The Leading Risk Factor for Cancer Isn’t What You Think
By Kristen Haase, University of British Columbia and Shabbir Alibhai, University of Toronto If you were to ask most…
Why Centuries-Old Astrology and Tarot Cards Still Appeal to Us
By Hanna Tervanotko, McMaster University More than 30 per cent of Americans believe in some sort of esoteric knowledge and regularly consult astrology, tarot readers or fortune tellers, according to a recent report by the Pew Research Centre. Even…
Why Does my Phone Sometimes Not Ring When People Call?
A communications expert explains By Jairo Gutierrez, Auckland University of Technology There’s a certain feeling I get in…
Retinol: Skin Care’s Star Ingredient
By Jessica Dostie Because of retinol’s proven benefits, more and more beauty brands are adding the ingredient to their…
Preventing Urinary Tract Infections After Menopause: What Every Woman Should Know
By Erin A. Brennand, University of Calgary; Jayna Holroyd-Leduc, University of Calgary et Pauline McDonagh Hull, University of Calgary …
Don’t Make These Estate-Planning Mistakes
By Olev Edur If your will isn’t put together properly, the result can be that what you want to…
Are You Getting Enough Iodine?
By Isabelle Huot While it’s naturally present in several foods, iodine is added to table salt because the human…
How Do Pacemakers and Defibrillators Work?
A cardiologist explains how they interact with the electrical system of the heart By Virginia Singla, University of Pittsburgh…
Sun Advice from a Skin Cancer Researcher and Physician
By Elaine McWhirter, McMaster University There is certainly growing awareness of the damaging effects of overexposure to the sun,…
Is it Safe to Drink Iced Beverages to Cool Down in Summer?
Good Idea or No-No? An expert addresses a concern about what is and isn’t advisable By Jacqueline Simoneau …
