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Research and knowledge exchange addressing health impacts of warming planet
People across Newfoundland and Labrador province are “very aware” of the impacts of climate change, says a research officer at the N.L. Centre for Applied Health Research (NLCAHR) at Memorial.
“Whether it’s rebuilding after hurricanes, the impact of wildfires on air quality or melting ice disrupting community connections in Labrador, we are all seeing the real-world effects of climate change on physical, mental and community health,” said Pablo Navarro.
Tariffs at the table: how trade policies are impacting Canadian food banks
In 2023, 8.7 million Canadians struggled to afford essential food items, marking the highest rates of food insecurity in our country’s history.
The ongoing trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. will only worsen the effects of this nationwide public health crisis, further straining initiatives like food banks that are already struggling to support those facing hunger.
Medicine unit a 'catalyst' for discontinuation of anesthetic 2,500 times more potent than carbon dioxide
Newfoundland and Labrador’s health-care system has taken a step toward reducing its environmental impact.
Whilst doing so, it has set an example for other Canadian provinces and territories to do the same.
Public health suffers when misinformation goes viral, says graduate student
In the first three months of 2025, Canada has seen 496 cases of measles: more than 10 times the number reported by this time last year.
A highly contagious disease, measles was considered eliminated in Canada back in 1998 due to the efficacy and widespread use of vaccines.
Why, then, are we seeing its return? The answer is simple: fewer kids are being vaccinated, and social media is playing a key role in this trend.