PNL October #2 '25

October 09, 2025

🧡 Hello Medimap Community,

Thanksgiving is the season of gratitude and gravy. But behind those comforting meals, there’s a surprising heart-health warning Canadians should know.

From hospital harm to Canada’s healthcare strategy, and even a Canadian astronaut testing human health in space, this week’s headlines are out of this world.👇

. DEEP DIVE .

🦃 The Hidden Heart Risks in Your Thanksgiving Feast

Every October, ER visits quietly climb after big holiday meals and it’s not just indigestion. Salt, alcohol, and heavy portions can stress your heart within hours.

Sneak Peek Inside:

  • How big meals can spike heart attacks within hours

  • Why post-feast fatigue isn’t “just food coma”

  • Warning signs to never ignore this weekend

. NEWSFLASH .

🏥 1 in 17 Canadians Harmed in Hospital Care
A new CIHI report shows 1 in 17 hospital stays involve preventable harm. Experts say safety reform depends on culture change, where nurses and staff can speak up without fear.

🧑‍🚀 Canadian Astronaut Moon Expirement 
Astronaut Jeremy Hansen joins NASA’s Artemis II crew as both explorer and experiment. The team will test how deep space impacts human health, from immune systems to radiation response.

🇨🇦 Canada’s New Health Plan
Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel and the CMA are uniting behind one goal: access. A national workforce plan, team-based clinics, and cross-province licensing could finally move the needle on family doctor shortages.

🏅 Almost Nobel Prizes Breakthroughs
From GLP-1 weight-loss drugs to cystic fibrosis treatments, experts say several life-saving advances have yet to earn a Nobel nod. The shortlist includes Canadian-linked innovations that changed modern medicine.

. NUTRITION .

🥘 Healthy Eating on a Budget

💰 Cost per serving: ~$1.44 | Cauliflower Casserole | ⏱️ Time: ~55 min

Your turkey’s new favourite sidekick. Crispy on top, creamy underneath, and somehow still lighter than Grandma’s potatoes.

. YOUR TAKE .

🥧 The Great Thanksgiving Pie Debate

Everyone has a favourite… and this one’s personal.

Which pie owns Thanksgiving?

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. BUZZ & BANTER .

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