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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

3 minute read

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.

M Medication

4 minute read

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

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.

M Medication

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.

M Medication

3 minute read

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.

M Medication

3 minute read

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.

M Medication

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+.

M Medication

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.

M Medication

2 minute read

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.

W Wellness

5 minute read

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.

H Heart

7 minute read

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.

M Medication

5 minute read

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.

Medication

Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro Are Changing Our Food Choices

Measles Returns to Canada: The Crisis That Cost Elimination Status

Early Alzheimer’s Treatment LEQEMBI Approved by Health Canada

Dietary Supplements: Know the Risks of Taking Too Much

Tylenol and Pregnancy: Sorting Science from Scare Headlines

Ozempic, Wegovy Lawsuits Raise Alarms Over Rare Vision Loss Risk

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

Medication Adherence: The Challenges, Risks and Solutions

Ozempic Now Approved to Treat Kidney Disease in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Ashwagandha 101: The Adaptogen Everyone’s Popping—Should You Join the Hype?

Cholesterol Fix: Can You Ditch Statins for Good?

Compounding Pharmacies: Custom Meds for Individual Needs

Ditching your Sunscreen? Separate Fact From Fiction

Would You Trust AI Over Your Doctor?

Syphilis Is Surging in Ontario and Pregnant Women Are Paying the Price

Red Light Therapy: Separating Science From Hype

Beyond Ibuprofen: New Tech and Natural Remedies for Period Pain

PCOS Has a New Name and This is Why it Matters

Top 4 Portable Blood Pressure Monitors for Travel

Should You Take Berberine? What Health Canada and the Research Say