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This is shaping up to be a rough winter. And not just in terms of the weather — according to a new report from one prairie province, more people have died this year from the flu than during the pandemic of 2009. The province of Saskatchewan is reporting that more than 1,100 people have been […]
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A new study published in the Lancet finds that most adults saw limited health improvements after taking vitamin D supplements. The study found that these supplements failed to significantly reduce the chance of disease or fractures. The study, which was carried out by a University of Auckland research team, involved the analysis of more than […]
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The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is now investigating claims that the morning-after pill may not be as effective when taken by heavier women. The investigation is the result of a November 2013 report by French drug company HRA Pharma. In that report, HRA Pharma acknowledged that its morning-after pill Norvelo was not as effective when […]
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A new study suggests that if you’re suffering from the flu and decide to take over-the-counter medication to reduce a fever, it’s best to stay at home. That’s because new research shows that such medication can actually increase the chances of spreading the flu to others. The study, which was carried out by McMaster University […]
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I drink diet soda because I find regular soda far too sweet. Unfortunately, a new study suggests that diet soda won’t help me keep trim; in fact, it appears people who consume these low-sugar, low-calorie soft drinks end up consuming more calories than people who drink regular soda. That’s the finding of researchers at the […]
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