Wearing woollen clothing in bed may be a more effective insomnia remedy than counting sheep, research suggests. Experts say wool helps keep the body in the “thermal comfort zone” most conducive to restful sleep. Scientists in Australia carried out two studies…
‘Depression appears to be quite detectable in this way; it really changes people’s use of social media in a way that something like diabetes doesn’t,’ researchers write. An artificial intelligence (AI) programme trained to scour Facebook posts for “linguistic red flags”…
The humble fruit fly could help scientists unlock the secrets of Alzheimer’s disease. A new £20m Dementia Research Institute at Cardiff University includes a fly laboratory. Researchers will be studying the brains of the flies…
The B.C. Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed that anthrax killed 13 bison in the province. The ministry released a statement after a diagnosis of “naturally acquired anthrax” was found as the cause of death of…
Another young person has died in a viral outbreak at a pediatric rehabilitation centre, bringing the death toll to seven, officials said Wednesday. Most of those who died in the adenovirus outbreak were under 18,…
Study says program can reduce number of leftover narcotics that could potentially be abused. With the recognition that physician prescribing plays a significant role in Canada’s opioid crisis, a team of researchers has developed a…
“Arthritis” literally means “the inflammation of a joint”; a joint is a place where two bones connect. The medical community recognizes more than 100 varieties of arthritis; yet, despite there being quite a few various…
In the first study of its kind, researchers say they have found evidence of tiny plastic particles in the human gut. Austrian researchers analyzed stool samples of eight people from different countries and found that…
One of the world’s biggest tobacco firms, Philip Morris, has been accused of “staggering hypocrisy” over its new ad campaign that urges smokers to quit. The Marlboro maker said the move was “an important next…
It’s perhaps the most famous painting in the world — Leonardo da Vinci’s the Mona Lisa. We’ll never know what da Vinci was thinking when he painted the woman with the enigmatic smile. But new research offers…
What happens when various chemical compounds and flavouring agents are mixed together and then inhaled into the lungs? Nobody knows for sure. That’s because scientists are just beginning to investigate the health effects of vaping…
Scientists say they have found a way to make self-lubricating latex condoms that become slippery on contact. It is thanks to a special, durable coating that should last throughout intercourse, says the team, backed by…
Ontario will keep funding supervised drug consumption sites, but their focus will change to help users receive treatment and get rehabilitated, Health Minister Christine Elliott said Monday morning. Existing sites will also have to reapply to continue…
Combining a pioneering drug with hormone therapy may extend the survival of some women with advanced breast cancer, a trial suggests. Women who received palbociclib and hormone therapy lived up to 10 months longer than…
Cases of a rare polio-like condition have begun turning up in some Canadian children, following reports of dozens of cases in the U.S. in recent weeks. Known as acute flaccid myelitis, the condition causes muscle…
Every day Ferah Aad can see the multiple signs and symptoms of her son Patrick’s genetic disorder. But despite years of tests, she still does not know exactly what he has. Doctors are mystified. Patrick,…
The Public Health Agency of Canada says an investigation is underway into an outbreak of salmonella infections involving five provinces, mostly in western Canada. The agency says on its website that the source of the outbreak has…
If you had the flu vaccine last season and still got the flu, you might be wondering, why bother this year? Last year, the vaccine was indeed a bit of a disappointment. The Canadian Sentinel Practitioner Surveillance Network…
New research has found that caffeine from coffee may help to prevent rosacea, a common chronic inflammatory skin disease where the skin appears red and flushed. Carried out by U.S., Canadian, and Chinese researchers, the…
The herpes virus, which triggers cold sores, could be the cause of at least half of the cases of Alzheimer’s disease, a leading expert concluded after reviewing existing data on the neurodegenerative condition. As many as…
Some experts question whether the surgery is being done too often or too soon on patients who have not adequately explored less invasive approaches. For the vast majority of patients with debilitating knee pain, joint…
Not long ago, jerky was a shrink-wrapped snack item you grabbed at a gas station. In the past decade or so, it has been reinvented as a premium, artisanal specialty food, with dozens of brands…
A premature baby whose heart stopped beating for 22 minutes has been called a “miracle” by doctors who treated her, as she celebrates her first birthday. Lacey Sherriff, who was born at 27 weeks weighing…
U.S. health officials have reported a jump in cases of a rare paralyzing illness in children, and say it seems to be following an every-other-year pattern. At least 62 cases have been confirmed in 22 states this…
A new long-term U.S. study has found that patients who have arterial stiffness are more likely to develop dementia later in life, suggesting that controlling the condition could be an important way of helping to…
The first recreational cannabis to be legally bought in Canada was purchased at midnight on Wednesday (02:30 GMT) on the eastern island of Newfoundland amid queues of hundreds of people. Canada has become the second…
Women whose left index and ring fingers are different lengths are more likely to be lesbians, a study suggests. Scientists measured the fingers of 18 pairs of female identical twins, where one was straight and…
They cost about $11 and contain 60mg of THC, the main psychoactive component of marijuana, and 10mg of CBD. A new observational study will ask 400 women to track their menstrual symptoms over the course…
UN agencies are calling for an end to the practice in some countries of determining whether a girl or woman is a virgin through gynecological tests. The World Health Organization, UN Women and the UN Human…
Doctors in England will be able to write prescriptions for cooking classes and walking groups by 2023 as part of the government’s effort to combat loneliness. Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday described loneliness as…
Obesity surgery may dramatically lower the danger of heart attacks and strokes in patients with diabetes, new research suggests, reinforcing evidence that benefits extend beyond weight loss. The study tracked about 20,000 severely obese patients…
Scientists in London have grown a bio-engineered oesophagus which was successfully implanted into mice. The work, published in Nature Communications, was led by scientists at Great Ormond Street Hospital (Gosh) and the Francis Crick Institute. The…
New research has identified a natural compound found in many types of fruit, such as apples and strawberries, and vegetables that can slow down the aging process. One key factor in the aging process is…
Does giving up booze for a month make any difference to our health? Thousands across the UK are set to do just that as part of Go Sober for October, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support….
A group of Canadian physicians will be writing a new kind of prescription starting next month — a trip to the museum. The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and a Montreal-based doctors’ association are launching a pilot project Nov….
As an avid runner with some two dozen marathons under his belt, Adrian Landini is thoroughly familiar with the runner’s high. He’s also quite experienced running while high. Yes, the longtime pot smoker says he…
Pregnant women are less likely to be hospitalized for the flu if they have received the flu shot, a new study confirms. The new findings, published Thursday in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, are the latest…
The age at which boys begin puberty is linked to when their mothers started having periods, a study suggests. Mothers who started earlier than their peers had sons who had: • armpit hair two and a half…
Children get six to eight colds a year – twice as many as adults – but there’s little evidence on what helps improve symptoms like blocked or runny noses and sneezing. So are there remedies…
Baby mice have been made with two mums and no dad, say researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. It took a substantial feat of genetic engineering to break the rules of reproduction. The scientists…
Over the past several months, Dave Hersey has been seeing a lot of people who appear to be in distress outside his Saint John business. They’re stumbling and even passing out in the parking lot…
The liver is one of the most important organs of our body. Every minute millions of chemical reactions occur in the liver and form the basis of our body’s life. The liver is the largest…
For the Willms family of Abbotsford, B.C., there’s no debate about whether the province should cover new expensive therapies for rare diseases. Their three-year-old son Emmett was diagnosed with the most severe form of a condition called spinal…
Foragers cautioned to stay away from all urban mushrooms and report any sightings of deadly fungus. With death cap mushrooms sprouting up in ever increasing numbers, the B.C. Centre for Disease Control has issued an advisory warning…
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In a prestigious medical journal, doctors from Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children have laid out policies and procedures for administering medically assisted death to children, including scenarios where the parents would not be informed until…
The Canadian Medical Association says it has resigned from the World Medical Association and is accusing the international group’s incoming president of plagiarizing his inaugural speech. In a statement released on Saturday, the CMA said it…
A new study has found one out of three ticks tested positive for Lyme disease in the nation’s capital. Ottawa resident Kristy Giles was bedridden after contracting the disease and is now careful to stick…
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a food recall warning for certain Sobeys brand packaged vegetable products because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The agency says the recall affects consumers in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince…
You may have seen headlines saying that vitamin D supplements do not improve bone health or prevent fractures and falls, even though official advice says everyone should consider taking them – particularly during autumn and…
Small clinical trial in Japan reveals new drug can slow pace of disease by a third. Health Canada has approved a new ALS drug that is showing potential to slow progress of the fatal disease….
New research has identified a natural compound found in many types of fruit, such as apples and strawberries, and vegetables that can slow down the aging process. One key factor in the aging process is…
Women who need treatment for urinary incontinence should only be offered mesh surgery as a last resort, new draft guidelines for the NHS advise. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) says non-surgical…
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