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This “take Ozempic and lose weight” thing may have gone too far. People on TikTok were the first to go off the deep end which started a rage of people who don’t have diabetes getting the medicine. That caused a shortage of the drug for people who do have diabetes. Then, came “fake” Ozempic, but all that is is a laxative, …

Abstract Background: Food insecurity is a serious public health problem and is linked to the mental health of children and adolescents; however, its relationship with mental health service use is unknown. We sought to estimate the association between household food insecurity and contact with health services for mental or substance use disorders among children and adolescents in Ontario, Canada. Methods: …

I have a deep and abiding hatred for quack remedy peddlers. Whether it’s the cult of ivermectin during COVID or that weird group of Facebook moms who try to rid their children of autism with bleach enemas, it’s a facet of humanity that is dangerous and deeply frustrating. I used to think that it was a problem with the modern …

Being a pet parent comes with its share of responsibilities, like providing a comfy dog bed, entertaining them with toys and, most importantly, feeding them a nutritious diet. Providing your dog with the right food can have distinct health benefits, including better absorption and digestion, according to experts. “Commercially processed canned or kibble foods are formulated to meet dogs’ nutritional needs for proteins, …

WHO, in collaboration with UNICEF, FAO and WFP organized the Leadership Dialogue on Food Systems for People’s Nutrition and Health at the first United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktaking Moment (UNFSS+2) that took place from the 24-26th July 2023 in Rome, Italy. With just seven years remaining to achieve the SDGs, the dialogue emphasised the world is off track to …

We know that crash diets with super restrictive calorie intake don’t work – even the research shows it – but trying to lose weight safely can be tough. Even if you are following the tried-and-true advice of eating moderately portioned nutrient-rich foods, it can feel like a slow-going process. Countless attempts at overhauling your diet may have left you feeling …

Food for thought: rising grocery prices affect food choices and nutrition, and ultimately health, and even the health-care system. As a result of inflation, the cost of food continues to soar, with data from Statistics Canada reporting the latest price changes of foods purchased from groceries stores and restaurants. Changes in food prices from September 2022 to October 2022. (Statistics …

KEY POINTS The adverse mental health effects of food insecurity on children and youth are most likely related to the distressing effects of financial strain and not dietary compromise. The most appropriate clinical response to food insecurity is to ensure that families receive the income supports to which they are entitled. Physicians can also advocate for public policy to augment …