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…
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Treating Depression Reduces Rehospitalizations
By Wendy Haaf If you’re hospitalized for heart disease, getting treatment for anxiety and depression could sharply reduce your chances of needing a return visit, a recent US study suggests. Researchers tracked 1,563 people for up to four years…
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…
Bug Alert!
By Jacqueline Simoneau With summer comes exposure to bug bites and stings; while most are harmless, some can cause…
Healthier Barbecuing
Wendy Haaf answers your questions about health, nutrition, and well-being We love using our outdoor grill, but we’ve heard…
Have a Safe and Healthy Summer
By Wendy Haaf Protecting yourself from the hazards of summer weather simply takes planning and paying attention Summer offers…
What Is Ozempic?
Wendy Haaf answers your questions about health, nutrition, and well-being What’s all the hype about Ozempic? Should I be…
Desire: A Spark to Be Nurtured
By Chantal Tellier It’s common for couples to go through phases during which their sex life is less active…
The Facts About Fizzy Water
By Isabelle Huot Sparkling water is available in many varieties—flavoured or not, with fine bubbles or big bubbles—but what…
