Are You Drinking Enough Water? Here’s What Science Says
How much water should you actually drink in a day? It’s a common question with a ton of myths swirling around it. Is it really 8 glasses? Can you just rely on thirst to guide you? Let’s get into it.
Is misdiagnosis of ADHD common in adults?
A new survey in the United States suggests that about 25 per cent of American adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD. Canada Tonight’s medical contributor Dr. Samir Gupta gives an overview of the possible risks of misdiagnosing ADHD.
Are Ultra-processed Foods the New Tobacco?
Ultra-processed foods may be convenient, but they come with hidden costs that many of us overlook. We break them down here.
Nature, not nurture, accountable for ‘food fussiness,’ U.K. study suggests
Nature, not nurture, accountable for ‘food fussiness,’ U.K. study suggests.
Ontario Reducing Drug Consumption Sites Won’t Reduce Users
Ontario Reducing Drug Consumption Sites Won’t Reduce Users
Blood Tests to Screen for Alzheimer's Disease on the Horizon
Blood Tests to Screen for Alzheimer's Disease on the Horizon
Experts say increasing temperatures could lead to the spread of West Nile virus
Experts say increasing temperatures could lead to the spread of West Nile virus.
The CFIA is recalling several plant-based drinks over listeria concerns
The CFIA is recalling several plant-based drinks over listeria concerns. Here’s what to watch for!
What Saunas Do For Your Health: The Science
Saunas have been trending all over the news and social media, and we always get messages from viewers who are curious about the (proven) benefits of saunas. We answer it here.
Microplastics: What They’re Doing to Us
hese tiny pieces of plastic end up in our food, our drinks, and even our air. This means that we all consume and breathe in plastic every day without ever knowing it (on average, we consume the equivalent of a plastic credit card…every week!). So the question is…as it accumulates in our bodies, what impact does all this plastic have on our health?
Doctor’s Take: Should You Get a Full Body MRI?
Kim Kardashian did it, but should you? Let’s talk about full-body MRIs. It's the health trend that everyone's talking about - and celebrities are posting about. So, is a full-body MRI the ultimate health check, or is it just another overhyped medical hack?
Spike in Canadians Googling 'my eyes hurt' during and after solar eclipse
Spike in Canadians Googling 'my eyes hurt' during and after solar eclipse
Navigating the Measles Surge in Canada and the US: What You Need to Know
Measles has re-emerged, capturing attention across news outlets and social media as cases spread across the world. We are getting tons of questions about measles on our social media channels at The Feed with Dr. G! There is a lot of confusion out there, so we put together a video answering your most common questions.
Gut Health: What Does it Actually Mean?
You hear a lot about “gut health” all over social media – but what exactly is gut health? And is all this buzz actually warranted? Beyond the trends and hashtags lies a complex system which is at the core of our very well-being – the gut microbiome!
Dr. G Discusses how Invasive, aggressive cases of Group a strep soar to record levels in Canada
Invasive, aggressive cases of Group a strep soar to record levels in Canada.
Dr. G discusses how B.C. launches Canada's first cervical cancer self-screening program using at-home tests
B.C. launches Canada's first cervical cancer self-screening program using at-home tests.
Measles resurgence in Europe has Canadian medical experts on edge | Canada Tonight
Measles resurgence in Europe has Canadian medical experts on edge
Ancient Diseases Making a Comeback: Measles and Mumps!
We have all heard of measles and mumps. But few people actually know what these diseases are. And there is a good reason for that. For a long time, these viruses had nearly disappeared thanks to extremely effective vaccines. But guess what? They’re baaaack….