New research suggests intermittent fasting increases the risk of dying from heart disease. But the evidence is mixedWhat can we make of these findings? And how do they measure up with what else we know about intermittent fasting and heart disease? Are physicians entitled to human rights? Exposure to certain perfumes triggers severe allergic reactions in Dr. Jabir Jassam but despite clinic policies and staff reminders, some patients disregard this. Poll: Doctor, do you ever waive a bill for an off work note due to hardship? See what your colleagues say. Take our weekly doctor poll. Incurable but not hopeless: How hope shapes patients’ awareness of their advanced cancer prognosis How physicians communicate a prognosis can have a major impact on how a patient handles that information. When the college greenlights firing a patient Dr. Melissa Yuan-Innes is skeptical about the effectiveness of ‘zero tolerance’ signs in deterring inappropriate behaviour. Between Hana and Mana, our income has gone As tax season approaches, my wife and I delve into our finances, only to be met with dismay which brings to mind a proverb. POLL: Are you using or planning on using an AI scribe? See what your colleagues say. Take our weekly doctor poll. Cheers to health? Uncovering myths around the health benefits of moderate drinking The commonplace belief that moderate drinking can be beneficial to health can be traced back to the 1980s when researchers found an association suggesting that French people were less likely to suffer from heart disease. Too many older adults are taking risky sedative medications A recent report revealed significant variations in prescription rates across Canadian provinces and territories. Persistent shoulder pain: Are exercises always necessary to relieve symptoms? It is estimated that close to 70% of the population will experience shoulder pain at some point in their lives—and it tends to persist over time. First Previous 36 37 38 39 40 Next Last
