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Quackery in Quebec: The Trojan Horse Bill I Worry About

26 Jun 2026

A new bill has been proposed at the National Assembly of Quebec, and while it may look like it will benefit our health, there is a lot going on under the surface. It is an excellent example of how...

Should You Worry About a Carcinogen in Your Shampoo?

23 Jun 2026

Our story starts with “surfactants,” a term derived from “surface active agents.” These are molecules with one end being “hydrophilic”, meaning it is attracted to water, while the other ...

The Homicidal Triad Seen on Crime Dramas Is Wrong

18 Jun 2026

If you have a child who still wets the bed after the age of 5, and if you are a fan of crime dramas, you may be asking yourself some seriously dark questions about your kid’s future....

Handling Receipts at the Supermarket

18 Jun 2026

I was startled by the comment from the shopper just behind me at the checkout counter in the supermarket.  “You really shouldn’t be doing that!” Noting the quizzical look on my face, a further...

Blue Light Vs. Red Light

11 Jun 2026

There is an epic fight unfolding between the light side and the dark side of, no, not the Force, but the light spectrum itself. You will have seen the countless gadgets claiming to heal you with...

Let’s Rap About Rapamycin

11 Jun 2026

Easter Island in the Pacific off the coast of Chile is famous for the giant stone statues that were erected by natives some 500-700 years ago. The thinking is that the statues were designed to...

AI Scribes in the Clinic: What Patients Should Know

5 Jun 2026

The last time I went to the doctor, I was handed a form to sign. It was a consent form asking for my permission to allow the doctor to use an AI scribe during our appointment. I signed it without...

Protein-Rich Bridges and Edible Houses

5 Jun 2026

For most tourists in Prague, visiting the Charles Bridge is pretty much at the top of the sightseeing list. The medieval stone bridge, completed in the 15th century, was a part of the royal route –...

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