/global-engagement/taxonomy/term/12/all en /global-engagement/channels/news/temporary-sound-installations-could-help-reduce-noise-pollution-study-361074 <p>Temporary sound installations can be a low-cost way of dealing with noise pollution in areas of high urban density, �㽶��Ƶ researchers have found.</p> <p>Dubbed the “new second hand smoke,” noise pollution can have consequences ranging from simple annoyance to such serious health problems as hearing loss and high blood pressure and can exacerbate various mental health conditions.</p> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:58:47 +0000 admin 1103 at /global-engagement /global-engagement/channels/news/expert-government-canada-shuts-down-tiktok-offices-361163 <p><b>Expert: Government of Canada shuts down TikTok offices </b></p> <p>The Canadian federal government has ordered TikTok Technology Canada, Inc. to wind up its business operations in Canada due to concerns about national security.</p> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:41:45 +0000 admin 1105 at /global-engagement /global-engagement/channels/news/expert-digital-detox-challenge-youth-during-24h-pause-361126 <p>The <a href="https://pauseyourscreen.com/24h-pause/">24h PAUSE</a> is held every third Sunday in November, inviting teens and young adults to set aside their screens for 24 hours. The event encourages young Quebecers to be mindful of their screen use and of the risks linked with hyperconnectivity.</p> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:31:19 +0000 admin 1100 at /global-engagement /global-engagement/channels/news/experts-cop-29-climate-conference-baku-azerbaijan-361117 <p>Government leaders, scientists and activists are convening in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 29). Dubbed the “Finance COP,” this year's summit aims to mobilize financial support to help lower-income countries reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  </p> <p>Experts from �㽶��Ƶ are available to comment:  </p> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:34:58 +0000 admin 1098 at /global-engagement /global-engagement/channels/news/expert-first-suspected-human-case-avian-flu-canada-361111 <p>A teenager in British Columbia has been hospitalized with a suspected case of H5N1 avian flu, marking the first human infection in Canada during the recent outbreak. The global spread of bird flu in poultry farms and wild bird populations has led to sporadic human cases, raising concerns over its potential public health impact. </p> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:37:30 +0000 admin 1096 at /global-engagement /global-engagement/channels/news/atlantic-killer-whales-show-dangerously-high-levels-toxic-chemicals-study-360894 <p>Killer whales off Canada’s Atlantic coast continue to be contaminated with dangerously high levels of toxic chemicals that put them at elevated risk of severe immune-system and reproductive problems, a recent McGill-led study has found.</p> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:06:07 +0000 admin 1090 at /global-engagement /global-engagement/channels/news/researchers-find-design-flaws-and-oversight-issues-certain-health-apps-offer-solutions-more-360944 <p><!-- x-tinymce/html --><!-- x-tinymce/html --></p> <p>AI-powered apps offering medical diagnoses at the click of a button are often limited by biased data and a lack of regulation, leading to inaccurate and unsafe health advice, a new study found.</p> Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:56:13 +0000 admin 1088 at /global-engagement /global-engagement/channels/news/berry-flavoured-may-be-more-dangerous-non-flavoured-vapes-study-360871 <p>Berry-flavoured vapes can weaken the lungs’ natural defences, making it harder for the body to fight off infections, new research suggests.</p> <p>The study compared effects of flavoured e-cigarettes to those of unflavoured ones.</p> <p>While previous research has shown that all forms of vaping can be harmful, the scholars said this study adds to a mounting body of evidence demonstrating how added flavourings to vaping solutions can exacerbate the dangers.</p> Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:10:02 +0000 admin 1087 at /global-engagement /global-engagement/channels/news/landmark-study-finds-low-sugar-diet-early-childhood-reduces-lifetime-risk-chronic-disease-360802 <p><!-- x-tinymce/html --></p> <p>A low-sugar diet in the first years of life can significantly reduce the risk of chronic diseases in adulthood, a study based on historical data has found.</p> <p>The researchers pulled data from <a href="https://www.ukbiobank.ac.uk/">UK Biobank,</a> focusing on adults conceived just before and after the 1953 end of wartime sugar rationing in the United Kingdom.</p> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:06:08 +0000 admin 1086 at /global-engagement /global-engagement/channels/news/experts-movember-2024-360800 <p><a href="https://ca.movember.com/support-us?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwj4K5BhDYARIsAD1Ly2rI53iJHzNYFVkHZF-7ma7J6l90S-41FsHeo5AYpkTviZOthwoYDxgaAgfiEALw_wcB" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Movember</a> is an annual campaign held in November to raise awareness and funds for men’s health issues, including prostate and testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention.  </p> <p>These experts from �㽶��Ƶ are available to comment on this topic:  </p> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:06:57 +0000 admin 1084 at /global-engagement /global-engagement/channels/news/experts-us-presidential-election-360681 <p> </p> <p>The American elections are upon us and polls suggest it is going to be a tight race between the two candidates, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.</p> <p>These experts from �㽶��Ƶ are available to share their insights:</p> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:23:05 +0000 admin 1083 at /global-engagement /global-engagement/channels/news/experts-potential-high-speed-rail-between-quebec-city-and-toronto-360763 <p>The federal government is expected to announce plans to move forward with a high-speed rail project linking Quebec City and Toronto, with electric trains reportedly capable of reaching speeds of 300 km/h. Although no official announcement has been made, sources suggest the new line would significantly reduce travel time between Montreal and Toronto — from the current 5.5-hour drive, or more than five hours by train, to just three hours by train — and include stops in cities such as Ottawa, Laval and Trois-Rivières, all while operating on a dedicated track.  </p> Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:25:42 +0000 admin 1078 at /global-engagement /global-engagement/channels/news/tracking-biodiversity-mcgill-researchers-outline-strengths-and-challenges-new-monitoring-framework-360754 <p>As the UN COP16 on biodiversity meets in Calì, Colombia, experts from �㽶��Ƶ are on-site, providing important input into the global conversation.</p> Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:09:37 +0000 admin 1076 at /global-engagement /global-engagement/channels/news/experts-halloween-2024-360667 <p><!-- x-tinymce/html --></p> <p>With Halloween approaching, �㽶��Ƶ experts are available to offer insights on a range of related topics.  </p> Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:06:34 +0000 admin 1074 at /global-engagement /global-engagement/channels/news/experts-canada-reduce-numbers-permanent-and-temporary-immigrants-next-two-years-360660 <p>The Government of Canada announced Thursday that it plans to reduce the numbers of both permanent and temporary immigrants admitted to the country over the next two years (2025-2027).</p> <p>These experts from �㽶��Ƶ are available to share their insights:</p> Thu, 24 Oct 2024 19:23:23 +0000 admin 1073 at /global-engagement