November 30, 2022 General information Flu shot uptake below targets, particularly for older adults amid ‘multi-demic’ of viruses: survey.
October 25, 2022 General information No causality established in study that suggests video gaming may be associated with better cognitive performance in children but it is a start in understanding effects on children
September 26, 2022 General information Bivalent COVID vaccine now available to all Ontarians over 18 years of age. Why do we have the bivalent BA.1 version whilst the US has the BA.4 and 5?
September 23, 2022 General information Children’s Tylenol shortages creating concern for parents. Some solutions offered by some physicians make sense, others leave parents somewhat stranded.
September 22, 2022 General information Polyfluoroalkyls (PFAS) detected in school uniforms in minute wuantities (median 1 part per ten million). To quote an article by @JoeSchwarcz “PFASs might be present in clothing, but the presence of a chemical cannot be equated to the presence of risk!”
September 20, 2022 Clinical Research There is no ‘exercise pill” but the research on the effects of physical activity on the body could lead to treatments to help those with conditions/illnesses that hamper their ability to exercise.
September 16, 2022 Food Psychology Fun but inconclusive study presents preliminary evidence that caffeine consumption contributes to impulsive shopping behaviour.
August 31, 2022 General information New alcohol drinking guidelines produced by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction recommends people consider drink limits to two per week (the lowest risk category) to minimize cancer risk and other alcohol-related diseases.
August 25, 2022 Food Science The science and research behind food additives GMOs, and pesticides adds perspective to their use: increasing food yields and supply. It has also led to the reduction of harmful dyes, trans fats, and residue limits among others to safeguard health.
August 18, 2022 General information Parents don’t need prescription to buy children’s cold and flu medicine in Ontario: OPA