Peptide Drug Risks, Plant-Based Diet Insights, and Vaccine Efficacy Studies

In this episode, Dr. Chi-Ming Chow discusses Health Canada's warning on unauthorized peptide drugs and regulatory actions taken. He analyzes workforce cuts at Ottawa Hospital and their impact on patient care, offering service level recommendations. The episode also covers a study on plant-based diets and dementia risk from the Multiethnic Cohort Study. Dr. Chow explores the "Jessica" social media trend for calming toddlers, sharing expert opinions. Additionally, he reviews a study on calcium supplements, cardiovascular risk, and vitamin D, noting limitations. The episode concludes with insights on high-dose flu vaccines and Alzheimer's risk, emphasizing gender differences and study limitations.