July 25 2026-A Stunning Reversal for Breakthrough Alzheimer's Drug & Do You Still Feel Safe Despite New Stats Canada Report Showing Crime Rate Drop?

July 25 2026-A Stunning Reversal for Breakthrough Alzheimer's Drug & Do You Still Feel Safe Despite New Stats Canada Report Showing Crime Rate Drop?

Author: Zoomer Podcast Network July 25, 2026 Duration: 19:08
July 25 2026-A Stunning Reversal for Breakthrough Alzheimer's Drug & Do You Still Feel Safe Despite New Stats Canada Report Showing Crime Rate Drop? There’s exciting news on the Alzheimer’s treatment front: Canada’s Drug Agency is now recommending funding for a breakthrough drug called “lecanemab” after initially taking the opposite stance in February over concerns about effectiveness, cost and potential side effects. Libby spoke with Dr. Howard Chertkow, Scientific Director, Baycrest’s Kimel Family Centre for Brain Health & Wellness. And This week Statistics Canada released new numbers showing a 5% drop in both the rate and severity of crimes on our streets. But does the reality on our streets feel very different...with random shootings and attacks, public drug use and a general sense of disorder. Libby spoke with criminal defence lawyer Ari Goldkind.

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