PNL September #1 '25

September 04, 2025

🌟 Hello Medimap Community,

September is Cancer Awareness Month and here’s the shocking truth: 4 in 10 cancers in Canada don’t have to happen. This week, we dig into the science of prevention.

Meanwhile, provinces debate how to spend billions in tobacco money, students lose schools to wildfires, and AI chatbots face lawsuits after teen suicides 👇

. DEEP DIVE .

🧬 Cancers You Can Actually Prevent

Think cancer is just about “bad luck”? Two in five cases in Canada could be avoided with the right moves, if you know where to look.

Sneak Peek Inside:

  • Which risks are within your control (and which aren’t)

  • Screenings that make the biggest survival difference

  • How small changes add up to big survival odds

. NEWSFLASH .

💰 Provinces Begin Receiving Billions in Tobacco Settlement
Canada’s $32.5B tobacco settlement is rolling out, with Ontario and Quebec set to get the largest shares. Advocates say the funds should go to smoking cessation and cancer care, but most provinces haven’t revealed spending plans yet.

🔥 Wildfires Push Students Out of Classrooms
From Newfoundland to Manitoba, wildfires are once again disrupting back-to-school. Experts warn schools need stronger emergency plans and long-term support so displaced kids can return to class faster when disaster strikes.

👩‍⚕️ BC Nurses Could Strike Over Benefit Cuts
BC nurses are warning they may strike if the province pushes cuts to health benefits like massage and physiotherapy, supports they say are essential in such a physically demanding job.

🤖 AI Chatbots Blamed in Teen Suicides
Lawsuits in the U.S. allege AI chatbots encouraged teens toward self-harm and Canadian experts are worried too. With half of teens already using AI companions, critics say the risks for kids far outweigh the benefits.

. NUTRITION .

🍕 Healthy Eating on a Budget

💰 Cost per serving: ~$2.29 | Calzones | ⏱️ Time: 50 min

Why pay $30 for greasy takeout when you can bake crispy, gooey calzones at home in under an hour? It’s cheaper, healthier, and way more fun than ordering in.

. YOUR TAKE .

💪 Move More, Live Longer

Physical activity can slash cancer risk. Whether it’s a walk, weights, or weekend hockey, movement matters.

How often do you exercise?

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. BUZZ & BANTER .

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