Drinks that do not reduce sugar content could be taxed an additional 25 cents per litre starting January 2028
Category: Health
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Denmark compensates four over vision loss linked to Ozempic
The Danish Medicines Agency has found a link between the active ingredient in Ozempic and a lack of blood supply to the optic nerve which can cause vision loss
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Expert MAID recommendations look unlikely to inform policy
An expert committee has recommended medical bodies consider its reports when making MAID policy. It’s unclear that they will
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The rise—and risks—of online men’s health clinics
Doctors say online men’s health clinics provide more access for men but often bypass clinical best practices.
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COVID inquiry finds U.K. inaction cost thousands of lives
U.K. public inquiry slammed the government of then-PM Johnson for a “toxic and chaotic culture” and said there was a “lack of trust” between Johnson and other leaders
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Op-Ed: Here’s how Canada can boost its breastfeeding rate
Improving Canada’s low breastfeeding rate starts with understanding where our policies fall short. That’s where this toolkit comes in
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WHO chief urges clampdown on nicotine products aimed at kids
A WHO report released last month estimated that nearly 15 million teens globally now use e-cigarettes, often nine times more than adults
Posted inTech
AI companions fill emotional gaps—and create legal ones
As Canadians increasingly turn to AI for therapy and companionship, experts warn about a regulatory wild west.
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U.S. to remove warnings from menopause hormone therapy
Some doctors say the warning labels discouraged the therapy, while others say there should be a review before changes to labels are made
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‘Padre, do you have a minute?’: Inside the work of military chaplains
Maj. Rev. Tom Hamilton on why chaplains remain an essential presence in the military and the connection between spiritual resiliency and health