Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises that influenza (flu) and COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be available by appointment at various clinics across the province starting on Monday, Oct. 19.
Vaccine clinic appointments can be booked online at TimefortheShot.ca. Appointments are available for the flu vaccine, the COVID-19 vaccine, or both at the same time. New appointment times will continue to be added, so individuals are encouraged to check the website regularly for updates.
Photo: Dr. Majid Fotuhi, neurologist and author of The Invincible Brain. / Photo courtesy of The Invincible Brain website
Mental health challenges that intensified during and after the COVID-19 pandemic continue to drive demand for support, resources and education, according to organizers of a sold-out conference in Yorkton this week.
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News|Articles|October 15, 2026 ABUS matched handheld ultrasound on cancer detection in women with dense breasts while lowering recall and short-interval follow-up rates. Automated breast ultrasound (ABUS) detected breast cancer at a rate similar to handheld ultrasound (HHUS) in women with dense breasts while producing fewer abnormal interpretations, fewer false-positive initial assessments, and fewer recommendations for short-interval follow-up, according to an observational study published in the October 2026 issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology. The analysis, drawn from more than 25,000 supplemental screening examinations in US community practice, was not designed to establish sensitivity or specificity, and ABUS may not be appropriate for every patient with dense breast tissue. According to the investigators and an accompanying news release, this is the first study to directly compare the screening performance of the 2 modalities in clinical practice in the United States. Why does supplemental ultrasound screening matter for patients with dense breasts?
A new species of sea spider, Tanystylum kiixin, has been discovered. Credit: Cormac Toler-ScottAmid wars, AI doom and a super El Niño, good news can seem in short supply. But it is there if you go looking. In Nature’s latest collection of stories selected to bring readers joy, learn about a country that has reversed its rates of diabetes and umbrella that keep corals cool. But first, you might have heard about reports of the first new wild cat species in a century, announced last month1. The spotted feline, called Leopardus tilcayo, was found in the forested Yungas region of Bolivia. The news is not all bad: five inspiring science stories to lift your moodBut did you know that a new member has also been inducted into the penguin family this year? A population of penguins on the remote Kerguelen Islands — around 2,000 kilometres north of Antarctica in the Indian Ocean — has been designated as a new species, the southeastern gentoo (Pygoscelis kerguelensis)2. This addresses a long-running debate about whether the gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua) is one species or several.
University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers used well-established methods to calculate the social return on investment (SROI) of Saskatoon's recently closed safe consumption site and have found that the location provided more than a 300% return on investment for the community. While a standard return on investment (ROI) strictly measures money invested against dollars gained or lost, an SROI looks at economics alongside the social and environmental outcomes, expressing the broader impact in financial terms.
1. Talk With Your Doctor or Healthcare ProviderBecause SAD is a form of depression, it needs to be addressed by a mental health professional. “There are a number of screening questions that can help determine if someone is depressed,” says Deborah Pierce, MD, a family medicine physician at University of Rochester Medicine in New York. “Your doctor will be able to sort out whether you have SAD as opposed to some other form of depression.” If you have SAD, a professional can help you identify the condition and work through it. Psychotherapy (aka talk therapy), including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), can effectively treat SAD. Therapy can help you learn new ways to cope and change thinking and behavioral patterns that exacerbate depression symptoms.2. Ready Yourself in the FallPreparation for the summer-to-fall transition isn’t limited to wardrobe updates or getting your home ready for the new season — consider preparing your mind, too. Regularly allotting time for mood-boosting activities can help people feel physically and psychologically healthier, says Kim Burgess, PhD, a clinical psychologist at Naval Health Clinic Quantico in Virginia.
Exercise should be prescribed as a foundational component of cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention and treatment, according to a new American College of Cardiology Scientific Statement published today in JACC, its flagship journal. The statement emphasizes that the greatest reduction in cardiovascular risk occurs when sedentary individuals become even modestly more active, and the best exercise prescription is one that is safe, individualized, achievable and sustainable over time.
Low cardiorespiratory fitness is a predictor of future CVD that is on par with traditional cardiovascular risk factors such as smoking, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes; however, exercise prescription is inconsistently integrated into routine cardiovascular care. The scientific statement highlights extensive evidence showing that regular physical activity, structured exercise and cardiorespiratory fitness improve exercise capacity, reduce hospitalization and enhance quality of life.
Health Canada has issued a recall of Flintstones multivitamins due to a distribution error.
The federal agency says customer-returned bottles of Flintstones Complete Multivitamins and Minerals were inadvertently reintroduced into saleable inventory and distributed to wholesalers.
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Ultra-processed foods (UPF) account for >50% of energy intake by US adults. UPF intake can include dietary components linked to lower colorectal cancer (CRC) risk, such as whole grain and dairy products, and others linked to higher CRC risk, such as processed meats, potentially explaining the heterogeneity of evidence for an association between UPF and CRC risk. Our goal was to estimate the associations of UPF and established CRC-related dietary factors, by UPF and non-UPF source, with CRC incidence in a large cohort study.
With Flu season underway, now is a good time to get your flu shots at your local pharmacy. (File photo)
As flu and COVID-19 cases circulate in the community, Pharmasave is encouraging residents to take advantage of available immunization clinics. Hien, Pharmacy Manager at Pharmasave, said immunization remains an important tool for reducing the risk of illness, particularly among vulnerable populations.
