5 d. ago MedX Health Appoints Global Skin Science Leader Dr. Paul Matts as Strategic Advisor

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — MedX Health Corp. (TSXV: MDX), “MedX” or the “Company”), a global leader in teledermatology and non-invasive skin analysis, today announced the appointment of Dr. Paul J. Matts, internationally recognized skin scientist, biochemist and educator, as Strategic Advisor to the Company. Dr. Matts joined Procter & Gamble (P&G) in 1988 as a PhD […]

Politics

5 d. ago Onslaught of ads makes sports gambling seem enticing to youth, doctors say

Doctors are calling for restrictions on sports betting ads, saying they are setting youth up for a future of problem gambling. An editorial published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal on Monday says the ads are everywhere during sports broadcasts and that the legalization of online gambling has made every smartphone a potential betting platform. […]

Sport

6 d. ago Why doctors are calling for restrictions on ‘very dangerous’ sports betting ads

An editorial in the Canadian Medical Association Journal says the prevalence of sports betting ads in Canada is putting youth at risk.

Sport

6 d. ago Onslaught of sports betting ads make gambling seem enticing to youth, doctors say

TORONTO — Doctors are calling for restrictions on sports betting ads, saying they are setting youth up for a future of problem gambling. An editorial published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal on Monday says the ads are everywhere during sports broadcasts and that the legalization of online gambling has made every smartphone a potential […]

Sport

6 d. ago Children at risk amid flood of sports gambling ads, medical journal warns

Dr. Shawn Kelly fully grasped the problem when his young child talked about sports betting terms while he was just learning about hockey.

Sport

9 d. ago Nova Scotia advocate sounds alarm about young people and online gambling addiction

Carey Murphy is launching a program to explore the dangers of online gaming and is speaking directly to young people, who are particularly attracted to sports betting platforms. 

Technology

1 week ago Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Publishes Results from First

The Phase 2b study demonstrated a statistically significant dose-response relationship at the primary endpoint following a single administration of MM120 across four dose levels, with improvements sustained throughout the 12-week observation period MM120 100 µg was determined to be the optimal dose, meeting its primary and key secondary endpoints, demonstrating a clinically and statistically significant […]

Other

3 w. ago Fake Labubu dolls pose choking hazard for children, U.S. warns

The counterfeit dupes of the popular plush Labubu dolls are sometimes called “Lafufus” – but the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has another name for them: choking hazards. The commission issued a warning on Monday for consumers to avoid the counterfeit dolls because they pose “a serious risk of choking and death to young children.” […]

Events

3 w. ago How online sports betting risks turning more B.C. teens into gambling addicts

There are 'more pitfalls than protections for youth' and the societal costs of such easy access to gambling, including sports betting, are significant, experts warn

Sport