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Back to SearchWhat do I need to know about meningococcal disease?
Meningococcal disease is a rare but potentially lethal bacterial infection. Two young people died in a recent outbreak in the U.K. Infectious disease…
2 months, 1 week ago
What do we know so far about psilocybin as a medical treatment?
Psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, shows promise for treating depression and other mental health conditions. Dr. Joshua Rosenblat, a…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
What's the real evidence on injectable peptides?
Wellness influencers on social media are touting injectable peptides as a new wonder drug, claiming compounds like BPC-157 can improve muscle strengt…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
How should I tailor my diet while taking GLP-1 drugs?
A recent survey found roughly three million Canadians are taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro. The drugs can reduce appetite and cravi…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
What's the latest stem cell research?
Researchers in Canada and around the world are exploring ways stem cells could help treat conditions like diabetes, Parkinson's and heart disease, bu…
3 months ago
What should people who’ve never smoked know about lung cancer?
Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer in Canada, and a growing number of never-smokers are getting diagnosed. Dr. Nicole Ezer, director of McGill Unive…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
How healthy is eating one meal a day?
The One Meal a Day Diet, or OMAD, is a more extreme version of intermittent fasting that's been gaining in popularity. Its proponents say it can help…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
What can heat therapy actually do for my health?
Heat therapy is an age-old remedy that’s been growing in popularity. Whether it’s hot springs, hot tubs, saunas, or steam rooms, there are plenty of …
3 months, 4 weeks ago
What’s new in menopause treatments?
With more than 30 symptoms of menopause, it can be difficult to decide which treatments work best. Menopause specialist ob-gyn Dr. Kelsey Mills expla…
4 months ago
What's the skinny on whole milk?
For decades, dietary guidelines have recommended low-fat milk to lower the risk of heart disease. But the U.S. recently updated its guidance, saying …
4 months, 1 week ago