Breakthrough Targets Cancer Tumours
A recent advance in genetic engineering could lead to an alternative to chemotherapy and radiation By Caitlin Finlay A team of US…
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Sunscreen Warning!
Several popular sunscreens have been flagged as containing a cancer-causing chemical By Caitlin Finlay Sunscreen is key to protecting your skin from the harmful UVA and UVB rays that cause cancer, but some sunscreens and after-sun products have…
A New Test May Mean Spotting Bladder Cancer Early
A simple urine test could detect bladder cancer years before symptoms appear A new study from the UN World Health…
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…
The Facts About Radiation Therapy
In the popular feature “Your Health Questions,” experts address questions submitted by our readers about health, nutrition, and well-being By…
How to Help a Friend in Need
When someone close to you is facing a life crisis, offering to help is kind—but you can do more By…
Heart Disease Is No Longer Canada’s No. 1 Cause of Death
In wealthy countries, cancer is now a bigger threat than cardiovascular disease Photo: iStock/verbaska_studio. While heart disease is still the…
Gastro Scientists Call for Survey Participants
Canadians with inflammatory bowel disease are being asked to help identify what’s missing in their care Two Canadian health-care and…
Discover the Benefits of Tai Chi
Science tells us tai chi is good for both body and mind By Wendy Haaf Illustration: iStock/Eloku. In 1994,…
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…