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August 13, 2026, 01:14 PM - 6 min read
They could have bacterial, fungal, chemical or heavy metal contamination; their purity could be lower than indicated; and the dose promised may not be what you receive.
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August 4, 2026, 02:50 PM - 4 min read
The human brain evolved to protect energy reserves during periods of food scarcity. While this mechanism once helped early humans survive, researchers say it now works against people living in environments where calorie-dense food is widely available and physical activity is less common.
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July 13, 2026, 02:26 PM - 5 min read
Heat can quietly damage medicines, making them less effective or even unsafe.
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June 23, 2026, 03:00 PM - 6 min read
Human studies show that GLP-1 agonists reduce alcohol consumption. Preclinical animal studies suggest these drugs also reduce the use of cocaine, amphetamines, opiates and nicotine.
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June 7, 2026, 01:51 PM - 6 min read
Beyond diabetes and obesity, GLP-1 drugs have now earned regulatory approval in several new areas. A trial of more than 17,000 people found semaglutide cut the risk of serious heart attacks and strokes by 20 per cent, even in people without diabetes.
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May 22, 2026, 02:47 PM - 7 min read
The advisory notes these products are being marketed online and on social media for anti-ageing, weight loss, injury recovery, sleep, mental focus and general “wellness,” and that Health Canada has already seized several of them.
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May 4, 2026, 04:02 PM - 2 min read
“It’s really disheartening. There was a pendulum that swung that was so body acceptance, positivity [and] everybody be who they want to be,” she said.
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April 3, 2026, 02:42 PM - 7 min read
Research on yo-yo dieting has long indicated it can be harmful for your health. But a recent paper has now suggested yo-yo dieting might not be as unhealthy as we’ve been led to believe.
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February 18, 2026, 04:47 PM - 7 min read
New research shows IF is no more effective for weight loss than receiving traditional dietary advice or even doing nothing at all.
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January 12, 2026, 02:58 PM - 7 min read
If nutrient deficiencies develop while someone is eating much less, and that pattern continues for months or years, those deficiencies may persist and lead to problems such as muscle loss, weakened immunity, anaemia, bone loss or impaired neurological function.
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November 17, 2025, 01:25 PM - 2 min read
The 31-year-old singer said people started attacking her when she decided to take care of her health.
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November 13, 2025, 01:52 PM - 6 min read
Research has found that things like what parents eat, how infants are fed, and early lifestyle habits can all shape how the brain controls appetite and fat storage for years to come.
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