April 4, 2024 Bipolar Disorder Small pilot study shows ketogenic diet reduces medication-related metabolic syndrome changes for people being treated for Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
February 20, 2024 Addiction More than a bad trip: Experts warn about the risk of cannabis-induced psychosis
December 15, 2023 General information U.S. pharmacies that are compounding unregulated vials of semaglutide for sale during the Ozempic shortage has led to Poison centers reporting a 1,500% increase in calls related to accidental overdose.
December 7, 2023 General information Beneath the CBD Hype Lies a Lot of Uncertainty. Cannabidiol is all the rage but its true effectiveness is in doubt, as is its long-term safety
December 6, 2023 Generic Drugs Behavioral training and therapy is always the preferred first choice for many children who are having difficulty falling sleeping. Melatonin commonly taken by kids not a magic bullet, pediatricians say.
November 15, 2023 Addiction We really need flavoured nicotine pouches in candy coloured packages so that only adults will use them for smoking cessation and not attract minors from using then too. Should be just fine since Health Canada approved this “Natural Health Product”. Right.
November 10, 2023 Generic Drugs Canada must study psychedelic treatment for veteran PTSD ‘immediately’: Senate report. Yes they should and now.
October 25, 2023 Addiction Study evaluates observational studies to determine ten predictors of opioid overdose in chronic pain patients
October 6, 2023 Bariatric Medicine Ozempic and similar drugs linked to gastrointestinal conditions: B.C. researchers. Already known but needs context about rarity of some of the side effects versus the beneficial health outcomes when assessing overall risk of its use.
September 14, 2023 Generic Drugs Popular over-the-counter medicines containing oral phenylephrine for colds and allergies don’t work, U.S. FDA panel says. Tell us something we did not already know.