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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.

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Ontario To Expand Publicly Funded RSV Vaccine to Adults 75+ This Fall

  • 2025-08-28
RSV hospitalizations triple with age. Ontario expands protection for adults 75+.
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Medication Adherence: The Challenges, Risks and Solutions

  • 2025-08-20
Your medication routine matters. Here’s how to overcome some of the barriers that impact 25% of the population.
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Ozempic Now Approved to Treat Kidney Disease in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

  • 2025-08-19
A major international study called The FLOW trial has resulted in approval for Ozempic from Health Canada to help treat CKD in people with type 2 diabetes.
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Ashgawandha
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Ashwagandha 101: The Adaptogen Everyone’s Popping—Should You Join the Hype?

  • 2025-04-11
Ashwagandha is everywhere right now. From stress relief to sex drive—see which claims check out, and which should raise red flags.
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Cholesterol
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Cholesterol Fix: Can You Ditch Statins for Good?

  • 2025-02-05
High cholesterol isn’t just genetic—your diet plays a bigger role than you think. Find out if you can manage it without medication.
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Compounding pharmacy
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Compounding Pharmacies: Custom Meds for Individual Needs

  • 2025-01-22
Compounded medications aren’t mass-produced—they’re crafted for you. Learn how compounding pharmacies differ and why they’re worth knowing about.
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5 Medical Advancements
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5 Disruptive Healthcare Innovations for Canadians in 2025

  • 2024-12-13
From AI-powered diagnostics to personalized genetic treatments, uncover the five groundbreaking medical advancements set to transform how Canadians experience healthcare in 2025.
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Wegovy
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Weight-Loss Med Wegovy Now Approved to Treat Heart Attack Risk

  • 2024-11-28
Discover how the medication Wegovy tackles obesity and reduces heart attack risk by 20% - a breakthrough for many Canadians.
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Ozempic and GLP-1 Drugs – Surprising New Health Benefits

  • 2024-10-30
From diabetes care to potential benefits for heart health, Alzheimer’s, and more, GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are reshaping medicine.
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Pharmacare Act
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Pharmacare Will Cover Contraceptives and Diabetes Care

  • 2024-10-11
The Pharmacare Act, Bill C-64 has officially been put into law. So what does this mean for you?
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Ozempic
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Taking Ozempic? Better Understand The Long Term Impact

  • 2024-09-05
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic are changing lives but as with all medications, they can come with side effects. Learn more about the risks scientists are discovering as their use becomes more widespread.
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The Grapefruit Effect: A Risk You Need to Know About

  • 2024-08-19
Grapefruits can have a potentially lethal impact on you depending on which medications you are taking. It’s up to you to know and to stay safe. Here’s a primer to get you started.

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