Carly Weeks
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Vice-president of communications, public affairs and stakeholder relations at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, former health journalist at The Globe and Mail
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How to Get Your Partner to Stop Snoring
Credit - Illustration by TIME We’ve all been there: You’re snug in bed, moments away from drifting off, only to be jolted back into a state of annoyed wakefulness by a loud, persistent sound coming from the other side of the bed. Snoring is a pervasive problem, with around 40% of men and 30% of women sawing logs at least some nights of the week, according to the .
Maternity care and midwives in Canada’s health labour shortage
Please log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free Account For the best listening experience and to never miss an episode, subscribe to The Decibel on your favourite podcast app or platform: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts and Youtube. Hospitals across Canada have long been overwhelmed by . But another category of medical experts, specializing in childbirth and pregnancy care, has been growing to lift the weight – midwives.
Earlier breast cancer screening not advised, task force says
A highly anticipated update to Canada’s national breast screening guidelines says people in their 40s shouldn’t be routinely screened for the disease, but also shouldn’t be stopped from getting a mammogram if they want one.
Arrival of effective obesity-treating drug in Canada offers hope, but questions remain
The long-awaited arrival in Canada of an effective medication to treat obesity marks an important moment for some people living with the disease, but experts say persistent barriers to access need to be tackled. Earlier this month, drug maker Novo Nordisk announced that Wegovy, the brand-name version of the drug semaglutide, approved for the treatment of obesity, is now available in Canada after a major delay owing to worldwide demand.
How to Advocate for Yourself at Doctor's Visits
Credit - Getty Images With a limited amount of allotted time and a pressing health matter to discuss, a trip to the doctor’s office can sometimes feel like a high-stakes event. Even the most routine visits can leave you feeling dissatisfied if there’s a communication barrier, too many items on the agenda, or a personality clash.
2024 Gairdner Award recipients paved way for revolutions in cancer treatment, genomics, and global health
Should I Take Supplements to Sleep? What Experts Think
Credit - Photo-Illustration by TIME; Getty Images (6) If you want to understand the importance of sleep, ask someone who spent the previous night tossing and turning. Sleep is a vital function: essential for physical recovery, preparing for the next day, even clearing waste material from the brain.
Fifth measles case in Canada this year has officials worried about outbreaks - Canada News Original
Five cases of measles have been confirmed in Canada so far this year, compared with a total of 12 cases identified in all of 2023, raising concerns over falling vaccination rates and the possibility of wider outbreaks. On Friday, Toronto Public Health announced the most recent confirmed case, in a baby who is now in the hospital. The infant had recently travelled outside of Canada, according to a news release.
Measles cases are surging around the world, prompting calls for Canadians to ensure vaccinations up to date - Canada News
A surge in global measles cases means Canada must take immediate action to improve faltering vaccination rates, according to pediatric infectious disease and immunization experts. The World Health Organization issued an alert in December about what it described as an “alarming” rise in measles cases in Europe.The continent saw more than 30,000 cases in 2023, compared with 941 in 2022.
Invasive Group A Strep infections: what you need to know
Please log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free Account For the best listening experience and to never miss an episode, subscribe to The Decibel on your favourite podcast app or platform: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts and Youtube. Cases of Invasive Group A Strep infections are on the rise in Canada.
How is Canada coping with RSV, flu and COVID this year? What to know about respiratory viruses
It feels like everyone is getting sick right now. Hospitals are struggling with what the Canadian Medical Association called an “avalanche of patients,” and many of you have questions about what’s causing the illness and what to do about it. The Globe’s health reporter Carly Weeks joined The Decibel podcast to explain how this year’s respiratory virus season is shaping up, answering reader questions about COVID-19, RSV, the flu, and more.
Why it feels like everyone is getting sick right now
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'All I'm doing ... is working and paying bills.' Why some are leaving Canada for more affordable countries - Canada News
It was a combination of career burnout, watching their friends leave Toronto in droves, and knowing they’d never be able to afford a house that led Slawko Waschuk, 49, and Pedro José-Marcellino, 45, to move to Portugal. Despite affordable rent at their Little Italy apartment – about $2,200 – they found themselves dreaming of home ownership while watching TikTok videos from MillennialMoron, an account that compares prices of run-down Toronto houses with literal European castles.
Size of federal public service swells to record high, according to report - Canada News
The federal public service reached a record size last year as the amount of jobs filled through non-advertised posts soared to nearly three times the level prior to the election of the Liberal government in 2015. In addition, more public servants switched jobs, resigned or were investigated than at any time during the Trudeau government’s mandate, new statistics from the Public Service Commission of Canada show.
Canada’s health care system overwhelmed with steep rise in respiratory viruses - Canada News
A steep rise in respiratory viruses across the country, combined with low vaccine uptake and busy holiday get-togethers, are raising alarm among medical leaders and experts who say the spread of preventable illness is going to add more strain to an already overwhelmed health care system. “There’s just a myriad of viruses that are under way right now,” said Kathleen Ross, president of the Canadian Medical Association.
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