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The not-so-straight-forward prostate cancer screening recommendations.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 29, 2025 Source:When and how should I be screened for prostate cancer?
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Tackle these 17 health factors to lower your risk for dementia, stroke and depression, study says
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 7, 2025 Source:Tackle these 17 health factors to lower your risk for dementia, stroke and depression, study says Reference:Modifiable risk factors for stroke, dementia and late-life depression: a systematic review and DALY-weighted risk factors for a composite outcome
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Vitamin A can’t prevent measles. But there is something that does.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 28, 2025 Source:Vitamin A can’t prevent measles. What this supplement actually does
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Is Poppi good for you? Dietitians break down the pros and cons of prebiotic sodas. Bottom line, eat real fibre-containing foods and save your money
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 19, 2025 Source:Is Poppi good for you? Dietitians break down the pros and cons of prebiotic sodas
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Ontario reports 78 new measles cases, nearly doubling count in ongoing outbreak
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 28, 2025 Source:Ontario reports 78 new measles cases, nearly doubling count in ongoing outbreak
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New blood test identifies hard-to-detect pancreatic ductal cancer with 85% accuracy
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 26, 2025 Source:New blood test identifies hard-to-detect pancreatic cancer with 85% accuracy Reference:Early detection of pancreatic cancer by a high-throughput protease-activated nanosensor assay
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A test that aims to rule out autism using a strand of hair is now available to the public. Caveat emptor: Limited data and no FDA approval.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 7, 2025 Source:A test that aims to rule out autism using a strand of hair is now available to the public
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Exposure of blood infections possible from 2 beauty salons in Ottawa
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 29, 2025 Source:Exposure of blood infections possible from 2 beauty salons in Ottawa
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Less invasive cervical cancer screening soon coming to Ontario.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 15, 2025 Source: This is a press release. Biases inherent within it are intended.New Survey Reveals Nearly 3 in 4 Canadian Women Are Delaying Their OB/GYN Exams, Increasing Risks for Cervical Cancer