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Observational food study states that high-fat cheese intake is associated lower lower risk of dementia in Swedes. No causal link. More of the same with these food studies. They are becoming increasingly background noise.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 19, 2025 Source:Study finds potential link between high-fat cheese and lower risk of dementia Reference:High- and Low-Fat Dairy Consumption and Long-Term Risk of Dementia
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Warning over cosmetic face fillers as scans reveal new details of risks
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 18, 2025 Source:Warning over cosmetic face fillers as scans reveal new details of risks
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Personality trait study on how they affect health outcomes cannot be generalized due to narrow spectrum of people involved.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 17, 2025 Source:Personality traits are powerful predictors of risk of death Reference:Personality and Mortality Risk: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Longitudinal Data
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3 children die from influenza A-related complications in Ottawa and eastern Ontario region
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 16, 2025 Source:3 children die from influenza A-related complications in Ottawa and eastern Ontario region Reference:Canadian respiratory virus surveillance report
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Unregulated birth attendants warrant further investigation into their practices.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 15, 2025 Source:She wanted a natural pregnancy and childbirth. It ended in tragedy. Why the growing reliance on unregulated birth attendants is raising red flags
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Likely many factors behind increase in ADHD medications in Ontario.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 12, 2025 Source:Dramatic rise in number of people going on ADHD medications in Ontario, with one group leading the sudden increase Reference:Population-Level Trends in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Medication Prescribing
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New approach to studying blood vessels in eyes may add to the ability to predict heart disease and biological aging risk
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 11, 2025 Source:Blood vessels in eyes may help predict heart disease and biological aging risk Reference:Mendelian randomization study implicates inflammaging biomarkers in retinal vasculature, cardiovascular diseases, and longevity
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Health Canada approves first pill to reverse postpartum depression withing days of starting it.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 10, 2025 Source:Health Canada approves 1st pill to treat postpartum depression
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Liberals to open new fast track to permanent residency for 5,000 foreign doctors. There are some caveats that must be considered.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 9, 2025 Source:Liberals to open new fast track to permanent residency for 5,000 foreign doctors