Got sleep apnea? Help may be around the corner
One in every five Canadian adults suffers from sleep apnea, a disorder defined by long pauses between breaths during sleep. However, many patients cannot...
Could your skincare routine be giving you mercury poisoning?
The FDA is currently circulating a consumer update advising against the use of any beauty product formulated with mercury, which the organization does not...
Should the Zika threat hinder your travel plans?
With the Zika virus gaining notoriety in the news, many travellers are questioning whether or not they should be cancelling their plans abroad. This...
Head outside to naturally boost vitamin D levels
With summer weather in full swing, now’s the best time to head outside and catch sun’s rays. And, according to the Vitamin D Society,...
Antibiotics can stop growth of new brain cells
Antibiotics strong enough to kill off gut bacteria can also stop the growth of new brain cells in the hippocampus—a section of the brain...
Food Recall Warning
Seoul Trading Corporation is recalling Choripdong brand frozen Seafood Mix Pancake from the marketplace because it may contain egg ,which is not declared on...
Risks related to certain preservatives in cosmetic, non-prescription and natural health products
Health Canada is informing consumers of potential risks related to the combination of methylisothiazolinone and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MI/MCI) used as a preservative in certain leave-on...
Raising funds for Parkinson’s research
On Saturday, May 7, Harry McMurtry, who has Parkinson’s disease, started his 500-mile walk from New York City to his hometown, Toronto, to raise...
Lawsuit to force the federal government to stop overbilling of Quebecois patients
On May 2nd, a petition was filed with the Federal Court of Canada to force the Minister of Health to prevent the overbilling of...
Sun is good for you, study finds
Swedish women who avoid sunshine shorten their lifespan by the same amount as smoking, according to latest research published in the Journal of Internal...