Dr. Barry Dworkin

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  • Red light therapy is the hottest craze at Toronto spas and gyms, hailed as a catch-all cure. But is it actually doing anything?

    November 17, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 17, 2025 Source:Red light therapy is the hottest craze at Toronto spas and gyms, hailed as a catch-all cure. But is it actually doing anything?

  • 3 Witch Folklore ‘Potions’ That Actually Have Medical Significance Today

    October 31, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 31, 2025 Source:3 Witch Folklore ‘Potions’ That Actually Have Medical Significance Today

  • Breastfeeding linked to lasting immune protection against breast cancer

    October 30, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 30, 2025 Source:Breastfeeding linked to lasting immune protection against breast cancer Reference:Parity and lactation induce T cell mediated breast cancer protection

  • What is driving older folks to decide to use cannabis for a myriad of conditions? What are the risks versus the benefits?

    September 10, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 10, 2025 Source:Why more seniors are turning to cannabis use

  • 3 myths about metabolism could be holding you back

    August 14, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 14, 2025 Source:3 myths about metabolism could be holding you back

  • More women get Alzheimer’s than men. It may not just be because they live longer

    August 11, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 11, 2025 Source:More women get Alzheimer’s than men. It may not just be because they live longer

  • Generic versions of Ozempic set to be on the Canadian market in 2026

    July 15, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 15, 2025 Source:Canada set to get affordable Ozempic; experts warn of potential misuse

  • Cancer drug side effect: Grey hair turns black, single case report shows. No practical application now because of drugs significant side effect profile.

    July 14, 2025

    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

  • 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.

    July 9, 2025

    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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