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Media reports to the contrary, study does not imply that autism can be treated with a simple pill
Health Headlines Commentary for October 20, 2016 Source: A pill to cure autism? Study identifies defect in sufferers’ cells – that could be treated by existing medication Reference: Impaired Mitochondrial Dynamics and Mitophagy in Neuronal Models of Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
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Maggots may produce compounds that kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Health Headlines Commentary for October 19, 2016 Source: Here’s why maggots could be key to killing antibiotic-resistant superbugs
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New insights into non-gluten proteins that may have link to auto-immune diseases
Health Headlines Commentary for October 18, 2016 Source: Avoiding gluten? It may not be the cause of your bloating Reference: New study links protein in wheat to the inflammation of chronic health conditions
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Let’s cut and paste an article about the non-evidenced-based benefits of natural cold remedies and call it a science story
Health Headlines Commentary for October 17, 2016 Source :Thyme, oregano, ginger… boost your immune system with natural ingredients Reference: This article was removed from the CTV Health Headlines section of their website. Obviously someone pasted this piece of tripe in error.
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Sunday House Call, #589, October 16, 2016: Opiate chemical weapons hit the west coast of Canada
Sunday House Call, #589, October 16, 2016 Topics today include:The dangers of Carfentanil. Your questions about hip and back pain, loss of vision from migraines, returning to an exercise regimen after a hernia repair, testosterone dosing, and a blue tinge to the legs.
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Opiate crisis in Ontario leads to medication updates and increases in support services
Health Headlines Commentary for October 14, 2016 Source: Ontario expands use of Suboxone to battle growing opioid crisis Ottawa police find fentanyl mixed in seized cocaine
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No conclusive causation between use of artificial sweeteners and the development of obesity and heart disease
Health Headlines Commentary for October13 , 2016 Source: Why diet soda is NOT better than regular soda: Low-calorie drinks ‘just as likely to cause obesity and heart disease by confusing your brain’
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Wednesday House Call October 12, 2016
Wednesday House Call October 12, 2016 Dr Barry Dworkin joins Rob Snow to discuss the latest health stories of the week. Today: More women opting to forgo the birth control pill for an IUD instead, opioid addiction in Ontario, how radioactive is your food?, questions about osteoarthritis and osteoporosis, hives in a 6-year-old-boy, bladder prolapse…
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Observational study concludes that exercising when angry may heart attack risk
Health Headlines Commentary for October 12, 2016 Source: Exercise, anger may trigger heart attacks: McMaster study Reference: Physical Activity and Anger or Emotional Upset as Triggers of Acute Myocardial Infarction
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