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Back to SearchWhat is scromiting and how can I avoid it?
Scromiting is a term popping up on social media that combines screaming and vomiting. It refers to cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, a painful condit…
2 months, 1 week ago
What do we need to know about burnout?
If you're dragging yourself into the office every day, you might be tired — or you might be experiencing burnout. Michael Leiter, professor emeritus …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
When should infants (and other people) get vaccinated for hepatitis B?
A U.S. federal vaccine advisory panel has voted to drop its long-standing recommendation for universal hepatitis B vaccination at birth. In Canada, m…
3 months ago
What does the evidence tell us about the shingles vaccine and dementia?
Researchers say a shingles vaccine could slow the progression of dementia and lower the risk of dying from it. Earlier this year, they produced the s…
3 months, 1 week ago
What’s the latest on this year’s flu season?
A new variant of H3N2 may mean a more severe flu season in Canada, and this year's flu vaccine may not be quite as effective against it. Dr. Stephani…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
How long should I stay on antidepressants?
Canadians are some of the biggest users of antidepressants in the world, yet many people taking them aren’t sure when, or whether, they can safely st…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
What do I need to know about in-flight medical emergencies?
With roughly five billion people flying each year, in-flight medical emergencies happen more often than you’d think. One recent study found they occu…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
What should parents know about e-scooter injuries in children?
E-scooter injuries are on the rise in Canada, including in children. According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information, between 2022 and 202…
4 months ago
What is lecanemab and how does it slow down Alzheimer's disease?
A new Health Canada-approved drug called lecanemab has been shown to slow early-stage Alzheimer's disease. Neurologist Dr. Sharon Cohen, who particip…
4 months, 1 week ago
Why does the time change mess with my sleep, and what can I do about it?
Most Canadians reset their clocks twice a year. We spring forward, fall back and experts say that messes with our body's internal clocks. Rébecca Rob…
4 months, 2 weeks ago