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From sunscreen pills to a cavity killer, here's some of the weird and wonderful innovations that are coming to a doctor's office near you

Here's a sneak peek at some of the weird and wonderful innovations that are coming to a doctor's office near you.

From your heart to your immune system, the health benefits of humour extend far beyond a good mood

Ibuprofen is so common nowadays that it seems harmless, but a new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal showed that taking it and other NSAIDs may more than double the risk of miscarriage in early pregnancy.

Women's College Hospital in downtown Toronto was founded in 1883 as the Women's Medical College, the first medical school in the city to admit women; it became a hospital where women could practice medicine in 1911. It's been located at its current location in the city since 1935, and was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1995. The hospital became a University of Toronto-affiliated teaching hospital in 1961, but in 2006 it again became an independent facility.