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F.D.A. decision to the Black Box warnings for long-term HRT use is not supported by the available evidence. There is a definite use for treating menopausal symptoms but there are better medications to prevent heart disease and osteoporosis.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 12, 2025 Source:F.D.A. Will Remove Black Box Warnings From Hormone Treatments for Menopause
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A Toronto-area doctor spent 10 days caring for a dying baby without pay. Here’s why she’s speaking up
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 3, 2025 Source:A Toronto-area doctor spent 10 days caring for a dying baby without pay. Here’s why she’s speaking up
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There is insufficient evidence that acetaminophen taken during pregnancy increases the risk of autism. U.S. using one study’s results to establish health warnings cannot demonstrate causality.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 23, 2025 Source:Trump Admin Says Evidence Suggests Tylenol Use in Pregnancy Linked to Autism Reference:Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy and Children’s Risk of Autism, ADHD, and Intellectual Disability
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Ontario pharmacists expanding role in provision of health care services.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 19, 2025 Source:Ontario Taking Next Steps to Improve Health-Care Access
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‘Especially important’ for seniors to get updated COVID vaccine, doctor says
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 26, 2025 Source:‘Especially important’ for seniors to get updated COVID vaccine, doctor says
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Coca-Cola may swap out high-fructose corn syrup with cane sugar, Trump says. Is that healthier? Not by a long shot. There may be some metabolic differences but in the end the answer is that sugar-added drinks are not health foods.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 21, 2025 Source:Coca-Cola may swap out high-fructose corn syrup with cane sugar, Trump says. Is that healthier
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As nicotine pouches’ popularity soars, they’re also responsible for more poisonings in young kids, study finds
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 16, 2025 Source:As nicotine pouches’ popularity soars, they’re also responsible for more poisonings in young kids, study finds
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The Manchester Metropolitan University study into the long-term effects of vaping comes as a government ban on single-use vapes comes into force
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 13, 2025 Source:Vaping’s sickening side effects as study shows it’s ‘even worse than smoking’
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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