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Generic versions of Ozempic set to be on the Canadian market in 2026
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 15, 2025 Source:Canada set to get affordable Ozempic; experts warn of potential misuse
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Cancer drug side effect: Grey hair turns black, single case report shows. No practical application now because of drugs significant side effect profile.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 14, 2025 Source:Cancer drug side effect: Grey hair turns black, study shows Reference:Axitinib-induced repigmentation of grey hair in a patient with metastatic renal cell carcinoma
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Natural Selection in space. An unknown bacteria on Earth has developed in the Chinese space station: astronauts are facing a situation straight out of a science fiction movie.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 9, 2025 Source:An unknown bacteria on Earth has developed in the Chinese space station: astronauts are facing a situation straight out of a science fiction movie.
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Study on developing a Beverage Hydration Index (BHI) is being used by CNN to validate the use of milk as the best means of rehydrating at 640 calories a pop. The fact that the study used 72 men 18-35 who were not dehydrated nor exercising was not reported by CNN.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 26, 2025 Source:Which drink is best for hydration? Hint: It isn’t water Reference:A randomized trial to assess the potential of different beverages to affect hydration status: development of a beverage hydration index1
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How does the extreme heat affect your body?
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 24, 2025 Source:How to prevent heatstroke and other heat-related emergencies
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Why more Canadians are landing in emergency departments with cannabis-induced vomiting
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 18, 2025 Source:Why more Canadians are landing in emergency departments with cannabis-induced vomiting Reference:Changes in Emergency Department Visits for Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome Following Recreational Cannabis Legalization and Subsequent Commercialization in Ontario, Canada
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Health Canada national recall issued for pregabalin because some 50 mg bottles may contain 150 mg capsules.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 29, 2025 Source:National recall issued for common pain medication over dosage issue Reference:JAMP-Pregabalin 50 mg: One lot recalled as some bottles may contain 150 mg capsules
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Researchers record how life’s glow fades after death. Ultraweak photons detected from biochemical changes as cells shut down.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 23, 2025 Source:Researchers record how life’s glow fades after death Reference:Imaging Ultraweak Photon Emission from Living and Dead Mice and from Plants under Stress
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Research says parenting can help protect the brain from some effects of aging
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 22, 2025 Source:Research says parenting can help protect the brain from some effects of aging Reference:How parenthood may help keep your brain young