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Sugar substitutes won’t help you lose weight
Popular sugar substitutes are found in many products labeled as sugar-free. Deposit Photos New guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) says to avoid using sugar substitutes if you are trying to lose...
Sugar substitutes won’t help you lose weight
Popular sugar substitutes are found in many products labeled as sugar-free. Deposit Photos New guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) says to avoid using sugar substitutes if you are trying to lose...
Sugar substitutes won’t help you lose weight
Popular sugar substitutes are found in many products labeled as sugar-free. Deposit Photos New guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) says to avoid using sugar substitutes if you are trying to lose...
Cannabis use in first trimester has ‘significant’ harmful effects on a fetus
Cannabis use early on in pregnancy can affect birthweight. Deposit Photos According to a small study, pregnant people using any form of cannabis should consider stopping due to potential harm to the fetus,...
A once-forgotten antibiotic could be a new weapon against drug-resistant infections
The rise of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections has encouraged a search for new antibiotics. Deposit Photos Doctors may have a new tool to protect patients against multi-drug resistant bacterial infections. But the new defense...
A once-forgotten antibiotic could be a new weapon against drug-resistant infections
The rise of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections has encouraged a search for new antibiotics. Deposit Photos Doctors may have a new tool to protect patients against multi-drug resistant bacterial infections. But the new defense...
Eliminating heavy metals from baby food is frustratingly complicated
Babies are particularly sensitive to the toxic effects of heavy metals because their bodies are still developing. DepositPhotos This article was originally published on Undark. Rice cereal is a staple in many American...
AI therapists might not actually help your mental health
It may prove tempting for insurers to offer up apps and chatbots to meet the mental health parity requirement. DepositPhotos This article was originally featured on KFF Health News. In the past...
AI therapists might not actually help your mental health
It may prove tempting for insurers to offer up apps and chatbots to meet the mental health parity requirement. DepositPhotos This article was originally featured on KFF Health News. In the past...
Bijnor: Leopard attacks spark fear in Uttar Pradesh district
For years, residents of Bijnor have peacefully coexisted with leopards. Now they say they are afraid.
Melanoma can be deadly. But experts say it's easy to protect your skin and catch it early
Rates of melanoma are going up in Canada, but experts say this type of skin cancer is highly preventable if you protect yourself from sun exposure and check your skin...
No end in sight to kids' mental health crisis, Calgary doctors warn
Alberta Children's Hospital is facing a growing wave of children with complex mental health needs and requiring admission, leaving some families stuck for days in the emergency room.
Quebec sent Ottawa hospital hundreds of birth alerts despite Ontario ban
Despite the fact that Ontario put a stop to birth alerts in 2020, Quebec child welfare agencies continued to send hundreds of the controversial notifications — which can be used to threaten to...
Opioid-related deaths dropped in Toronto in 2022, expert says more robust response to crisis needed
Toronto saw a drop in opioid-related deaths in 2022 compared to the previous year, but one expert says there still needs to be a more robust response to the opioid crisis.
Hormone therapy should be offered to more women with severe menopause: review
More women suffering from "debilitating" symptoms of menopause should be presented with the option of hormone therapy, according to a paper published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal on Monday.
Health officials won't publicly admit scale of 'crisis' at Surrey Memorial Hospital ER, doctors' letter says
Dozens of physicians at the busiest emergency room in B.C. have released a scathing letter describing an unrelenting "crisis" at the department due to ongoing overcrowding and understaffing.
Some B.C. cancer patients to be offered radiation treatments in Bellingham, Wash.
The B.C. government says eligible cancer patients in the province will be temporarily offered radiation treatment in Washington state.
Toronto-based study aims to bridge knowledge gap in women's cardiovascular health
Heart disease remains the global leading cause of death for both men and women, but women have long been underrepresented in cardiovascular disease research.
Canada has some of the highest teen vaping rates in the world, new data shows
New national data shows the number of Canadian teenagers regularly using e-cigarettes ranks among the highest in the world, and experts say a lack of action from the federal government...
From cancer to mental health, firefighters battle on long after the smoke clears
Some firefighters have welcomed Alberta's move to expand presumptive cancer coverage for the profession, but say first responders need help with their mental as well as physical health.
From cancer to mental health, firefighters battle on long after the smoke clears
Some firefighters have welcomed Alberta's move to expand presumptive cancer coverage for the profession, but say first responders need help with their mental as well as physical health.
It took 60 years, but RSV vaccines are just around the corner — and could make a big difference
A newly approved vaccine for older adults, as well as other potential treatments to protect infants, could make a monumental difference in the number of people being hospitalized and dying...
He wasn't worried by the spot on his tongue. His dental hygienist thought it looked like cancer
A routine, semi-annual cleaning appointment at the dentist led to a life-saving discovery for Edmonton man Jonathan Teghtmeyer.
Family medicine for all: Community health centres serve their neighbours, but capacity issues remain
Family docs at community health centres care for anyone. Advocates say they could help fix a primary care crisis. Now, though, much like health care offices across the country, they...
Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise in Small Initial Trial
An mRNA vaccine prevented tumor recurrence after surgery in eight of 16 patients, but the therapy still needs to be validated in larger trials
What Is Causing So Much Pink Eye?
The newest SARS-CoV-2 strain may cause red, watery eyes. But the symptom can have other causes, too
What Is Causing So Much Pink Eye?
The newest SARS-CoV-2 strain may cause red, watery eyes. But the symptom can have other causes, too
Science Shows Why Traditional Kimchi Making Works So Well
A new study reveals why handmade fermentation vessels called onggi stand the test of time