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The Canadian diet is changing: How snacks are taking over mealtime
The Canadian diet is changing: How snacks are taking over mealtime
Snacking has become the new meal for many Canadians, replacing sit-down lunches and dinners, as people increasingly seek out convenience on a budget. Food manufacturers, meanwhile, are keeping a close...
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November 24, 2025 at 8:44 PM
The Canadian diet is changing: How snacks are taking over mealtime
Health minister dismisses key recommendation from expert report on pharmacare
Health minister dismisses key recommendation from expert report on pharmacare
The committee’s report, released Friday, says the federal government should create the list and provide funding to ensure all Canadians can get essential medication at no cost.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Health minister dismisses key recommendation from expert report on pharmacare
Quebec's federation of family doctors launches legal challenge against pay reform law
Quebec's federation of family doctors launches legal challenge against pay reform law
Federations in Quebec representing medical specialists and residents, along with the association representing pharmacy owners, have also filed their own legal challenges against the law.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Quebec's federation of family doctors launches legal challenge against pay reform law
Update on management of dandruff and scalp dermatitis
Canadian experts address causes, management, diverse clinical presentations across different ethnicities and need for clinical guidelines to better inform healthcare providers.
Canadian experts address causes, management, diverse clinical presentations across different ethnicities and need for clinical guidelines to better inform healthcare providers.
Update on management of dandruff and scalp dermatitis
Canadian experts address causes, management, diverse clinical presentations across different ethnicities and need for clinical guidelines to better inform healthcare providers.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Update on management of dandruff and scalp dermatitis
Canadian experts address causes, management, diverse clinical presentations across different ethnicities and need for clinical guidelines to better inform healthcare providers.
Canadian experts address causes, management, diverse clinical presentations across different ethnicities and need for clinical guidelines to better inform healthcare providers.
Do kids really need vitamin supplements?
For parents of fussy eaters in particular, supplements may feel like a quick and reassuring solution. But are they necessary?
For parents of fussy eaters in particular, supplements may feel like a quick and reassuring solution. But are they necessary?
Do kids really need vitamin supplements?
For parents of fussy eaters in particular, supplements may feel like a quick and reassuring solution. But are they necessary?
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November 20, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Do kids really need vitamin supplements?
For parents of fussy eaters in particular, supplements may feel like a quick and reassuring solution. But are they necessary?
For parents of fussy eaters in particular, supplements may feel like a quick and reassuring solution. But are they necessary?
Obesity: Why do so many patients abandon GLP-1 agonists?
Despite the hype surrounding GLP-1 receptor agonists, a significant proportion of patients discontinue treatment after a few months, reducing the chances of long-term benefits.
Despite the hype surrounding GLP-1 receptor agonists, a significant proportion of patients discontinue treatment after a few months, reducing the chances of long-term benefits.
Obesity: Why do so many patients abandon GLP-1 agonists?
Despite the hype surrounding GLP-1 receptor agonists, a significant proportion of patients discontinue treatment after a few months, reducing the chances of long-term benefits.
canadianhealthcarenetwork.ca
November 20, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Obesity: Why do so many patients abandon GLP-1 agonists?
Despite the hype surrounding GLP-1 receptor agonists, a significant proportion of patients discontinue treatment after a few months, reducing the chances of long-term benefits.
Despite the hype surrounding GLP-1 receptor agonists, a significant proportion of patients discontinue treatment after a few months, reducing the chances of long-term benefits.
How two Canadian war amputees hiked 2,000 kilometres and shaped disability rights activism
How two Canadian war amputees hiked 2,000 kilometres and shaped disability rights activism
The forgotten hike of George Hincks and Marshall McDougall and the related advocacy efforts of the Amputations Association of the Great War—a predecessor organization of today’s War Amps—speaks to an ...
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November 11, 2025 at 5:50 PM
How two Canadian war amputees hiked 2,000 kilometres and shaped disability rights activism
University of Saskatchewan remembers: The service of the McNab brothers
Dr. John Allan (Jack) McNab and his brothers from the University of Saskatchewan answered their country’s call in both world wars.
Dr. John Allan (Jack) McNab and his brothers from the University of Saskatchewan answered their country’s call in both world wars.
University of Saskatchewan remembers: The service of the McNab brothers
Dr. John Allan (Jack) McNab and his brothers from the University of Saskatchewan answered their country’s call in both world wars.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:50 PM
University of Saskatchewan remembers: The service of the McNab brothers
Dr. John Allan (Jack) McNab and his brothers from the University of Saskatchewan answered their country’s call in both world wars.
Dr. John Allan (Jack) McNab and his brothers from the University of Saskatchewan answered their country’s call in both world wars.
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New Canadian consensus guidelines on managing male and female pattern hair loss🧪
A panel of Canadian experts has developed consensus recommendations for the management of androgenetic alopecia in male and female adults.
A panel of Canadian experts has developed consensus recommendations for the management of androgenetic alopecia in male and female adults.
New Canadian consensus guidelines on managing male and female pattern hair loss
A panel of Canadian experts has developed consensus recommendations for the management of androgenetic alopecia in male and female adults.
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October 22, 2025 at 3:20 PM
New Canadian consensus guidelines on managing male and female pattern hair loss🧪
A panel of Canadian experts has developed consensus recommendations for the management of androgenetic alopecia in male and female adults.
A panel of Canadian experts has developed consensus recommendations for the management of androgenetic alopecia in male and female adults.
New topical JAK inhibitor available for treating chronic hand eczema
Anzupgo (delgocitinib topical cream) is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe chronic hand eczema in adults.
Anzupgo (delgocitinib topical cream) is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe chronic hand eczema in adults.
New topical JAK inhibitor available for treating chronic hand eczema
Anzupgo (delgocitinib topical cream) is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe chronic hand eczema in adults.
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October 22, 2025 at 3:22 PM
New topical JAK inhibitor available for treating chronic hand eczema
Anzupgo (delgocitinib topical cream) is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe chronic hand eczema in adults.
Anzupgo (delgocitinib topical cream) is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe chronic hand eczema in adults.
New Canadian consensus guidelines on managing male and female pattern hair loss🧪
A panel of Canadian experts has developed consensus recommendations for the management of androgenetic alopecia in male and female adults.
A panel of Canadian experts has developed consensus recommendations for the management of androgenetic alopecia in male and female adults.
New Canadian consensus guidelines on managing male and female pattern hair loss
A panel of Canadian experts has developed consensus recommendations for the management of androgenetic alopecia in male and female adults.
canadianhealthcarenetwork.ca
October 22, 2025 at 3:20 PM
New Canadian consensus guidelines on managing male and female pattern hair loss🧪
A panel of Canadian experts has developed consensus recommendations for the management of androgenetic alopecia in male and female adults.
A panel of Canadian experts has developed consensus recommendations for the management of androgenetic alopecia in male and female adults.
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Altering this cloning technique could be game changer in fertility treatments🧪
Technique using skin cells to create fertilizable human eggs with genes from two sources.
Technique using skin cells to create fertilizable human eggs with genes from two sources.
Altering this cloning technique could be game changer in fertility treatments
Technique using skin cells to create fertilizable human eggs with genes from two sources.
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October 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Altering this cloning technique could be game changer in fertility treatments🧪
Technique using skin cells to create fertilizable human eggs with genes from two sources.
Technique using skin cells to create fertilizable human eggs with genes from two sources.
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How doctors can help patients get ahead of extreme nausea and vomiting in pregnancy🧪
Up to 31% of patients with Hyperemesis Gravidarum stop meds because of side effects.
Up to 31% of patients with Hyperemesis Gravidarum stop meds because of side effects.
How doctors can help patients get ahead of extreme nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
Up to 31% of patients with Hyperemesis Gravidarum stop meds because of side effects.
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October 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM
How doctors can help patients get ahead of extreme nausea and vomiting in pregnancy🧪
Up to 31% of patients with Hyperemesis Gravidarum stop meds because of side effects.
Up to 31% of patients with Hyperemesis Gravidarum stop meds because of side effects.
How doctors can help patients get ahead of extreme nausea and vomiting in pregnancy🧪
Up to 31% of patients with Hyperemesis Gravidarum stop meds because of side effects.
Up to 31% of patients with Hyperemesis Gravidarum stop meds because of side effects.
How doctors can help patients get ahead of extreme nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
Up to 31% of patients with Hyperemesis Gravidarum stop meds because of side effects.
canadianhealthcarenetwork.ca
October 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM
How doctors can help patients get ahead of extreme nausea and vomiting in pregnancy🧪
Up to 31% of patients with Hyperemesis Gravidarum stop meds because of side effects.
Up to 31% of patients with Hyperemesis Gravidarum stop meds because of side effects.
Altering this cloning technique could be game changer in fertility treatments🧪
Technique using skin cells to create fertilizable human eggs with genes from two sources.
Technique using skin cells to create fertilizable human eggs with genes from two sources.
Altering this cloning technique could be game changer in fertility treatments
Technique using skin cells to create fertilizable human eggs with genes from two sources.
canadianhealthcarenetwork.ca
October 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Altering this cloning technique could be game changer in fertility treatments🧪
Technique using skin cells to create fertilizable human eggs with genes from two sources.
Technique using skin cells to create fertilizable human eggs with genes from two sources.
Do corticosteroids during pregnancy increase childhood infectious disease risk?🧪
Study examines antenatal corticosteroid use and risk of infectious diseases throughout childhood.
Study examines antenatal corticosteroid use and risk of infectious diseases throughout childhood.
Do corticosteroids during pregnancy increase childhood infectious disease risk?
Study examines antenatal corticosteroid use and risk of infectious diseases throughout childhood.
canadianhealthcarenetwork.ca
October 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Do corticosteroids during pregnancy increase childhood infectious disease risk?🧪
Study examines antenatal corticosteroid use and risk of infectious diseases throughout childhood.
Study examines antenatal corticosteroid use and risk of infectious diseases throughout childhood.
Four clinically and biologically distinct subtypes of autism have been identified, along with details of how each of their underlying genetic patterns drive the condition.
Researchers distinguish four types of autism and their genetic drivers
Research provides insight into how gene variants impact early brain development in ASD—and how these four identifiable types may be just the first pieces of the puzzle.
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October 16, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Four clinically and biologically distinct subtypes of autism have been identified, along with details of how each of their underlying genetic patterns drive the condition.
Seven obstetrician gynecologists have resigned from in-hospital privileges under the Interior Health authority at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, B.C.
Seven obstetrician gynecologists resign from hospital in B.C. Interior
Interior Health vice-president of medicine Dr. Mark Masterson says the doctors make up the whole department, but he assured the public there will be no change to obstetric or gynecology services at th...
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October 16, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Seven obstetrician gynecologists have resigned from in-hospital privileges under the Interior Health authority at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, B.C.
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A Diamond Anniversary! We're celebrating 60 years of publication! Whether you're a new reader or have a stack of old issues, when did you first subscribe to the magazine, and what keeps you renewing? Tell us in the comments.
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October 15, 2025 at 7:01 PM
A Diamond Anniversary! We're celebrating 60 years of publication! Whether you're a new reader or have a stack of old issues, when did you first subscribe to the magazine, and what keeps you renewing? Tell us in the comments.
#MedicalPost60 #60thAnniversary
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‘We’ll be moving’: Alberta transgender children, families brace for legal changes
‘We’ll be moving’: Alberta transgender children, families brace for legal changes
A leaked internal memo from the government says the United Conservative Party government plans to apply the the notwithstanding clause for new laws that require parental consent for children to change...
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October 15, 2025 at 4:36 PM
‘We’ll be moving’: Alberta transgender children, families brace for legal changes
A recent study out of Laval University finds many foods that are high in sodium and sugar on Canadian shelves are much cheaper than healthier, equivalent options.
Following healthy food guidelines in Canada comes at a high cost, study finds
A recent study out of Laval University finds many foods that are high in sodium and sugar on Canadian shelves are much cheaper than healthier, equivalent options.
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October 15, 2025 at 4:36 PM
A recent study out of Laval University finds many foods that are high in sodium and sugar on Canadian shelves are much cheaper than healthier, equivalent options.