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Back to SearchWhat do I need to know about benzodiazepines?
It’s a stressful world out there. And one way some people quiet it down is taking medications like Lorazepam, Xanax, or Valium. They're called Benzod…
1 year, 4 months ago
What do women need to know about hair loss?
Hair loss, also known as alopecia, affects roughly 40 per cent of women by the age of 50, and some research suggests the number increases post-menopa…
1 year, 4 months ago
What does the research show about the benefits of creatine supplements?
Creatine is a naturally occurring compound that provides energy to our muscles and brain, but it also comes in supplement form. It's long been used b…
1 year, 5 months ago
What do I need to know right now about measles?
Measles is on the rise, highlighting how a disease considered eliminated in Canada is making a comeback. Though there have long been sporadic cases, …
1 year, 5 months ago
How does nicotine affect cognition and what's the risk?
Many smokers turn to nicotine gums, patches or lozenges to try and kick the habit. But now, experts say that some non-smokers are using those product…
1 year, 5 months ago
What do I need to know about this year’s flu season?
If you're noticing people around you sniffling, coughing or sneezing, it could well be the flu. Public health data show that flu cases make up almos…
1 year, 5 months ago
How does chocolate make me healthier?
Chocolate isn't just a sweet treat, but could have some health benefits too. In a special Valentine's Day edition of The Dose, registered dietitian A…
1 year, 6 months ago
What do I need to know about HPV and the HPV vaccine?
HPV (human papillomavirus) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in the world, regardless of gender or sexual orientation. While …
1 year, 6 months ago
How can I spot and deal with health and science misinformation?
A new Canadian Medical Association survey suggests that health misinformation is on the rise. Law professor and research director of the Health Law I…
1 year, 6 months ago
How can I cut back or even quit drinking alcohol?
The U.S. surgeon general has called for cancer warnings on alcohol and Health Canada suggests a maximum of two drinks a week. As Dry January winds do…
1 year, 6 months ago