive new health and fitness features t

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Sep 11 2024HEALTH

The Quest for a Stress-Free Poop: Queensland Health's 'Let it Out' Campaign

In a world where even the thought of doing a poo at work can be a source of anxiety, Queensland Health has taken the bold step of normalizing this 'taboo' act. Their latest social media campaign has gone viral for its humor and approachability. Queensland Health has taken the bold step of normalizi

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Sep 11 2024HEALTH

Rethinking Recovery: Can a Fresh Perspective Help Us Heal?

What if the key to recovery wasn’t just about overcoming addiction, but also about embracing mental wellness? The Red House of Hope is challenging traditional notions of recovery with its upcoming Rewriting Recovery event. On September 21, this innovative organization will gather experts and individ

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Sep 11 2024HEALTH

The COVID-19 Surge: Has the Peak Passed?

Is the summer COVID-19 surge finally dipping? Or is it just a temporary reprieve? The data is mixed, but there are some early signs that the surge may have peaked. However, not all metrics are moving in the rosy direction. For instance, positivity rates are still relatively high, and COVID-19 deaths

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Sep 11 2024HEALTH

Unlocking the Potential of GLP-1s: Who's Eligible and What's Next?

Imagine a world where millions of Americans could potentially shed pounds and manage their diabetes with a single injection. At least 57 million privately insured adults under the age of 65 could be eligible for GLP-1s, a class of weight loss and diabetes medications. GLP-1s are approved to treat

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Sep 11 2024HEALTH

The Recall That Got Away: Uncovering the Truth About Boar's Head Deli Meat

You might be surprised to find out that your favorite grocery store carried contaminated deli meat, linked to the largest listeria outbreak in over a decade. What if we told you that some of the biggest retailers in the country, including Target, Kroger, and Safeway, sold products contaminated with

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