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WEBNewfoundland and Labrador’s health authority has launched a pilot to cut back on one of its most expensive indulgences: Out-of-province travel nurses from private staffing firms. …

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WEBHealth; Cancer rates are rising among young people and scientists aren't sure why. Cancer rates among people aged 25 to 29 have increased faster than any other …

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Wegovy comes to Canada

WEBDriving the news: Novo Nordisk’s weight loss drug Wegovy will be available in Canada starting today, a move that will relieve the high demand for Ozempic, a sister …

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Dr. Allison Sekuler on keeping your brain healthy

WEBOn this week’s episode of Free Lunch by The Peak, we sat down with Dr. Allison Sekuler, the Chair in Cognitive Neuroscience at the Rotman Research Institute …

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The Tech Revolution Happening In Brain Health The Peak

WEB6:45 - How cognitive health changes as we age; 9:22 - What are the most important factors impacting brain health, and how people can prevent cognitive decline; …

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Weight-loss drugs inch closer to coverage

WEBAccording to the World Health Organization, global obesity rates have almost tripled over the past decade (and therefore have increased the overall risk of heart …

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Dr. Chatbot is taking patients

WEBAn analysis of thousands of studies on mental health chatbots last year found that only 15 had the same rigour as other medical research. Yes, but: There are safer …

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Phages are all the rage

WEBAntibiotic-resistant superbugs are on track to kill some 396,000 Canadians by 2050 according to the Public Health Agency of Canada, and 10 million worldwide. …

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Children's medicine shortage strains healthcare system

WEBBecause of pandemic health restrictions, fewer toddlers were exposed to viruses in recent years—now, they’re getting sick all at once. But the supply side is also …

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Public healthcare vs. private nurses

WEBNewfoundland and Labrador’s health authority has launched a pilot to cut back on one of its most expensive indulgences: Out-of-province travel nurses from …

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Fixing healthcare

WEBAmid a flurry of recent announcements, it’s clear that efforts to help a healthcare industry in crisis are kicking into high gear. Driving the news: Since the start …

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Canada falls far behind on family doctors

WEBDriving the news: Canadian access to family doctors lags well behind that of other OECD countries with public healthcare systems, according to a new University of …

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Alberta plans to upend its healthcare system

WEBAlberta Premier Danielle Smith announced yesterday that the province is planning to radically restructure its healthcare system. What happened: The plan is to …

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Are work wellness programs doing anything

WEBDriving the news: A new study on the effectiveness of work wellness programs came away with a shocking conclusion: All those apps, courses, and puppy …

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Family docs drop plan to require extra training

WEBBoth physicians and health ministers say adding an extra year to an already arduous ten-year training process would have exacerbated this shortage. Plus, interest …

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Emerging Leaders 2023 The Peak

WEBShe has received numerous awards and honours in recognition of her leadership, community service, and academic excellence, including being named YMCA …

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Novo Nordisk strikes deal to ramp up Ozempic production

WEBAs Ozempic becomes more challenging to acquire than a Cabbage Patch Kid on Christmas Eve in 1983, the drugmaker behind it is making a big money move to help …

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Ozempic ads are here, there, and everywhere

WEBYes, but: Health Canada has reviewed 30 complaints against Ozempic ads, concluding that they are, “compliant with the current advertising provisions,” as they …

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Is financial therapy the solution to all your problems

WEBPlus, the field is still very new, so there are some red flags to look out for. Certification requires a bachelor’s degree and experience in both therapy and financial …

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Pop brands join the drink industry’s health kick

WEBThe way things are trending, a nice fizzy drink could soon replace your morning vitamins. Driving the news: Legacy pop brands like Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and …

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OMERS wants a life without LifeLabs

WEBWhy it’s happening: OMERS bought LifeLabs (then-called MDS) back in 2007 for $1.33 billion and has since built up the company by pouring over $2.5 billion …

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WFH is comfy, but is it a career killer

WEBThe World Health Organization declared the pandemic over, and companies are calling employees back to the office. While it’s understandable why …

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