April 18, 2024 Dementia Norwegian’s routine jobs raise the risk of cognitive decline by 66% and dementia by 37%, observational study says. Caveats abound.
April 16, 2024 Epidemiology COVID infections are causing drops in IQ and years of brain aging, studies suggest
March 20, 2024 Cardiovascular Diesase There is no evidence to link intermittent fasting with a greater risk of death due to cardiovascular disease. According to @matthewherper “A study says intermittent fasting is making people drop dead. Oh, come on” He is bang on.
February 26, 2024 Epidemiology Measles travel advisories, New Canadian Pharmacare not covering the cost of Ozempic for people with type 2 diabetes, and a possible new treatment pathway for people suffering from Crohn’s disease.
February 14, 2024 Epidemiology An Oregon resident was diagnosed with the plague. Here are a few things to know about the illness and also the etymology of the word boo boo and the theory behind the relationship between iron overload and surviving the plague.
January 18, 2024 Clinical Research How Long Does It Take to Get COVID-19? Here’s What a New Study Says
November 29, 2023 Epidemiology Life expectancy in Canada fell for the 3rd year in a row. What’s happening?
November 27, 2023 Epidemiology China says a surge in respiratory illnesses is caused by flu and other known pathogens