As Wildfires Become More Frequent and Intense, How Will Persistent Smoke Exposure Affect Long-Term Health?
By Stephanie Cleland and Ryan W. Allen, Simon Fraser University Wildfire smoke has become a common feature of Canadian…
Treating Depression Reduces Rehospitalizations
By Wendy Haaf If you’re hospitalized for heart disease, getting treatment for anxiety and depression could sharply reduce your chances of needing a return visit, a recent US study suggests. Researchers tracked 1,563 people for up to four years…
Phone Photography
By Pascal Forget You can take truly great photos with your cellphone—if you know what you’re doing; these tips…
Proton Beam Therapy: A Modern Treatment for Cancer, but not in Canada (Yet)
By Derek Tsang, University of Toronto Radiation is a targeted form of cancer treatment used for up to half of…
Long COVID, Lung Disease Linked
By Wendy Haaf According to emerging evidence, the rate of a relatively unknown but serious lung disease is growing…
(Very) Cold Cream
By Jessica Dostie It’s not a new or revolutionary idea, but you have to admit that when it’s hot…
Changes to U.S. Dog Import Regulations: What They Are and Why They Matter for Dogs and for People
By Kiffer George Card and Kaylee Byers, Simon Fraser University The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is…
83 Bottles of Wine per Person: How Experts Are Calculating the Paris Olympics’ Carbon Footprint
By Anne de Bortoli, École des Ponts ParisTech (ENPC) The 2024 Paris Olympics aim to be the greenest edition…
Bug Alert!
By Jacqueline Simoneau With summer comes exposure to bug bites and stings; while most are harmless, some can cause…
Healthier Barbecuing
Wendy Haaf answers your questions about health, nutrition, and well-being We love using our outdoor grill, but we’ve heard…
