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Although sugar may contribute to heart disease risk, the reality is more complex
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 4, 2014 [display_podcast] Source: Excess sugar may triple risk of heart problems: U.S. study Reference: Yang Q, et al “Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among U.S. adults” JAMA Intern Med 2014; DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2013.13563.
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Mathematical model predicts increase spread of viral illness with use of fever-reducing medications
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 22, 2014 [display_podcast] Source: Fever-reducing drugs may increase flu-related illnesses and deaths, Canadian researchers warn Reference: Population-level effects of suppressing fever
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Ontario pharmacists and nurses lobbying for an increased physician-like role
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 17, 2014 [display_podcast] Source: Ontario pharmacists, nurses want expanded duties
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C. difficile infections do occur in children and can be exacerbated by certain antibiotics
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 15, 2014 [display_podcast] Source: Gut superbug C. difficile threat to children, not just adults, Canadian pediatricians warned
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Health care invoice at point of service would help public understand true cost of care
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 13, 2014 [display_podcast] Source: CEO of Windsor hospital wants patients to know what health care costs
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How cancer statistics can be misrepresented in science and media reporting
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 9, 2014 [display_podcast] Source: Why Everyone Seems to Have Cancer
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Sick notes demanded by employers waste everyone's time
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 9, 2014 [display_podcast] Source: Employers shouldn’t demand sick notes, OMA says Reference: Please Stay Home if You Are Sick: Ontario’s Doctors
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Supplement claims to prevent colds do not live up to the research
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 5, 2013 [display_podcast] Source: Do all these supplements really help us battle winter?