Your Eyes Could Reveal the First Signs of Many Diseases
By Langis Michaud, Université de Montréal Melissa, a 30-year-old educator, came to the emergency department with a sudden onset…
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Is No Amount of Alcohol Safe? Understanding Risks and Public Health Guidelines
By Scott Lear, Simon Fraser University The United States surgeon general recently called for a warning of cancer risk on alcohol labels. And I agree. But the discourse that has come out in the media, by health professionals and…
Princess of Wales ‘in Remission’ from Cancer – But What Does That Mean?
By Justin Stebbing, Anglia Ruskin University Catherine, Princess of Wales, has announced that she is now in remission from…
Are Cats Good for our Health?
By Susan Hazel, University of Adelaide Cats have lived with humans for thousands of years. And long before cat…
3 Ways to Help Heart Patients Stick to a Healthy Diet
By Gabriela Ghisi, University of Toronto and Camila Kümmel Duarte, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG) Cardiovascular disease remains…
Here’s How to Remove Some Persistent Pollutants from your Drinking Water at Home
By Sébastien Sauvé, Université de Montréal; Benoit Barbeau, Polytechnique Montréal, and Termeh Teymoorian, Université de Montréal Many substances harmful…
Spinal Stenosis Explained
By Wendy Haaf What causes narrowing of the spine, or spinal stenosis, and what are the treatments? There are…
Wealthier Canadians Live Longer and Are Less Likely to Be Dependent as They Age, New Research Finds
By Marie-Louise Leroux, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) and Marie Connolly, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) Population…
How to Navigate the Challenges of Long-Distance Caregiving
By Navjot Gill-Chawla, University of Waterloo Taking on the role of a caregiver can often come with a lot of…
Tried-and-True Techniques for Managing Stress
By Chantal Tellier Experiencing stress over an extended period can lead to higher anxiety levels, physical symptoms, and even…
