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Adolescent ER visits for eating disorders saw big jump during pandemic: Ont. study
Researchers found the rate of ER visits in the 10-to-17 age group was 7.38 per 100,000 in the latter period, up 121% over the expected rate of 3.33, based on pre-pandemic trends.
‘Deplorable’: Canadians believe the federal government should end routine birth evacuations
More than half of respondents in a recent survey said they weren't aware the federal government sent low-risk Indigenous people away from their communities to give birth. Once they learned about it, 95% said routine birth evacuations should be ended.

Food insecurity among Indigenous kids is a ‘public health crisis,’ doctors say

Family physician Dr. Rebekah Eatmon sees parents in tears, frustrated that they can’t provide enough healthy food for their children.
Rural Albertans more likely to be prescribed sulfonylurea for type 2 diabetes

The use of sulfonylurea declined over the years in the province, backed by new evidence and clinical practice guidelines. But it began to decrease four years later in Alberta’s rural areas than it did in its metropolitan and urban locations.
Keto diet may help reduce alcohol cravings

MRI scans show changes in brain craving activity with the diet during detox.
Guidelines for including Indigenous people in clinical trials underway: report

Indigenous researchers from the University of Alberta are leading the process to create the new guidelines.
Overconsumption of ultra-processed foods linked to mental health disorders

French study confirms connection between the recurrence of depressive symptoms and too much junk food.
Screen time is contributing to chronic sleep deprivation in tweens and teens

A pediatric sleep expert explains how critical sleep is to kids’ mental health
Educational resources for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Often still known colloquially as Orange Shirt Day, Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation has become more broadly recognized throughout the country each year on Sept. 30.
Errors related to ADHD medication rose by nearly 300% since 2000: study

Children under six were most likely to have a serious medical outcome or be admitted to a healthcare facility due to an error.

Adolescent ER visits for eating disorders saw big jump during pandemic: Ont. study

‘Deplorable’: Canadians believe the federal government should end routine birth evacuations

Food insecurity among Indigenous kids is a ‘public health crisis,’ doctors say

Rural Albertans more likely to be prescribed sulfonylurea for type 2 diabetes

Keto diet may help reduce alcohol cravings

Guidelines for including Indigenous people in clinical trials underway: report

Overconsumption of ultra-processed foods linked to mental health disorders

Screen time is contributing to chronic sleep deprivation in tweens and teens

Educational resources for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Errors related to ADHD medication rose by nearly 300% since 2000: study