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Study that said glyphosate herbicide is safe retracted 25 years after publication
A paper published in 2000 in the journal Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology concluded that the herbicide glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup, is safe for humans.
More women and playing sports—and that means more sports injuries
What differences are there in women's sports injuries versus those incurred by their male counterparts?

Canada's first woman in space was also—you guessed it—a physician

Dr. Roberta Bondar, the first Canadian woman and the first neurologist to travel to space, turned 80 on Thursday.
Only 25% of members said fees are worth it in 2022. The CFPC hasn’t asked since

Part II of the Medical Post’s CFPC reform series by Drs. Greg Dubord and Sohail Gandhi.
Fibre is something most people could use more of. But experts advise caution with ‘fibremaxxing’

Hundreds of videos on social media celebrate the benefits of dietary fibre and share recipes to help viewers get more of it.
Daily steps appear to slow down cognitive decline in those with Alzheimer risk

The more steps the better, but there’s a peak.
Spouses tend to share psychiatric disorders

Sharing a diagnosis common between countries, independent of culture.
Non-alcoholic, health-conscious drinks still in high demand as tastes shift: report

The report from the Conference Board of Canada, which was funded by the Canadian Beverage Association, says households spent $12.5 billion on non-alcoholic beverages in 2024, which was 3% above pre-pandemic levels.
It takes a village

Dr. James Blanchard followed his surgeon father's footsteps to work in underserved areas around the world.
The Canadian diet is changing: How snacks are taking over mealtime

Snacking has become the new meal for many Canadians, replacing sit-down lunches and dinners, as people increasingly seek out convenience on a budget. Food manufacturers, meanwhile, are keeping a close watch.

Study that said glyphosate herbicide is safe retracted 25 years after publication

More women and playing sports—and that means more sports injuries

Canada's first woman in space was also—you guessed it—a physician

Only 25% of members said fees are worth it in 2022. The CFPC hasn’t asked since

Fibre is something most people could use more of. But experts advise caution with ‘fibremaxxing’

Daily steps appear to slow down cognitive decline in those with Alzheimer risk

Spouses tend to share psychiatric disorders

Non-alcoholic, health-conscious drinks still in high demand as tastes shift: report

It takes a village

The Canadian diet is changing: How snacks are taking over mealtime