The links below open to external sites. ICES IN THE NEWS The news release “More than half of children and youth in ER for mental health needs have not had any previous mental health-related contact with the health care system” is based on the study “Emergency department as a first contact for mental health problems in children and youth.” TORONTO STAR 27 homeless deaths in Toronto in just three months WSIB cutting costs at expense of workers’ health, report says Ontario opioid tracker provides up-to-date data Basic income hailed as way to give people chance to chase their dreams THE GLOBE AND MAIL Ontario to lead in humane correctional practices, minister says Calculating the business cost of ignoring mental health Ontario opioid overdose deaths climb in first half of 2016 What’s the best way to dispose of prescription medication? CBC Sloppy science creates worthless cures and wastes billions, says author Indigenous maternal health program aims to address inequality of health care 10 million steps for mental health: Man and husky complete cross-Canada walk Cannabidiol reduces seizures in kids with severe form of epilepsy, trial shows How Alberta's fentanyl crisis escalated despite years of warnings Zika virus hit earlier than thought in Brazil, Florida, genome tests reveal CBO estimates 23 million to lose health insurance under Republican bill CTV FDA: Controller for heart pump recalled over deaths Controversial Indian IVF clinic giving hope to older women A little chocolate each week may help prevent a heart flutter Just 1 alcoholic drink per day increases breast cancer risk: report GLOBAL Ontario launches website to make opioid data public Here’s what your fitness tracker is accurately recording (and what it’s way off on) Report says Instagram is the worst app for young people’s mental health NEW YORK TIMES Rare Gene Mutations Inspire New Heart Drugs Put Your Baby in a Box? Experts Advise Caution A 1-Hour Walk, 3 Times a Week, Has Benefits for Dementia THE CONVERSATION What needs to happen to build resilience and improve mental health among junior doctors Poor kids hit puberty sooner and risk a lifetime of health problems How do we choose who gets the flu vaccine in a pandemic – paramedics, prisoners or the public? Health Check: can chopping your vegetables boost their nutrients? STAT Lives of 24 million children threatened by conflict, UNICEF says ‘The clock is ticking’: WHO’s next chief faces sobering challenges In a first, scientists show a marijuana component reduces seizures for some with epilepsy VOX The former head of the CDC is seriously upset about Trump’s public health cuts Why you shouldn’t trust the calorie estimates on your fitness tracker