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Vegan, Gluten-Free, Cruelty-Free: What a Manufacturer’s Declaration Is Worth
A badge on the box, a signed declaration, and an audited third-party certification are three very different things. Here is…
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Can laughter improve health? Researchers launch study to find out
A new research initiative called the Laughter Lab is systematically investigating whether laughter can improve health and wellbeing. The study…
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Major 28-year study shows healthful plant-based diets reduce mortality risk by 13% regardless of ultra-processed…
French Doctor’s Perspective on Treating Trauma While Living Through War Reveals Medical Community’s Hidden Struggles
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Medical Community Mourns Leaders Lost in June 2026
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Medical Journal Letters Highlight Reconciliation Challenges in Crisis-Affected Communities
Medical professionals examine reconciliation's role in crisis-affected communities through recent CMAJ correspondence. Healthcare systems increasingly…
Cosmeticorexia: How Social Media Drives Children’s Obsessive Skincare Behaviour
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