Groundbreaking research reveals a potential link between common food preservatives and increased risks of cancer and type 2 diabetes. Learn what the studies found and how it impacts your diet.
Pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk is considering a strategic rebrand of a lower-price version of Ozempic to compete directly with upcoming generic alternatives. Learn about the potential market shift.
Novo Nordisk launches Wegovy pill in the U.S., providing a flexible, needle-free option for weight management. Learn about this new alternative to injectable medications.
Dr. Sue Pedersen advises patients to consult their doctors individually about using generic or brand-name Ozempic. A pivotal moment for diabetes and weight-loss treatment access in Canada.
Alberta parents are leading a grassroots initiative to establish a mandatory, consistent standard of care for students with Type 1 diabetes in schools, addressing a critical gap in provincial support.
In a lengthy Wall Street Journal interview, former U.S. President Donald Trump disclosed he takes a daily aspirin dose exceeding medical advice. Read the health details.
A new study from the Ottawa Heart Institute reveals how a natural gut molecule, produced from foods like broccoli and salmon, combats inflammation to protect against type 2 diabetes and obesity. Discover the science behind your diet.
A new study reveals an alarming diabetes rate in Manitoba. Learn the key findings, regional disparities, and what this means for public health in the province.
New data shows Eli Lilly's oral weight-loss drug successfully maintains weight reduction after patients switch from injectable medications. A breakthrough for chronic obesity management.
Canadians with chronic pain describe the daily struggle of navigating nationwide shortages of essential pain control medications. Learn about the personal impact and ongoing supply issues.
Health Canada issues a recall for specific FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors due to potential for incorrect glucose readings. Patients advised to check lot numbers immediately.
Health Canada has seized counterfeit erectile dysfunction medications from a Toronto convenience store. Learn the risks and how to protect yourself from dangerous fake drugs.
Manitoba's official opposition calls for a mandatory standard of care for children with type-1 diabetes in schools. Parents in Winnipeg are advocating for provincial support for younger students.
New Canadian guidelines urge doctors to prescribe HIV prevention drugs without gatekeeping. New data shows a slight decline in diagnoses, but rates remain high in the Prairies.
New Canadian HIV prevention guidelines call for an end to 'gatekeeping' PrEP, urging doctors to offer the preventive medication more readily. Learn about the shift in public health strategy.
Experts warn injectable weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic are reducing consumer appetites, posing a significant challenge to the fast-food sector's traditional business model in Canada.
Grey Bruce residents exchanged unused pharmaceuticals for Barrie Colts hockey tickets in a successful medication safety initiative. Learn how this program helps combat opioid misuse and environmental contamination.
Quebec hospital pharmacists demand ministerial action as 1 in 5 positions sit empty, creating medication safety risks. Read about the growing healthcare crisis.
Canadian veterinarians are pushing for regulatory reforms to address growing medication shortages affecting animal care. Learn about the impacts and proposed solutions.
London's GBPH initiative successfully collected 230 medications to combat prescription drug misuse. Learn how this community effort protects public health and safety.
Novo Nordisk's experimental obesity drug amycretin demonstrates significant weight loss results in mid-stage study, advancing to late-phase testing for diabetes patients.
A Winnipeg family battles for provincial coverage of expensive medication risdiplam to treat a rare genetic disease. Learn how you can support their cause.
Indian officials are investigating whether safety failures led to children dying from contaminated cough syrup. Get the latest details on this developing health crisis.
Danish authorities provide compensation to patients experiencing vision loss linked to Novo Nordisk medications. Learn about the pharmaceutical safety developments affecting Canadian consumers.
New research reveals how diabetes medications Ozempic and Wegovy are transforming Canadian shopping patterns and food consumption. Discover the surprising impacts.
Health Canada warns about counterfeit Viagra discovered at a Toronto convenience store. Learn how to identify fake medications and protect your health.
Two million Canadians using GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are dramatically changing food consumption patterns, removing $3.3 billion annually from Canada's food economy. Learn how this trend affects groceries, restaurants and agriculture.
Learn the correct methods for disposing expired or unused medications in Canada. Protect your family and environment with proper drug disposal practices.
A mother's journey through her son's epilepsy diagnosis and her own panic attacks reveals how maternal instinct led to life-changing treatment during Epilepsy Awareness Month.
Discover why some patients experience hair loss while taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic. Learn about the science behind this side effect and expert recommendations.