1-Minute Healthcare News Today—March 10, 2023

The B.C. Centre for Disease Control reported that COVID-19 hospitalizations declined again this week. Thursday's weekly data showed 205 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, down from 237 a week earlier. Hospitalizations dropped after a two-week surge. Read here.

Ottawa will restrict doctor fees for medically necessary services. Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos warns provinces that Ottawa would cut federal health transfer funds if patients are charged for medically essential services. Continue reading here.

According to Trusted Source, a keto diet can help diabetics lose weight, make cancer cells more susceptible to chemotherapy and radiation, and help them lose weight. However, case studies suggest the keto diet may increase cholesterol. Read here.

While exercise is known to improve health. Muscle contraction reduces breast cancer, according to Frontiers in Physiology study. A factor released during exercise blocks breast cancer cell signaling, reducing tumour development and killing malignant cells. Learn more here.

Researchers found that over a 13-year period, the rate of fatal opioid poisonings in youngsters more than doubled. Despite efforts to limit exposure, children still face a catastrophic risk from over-the-counter medications. Read more here.