Healthcare

Moving Benadryl behind the counter doesn't resolve safety concerns: pharmacists

One pharmacist says moving all the diphenhydramine-containing drugs behind the counter is unrealistic due to the sheer number of products that contain these ingredients
Physicians are coming together on universal pharmacare

There are many reasons universal drug coverage is necessary, including the one million Canadians who are forced to decide between food, rent and medications
Doctor suspended in U.K. and New Brunswick after online chat with cop

The suspension, announced Saturday, Nov. 30 by the New Brunswick college, matches a suspension earlier this month made by a tribunal in the United Kingdom
Women who suffered child abuse have worse menopause symptoms

The effects of childhood abuse on physical health are slightly stronger for women than men, according to research
Gastroenterology group advises against non-medical switching to biosimilars

The review lends evidence to discussions over whether patients on biologics should be switched to the available biosimilars for cost savings
Risk of mental illness higher for postpartum women with IBD
Toronto Star publishes database of fee-for-service payments to all Ontario doctors

Following the initiative, the Ontario government is likely to begin disclosing all physician compensation, one Star reporter said
14 Canadians die each day as a result of antibiotic resistance

A new report puts the threat to Canadians in perspective

MRIs of dense breasts find more cancer but also false alarms