Tennis tops list of sports for increasing life expectancy
A suburban tennis court may seem an unlikely site for a fountain of youth. But not according to new research on the effect of physical activity […]
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‘Unprecedented’ drug shortages affecting many Canadians, new survey suggests
As Canada continues to grapple with a relentless stream of drug shortages, one in four adults in the country has either personally been affected in the […]
Teen vaping in Canada has taken a ‘worrisome’ turn
As he tallied his latest data on vaping rates among Canadian teens, University of Waterloo Prof. David Hammond tried to find reasons not to believe […]
Why hazing continues despite physical and mental health consequences
It’s been called a rite of passage, a bonding ritual, a way to initiate novice members into a fraternity, elite sports team or military unit […]
India’s polluted air claimed 1.24 million lives last year, study says
India’s toxic air claimed 1.24 million lives in 2017, or 12.5 per cent of total deaths recorded that year, according to a study published in Lancet Planetary Health on Thursday. […]
Talcum powder may be associated with respiratory illness and possibly ovarian cancer, Health Canada warns
Consumers are being warned to avoid inhaling talcum powder or using the products on female genitals, as exposure may cause potentially serious respiratory effects and […]
Talcum powder could pose danger to lungs and ovaries, Health Canada warns
Consumers should avoid inhaling talcum powder or using the products on the female genital area, as exposure may cause potentially serious respiratory problems and possibly […]
Cutting global air pollution could save a million lives a year by 2050, WHO says
The World Health Organization says curbing climate change will have huge benefits for people’s health worldwide. The United Nations agency said Wednesday that meeting the […]
Healthy baby born to woman following uterus transplant from deceased donor
Brazilian doctors are reporting the world’s first baby born to a woman who received a uterus transplanted from a deceased donor. The case, published in […]
Don’t use rapid tests to rule out strep throat, many pharmacists directed
As efforts to bring $15 rapid strep tests to Canada’s pharmacies continue, the Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists says using them in the absence of […]