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...
Could probiotics be the key to weight loss?
By Melissa Smith, CNP
Poor gut flora has been linked a range of chronic conditions including obesity, diabetes, depression, autoimmune conditions, and irritable bowel diseases....
Could immunotherapy cure brain cancer?
A promising combination of immunotherapies delivers a one-two punch to brain cancer tumours with high cure rates in mice, scientific evidence published in Nature...
Nestlé baby biscuits found to contain excess acrylamide
A French study found that Nestlé’s P’tit Biscuits contain levels of acrylamide—a chemical contaminant known to increase the risk of cancer—that are over the...
Are you drinking too much milk?
Apparently, you really shouldn’t cry over spilled milk. According to new research out of Sweden, drinking excess milk may shorten life span in women.
The...
Friends with Benefits
Forget social media—you have billions of buddies already, and they're helping to keep you healthy!
BY Dr. Nigel Plummer, PhD and Medical Advisor to Genestra...
Natural, clinically-proven treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis
BY CORRINA MOSCA
REVIEWED BY SUHANI SHAH, BASC, ND
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a form of autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks...
Get your psoriasis in check with Vitamin D!
BY CAYLA RAMEY
REVIEWED BY SUHANI SHAH, BASC, ND
Psoriasis is defined by inflammation that results in red, scaly patches of skin. According to the Mayo...
Statistics Canada to examine the health of Toronto West residents
Approximately 500 households will be randomly selected to participate in the Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS), a national survey conducted by Statistics Canada. In...
PMS tips for every age and stage
We often hear that women “suffer” from PMS, but we don’t think so. Also, PMS symptoms change throughout the years—just as our bodies do....