New Effort Launched to Fight Advanced Breast Cancer
A new research Dream Team will be working towards treatments for late-stage breast cancer Photo: iStock/artisteer. The federal government has…
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Teens Who Vape More Likely To Smoke Marijuana
Cannabis use among young people who use electronic cigarettes is three to four times higher than normal By Jennifer Hughes Photo: iStock/Tim Allen. Vaping has been on the rise among Canadian teens in recent years, and a new…
Legion Will Provide $300,000 for PTSD Support
The Royal Canadian Legion’s donations will support therapies for veterans trying to live with post-traumatic stress disorder Photo: iStock/Bumblee_Dee. …
Stress May Boost Women’s Risk for Cognitive Troubles
New study results have linked chronic stress in women but not men with memory problems in later years Photo:…
Stem-Cell Clinics Draw Health Canada’s Attention
Experimental stem-cell treatments are called experimental for a reason Photo: iStock/microgen. After a man was found to have cells from…
Lyme Disease Is on the Rise
Ticks are moving north and bringing the disease with them. Here’s how to protect yourself Photo: iStock/H_Barth. The tick population…
A Leap Forward in Cancer Care
A new Canadian cancer research network promises improved treatment Photo: iStock/KatarzynaBialaslewicz. The Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network, a…
Another Reason to Be Wary of Smartphone Addiction
It sounds like science fiction, but excess smartphone use may cause bone-spurs on your skull By Jennifer Hughes Photo: iStock/ViewApart.…
Is Medicinal Cannabis for You?
Researchers know something about the risks and benefits of medicinal cannabis, but there remains a great deal they don’t know …
A Guide to Dental Implants
They can change a life, but they’re not a cure-all By Wendy Haaf When are dental implants a good option…