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Government of Saskatchewan proclaims October Health Literacy Month

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — You trust health information to help you make important decisions. But when medical terms are unfamiliar, information is difficult to find, or advice seems to conflict, knowing what to do next can feel overwhelming. Understanding Health Literacy can change that. Which is why, for the third year […]

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Summit calls for tighter measures to curb excessive drinking

This includes higher taxes, the removal of alcohol advertising and tighter licensing mechanisms.

  • Excessive drinking harms society through violence, accidents, health issues, and family breakdowns.
  • Proposed measures include raising taxes, banning ads, and stricter licensing.
  • Alcohol abuse worsens HIV, TB control, and increases cancer risks.

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