Discovery Hints at “One-Size-Fits All” Cancer Treatment
Early results suggest the possibility of an effective treatment for all cancers A new cancer treatment that’s able to…
Health & Wellness
Half Of Canadians Support Banning Vaping Products
The number of those who say vaping is harmful nearly doubled over the past year By Jennifer Hughes E-cigarettes are often promoted as a stop-smoking aid, but the results of new Angus Reid survey show that 62% of…
Falls Are Still No. 1 Cause of Injury
Four of five seniors hospitalized with an injury had fallen By Wendy Haaf Of the more than 137,500 hospitalizations for…
Are You a Super-Taster?
If you hate Brussels sprouts, the reason might be your genes Some people are genetically predisposed to dislike vegetables,…
Illiteracy May Boost Dementia Risk
Illiterate people may be three times more likely to develop dementia, according to researchers, while reading may help fend off…
Confirmed: Stress Does Lead to Grey Hair
Scientists have found the cause, and the discovery may help us deal with stress more effectively Can stress really…
Fending Off the Flu
Flu is on the rise. Here’s how you can protect yourself Photo: iStock/AaronAmat. While 724 cases of influenza were reported…
Fasting Is the Latest Diet
Scientists are getting serious about the notion of abstaining from food for better health Photo: iStock/Dash_med. A Johns Hopkins Medicine…
Sex May Delay the Onset of Menopause
A new study suggests a link between a woman’s sex life and when menopause occurs Photo: iStock/Goodboy Picture Company. The…
Marathon Running May Keep You Younger
New research suggests that running a marathon—even slowly—lowers blood pressure, especially among older men It’s never too late in life…
