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What can magnesium do for you and how much do you need? |
Magnesium is a mineral the human body needs to function properly — especially for a healthy cardiovascular system, nerves, muscles, and bones –– though the benefits of supplements are largely oversold. While most people get enough magnesium from their diet, in certain instances people should take a supplement. |
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Brasília/Geneva, 18 December 2025 – The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Brazil for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, making it the most populous country in the Americas to achieve this historic milestone. This accomplishment reflects Brazil’s long-standing commitment to universal and free access to… 12/18/2025
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12/18/2025
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PAHO Director signs the 2026–2031 Subregional Cooperation Strategy for South America
Washington, D.C., 16 December 2025 (PAHO) — The Subregional Cooperation Strategy, which establishes a guiding framework for joint work in South America towards more universal, resilient, and sustainable health systems, was signed today by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the Andean Health Organization–Hipólito Unanue Agreement (… 12/18/2025
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Canada Health Infoway Launches Connected Care Conformance Platform to Accelerate Digital Health Connectivity
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The first national survey of amalgam waste confirms the sector’s transformation and provides guidelines for managing mercury safely, as part of a WHO/PAHO, UNEP and GEF pilot initiativeMontevideo, 17 December 2025 (PAHO) — With the support of the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), Uruguay has strengthened its… 12/17/2025
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WHO hosts the second Global Summit to advance evidence, integration and innovation for traditional medicine
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The Ontario Hospital Association issued a statement Tuesday, saying there was an alarming increase in cases, which have now hit a three-year high. 12/17/2025
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Countries of the Americas strengthen vaccine cold chain with support from PAHO and Canada
Washington, D.C., 16 December 2025 (PAHO/WHO) — In recent months, national immunization programs in 18 countries and territories across the Americas have strengthened their vaccine cold chain systems, ensuring vaccine potency and reinforcing routine immunization. This progress was achieved through technical cooperation from the Pan American Health… 12/16/2025
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The new HEARTS Quality Framework, published in The Lancet, provides strategies to strengthen cardiovascular care in the Americas, potentially preventing up to 400,000 deaths by 2030.Washington, D.C., 15 December 2025 (PAHO)— The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched the new HEARTS Quality Framework, a practical guide… 12/16/2025
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World leaders adopt a historic global declaration on noncommunicable diseases and mental health
12/16/2025
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WHO expert group’s new analysis reaffirms there is no link between vaccines and autism
12/11/2025
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Statement of the WHO Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety (GACVS) on vaccines and autism
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A Saskatoon nurse wants to see increased safety measures at the city's health facilities after a man entered a hospital with a sawed-off shotgun late last month. 12/09/2025
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Nurses continue push for increased security after incident at St. Paul’s Hospital
Nurses in Saskatoon are fighting for more security features in hospitals after a violent incident with a patient concealing a shotgun at St. Paul's Hospital. 12/06/2025
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Flu season has arrived early, with CHEO reporting eight times more cases than last year as hospitals warn of rising infections among children and seniors. 12/04/2025
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As part of its plans to improve access to primary care, the government announced it would expand the number of places available at Ontario’s medical schools would be increased. 12/03/2025
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Ontario does not have ability to measure success of its primary care plan: auditor general
Ontario’s plan to expand access does 'not consistently have processes in place to plan and oversee programs and initiatives to improve patients’ access to primary care.' 12/02/2025
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As part of its plans to improve access to primary care, the government announced it would expand the number of places available at Ontario’s medical schools would be increased. 12/02/2025
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Montreal clinic for vulnerable population faces closure amid Quebec’s controversial Bill 2
Montreal’s Clinique L’Agora may close due to Bill 2, putting 6,000 vulnerable unhoused patients, LGBTQ2, and those with complex health needs at risk of losing critical care 11/22/2025
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The long-term outlook for men diagnosed with prostate cancer continues to improve. These medical advances, however, have also drawn attention to the mental health challenges many survivors encounter. It’s still common for survivors to struggle with loss of masculine self-esteem and changes in body image. 11/21/2025
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Canada Health Infoway Launches Pan-Canadian Conformance Platform to Accelerate Digital Health Connectivity
11/17/2025
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Canada Health Infoway Announces Recipients of the 2025 Connected Care Clinical Student Scholarship
11/06/2025
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On Monday, Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy said he would announce the money as part of the fall economic statement when it is tabled next month. 10/27/2025
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