Le fluorure est ajouté aux réseaux d’eau potable aux États-Unis depuis 1945 pour aider à prévenir la carie dentaire, un avantage largement reconnu par les experts en santé publique. Le fluorure renforce l’émail des dents et aide à réduire les bactéries nocives dans la bouche. Cependant, certaines préoccupations récentes ont remis en question sa sécurité,
Bienvenue à notre série de billets de blogue en l’honneur de la Journée des essais cliniques 2025, célébrée le 20 mai ! Les essais cliniques jouent un rôle essentiel dans l’avancement de la médecine — et y participer est une façon concrète de contribuer à la science tout en ayant la possibilité de bénéficier de nouveaux
A recent survey by ixlayer and Ipsos reveals that patients expect pharmaceutical companies to do more than just develop medications—they want digital tools to improve healthcare access. Over 400 adults with chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, and heart disease participated in the study, with nearly 75% saying they would welcome more support from drugmakers in
A recent study by Uppsala University and Chalmers University of Technology has found that coffee from many workplace coffee machines contains high levels of cholesterol-raising compounds. The research, published in Nutrition, Metabolism & Cardiovascular Diseases, highlights the difference between coffee brewed in these machines and coffee made using regular paper filter drip coffee makers.
Canada is increasing its supply of bird flu (avian influenza) vaccines, following similar actions in the U.S. and U.K. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) secured 500,000 doses of GSK’s Arepanrix H5N1 vaccine, which is based on proven flu shot technology. Canada’s health regulator has approved a change in the vaccine strain, ensuring it
The FDA has approved Novo Nordisk’s drug Ozempic for a new use: reducing the risk of kidney disease worsening, kidney failure, and death from cardiovascular disease in adults with Type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD). This approval is significant because Ozempic is now the first drug in its class (GLP-1 receptor agonists) with
As 2024 draws to a close, groundbreaking advancements have defined the year, spanning medicine, space exploration, and ancient history. Here are the top discoveries: 1. HIV Prevention Breakthrough The drug lenacapavir, used as an HIV preventative, achieved stunning success in trials, with up to 100% efficacy. Administered biannually as an injection, it targets HIV’s capsid
Novo Nordisk is exploring a higher-dose version of semaglutide to enhance weight loss treatments. In a recent phase 3b clinical trial called STEP UP, a 7.2-mg weekly dose of semaglutide helped participants lose an average of 20.7% of their body weight over 72 weeks. This significantly outperformed the 2.4-mg dose marketed as Wegovy, which led
Your thyroid plays a big role in your health, but many people don’t realize how much it affects their body until there’s a problem. The good news? You can take steps to keep your thyroid healthy and manage thyroid conditions effectively if they occur. How to Prevent Thyroid Problems While not all thyroid issues
Thyroid problems can be a challenge for people to recognize, and for healthcare professionals to diagnose because their symptoms often appear as other health issues. January is Thyroid Awareness Month, making it a perfect time to learn how to recognize the signs of these conditions and get the most accurate tests. What Are the Signs
