Sleep disorders: the civilization that no longer sleeps Does use of permanent hair dyes increase cancer risk/mortality in women?Women in US Nurses’ Health Study followed over 36 years to examine associations between personal use of permanent hair dyes and cancer risk and mortality. Be alert for potential drug interactions with medical and recreational cannabis Review provides a comprehensive list of drug-drug interactions, with particular focus on Rx drugs with a narrow therapeutic index Be aware of possible cannabis hyperemesis syndrome in daily chronic cannabis users Syndrome characterized by cyclical incessant vomiting and abdominal pain relieved by compulsive hot water showers How smoking cessation in heavy smokers affects future cardiovascular risk Study examines time course of cardiovascular disease risk reduction after smoking cessation New NEJM resource focuses on effects of climate change on health NEJM.org creates new web page devoted to the health effects of climate change First human case of West Nile virus in Toronto confirmed for 2019 Toronto Public Health warns healthcare providers to be alert for typical symptoms and to remind patients about preventive measures Study links diet high in ultra processed food to increased odds of chronic disease Ultra-processed foods accounted for an average of 47% of daily calories consumed by Canadian adults Healthy eating obsession can be a sign of mental health struggles: study Orthorexia tends to go overlooked because many people with the condition are physically healthy, even though they may be suffering psychologically Low-cost ‘nudging’ in cafeterias can improve health of hospital staff First Previous 9 10 11 12 13 Next Last
