Five Questions About Gums
By Marie-Josée Roy As we age, gum health is more important than ever. Dr. Thomas Nguyen, a periodontist who…
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An Excellent Source of Protein: Health, Hype and Hard Truths
By James McKendry, University of British Columbia Protein is having its moment: From grocery store shelves to Instagram feeds, high-protein foods are everywhere. Food labels shout their protein content in bold, oversized fonts, while social media overflows with recipes…
‘Fibremaxxing’ Is Trending – Here’s Why that Could Be a Problem
By Lewis Mattin, University of Westminster You need fibre. That much is true. But in the world of online…
The Leading Risk Factor for Cancer Isn’t What You Think
By Kristen Haase, University of British Columbia and Shabbir Alibhai, University of Toronto If you were to ask most…
Preventing Urinary Tract Infections After Menopause: What Every Woman Should Know
By Erin A. Brennand, University of Calgary; Jayna Holroyd-Leduc, University of Calgary et Pauline McDonagh Hull, University of Calgary …
Are You Getting Enough Iodine?
By Isabelle Huot While it’s naturally present in several foods, iodine is added to table salt because the human…
How Do Pacemakers and Defibrillators Work?
A cardiologist explains how they interact with the electrical system of the heart By Virginia Singla, University of Pittsburgh…
Sun Advice from a Skin Cancer Researcher and Physician
By Elaine McWhirter, McMaster University There is certainly growing awareness of the damaging effects of overexposure to the sun,…
Is it Safe to Drink Iced Beverages to Cool Down in Summer?
Good Idea or No-No? An expert addresses a concern about what is and isn’t advisable By Jacqueline Simoneau …
Is it Better to Shower in the Morning or at Night?
Here’s what a microbiologist says By Primrose Freestone, University of Leicester It’s a question that’s long been the…
