Tag: Health
Five things to know about GLP-1s and addiction
Stanford Medicine psychiatrist Anna Lembke unpacks the potential of FDA-approved weight-reducing GLP-1…
GLP-1 drugs are making a dent in the high obesity rate in the U.S. : Shots – Health News : NPR
The Gallup National Health and Well-Being Index shows that GLP-1 weight loss…
RFK Jr.’s Battle Against Food Dyes Hits a Roadblock: M&M’s – The New York Times
If Mr. Kennedy cannot force companies to reformulate their products, states might…
There is no safe amount of processed meat to eat, according to new research | CNN
A new study investigates the link between processed meat, sugar-sweetened beverages, and…
Ancient miasma theory may help explain Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vaccine moves : Shots – Health News : NPR
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. apparently embraces the outdated “miasma theory”…
The Bleach Community Is Ready for RFK Jr. to Make Their Dreams Come True
Online communities dedicated to the use of a toxic bleach solution to…
Free prescription birth control to start in Manitoba on Oct. 1 | CBC News
Birth control will become free for all Manitobans with a prescription as…
We studied the effects of pot legalization. The impact on older Canadians was stark
Older adults are prone to unintentional poisonings because edible cannabis products are…
“Outrageously” priced weight-loss drugs could bankrupt US health care
Prices would need to be dramatically slashed to avoid increasing the national…
A Quick ‘Fart Walk’ Might Be Just What You Need to End Your Day
A GI doctor explains why 2024’s version of the Hot Girl Walk…
What Is The Average Ejaculation Frequency By Age? | Allo Health
Discover the average ejaculation frequency by age and learn about the factors…
licorice – what’s bad about it, and how much is safe?
there is soemthing in licrorice (the real stuff!) that is dangerous to…
Dogs are coming down with an unusual respiratory illness in several US states
Veterinary laboratories in several states are investigating an unusual respiratory illness in…
Expert recommends isolating dogs amid deadly, highly contagious, ‘mysterious illness’
There’s a new warning for dog owners about a mysterious illness that’s…
Wegovy Slashes the Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke in a Landmark Trial
The drug semaglutide is already widely used for weight loss. Now its…
Marijuana Use Dramatically Increases Risk of Heart Problems, Stroke
Regularly using marijuana can significantly increase a person’s risk of heart attack,…
Utilities have been lying to us about gas stoves since the 1970s
They took a page out of Big Tobacco’s playbook, a new investigation…
Erythritol, an ingredient in stevia, linked to heart attack and stroke, study finds | CNN
A sugar replacement used in many stevia, monk-fruit, keto and other reduced-sugar…
Eggs: Healthy or Risky? A Review of Evidence from High Quality Studies on Hen’s Eggs
Source: Eggs: Healthy or Risky? A Review of Evidence from High Quality…
Bad habits of night owls may lead to type 2 diabetes, study says | CNN
Night owls are at high risk of developing diabetes, a new study…
Cancer Warnings on Beer, Wine in Ireland Spark Industry Alarm
New health warnings by Ireland set to be the world’s strictest on…
As Texas swelters, local rules requiring water breaks for constructio…
Gov. Greg Abbott approved this week a law that will eliminate city…
What the Scientists Who Pioneered Weight-Loss Drugs Want You to Know
Two researchers whose work led to the development of Wegovy and Ozempic…
Meet the tiny, wireless sleep apnea diagnostic wearable headed for the US
UK medtech startup Acurable has gained FDA clearance for a novel wireless…
UBC engineers find permanent solution for removing ‘forever chemicals’ from drinking water | Globalnews.ca
Water and oil repelling, forever chemicals are used in products like non-stick…
How much licorice is too much licorice?
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Study suggests how measles depletes body’s immune memory
A new Harvard study shows measles wipes out 11 percent to 73…
We asked the Ontario government about its controversial licence suspensions. Staff prepared answers. Then they were told to withhold them
Transportation minister’s office directed staff to be tight-lipped about medical conditional report…
Sinks suspected in Toronto hospital outbreak | CBC News
An investigation aimed at pinpointing the source of a lingering bacterial outbreak…
Canada has more family doctors than ever. Why is it so hard to see them?
Primary care is getting less accessible and involves longer waiting times, a…
Ayahuasca warning: Brew causes mental health problems that last MONTHS
Spanish researchers surveyed 10,000 people who had used taken the drink at…
New study examines the effectiveness of colonoscopies | CNN
A “landmark” study suggests the benefits of colonoscopies for cancer screening may…
The ‘End’ of COVID Is Still Far Worse Than We Imagined
Even now, the coronavirus is killing three times as many people as…
The Best Pulse Oximeter for Home Use
We tested eight fingertip pulse oximeters with people ages 2 to 78….
What CBD And Grapefruit Have In Common When It Comes To Drug Interactions: Risks You Should Know
We’re still in the early stages of CBD research and marketing is…
Coffee lowers risk of heart problems and early death, study says, especially ground and caffeinated | CNN
A new study found that various types of coffee — decaffeinated, ground…
Human seasonal influenza under COVID-19 and the potential consequences of influenza lineage elimination | Nature Communications
Source: Human seasonal influenza under COVID-19 and the potential consequences of influenza…
What scientists have learnt from COVID lockdowns
Nature – Restrictions on social contact stemmed disease spread, but weighing up…
Ottawa urged to label alcohol after report links moderate use to increased risk of cancer, other fatal illnesses
Drinking three beers a week increases risk of developing breast or colon…
Using cannabis in mid-20s damages brain development, expert warns
Dr Nora Volkow, the director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse,…
“Monkeypox” Is a Terrible Name and We’re Stuck With It
But there’s a simple solution to avoid the stigma attached to it….
Health Canada releases CBD report: Report of the Science Advisory Committee on Health Products Containing Cannabis
The report, compiled over the past few years by Health Canada’s nine-member…
Conservative blocs unleash wave of litigation to curb public health powers
A coalition of religious groups, conservative think tanks, and Republican attorneys general…
American Exceptionalism in two graphs
American Exceptionalism – Life Expectancy, 1995-2019
I was going to edit this to highlight the USA’s plateau starting…
About 30% of COVID-19 patients suffer from ‘long COVID’ – study – The Jerusalem Post
Surprisingly, ethnicity, older age, and socioeconomic status, all linked with severe illness,…
Walking fast is the key to a long life? Study links pace to aging – Study Finds
Researchers at the University of Leicester have discovered a link between a…
Recreational cannabis legalizations associated with reductions in prescription drug utilization among Medicaid enrollees – Raman – – Health Economics – Wiley Online Library
Source: Recreational cannabis legalizations associated with reductions in prescription drug utilization among…
