The B.C. First Nations Health Authority has secured a $ 2.5 million grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research to identify promising models for harm reduction services for opioid use in First Nations communities across the province.
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Legal marijuana linked to reduction in opioid prescriptions
Can legalizing marijuana fight the problem of opioid addiction and fatal overdoses? Two new studies in the debate suggest it may.
Simona Halep reveals how her breast reduction helped her career ahead of Wozniacki match
Simona Halep and Caroline Wozniacki are going head to head at the Australian Open women’s final today. The 26-year-old Romanian professional tennis player and the 27-year-old Dane, will face off on the court. Halep is currently ranked number one in the world for women’s singles, but Wozniacki holds position number two, making for a tense […]
Weight loss transformation woman reveals diet secrets behind amazing belly fat reduction
The weight loss diet that helped this woman lose 53 pounds in a year has been publicised by the internet user, who claims it was ‘simple’. Imgur user Slamernator took to the sharing site to post a before and after image of her stomach just a year apart. The woman, who has lost 3.8 stone […]
Microsoft sets unambitious but achievable carbon reduction goal
Microsoft has pledged to slash its carbon emissions by 75 percent by 2030, against a 2013 baseline. By pushing its carbon neutrality plans and renewable energy commitments, the target puts the company on track to meet the goals set in the Paris Climate Agreement, and of course puts a big tick in its corporate social […]
Cat Back: Federal Investigation into Ford Explorer a Reminder of Progress with Carbon-Monoxide Reduction [UPDATE]
– UPDATE, 10/13/2017: Ford is offering to reprogram the air conditioner, replace the liftgate drain valves, and inspect some of the sealing in these 2011–2017 Ford Explorer models, over concerns about carbon monoxide (CO) levels in the cabin. Beginning later this month, Ford will mail out letters notifying North American owners of this “complimentary service” […]
Russia, US discuss extending nuclear arms reduction treaty – Russian deputy FM
Published time: 12 Sep, 2017 22:51 Senior Russian and US diplomats have discussed the possible extension of the 2010 Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, also known as ‘New START,’ during a meeting between Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister and US Undersecretary of State in Helsinki, Finland. Sergey Ryabkov and Thomas Shannon discussed the issue in context of […]
Toronto harm reduction workers hope drug testing strips can help prevent fentanyl overdoses
At the overdose prevention site in Moss Park, harm reduction workers will soon have another tool to help drug users avoid fatal overdoses — test strips able to detect the presence of fentanyl. CBC | Health News
Toronto harm reduction advocates pushing for pop-up safe-injection sites
Harm reduction advocates in Toronto are calling on the city to allow pop-up safe injection sites amid a series of overdose deaths. CBC | Health News
Cat Back: Federal Investigation into Ford Explorer a Reminder of Progress with Carbon-Monoxide Reduction [UPDATE]
UPDATE, 7/28/2017: NHTSA has elevated its investigation since July 2016 after identifying 2400 additional reports of exhaust leaks on current-generation Ford Explorer models. These include at least 791 complaints of exhaust odors entering the cabin plus 41 injuries and three crashes allegedly caused by carbon-monoxide (CO) poisoning. To date, NHTSA said it has no conclusive […]
