PNL August #3 '25

🌟 Hello Medimap Community,

A wrong diagnosis can cost you years. Learn which conditions Canadians get misdiagnosed most and when to demand a second opinion.

Ozempic faces $2B lawsuits, a student bikes across Québec for rare disease research, and online youth betting hits crisis point. 👇

. DEEP DIVE .

🏥 Most Misdiagnosed Conditions in Canada

“Probably stress” isn’t a diagnosis. Learn which conditions are missed most in Canada and the simple moves that can get you faster, safer answers.

Sneak Peek Inside:

  • 5 conditions doctors miss most

  • How to spot red flags early

  • When to push for a second opinion

. NEWSFLASH .

💉 Ozempic Faces $2B in Lawsuits
Ozempic is now under fire as patients allege stomach paralysis, vision loss, and lasting harm. Over 1,200 lawsuits have been consolidated in the U.S., raising alarms about long-term safety.

🧠 Simulation Shows What Dementia Feels Like
New simulations help caregivers “feel” dementia through weighted suits, blurred-vision goggles, and VR tools. With dementia cases projected to soar 187% by 2050, these programs are changing the way Canadians prepare for aging and caregiving.

🚴 Student Bikes Québec While Playing Piano
McGill student Ryan Hull is biking across Quebec while performing piano concerts to raise awareness and funds for rare disease research. His tour shines a spotlight on the 700,000 Quebecers living with rare conditions.

🎲 Teen Gambling Hits Crisis Point
Online sports betting is exploding among youth, with many starting before the legal age. Experts warn of rising risks of addiction, depression, and even suicide as fast-paced “experience betting” grows in popularity.

WARNING .

🔥 Canadian Wildfires Are Still Burning

This wildfire season has officially become the second-worst in history. Fires continue to burn across the provinces, sending waves of smoke into cities hundreds of kilometers away. Use the tracker below to see where fires are spreading.

NUTRITION .

🌮 Healthy Eating on a Budget

💰 Cost per serving: ~$1.23 | Beef Enchiladas | ⏱️ Time: 1 hr

Sweet pineapple, a kick of jalapeño, and melty beefy goodness. Don’t be surprised if “one more bite” turns into polishing off the whole tray.

YOUR TAKE .

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BUZZ & BANTER .

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