1-Minute Healthcare News Today—March 31, 2023
WHOOP's Stress Monitor now tracks your stress level in real-time and offers science-backed breathing techniques to help you manage it. Read more here.
A rare gene mutation that may be linked to an increased risk of breast cancer. The peer-reviewed study published in the American Journal of Human Genetics found it to be an ATRIP gene. Learn more here.
The Southbridge Lakehead, long-term care home, has announced a facility-wide respiratory virus outbreak affecting the Vickers Street facility. Certain measures, such as restrictions on admissions, transfers, discharges, social activities, and visitation, have been implemented until further notice. Read here.
Vernon has been placed under a toxic drug alert by Interior Health due to a drug sold in the community containing high levels of Fentanyl (30-35%), Bromazolam (5-10%), and Xylazine. This drug, sold as crack, poses many potential risks to its users. Continue reading here.
The number of babies born with syphilis in Canada is increasing faster than in the United States or Europe. This is attributed to increased methamphetamine use and Indigenous people's lack of access to the public health system. Read here.