Our Lakes Are Teeming with Parasites. Why that’s Good…and Bad
By Sandra Binning and Ariane Côté, Université de Montréal If you’re a fishing enthusiast, you may have already noticed abnormalities…
Month: August 2024
Take Advantage of Lower Interest Rates
By Olev Edur They went up, and then they went up again...and now? Standard investment practice is to create a long-term strategy based on your personal needs and tolerance for risk, build a balanced and diversified portfolio to meet…
Treating Depression Reduces Rehospitalizations
By Wendy Haaf If you’re hospitalized for heart disease, getting treatment for anxiety and depression could sharply reduce your…
As Wildfires Become More Frequent and Intense, How Will Persistent Smoke Exposure Affect Long-Term Health?
By Stephanie Cleland and Ryan W. Allen, Simon Fraser University Wildfire smoke has become a common feature of Canadian…
Phone Photography
By Pascal Forget You can take truly great photos with your cellphone—if you know what you’re doing; these tips…
Proton Beam Therapy: A Modern Treatment for Cancer, but not in Canada (Yet)
By Derek Tsang, University of Toronto Radiation is a targeted form of cancer treatment used for up to half of…
Long COVID, Lung Disease Linked
By Wendy Haaf According to emerging evidence, the rate of a relatively unknown but serious lung disease is growing…
(Very) Cold Cream
By Jessica Dostie It’s not a new or revolutionary idea, but you have to admit that when it’s hot…
Changes to U.S. Dog Import Regulations: What They Are and Why They Matter for Dogs and for People
By Kiffer George Card and Kaylee Byers, Simon Fraser University The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is…
