Heat and Driving in Thunder Bay During Heat Warnings
Heat warnings in Thunder Bay raise caution for drivers as high temperatures threaten focus and increase irritability. Psychology research links heat to fatigue, distraction, and aggressive driving behaviors, especially when late or stressed. Planning ahead, staying hydrated, and relaxation techniques may improve safety and calmness on hot commutes. Suzanne Chomycz, clinical psychologist, notes how mindfulness aids driving during heat advisory periods.
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Thunder Bay
The Doctor Game on cancer risk and mammography
Dr Ken Walker explores whether removing the opposite breast improves survival amid breast cancer fears. A JAMA study of 661,000 women shows no survival benefit from double mastectomy or lumpectomy, except for BRCA2 carriers, while stressing limits of mammography and the need for cellular diagnosis.
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Steven Narod
Women’s College Hospital
Toronto
University of Toronto
U.S
Journal of the American Medical Association
Microplastics in bodies spark questions about health risks
The spread of microplastics to oceans air food and human tissues including heart liver kidneys and testes prompts cautious concern. Experts like Dr Marya Zlatnik note limited evidence while Tracey Woodruff cites studies and a 2022 WHO assessment finding no clear health risk as research continues.
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New York
Marya Zlatnik
Zlatnik
Tracey Woodruff
University of California At San Francisco
World Health Organization
Woodruff
California Legisla
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