Buyer beware: Off-brand Ozempic, Zepbound and other weight loss products carry undisclosed risks for consumers
In just a few years, brand-name injectable drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound have rocketed to fame as
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DEA could reclassify marijuana to a less restrictive category – a drug policy expert weighs the pros and cons
The move would not make marijuana legal at the federal level for recreational use and would require dispensaries to comply
Harris proposes that Medicare cover more in-home health care, filling a large gap for older Americans and their caregivers
Vice President Kamala Harris’ proposal would allow Medicare to expand its coverage of home health care aides for older Americans.
Hysterectomy is more common, and occurs at younger ages, for women with less education
Nearly one in three Canadian women over age 60 has had their uterus removed. (Shutterstock) Hysterectomy is one of the
Is it COVID-19? Flu? At-home rapid tests could help you and your doctor decide on a treatment plan
Over-the-counter multiplex tests for more than one illness may soon come to a pharmacy near you. Paco Burgada/iStock via Getty
Wealthier Canadians live longer and are less likely to be dependent as they age, new research finds
Population aging is a growing challenge for developed countries like Canada, with significant implications for health care and long-term care
The youth-led research giving voice to teen mothers in Uganda
Pregnancy can be a stressful enough time for any expecting mother, but it can be even more so for teenage
MicroRNA is the Nobel-winning master regulator of the genome – researchers are learning to treat disease by harnessing how it controls genes
RNA is more than just a transitional state between DNA and protein. Christoph Burgstedt/Science Photo Library via Getty Images When
Air pollution inside Philly’s subway is much worse than on the streets
Age of subway, frequency of trains and poor ventilation contribute to bad air quality. Bastiaan Slabbers/NurPhoto via Getty Images The
Drop in drug poisoning deaths does not necessarily indicate Alberta Recovery Model is working
More than 47,000 Canadians have died of opioid toxicity since 2016. Some have attributed this crisis to the over-prescription of