Long-term SSRI use: What to know if you’ve taken antidepressants for years
If you’ve been taking antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications for years, you might have certain questions. Do you still…
A deadly risk for patients
In this report, IBRAHIM ADAM examines how gaps in medical testing and neglected laboratory tests put patients at…
Health Ministry warns against GLP-1 drug misuse, urges reporting of side effects
THE Health Ministry has acknowledged growing public concern over the off-label use of GLP-1 receptor agonists, especially for…
The Sun-Smart Revolution: Drastic Drop in Childhood Mole Numbers
In a significant stride for skin cancer prevention, researchers have observed a striking 47% decline in childhood…
Ozempic-style GLP-1 drugs could slash complication risks after heart attacks, research suggests
A popular class of weight-loss drugs may prevent life-threatening cardiac complications by opening microscopic blood vessels that often remain blocked…
Heart attacks are claiming more young women’s lives. These symptoms are what you should watch out for.
You know what a pink ribbon signifies. Breast cancer, right? Now what about a red dress? Did you…
Study finds toddlers who eat more ultra-processed foods show slightly higher behavioral symptoms
A large Canadian cohort study suggests that preschool diets high in ultra-processed foods may be associated with slightly…
Canadian wildfire pollution associated with increased stroke severity
Short-term surges in air pollution in New Jersey from the 2023 Canadian wildfires were associated with a higher…
UdeM honours Françoise Barré-Sinoussi, co-discoverer of HIV
Barré-Sinoussi served as president of the International AIDS Society from 2012 to 2014. She has long championed better…
Global breast cancer burden rising fastest in low-income countries
Despite recent advancements in breast cancer treatments, new breast cancer cases in women are predicted to rise by a third globally from 2.3…
ARPA-H-funded PROSPR program focuses on the biological hallmarks of aging
Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health has received an award as part of the PROactive Solutions for Prolonging Resilience (PROSPR) program within the Advanced…
Cannabis use in adolescence associated with higher rates of psychiatric disorders
Adolescents who use cannabis could face a significantly higher risk of developing serious psychiatric disorders by young adulthood,…