New U.S. research has found that sleep texting — which is using smartphones late at night to message friends — is on the rise among teens and college students. Carried out by researchers at Villanova…
Friends Judith and Anne turned insecurity after surgery into an environmentally friendly business called Giggle Knickers. When Judith Balcazar went in for an operation to remove a lump from her bladder, she never thought she…
Significant doubts have emerged about claims from a Chinese scientist that he has helped make the world’s first genetically edited babies. Prof He Jiankui says the twin girls, born a few weeks ago, had their…
It’s a burger patty that looks, feels and tastes like meat, and when squeezed hard enough, it even appears to bleed. But there’s one key difference: it’s made entirely of edible plant matter. Faux meat…
Formerly conjoined twins from Bhutan were released from an Australian hospital on Monday more than two weeks after they were separated in a delicate surgery. The 15-month-old girls Nima and Dawa were joined from the…
For Katherine Smylie, it was a five-year journey to figure out the hair loss, memory fog, irritable bowel syndrome and constant pain — especially the migraines. “I had migraines every day for over two-and-half years,”…
There’s a battle being fought in the backrooms of Ottawa, and the outcome could determine how much Canadians will pay for new drugs. The federal government has developed a series of regulations that would lower Canada’s patented…
A Paris hospital which made a public appeal for stool samples for a study on intestinal diseases said Friday it had suspended the project after being inundated by donors hoping for an easy 50 euros….
What results in good health and longevity? I’ve said for years that it’s good genes, good lifestyle and good luck. But since we can’t choose our parents, or know what fate holds in store for…
A fish that can repair its heart may hold clues for future treatments in people, according to a study. Scientists studying the Mexican tetra fish found three areas of the fish genome were involved in…
What is a Daily Vitamin and Why Should You Take It? A daily vitamin is a supplement that provides you with a fair amount of vitamins you may be missing from your diet. It can…
Toronto resident Aerin Fogel was raised in a household where alternative healing was used in combination with modern medicine. “I was familiar with a lot of [alternative healing] modalities from a very young age,” she…
‘Tis the season for colds, flu and sore throats. And anguishing over whether you — or your child — need to go to the doctor. Maybe it’s better to stay in bed — but what…
How a Canadian medical breakthrough that was 30 years in the making became the world’s most expensive drug — and then quickly disappeared. I. It is one of this country’s great scientific achievements. The first…
It may seem counterintuitive, but parents who clean their baby’s pacifiers simply by popping it into their own mouths may be lowering their child’s risk of allergies. According to new U.S. research being presented at the…
New Swedish research has found that growing up with a dog is linked to a lower risk of asthma in children, especially if the dog is female. Carried out by researchers at the Karolinska Institutet…
There are lots of reasons to dread moving in for that first kiss – dying isn’t normally one of them. But for Oli Weatherall it’s a major concern along with going on flights and eating…
Travellers to the remote African islands of Bijagos can expect to find a tropical paradise of pristine beaches and lush rainforest. But the islands are not just beautiful. They are also a natural laboratory, providing…
For some seniors, visiting the museum instead of the doctor’s office could improve their health and quality of life, according to a study released Tuesday. Research conducted at Montreal’s Museum of Fine Arts by McGill…
In mid-November 1968, a team of cardiologists at St. Michael’s Hospital received a call they had been waiting on for months. An 18-year-old man had been badly injured in an accident, they learned. He was…
Move more, sit less and get kids active as young as age 3, say new federal guidelines that stress that any amount and any type of exercise helps health. The advice is the first update…
The world’s agriculture producers are not growing enough fruits and vegetables to feed the global population a healthy diet, according to new Canadian-led research. The study, published this week in the scientific journal PLOS ONE,…
More and more Canadians are pushing aside cow’s milk and turning towards non-dairy alternatives, including almond milk, soy milk and even pea milk. While some people drink plant-based milks due to lactose intolerance or allergies, research shows that folks…
What if you could live longer just by doing more of what you love to do most? It’s an attractive theory that finds its evidence in a community on the island of Okinawa that’s nicknamed…
A Japanese city has activated an emergency warning system to alert residents to avoid eating locally purchased blowfish, after a mix-up saw toxic parts of the delicacy go on sale. A supermarket in Gamagori in…
Twenty-six percent of Americans age 60 and older take vitamin D supplements, according to a 2017 study. Twenty-two percent take pills containing omega-3 fatty acids, a key ingredient in fish oil. The new study, published…
It’s a year since movie mogul Harvey Weinstein checked himself into a sex addiction clinic after the flood of rape and sexual harassment allegations that gave rise to the Me Too movement. The BBC’s Sangita…
It’s long been known that Alzheimer’s patients often retain musical memories, even when recall of names, faces and places has been lost as the disease relentlessly destroys key areas of the brain. Now Canadian researchers…
I have end-stage kidney disease. It’s not a certain death sentence, but it is a life-altering diagnosis. Like thousands of others in Ontario, I am now waiting on an organ donor. If I’m lucky, one…
New U.S. research has found that not getting enough sleep could lead to dehydration the next day, possibly affecting mental and physical performance. Carried out by researchers at Penn State University, the new study looked…
New U.S. research has found that younger adults with high blood pressure before the age of 40 have an increased risk of cardiovascular events such as heart failure, strokes and blood vessel blockages as they…
The ozone layer that shields life from cancer-causing solar rays is recovering at a rate of one to three per cent per decade, reversing years of dangerous depletion caused by the release of harmful chemicals,…
The American Academy of Pediatrics has hardened its stance against spanking children as a form of parental discipline. In a new policy statement, published in the journal Pediatrics on Monday, the pediatricians’ group recommends that adults caring…
Penis fillers, designed to increase the organ’s girth, are gaining in popularity – despite warnings over complications. Two men tell the BBC why they are not ashamed to have them. Abdul Hasan, 27, is a…
Scientists in the US have recruited an unlikely ally in their efforts to develop a new flu treatment. Llamas have been used to produce a new antibody therapy that has the potential to work against…
More than one-sixth of Canadians have consciously cut back on the amount of meat in their diets, according to a new study – and that number is expected to grow significantly. Researchers at Dalhousie University…
A major newspaper has removed an opinion piece that urged readers to consider “both sides of the vaccine debate” from its website after the column was the subject of widespread online backlash. Adrienne Batra, editor…
Air pollution is slowly easing in EU countries but still causes nearly half a million early deaths each year, the European Environment Agency (EEA) said in its annual report published Monday. Although pollution levels dropped slightly in…
A new hip-hop album from a Montreal-area teen carries a message warning others of the risks of marijuana use. Ezra Budman says he learned the dangers himself, becoming addicted to the drug at the age…
When Donna Gutteridge heard her local Pharmasave in Stouffville, Ont., was selling DNA tests that claimed to help determine what medications work best for individual patients, she decided to give it a try. “A lot of the medications,…
Marketplace analyzed over 100 samples on 18 flights, finding mould, staph and potentially harmful pathogens. Used tampons, sandwiches, loose condoms, smartphones, dirty diapers. What do they all have in common? Flight attendants tell Marketplace they’ve all…
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…
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…
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…
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…
From throbbing, stabbing pain to making you sick to the stomach, headaches and migraines can take you out of your life completely. Once you feel those first points of pain, you know that your day…
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…
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…
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…
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