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…
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 his nose growing in his spine as a result of a botched stem-cell transplant, Health Canada says it will be…
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…
More and More Canadians Don’t Trust Social Media
Distrust of the Internet is growing, and users say social media companies are largely to blame By Jennifer Hughes Photo:…
The Top International Retirement Spots
If your retirement planning includes thinking about retiring abroad, these are the countries to consider By Jennifer Hughes Photo…
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.…
When to Give the Kids a Hand
It can be difficult to judge just how much you should—or shouldn’t—help your kids out By Wendy Haaf Photo: iStock/Michaeljung.…
Discover the Latest in Skin Care
Many ingredients you may never have heard of have become the hottest things in skin care By Lola Augustine…
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…
