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Dr. Barry Dworkin

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  • Study does not have the power to show that prolonged sitting increases chronic disease risks

    February 22, 2013

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 22, 2013 [display_podcast] Source: Too Much Sitting Linked to Chronic Health Problems Reference: Time spent sitting may raise chronic disease risk Chronic disease and sitting time in middle-aged Australian males: findings from the 45 and Up Study

  • Study finds that antioxidants do not prevent stroke and dementia

    February 21, 2013

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 21, 2013 [display_podcast] Source: Antioxidants may not help prevent stroke and dementia Reference: Total antioxidant capacity of the diet and major neurologic outcomes in older adults

  • Systematic reviews needed before any conclusions can be drawn from calcium supplementation and cardiovascular complications

    February 19, 2013

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 19, 2013 [display_podcast] Source: Can too much calcium in your diet be deadly? Reference: Too Much Calcium May Be Harmful for Women

  • Steve has questions about Shingles

    February 11, 2013

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 11, 2013  

  • Silent atrial fibrillation a cause for strokes:study

    February 8, 2013

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 8, 2013 [display_podcast] Source: Heart rhythm disturbance may explain many strokes Reference: Presented at the International Stroke Conference. Not peer-reviewed or pub;ished

  • Windsor ends fluoridation: chemophobia and anecdote sways mayor/Caffeine energy drinks approves by Health Canada

    February 5, 2013

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 5, 2013 [display_podcast] Source: Jonathan Kay: Windsor’s junk-science Mayor is all wet  

  • New PAP test guidelines for cervical cancer screening

    January 9, 2013

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 9, 2013 [display_podcast] Source: Stop Pap tests in women under 25, Canadian panel advises Reference: Recommendations on screening for cervical cancer

  • Google flu and the spread of flu in Ottawa

    January 7, 2013

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 7, 2013 [display_podcast] Source: Google’s one sick search engine Ottawa hit by influenza bug

  • Childhood obesity a complex problem with no simple solution

    December 31, 2012

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 31, 2012 Source: Kids’ obesity a global threat  

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