August 14, 2023 Health Headlines U.S. public health departments developing guidelines for STI prophylaxis
July 4, 2023 Cancer/Oncology WHO adds aspartame to the “possible carcinogen” list as it has for pickled vegetables, aloe vera, Ginkgo Biloba, carpentry and joinery, and common medications like hydrochlorothiazide, progestins, and sulfasalzine, among others.
June 21, 2023 Cardiovascular Diesase A daily aspirin may lead to anemia in older adults, study says. Adds to reasons within the guidelines why it is not recommended for primary prevention of heart attack.
June 19, 2023 General information Ottawa Public Health calls for graphic warnings, ‘not for kids’ label on cannabis packages
May 30, 2023 General information Free prescription drugs could reduce overall health-care costs in Canada: study
May 23, 2023 Addiction Cancer warning labels will go on alcohol bottles in Ireland — a world first. It may reduce consumption for some and will be interested to see if it follows similar outcomes observed with cigarette warning labels.
April 5, 2023 Health Policy Many Canadians can hold off on getting another COVID booster for now: NACI. There are important exceptions to this recommendation.
March 31, 2023 Endocrinology Gender dysphoria in young people is rising—and so is professional disagreement