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Bowel cancer warning signs and screening recommendations.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 18, 2024 Source:Bowel cancer warning as woman diagnosed with stage 4 says everyone should know these unusual symptoms
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The ins and outs of prostate cancer screening guidelines
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 6, 2024 Source:This Movember, what men should know about getting screened for prostate cancer
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Ontario Breast Screening Program officially changes screening age to starting at 40.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 10, 2024 Source:What women should know about their breasts, according to a doctor Reference:Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP)
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Vaccine recommendation for winter: RSV, Flu, and Covid are getting together for lunch.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 1, 2024 Source:Get vaccinated for winter — the ‘tripledemic’ could be on its way
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Iron deficiency diagnostic lab tests standardized at a threshold level more in line with the evidence in order to ensure prompt treatment.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 24, 2024 Source:More Ontarians will be flagged for iron deficiency after doctors advocate for change to guidelines
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Whooping cough resurgence in Europe. The reasons are straightforward enough yet…
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 9, 2024 Source:What is whooping cough and should Canadians be concerned as Europe declares outbreak?
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Elevator or stairs? Your choice could boost longevity, study finds… if you adopt other healthy lifestyle and exercise activities.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 30, 2024 Source:Elevator or stairs? Your choice could boost longevity, study finds
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Glucose monitors may misclassify people as being at risk of diabetes. They are not screening tools and are fraught with misinterpretation and false positives in otherwise healthy people.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 24, 2024 Source:Glucose monitors may misclassify people as being at risk of diabetes
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Cold water immersion benefits are not backed by quality science, report says.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 15, 2024 Source:Cold water immersion benefits are not backed by quality science, report says Reference:Does the Wim Hof Method have a beneficial impact on physiological and psychological outcomes in healthy and non-healthy participants? A systematic review