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Not always healthy: what your patients need to know about plant-based diets
Plant-based meats are often high in sodium, ultra-processed and not any healthier than meat. Meanwhile, nearly half of the consumers think they are more nutritious.
Colchicine does not reduce the need for mechanical ventilation of COVID-19 patients
Treatment was thought to potentially have beneficial effects against COVID-19–mediated hyperactivated inflammatory response.

Polls suggest decline in mental health, but point to clues on how to address it

The power of connection: Respondents with many friends reported significantly better mental health than those who had fewer friends.
More Canadians getting their pot from legal channels than ever before: Health Canada

An annual Health Canada survey suggests that Canadians purchased more cannabis from legal sources in 2021 than ever before.
Well-researched: New book on healthy aging from pharmacist who banned homeopathic products and sugary drinks from his store

In his book Healthy Logic: Evidence Based Healthy Aging, Cape Breton pharmacist Graham MacKenzie tackles a wide range of health topics through the lens of robust research.
UK data suggests hospitalization between 50% and 70% less likely with omicron

The findings from the U.K. Health Security Agency add to emerging evidence that omicron produces milder illness than other variants.
Cycling reduces all-cause mortality including CVD by 24% in diabetics

The effect is independent of practicing other common types of physical activity.
National poultry council says it's watching cases of bird flu in N.L. closely

Poultry and egg processors across the country are stepping up monitoring and biosecurity measures after Canada's food safety watchdog confirmed cases of the H5N1 avian influenza at a Newfoundland exhibition farm.
CMAJ letter to the editor criticizing use of image of young hijab-wearing girl sparks backlash

The letter to the editor called hijabs "tools of oppression" in certain contexts, which sparked dissent among medical professionals on Twitter, with many decrying the letter as Islamophobic.
Dentists see pandemic stress in patients with more grinding, cracked, broken teeth

Not always healthy: what your patients need to know about plant-based diets

Colchicine does not reduce the need for mechanical ventilation of COVID-19 patients

Polls suggest decline in mental health, but point to clues on how to address it

More Canadians getting their pot from legal channels than ever before: Health Canada

Well-researched: New book on healthy aging from pharmacist who banned homeopathic products and sugary drinks from his store

UK data suggests hospitalization between 50% and 70% less likely with omicron

Cycling reduces all-cause mortality including CVD by 24% in diabetics

National poultry council says it's watching cases of bird flu in N.L. closely

CMAJ letter to the editor criticizing use of image of young hijab-wearing girl sparks backlash

Dentists see pandemic stress in patients with more grinding, cracked, broken teeth