Christopher Labos
Class of 2015
Christopher Labos is a cardiologist and epidemiologist trained at McGill University, Montreal. He writes regularly for the Montreal Gazette and Maclean’s magazine. He is also a regular contributor to CJAD radio in Montreal, as well as CBC Radio and CBC Television. He co-hosts a medical podcast: “The Body of Evidence.”
Opinion: New antidepressant study isn’t cause for alarm
Opinion: Does drinking alcohol cause dementia or prevent it?
Opinion: Low carb diets versus low fat? That’s a false choice
If dairy gets demoted in the new food guide, does that mean it’s bad for you?
Opinion: Losing weight, increasing fitness in old age
Opinion: Alternate-day fasting vs. a classic weight loss diet
Opinion: Beware of unnecessary medical tests
Opinion: On exercise, it’s OK to be a ‘weekend warrior’
Opinion: Trouble sleeping? Here’s some advice
Opinion: Answering the difficult questions about drug safety
Opinion: In reaching a diagnosis, it’s best not to rely on Dr. Google
Canadian hearing-test app for Third World finding new uses here
Despite a landmark retraction, the Dr. Oz-promoted Green coffee bean extract still on Canadian shelves
Rise in bariatric surgery for kids is dangerous
Don’t be fooled by big fat surprises, fat is still bad for you
Understanding How Vaccines Work
Measuring the success of pregnancy during fertility treatments
The dangers of dairy-true or false?
Popular plants aren’t benign, but there are bigger seasonal hazards for children and pets
Poinsettias, mistletoe and holly not as poisonous as once feared
Cracked Science on pseudoscience
