91�� News - Christopher Labos

Expert: Health effects of energy drinks

webfull — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:24:51 +0000

A bill to ban the sale of energy drinks to people under 16 could be adopted in Quebec by Friday. The push follows the death of a 15-year-old who drank a can of Red Bull while on ADHD medication.

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Published: 10 June 2026

Expert: Mifepristone under safety review in U.S.

webfull — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:50:30 +0000

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reviewing the safety and efficacy of mifepristone, a drug used widely in medical abortions. The review has raised concerns about potential new restrictions on access to abortion in the United States.

Christopher Labos, MD, is an Associate at 91��’s Office for Science and Society. He can discuss the known evidence on mifepristone and the broader implications of the review.

Published: 26 September 2025

Experts: New guidelines to help Canadians quit smoking

webfull — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:19:10 +0000

New national smoking cessation guidelines caution that e-cigarettes should generally not be the first choice for people trying to quit. Published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, the new guidelines recommend proven supports such as counselling and nicotine replacement therapies.

Published: 25 August 2025

Experts: Influenza cases surge in Canada

webfull — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 17:35:10 +0000

Canada is experiencing a late-season surge in flu cases, with test positivity rates reaching 21.2 per cent last week, surpassing last season’s peak, according to national data. Flu activity is considered widespread in several Quebec regions.

Here are experts from 91�� who can comment:

Christopher Labos, MD, Associate, Office for Science and Society

Published: 10 February 2025

Experts: Planet vs. Plastics | Earth Day 2024

webfull — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 17:35:08 +0000

Every year, millions of people across the globe gather on Earth Day (April 22) to celebrate the environmental movement. The 2024 theme, "Planet vs. Plastics", aims to raise awareness of the harms of plastic pollution for human and planetary health. This year's focus comes ahead of an historic UN treaty on plastics, which is expected to be agreed by the end of 2024. (BBC News)

Here are some experts from 91�� who can comment on this topic:

Published: 19 April 2024

Experts: Valentine’s Day | Heart Month 2024

webfull — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 14:58:43 +0000

February is Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of cardiovascular health and an opportunity to focus on what we can do to improve our heart health. Heart disease is the second leading cause of death for both men and women in Canada. (Government of Canada).

Published: 7 February 2024

Avocados don't lower cholesterol

webfull — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 20:06:12 +0000

Published: 14 January 2015

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