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Breastfeeding and children’s sleep duration at 1 year of age: A nationwide birth cohort – The Japan Environment and Children’s Study. Observational, rife with self reporting bias and disparity of socioeconomic factors.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 21, 2026 Source:Breastfeeding or formula? Japanese researcher was ‘really surprised’ by results of this study Reference:Breastfeeding and children’s sleep duration…
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Montreal study sheds light on little-known childhood food allergy
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 20, 2026 Source:Montreal study sheds light on little-known childhood food allergy Reference:FPIES is technically classified as a food allergy, but…
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House Calls, #1022, July 19, 2026: Pumping Gummies
Categories: Sunday House Call ShowsYes there is a supplement that has scientific evidence supporting it use for weight training and exercise that requires quick bursts of energy: Creatine. Your…
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Outaouais public health unit investigating cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Aylmer, Que.
Categories: Infectious DiseaseMedical Mythbusting Commentary for July 17, 2026 Source:Outaouais public health unit investigating cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Aylmer, Que. Related posts: Man succumbs to legionnaires’…
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This new Alzheimer’s drug targets a different brain protein, and requires further evaluation in the research timeline. Further studies required including phase 3 data.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 16, 2026 Source:This new Alzheimer’s drug targets a different brain protein, and is showing promise Related posts: Disease-modifying drug reduces…
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A new treatment for pancreatic cancer has been developed that on average increases survival from from six months to 12 but Canadians don’t have access to it. Here’s why.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 15, 2026 Source:A new cancer treatment is hailed as a breakthrough, but Canadians don’t have access to it. Here’s why.…
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A ‘rapidly rising’ tick-borne disease is making rounds in Canada. It’s not Lyme disease.
Categories: Infectious DiseaseMedical Mythbusting Commentary for July 14, 2026 Source:A ‘rapidly rising’ tick-borne disease is making rounds in Canada. It’s not Lyme disease. Related posts: What you…
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Can fabric softener and dryer sheets give you cancer? It is unlikely that it will cause cancer when one considers hazard versus risk.
Categories: ToxicologyMedical Mythbusting Commentary for July 13, 2026 Source: Can fabric softener and dryer sheets give you cancer? Related posts: Are there health risks to using…
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House Calls, #1021, July 12, 2026: The Concrete Floor
Categories: Sunday House Call ShowsI review my experience during last week’s unplanned trip to the Emergency Room because of an impacted kidney stone. Lying on the ER concrete floor…