Lightening blindness's burden
With only a handful of doctors trained in low-vision rehabilitation, many Canadians go without advanced visuals aids that could lessen the burden of their disability
Six steps urged to reverse RN shortfall
Canada could have a shortfall of 60,000 registered nurses by the year 2022
Household chemicals
Look out 'cause this stuff is TOXIC!
Beware the rubber duck: According to a new book, our bodies are soaking in harmful chemicals that leach out of household items
Cheese puffs, with added vitamin D
Canada inches closer to a decision on whether to allow companies to add vitamins and minerals to packaged or processed food
Thousands of Canadians sign up for cancer study
31,000 volunteers have already been enlisted to participate in the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer's decades-long investigation
Pharma freebies sway med students
Even trivial handouts influence the brand of drugs favoured by students, says new research paper
Hospital offers same-day diagnosis for breast cancer test
Patients at leading Canadian facility will also find out right away what course of treatment will be
End-of-life care
Plan for a good death - talk about your wishes
We're not very good at dying
Health research
Didgeridoo inspires sleep apnea workout
Playing the Australian aboriginal wind instrument seems to help those affected
Water safety
Fishing: the cause of more drowning deaths
While we revel in water's delights, we too rarely consider its dangers
Nutrition
A DASH of prevention can protect your heart
The diet, known for its ability to lower high blood pressure, may also cut in half your risk of heart failure
Jockology
Do I need to quaff protein powders to gain muscle?
Go easy on the protein shakes, big guy

















