E-scooter injuries are on the rise in Canada, including in children. Research from SickKids show that e-scooters made up 85 per cent of all battery-powered device injuries between 2021 and 2024. Dr. Daniel Rosenfield is a pediatric emergency physician at SickKids, who says no one under the age of 16 should ride an e-scooter.

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A new Health Canada-approved drug called lecanemab has been shown to slow early-stage Alzheimer's disease. Neurologist Dr. Sharon Cohen, who participated in phase three trials for the drug, explains why lecanemab is such a big deal.

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Most Canadians reset their clocks twice a year. We spring forward, fall back and, experts say, mess with our body's internal clocks. Rébecca Robillard is an associate professor at the University of Ottawa and co-chair of the Canadian Sleep Research Consortium. She says we should abolish Daylight Saving Time, in order to protect our sleep and overall health.

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