Melatonin and Heart Failure Risk
A recent study found that individuals taking melatonin had a 4.6% risk of heart failure, compared to 2.7% for those not using melatonin.
Study Findings
- The risk of heart failure was notably higher among melatonin users.
- The comparison highlights a potential link between melatonin supplementation and increased cardiac risk.
Context and Related News
Other current headlines include issues such as labor strikes in Alberta nursing, political shifts in Quebec municipal elections, and notable personal stories of influencers.
Alberta Nursing Strike
- Nursing care workers in Alberta have threatened a massive strike.
- Key demands and government responses are unfolding as deadlines approach.
Quebec Municipal Elections
- Soraya Martinez Ferrada, a former Liberal turned centrist, won Montreal’s mayoral race, ending eight years of Liberal leadership.
- Her platform includes reviewing bike lanes and addressing homelessness.
- In Quebec City, Sam Hamad lost the mayoral race to Bruno Marchand amid personal accusations.
“Still can't believe I spent the weekend surrounded by legends and dream machines” — Anunay Sood’s final Instagram post days before his death.
Anunay Sood’s Story
Anunay Sood, a popular travel influencer with millions of followers, died at 32. His ex-fiancée Brinda Sharma is noted for the couple's broken engagement, receiving public attention.
Author's summary: A study links melatonin use to nearly double the heart failure risk, amidst diverse current events from healthcare strikes to political changes and notable personal stories.