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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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Leqembi
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  • 3 minute read

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.
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Supplements
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  • 12 minute read

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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Tylenol and pregnancy
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Tylenol and Pregnancy: Sorting Science from Scare Headlines

  • 2025-09-25
Tylenol remains the safest option for fever and pain in pregnancy, says Canada’s top OB-GYN group.
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Ozempic, Wegovy Lawsuits Raise Alarms Over Rare Vision Loss Risk

  • 2025-09-03
U.S. lawsuits link Ozempic and similar drugs to rare vision loss. Learn the risks of semaglutide medications and what Canadians should watch for.
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  • 3 minute read

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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  • 4 minute read

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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