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Back to SearchHow 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 …
4 months, 2 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 …
4 months, 3 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…
5 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 …
5 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…
5 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…
6 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…
6 months, 1 week 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…
6 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…
6 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…
6 months, 4 weeks ago