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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…

8 months, 2 weeks ago

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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…

8 months, 3 weeks ago

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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…

9 months ago

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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…

9 months, 1 week ago

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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…

9 months, 2 weeks ago

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What's the harm in eating ultra-processed foods and what can I do about it?

An estimated one third of Canadian adults are obese, and ultra-processed foods are a major culprit. Leading nutrition scientist Kevin Hall recently c…

9 months, 3 weeks ago

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What do I need to know about IV hydration and vitamin therapy?

Some wellness clinics in Canada are promoting IV vitamin and hydration therapy as a way to ease hangovers, migraines, and even prevent illness and in…

9 months, 4 weeks ago

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How can we protect ourselves from fall and winter respiratory viruses?

It’s respiratory virus season again, and experts say to look out for the flu, COVID-19 and RSV. Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Allison McGeer exp…

10 months ago

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What does the evidence tell us about Tylenol, leucovorin, and autism?

The Trump administration has claimed Tylenol in pregnancy causes autism, despite no conclusive evidence, and promoted the drug leucovorin as a potent…

10 months, 1 week ago

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What might testosterone replacement therapy mean for me?

The internet is full of hype for products claiming to boost mood, reduce fatigue, and enhance sexual performance—including testosterone supplements. …

10 months, 2 weeks ago

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