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WHO announces plans to back weight-loss drugs to address global obesity crisis

The World Health Organization (WHO) has made a groundbreaking announcement in the fight against the global obesity epidemic. In a…

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Dorm-mate’s 911 call failed to mention drugs, inquest into UVic student’s fatal overdose death hears

The tragic events surrounding the fatal fentanyl overdose of University of Victoria student Sidney McIntyre-Starko were highlighted during the second…

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Health

Hair loss more likely with Ozempic, other semaglutide drugs, study suggests

Semaglutide medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have gained immense popularity in recent years for their effectiveness in managing diabetes and…

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Trump wants to tariff Canadian-made drugs. Experts warn U.S. patients could pay the price

Prescription drugs have historically been exempt from tariffs, but President Donald Trump is considering changing that policy as early as…

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Canada

Sheshatshiu, N.L., leaders barricade town as residents discuss how to deal with flow of drugs

Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation Chief Eugene Hart and Yvette Michel are speaking out about the drug crisis facing their town.…

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Health

Drugs that reduce dementia risk — and others that increase it

A recent study conducted by the universities of Cambridge and Exeter has revealed that some medications may have the unintended…

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Health

COVID led causes of lower life expectancy in B.C. women during pandemic. For men, it was toxic drugs: report

A recent report from Statistics Canada, co-authored by members of British Columbia’s Office of the Provincial Health Officer, has revealed…

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Health

Two Alzheimer’s drugs help patients live independently at home for longer periods

A recent study published in the Alzheimer’s Association journal revealed that two widely touted Alzheimer’s drugs, lecanemab (Leqembi) and donanemab…

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Health

Weight-loss, diabetes drugs linked to vision problems in small study

Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are a popular class of drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity.…

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Politics

Trump complains about Canada — but new data shows spike in U.S. drugs and guns coming north

President Donald Trump has recently claimed that he is targeting Canada with punishing tariffs on all goods due to concerns…

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