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U.S. FDA approves first drug that can help prevent type 1 diabetes
The biologic drug, monoclonal antibody teplizumab, is approved for people eight years old and older who are in stage 2 of type 1 diabetes.
Pediatric cell-based vaccine as good as egg-based vaccine for influenza, clinical trial
An important advancement in pediatric influenza vaccines.

The awkward optics of maskless socializing get docs talking

Does it matter that Dr. Kieran Moore, as a public health official, didn't exactly set an example after strongly recommending Ontarians mask up in public?
NDP asks for Queen's Park unanimous consent in bid to improve trans healthcare

The bill would have required the province's health minister to form an advisory committee to improve Ontario's gender-affirming healthcare.
Why South Asians are at increased risk for diabetes: A complex interplay of genetics, diet and history

In Canada, 14.4% of South Asians have Type 2 diabetes, the highest prevalence of any other ethnic group in the country.
Low-dose statins better at lowering bad cholesterol than supplements

But a garlic dietary supplement slightly increased LDL.
Nova Scotia children's hospital sees historically high patient numbers

Dr. Andrew Lynk said Thursday that Halifax children's hospital IWK Health Centre is seeing patient numbers higher than he's experienced in his more than 30-year career.
Electrolyte abnormalities often an early sign of eating disorders: study

A large study published in JAMA Network Open found that many patients with unexplained electrolyte abnormalities would go on to be diagnosed with eating disorders.
Timing of menopausal hormone therapy important in terms of CVD risks

SOGC menopause and cardiovascular disease guideline details benefits, risks.
'Bleakest of role models for women': Fired health leader calls out Alberta premier

A leader in Alberta's health system who was fired by Premier Danielle Smith is firing back.

U.S. FDA approves first drug that can help prevent type 1 diabetes

Pediatric cell-based vaccine as good as egg-based vaccine for influenza, clinical trial

The awkward optics of maskless socializing get docs talking

NDP asks for Queen's Park unanimous consent in bid to improve trans healthcare

Why South Asians are at increased risk for diabetes: A complex interplay of genetics, diet and history

Low-dose statins better at lowering bad cholesterol than supplements

Nova Scotia children's hospital sees historically high patient numbers

Electrolyte abnormalities often an early sign of eating disorders: study

Timing of menopausal hormone therapy important in terms of CVD risks

'Bleakest of role models for women': Fired health leader calls out Alberta premier