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A U.S. government study found alcohol risks, but new guidelines don’t include its findings

 A study commissioned by former U.S. president Joe Biden’s administration to investigate alcohol-related health harms was released independently on Tuesday, after President Donald Trump’s administration decided not to feature the researchers’ findings in new dietary guidelines as it faced pushback from the alcohol industry and a congressional committee. The findings …

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Canada introduces new guidelines to tackle antimicrobial resistance – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size In response to the rising threat of antimicrobial resistance, the Public Health Agency of Canada on Friday announced new national prescribing guidelines for antibiotics. PHAC is partnering with Vancouver-based health technology company Firstline to roll out digital national guidelines to health-care providers …

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Some parents, teachers want stricter guidelines around COVID in schools this fall

As thousands of children across British Columbia return to school in a few days, some parents and teachers say they want to make sure minimizing COVID-19 risk is still a priority. Although the Omicron BA.5 wave peaked in early August according to the the B.C. COVID-19 modelling group, many British Columbians are set to get their fourth dose …

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