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Back to SearchWhat 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 …
6 months 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…
6 months, 1 week 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 …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
How could taking Aspirin every day benefit or harm my health?
For years, doctors have recommended taking Aspirin every day to help prevent heart attacks and stroke. Cardiologist Dr. Sonia Anand says that advice …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Which childhood vaccines do doctors recommend universally?
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its childhood vaccination schedule, cutting back the number of immunizations from 17 …
6 months, 4 weeks ago
What 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…
7 months 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 …
7 months, 1 week 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…
7 months, 3 weeks 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…
8 months 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…
8 months, 1 week ago