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UK recommendation for drink-free days due in part to normalization of regular alcohol consumption
Health Headlines Commentary for September 12, 2018 Source: Middle-aged should have ‘drink-free’ days, say campaigners
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Flu season is coming and nothing will change. Those that reject the flu vaccine for whatever reason will continue to do so. Backfire Effect is in full force with a dash of Dunning-Kruger on the side.
Health Headlines Commentary for September 10, 2018 Source: As flu season approaches, health officials stress the need for vaccinations more than ever Reference: Summary of the 2017-2018 Influenza Season from CDC
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Sunday House Call, #666, September 9, 2018: Cannabis marketing ads using observational in-house studies to bolster claims for use. Get back to me with real studies then we will talk.
Sunday House Call, #666, September 9, 2018: Cannabis marketing ads using observational in-house studies to bolster claims for use. Get back to me with real studies then we will talk. Topics today include: Some Cannabis companies are sponsoring their own studies to promote Cannabis as an alternative to pain medication. (National Post Saturday Sept 8,…
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More health “system transformation” in Ontario. I suggest looking at other universal health systems in Europe and elsewhere that provide better outcomes as your model for change
Health Headlines Commentary for September 7, 2018 Source: Ontario health minister eyes ‘system transformation’ for health-care sector
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Wednesday House Call, September 5, 2018
Wednesday House Call, September 5, 2018 Dr Barry Dworkin joins Brian Lilley to discuss the latest health stories of the week.
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New concussion guideline for children designed to reduce use of tests that do not change health outcomes
Health Headlines Commentary for September 5, 2018 Source: New advice out for detecting, treating concussions in kids Reference: The guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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“The 10,000 Step” and other health “truisms” inculcated into our daily routine can trace their origins to non evidenced-based marketing campaigns
Health Headlines Commentary for September 4, 2018 Source: Watch your step: why the 10,000 daily goal is built on bad science
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Sunday House Call, #665, September 2, 2018: Cannabis Marketing Crusades: Some journalists and many companies promoting the hype without evidence
Sunday House Call, #665, September 2, 2018: Cannabis Marketing Crusades: Some journalists and many companies promoting the hype without evidence Topics today include: What are the medical benefits of Cannabis and CBD? It’s too early to say for sure and some journalists and companies are making outlandish claims. It is the new Wild West. Your…
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UK proposes ban on energy drink sales to children. Same logic applies to alcohol and cigarette bans. Caffeine falls into that category for children.
Health Headlines Commentary for August 31, 2018 Source: Government to ban energy drink sales to children in England
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