Living by a Highway May Boost Dementia Risk
Researchers have found a link between neurological disorders such as dementia and living near major roads and highways Photo: iStock/mikeinlondon. Neurological…
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Inexpensive Drug Proves a Promising Heart Treatment
A new treatment has been found to reduce risk following a heart attack Photo: iStock/wildpixel. Administering a medication typically used to treat gout can reduce the chance of further cardiac problems by 23% in those who’ve suffered a heart attack, according…
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 …
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…
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…
