British Medical Journal

• Vitamin D and calcium may not support bone health as much as thought: study

  Seventy-three per cent of participants were 'not at high risk of fractures or falls,' with calcium, vitamin D or combined supplements having 'little to no effect on fractures.'

  Health

  Jun 4
  
• Women don’t live longer than men after all? Study challenges life expectancy misconceptions

  Danish researchers have found that men have a high probability of outliving women, calling into question the conventional wisdom that women live longer than men.

  Health

  Aug 3, 2022
  
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• McMaster University-led study shows some pain relief from use of medical cannabis

  According to a McMaster University study, some people living with chronic pain may find some relief from using cannabis and have minimal side effects.

  Cannabis

  Sep 9, 2021
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• Health Canada cracks down on vape retailers, considers health warning packaging for vape products

  According to the British Medical Journal, the number of Canadian teens who say they vape is up by 74 per cent in the last two years.

  Health

  Jun 25, 2019
• Three things to know when deciding if it’s time to get off antibiotics

  A recent study published in The BMJ suggests patients should stop taking antibiotics when they feel better, but is fighting resistant bugs that simple?

  Health

  Jul 28, 2017
• Surgery won’t help degenerative knee problems, experts say

  Surgery won’t cure chronic knee pain, “locking,” “clicking,” a torn meniscus, or other problems related to knee arthritis, according to a panel of international experts.

  Health

  May 12, 2017
• Taking celebrity health advice can be risky, may be scientifically unproven: study

  Many of us are agog over celebrities' talent, glamour and riches. But what is it about famous actors, sports figures and media personalities that makes some people heed their advice on health?

  Canada

  Dec 18, 2013