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  • Women take more antidepressants after divorce than men but that doesn’t mean they’re more depressed
    Women may struggle more with later-life divorce and break-ups, experiencing a significant increase in antidepressant use compared to men. However, it’s important to consider other factors and individual experiences.

  • Can kimchi really help you lose weight? Hold your pickle. The evidence isn’t looking great
    Fermented foods have gained popularity for their health benefits, but can they help with weight loss? The evidence is weak, but they can still be part of a healthy diet.

  • Which Tea Is Best, By Science?
    Black, white, green, or red? Find out which tea is best for your health: black for phytochemicals, white for oral health, green for your brain, and red for caffeine-free. Enjoy!

  • How does cancer spread to other parts of the body?
    Metastasis, the spread of cancer, is responsible for 67% of cancer deaths. Early detection and treatment are crucial in preventing its deadly consequences.

  • Alzheimer’s may have once spread from person to person, but the risk of that happening today is incredibly low
    First evidence that Alzheimer’s disease can be transmitted from person to person through human growth hormone, according to a study in Nature Medicine.

  • Mosquitoes can spread the flesh-eating Buruli ulcer. Here’s how you can protect yourself
    Mosquitoes spread flesh-eating bacteria known as Buruli ulcer by biting possums and then humans, according to new research. The infection can be treated with antibiotics and surgery.

  • Ouch. That ‘Free’ Annual Checkup Might Cost You. Here’s Why.
    Patients seeking preventive care under the Affordable Care Act are being hit with unexpected bills due to loopholes in the law, leaving them frustrated and discouraged from seeking necessary screenings.

  • This salt alternative could help reduce blood pressure. So why are so few people using it?
    Potassium-enriched salt is a simple solution to reduce high blood pressure. Clinical guidelines should recommend its use to improve cardiovascular health.

  • Who you are and where you live shouldn’t determine your ability to survive cancer
    In Canada, cancer care is plagued by systemic inequalities. We must redesign the system to be anti-oppressive, patient-centric, and socially just. No one should be left behind.

  • How much weight do you actually need to lose? It might be a lot less than you think
    Setting weight loss goals can be confusing, but focusing on losing just 5-10% of your body weight can have significant health benefits.

  • How do I handle it if my parent is refusing aged care? 4 things to consider
    Concerned about your aging parents? Here are four things to consider when it comes to their safety and well-being at home.
  • Viral science-backed Sleepy Girl Mocktail.

    Turns out the viral ‘Sleepy Girl Mocktail’ is backed by science. Should you try it?
    The “Sleepy Girl Mocktail” is trending on TikTok, but does it actually help you sleep? Tart cherry juice and magnesium may have sleep-promoting benefits, but timing and dosage are key.

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