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Drug for rare form of Lou Gehrig's disease OK'd by U.S. FDA

It’s the first drug for an inherited form of ALS.
Hello national licence, goodbye rural practice? Here’s what the data says about that

Only 8% of the country’s physician workforce serve the estimated 20% of Canadians who live in rural areas. National licensure could help, suggest results of survey by the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada.
Can full-fat yogurt help keep diabetes away?

Compared to low-fat yogurt, full-fat showed benefits in pre-diabetics.
Low levels of joint protein may trigger gout crystal formation

Discovery could lead to new ways to diagnose, treat the disease, predict outcomes.
QUIZ: How much do you know about oral health?

Test your knowledge about the oral health needs of patients with specific medical conditions.
Shine a light on me: Bright light exposure leads to fewer errors for medical shift workers

Small changes could make a big difference to healthcare workers on night shift
Canadians using cannabis for medical purposes often don't get it from medical sources

Many turn to recreational markets. But why?
Canadians using cannabis for medical purposes often don't get it from medical sources

Many turn to recreational markets. But why?

Powerful new obesity drug poised to upend weight loss care