
Vaccines, AI Impacts, and Canada's Opioid Crisis
In this episode, Dr. Chi-Ming Chow covers thimerosal in vaccines, mouth taping for sleep health, and FDA warnings about myocarditis linked to COVID-19 vaccines. He also examines the opioid crisis in Canada vs. the U.S., the cognitive impact of AI, and the importance of balanced tech use. The episode highlights primary healthcare access in New Brunswick and the role of food markdown apps in sustainability. Dr. Chow wraps up with a summary of these discussions.
Key Points
- Thimerosal in vaccines, once essential for preventing microbial growth, has been largely removed due to precautionary measures, despite no evidence of harm.
- Mouth taping for improved sleep, a trending social media topic, lacks strong scientific support and may exacerbate breathing issues in some individuals.
- The FDA has expanded warnings on COVID-19 vaccines regarding the rare side effect of myocarditis, highlighting the ongoing complexities in vaccine policy and public health priorities.
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