UK heatwave threatens elderly lives
England and Wales are enduring a brutal heatwave, with temperatures up 2–4 °C above normal. The UK Health Security Agency predicts around 600 heat-related deaths this round, mainly among seniors. Experts warn that without climate action and better preparedness, such heatwaves could claim over 10,000 lives annually by 2050
Modernizing Preventive Healthcare Guidelines
Health Minister Marjorie Michel has welcomed a new External Expert Review aimed at overhauling how Canada develops preventive health guidelines—such as those for breast cancer screening. The goal: strengthen governance and ensure updated, evidence-based recommendations, with a modernized Task Force expected by April 2026
Wildfire Smoke Threatens Air Quality
As of mid-May, nearly 2,000 wildfires are active across Canada—fueling smoky skies and prompting air quality alerts in cities like Ottawa, Toronto, and Montreal. These conditions pose increased risks for asthma, COPD, and other respiratory issues
