Where the sun no longer provides enough vitamin D until next spring

Where the sun no longer provides enough vitamin D until next spring

Article File: Sunshine (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images) Many Americans living north of 37 degrees north latitude will soon need to find an alternative source of vitamin D, a vital nutrient. Vitamin D helps the body build and maintain strong bones, in addition to supporting immune health, muscle function, and brain cell activity. Mayo Clinic. …

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British Columbia psychiatrist resigns license after patient complains of abuse during psychedelic therapy study | News from Radio-Canada

British Columbia psychiatrist resigns license after patient complains of abuse during psychedelic therapy study |  News from Radio-Canada

A British Columbia psychiatrist has permanently surrendered her medical license in response to a complaint about her treatment of a PTSD patient participating in a clinical trial of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy, CBC News has learned. Donna Dryer of Cortes Island irrevocably resigned her registration on Aug. 1 and received a formal reprimand after admitting to unprofessional …

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Hundreds of children waiting for mental health care – BBC News

Hundreds of children waiting for mental health care - BBC News

By Carmelo Garcia Local democracy information service October 13, 2023, 06:22 BST Image source, Getty Images Legend, The waiting list for child and adolescent mental health services is between 18 months and two years. More than 620 children and young people are waiting for mental health care in Gloucestershire, with many waiting for help for …

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Two Northwell executives elected to National Academy of Medicine | Long Island Business News

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Listen to this article Two Northwell Health leaders have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), one of three organizations that make up the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine in the United States. The election of Karina Davidson, Northwells senior vice president of research, and Dr. Said Ibrahim, vice president of …

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National Ozempic shortage affecting diabetic residents and pharmacists | Radio-Canada News

National Ozempic shortage affecting diabetic residents and pharmacists |  Radio-Canada News

Continuing shortages of a popular diabetes drug used off-label for weight loss means some diabetic Calgarians are having to go without it, while others are seeking extra supplies. The 1 mg pen dose of Ozempic, a prescription drug approved in Canada to treat adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, has been in short supply …

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A popular protein powder was recently recalled in 31 countries: what you need to know

A popular protein powder was recently recalled in 31 countries: what you need to know

You might want to pause before mixing up your next post-workout shake: Some tubs of Orgain protein powder have just been recalled, according to a statement released by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). On Oct. 4, Orgain LLC, which sells protein powders, shakes and bars across the United States, voluntarily recalled its chocolate …

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