PNL July #3 '25

July 17, 2025

🌟 Hello Medimap Community,

Wrinkles aren’t the only thing the sun leaves behind. Melanoma doesn’t show up for decades and by then, it might be too late.

Ozempic goes generic (and controversial), 1 in 3 Canadians now obese, and Alberta’s measles crisis outpaces the U.S.👇

. DEEP DIVE .

🧴 Sunscreen Now, Skin Cancer Later?

Skin cancer doesn’t show up overnight, it shows up decades later. And by the time it does, it’s often too late. Skin cancer is the most preventable cancer in Canada, so why are rates still rising?

Sneak Peek Inside:

Why skin cancer is rising fastest in people 50+
What early warning signs to watch for
Real protection habits that could literally save your life

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📜 In Case You Missed It:
🥱 Harms Of Sleep Deprivation
🥗 Can Your Diet Impact Memory Loss
🧠 Signs Of Poor Mental Health In Adults
🔥 Effects Of Summer Heat On Medication

. NEWSFLASH .

💊 Ozempic for All?
Generic versions of the blockbuster weight-loss drug Ozempic could hit Canadian shelves in early 2026, making it cheaper and more accessible than anywhere else in the world.

📈 1 in 3 Canadians Are Now Obese
A new CMAJ study reveals that 32.7% of Canadian adults are living with obesity and the sharpest rise happened during the pandemic. Young adults and women saw the biggest spikes.

🚨 Summer is Breaking Our Health System
Canada’s ERs are buckling under extreme weather, rural hospital closures, and staff shortages. 1 in 5 Ontario ERs shut down unexpectedly last summer and it could be worse this year.

😷 Alberta’s Measles Outbreak Worse Than Entire U.S.
With over 1,300 confirmed cases, Alberta has officially surpassed the total number of measles cases reported in the entire U.S. this year. Doctors are urging immediate mass vaccination clinics as the virus spreads rapidly.

. NUTRITION .