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Stay informed about medications, prescriptions, and drug safety with expert-backed insights. Learn about side effects, interactions, and best practices for safe medication use. Get the latest updates on prescription drugs, over-the-counter meds, and new treatments for better health management.

M Medication
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  • 3 minute read

Kidney Breakthrough: Health Canada Authorizes First-of-its-Kind Treatment for Lupus Nephritis

  • 2026-01-28
Health Canada authorizes Gazyva for lupus nephritis. Discover how this twice-yearly treatment improves kidney response and prevents failure.
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Weight loss
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New Study Warns of Rapid Weight Regain When Quitting Weight Loss Drugs

  • 2026-01-22
New research shows stopping weight loss medication leads to rapid regain, with many returning to their original weight in less than two years.
M Menopause
HRT
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Does HRT Increase Dementia Risk? New 1M Woman Study

  • 2026-01-20
A study of 1M women finds HRT doesn't increase dementia risk. We dive into the findings and why women are still more likely to face Alzheimer's.
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Health Canada Authorizes First 8-Week Treatment for Acute Hepatitis C

  • 2026-01-06
Health Canada’s approval of MAVIRET for acute HCV allows doctors to treat adults and children immediately, a key step toward the 2030 elimination goal.
M Medication
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Health Canada Authorizes TNKase for Treatment of Adult Stroke

  • 2025-12-17
Health Canada officially authorizes TNKase for treating acute ischemic stroke in adults. This pivotal approval introduces a faster, 5-second injection to emergency rooms nationwide.
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Generic Ozempic: Canada to See Significant Price Drops

  • 2025-12-17
Struggling with high medication costs? Generic Ozempic is coming to Canada in 2026. Learn how prices could drop from $400 to around $100.
M Medication
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  • 4 minute read

Wegovy Authorized as Canada’s First Liver Disease Drug

  • 2025-12-15
No more "watchful waiting." Health Canada’s approval of Wegovy gives MASH patients their first tangible medical option to fight liver fibrosis.
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Canada Authorizes First-Ever Oral Treatment for Postpartum Depression

  • 2025-12-11
Canada approves ZURZUVAE, the first oral PPD pill. This breakthrough 14-day oral therapy aims to elevate the standard of maternal mental health care.
M Medication
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Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro Are Changing Our Food Choices

  • 2025-12-03
Appetite-suppressing GLP-1 medications may be changing the way Canadians eat – Smaller appetites and healthier choices are impacting restaurants and the food supply sector in significant ways.
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Measles Returns to Canada: The Crisis That Cost Elimination Status

  • 2025-11-27
Canada lost its measles-free status after 12 months of spread. Policy loopholes, not just low rates, fueled the crisis in Ontario & Alberta.
D Dementia & Alzheimer’s
Leqembi
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Early Alzheimer’s Treatment LEQEMBI Approved by Health Canada

  • 2025-10-27
For Canadians facing Alzheimer’s, LEQEMBI offers an option for medication early in the disease process, giving hope, time, and a chance to hold on to precious memories.
M Medication
Supplements
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Dietary Supplements: Know the Risks of Taking Too Much

  • 2025-09-25
More isn’t better. Discover how overdoing popular dietary supplements —from fish oil to B12—can damage your health.

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