A recent Alberta government audit has reignited the national conversation about health care reform in Canada. The review of 13 Alberta medical clinics charging membership fees found no significant evidence of patients being billed for publicly insured treatments — but it did find that patients paying for memberships are receiving more thorough and comprehensive care.
A recent investigation by the Center for Countering Digital Hate has found that AI chatbots, including ChatGPT, can provide teens with dangerous and detailed instructions on harmful activities—despite initial safety warnings.
Researchers posing as vulnerable 13-year-olds asked ChatGPT about topics like alcohol, drug use, extreme dieting, and self-harm. While the chatbot often began with cautionary statements, it frequently went on to give step-by-step plans for risky and illegal behaviors.
Fraud in research is no longer about isolated misconduct. Today, an entire industry of scientific fraud has emerged, running parallel to legitimate scholarship.
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has confirmed the city’s fifth case of measles in 2025. The individual is believed to have contracted the infection while travelling in Western Canada. While the risk to the general population remains low and there is no evidence of local transmission at this time, OPH is releasing details to reach individuals who may have been exposed but cannot be contacted directly.
As a heat wave sweeps across southern Ontario, many of us are looking to local beaches for a much-needed escape. While these public spaces offer vital relief from the heat, recent advisories about elevated bacteria levels at some popular beaches serve as an important reminder to prioritize water safety.
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A recent salmonella outbreak in Canada has triggered a nationwide recall of several pistachio brands and pistachio-containing products. While the recall targets specific brands, experts warn that the safest choice may be to avoid pistachios altogether until the outbreak is declared over.
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At Orleans Family Health Clinic, we’ve built our reputation on Complete, Comprehensive, Caring, and Connected Care — but even we admit we’re not always the best role models when it comes to certain habits.
Case in point? Our caffeine intake.
A new U.K. survey by Pressat has confirmed what most of us in scrubs already suspected: Healthcare workers are among the biggest coffee drinkers in the workforce. The average? A whopping 3.6 cups per day — second only to journalists, who narrowly edged us out with 3.62 cups.
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Could that refreshing smoothie be sparking your irregular heartbeat? New research says yes—for some.
As temperatures rise, it’s natural to reach for a cold drink, ice cream cone, or slushie. But if you have atrial fibrillation (AF)—or are at risk—you might want to think twice before guzzling that icy refreshment.
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Recent research from Australia published in The Lancet Regional Health – Western Pacific has found significant links between common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during pregnancy and increased risks of serious birth complications—including preterm birth, stillbirth, and babies born small for their gestational age.
The study, which analyzed nearly 60,000 singleton births from 2005 to 2020 in Australia’s Northern Territory, found alarming associations between maternal infections and neonatal outcomes:
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A recent study from Carleton University has revealed troubling evidence that antibiotics used in livestock—not just those considered important for human medicine—may still pose a serious threat to public health.
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