Public Health & Preventive Medicine

As the sugar substitute is sometimes recommended for obesity control, authors call for immediate further study of xylitol and its possible side-effects.

Scoping review identifies need for standardized education on obesity for medical students.

The changes broaden the primary care professionals who can refer trans patients to specialists.

Alberta's ombudsman said these programs are hindered by serious systemic problems, starting with an antiquated 30-year-old computer system.

The resurgence of HIV in Canada is a warning sign that the country can’t become complacent.

The risk of severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) disease increases with age and with certain medical conditions.

Dr. Robert Dickson questioned whether the baby’s rash might not be chickenpox—despite appearance.

Proponents say consumer-driven medical scans are the next logical step in preventive medicine. But many medical experts say the companies are selling expensive, unproven technology that may cause extra worries and unnecessary treatment.