Do as the Europeans do
A European trial of 1,150 people suggests that the Mediterranean diet could be good for bone health. The trial, which was led by the...
Canadian researchers join international fight against Zika
The spread of the Zika virus, which can cause devastating birth defects, has become a pressing public health issue in many countries. To this...
Can Selenium Help People with HIV?
A new study out of Rwanda suggests that taking a daily dose of selenium – the antioxidant-packed essential trace mineral – has extremely beneficial...
A New Weight-loss Supplement?
A New Weight-loss Supplement?
A recent study published in Nutrition found that hydrolysate from spent brewer’s yeast may help reduce body weight and fat levels...
Thousands of women say they have a mysterious ‘breast-implant illness.
After years of women sharing their scary symptoms, a handful of plastic surgeons have decided to refuse putting breast implants in patients.
Thousands of...
Navigating the Waves of Prenatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
We delve into the often-overlooked complexities of prenatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs). This article aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of PMADs, their...
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...
It’s National Mental Health Week!
From May 1–7, it’s National Mental Health Week. This annual awareness-raising initiative is focused on bringing greater attention to mental health issues in Canada.
The Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) recognizes...
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...
Save our Bees!
The Government of Ontario recently published new regulations to reduce the use of neonicotinoid pesticides – or “neonics” – on corn and soy crops....