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Study on developing a Beverage Hydration Index (BHI) is being used by CNN to validate the use of milk as the best means of rehydrating at 640 calories a pop. The fact that the study used 72 men 18-35 who were not dehydrated nor exercising was not reported by CNN.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 26, 2025 Source:Which drink is best for hydration? Hint: It isn’t water Reference:A randomized trial to assess the potential of different beverages to affect hydration status: development of a beverage hydration index1
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What are the drug interactions between the birth control pill and semaglutide (Ozempic)? Perspective is important because the interaction is no different than many other medications used with the birth control pill.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 25, 2025 Source:‘Ozempic babies’ and birth control: U.K. warning raises concerns over weight-loss drugs
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How does the extreme heat affect your body?
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 24, 2025 Source:How to prevent heatstroke and other heat-related emergencies
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Can this nasal spray slow down Alzheimer’s? There is no answer when your study includes only one person.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 23, 2025 Source:Can this nasal spray slow down Alzheimer’s? One couple is helping scientists find out Reference:Dampening of Microglial Activation With Nasal Foralumab Administration in Moderate Alzheimer’s Disease Dementia
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House Calls, #976, June 22, 2025: New support program for adolescents and young adults with cancer at the Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre
The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre is now offering a new program to offer support to adolescents and young adults who are being treated for cancer. You can get more information by sending an email to AYAProgram@toh.ca Your Calls and Comments: Playlist 1st segment Intro: Bones – Imagine Dragons Outro: Theme from Superman – John Williams 2nd segment…
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Increasing numbers of younger adults are being diagnosed with skin cancer.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 20, 2025 Source:You likely aren’t using enough sunscreen, doctors warn amid increase in skin cancer
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Advocates call for lowering colorectal cancer screening age to 45.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 19, 2025 Source:Not ‘an old person’s disease’: Advocates call for lowering colorectal cancer screening age
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Why more Canadians are landing in emergency departments with cannabis-induced vomiting
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 18, 2025 Source:Why more Canadians are landing in emergency departments with cannabis-induced vomiting Reference:Changes in Emergency Department Visits for Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome Following Recreational Cannabis Legalization and Subsequent Commercialization in Ontario, Canada
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New treatment approach for head and neck cancers significantly increases five-year survival rates.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 17, 2025 Source:‘Gift of life’: experts hail neck and head cancer breakthrough