‘Tummy time’ recommended for babies under 12 months to help develop neck and back muscles. New guidelines released by Canadian researchers on Monday say kids aged one to four should get at least three hours of…
ndulgent grandparents may be having an adverse impact on their grandchildren’s health, say researchers. The University of Glasgow study, published in PLOS One journal, suggests grandparents are often inclined to treat and overfeed children. The study…
Dog owners have a lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease or other causes, a study of 3.4 million Swedes has found. The team analysed national registries for people aged 40 to 80, and compared…
Scientists have found a genetic mutation in the Amish people of the midwestern United States that appears to make them live 10 years longer than people without it, a study said Wednesday. The report in…
A reverse plastic surgery trend has emerged in Canada, with a growing number of women asking to have their breast implants removed. Surgeons say many women are now permanently ditching their implants, after years or…
Women are less likely than men to get CPR from a bystander and more likely to die, a new study suggests, and researchers think reluctance to touch a woman’s chest might be one reason. Only…
Alcohol is associated with 5.5 per cent of all new cancers and 5.8 per cent of all cancer deaths worldwide, including cancers of the breast, larynx, liver, colon, esophagus, and head and neck, according to…
Healthier lifestyles and higher incomes have helped increase life expectancy in the 35 OECD nations by 10 years in the past half century, according to a report published Friday. The OECD’s ‘Health at a Glance 2017‘…
‘Abortion access shouldn’t depend on your postal code or income bracket,’ advocate says. Women who want to use the abortion pill Mifegymiso can now take it farther along in their pregnancy, Health Canada said Tuesday…
While working as a sexual health educator in Calgary several years ago, artist and activist Mikiki would often gently correct clients who said they had never met a gay person. Actually, you probably have but…
A new study by the Medical University of South Carolina suggests long periods of time in space can affect the brains of astronauts. For the study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, participants…
In an initiative to show solidarity with menstruating women, a bar in Israel has decided to give them a 25% discount on drinks. The two women behind the idea in Jaffa say the “bloody hour”…
New U.S. research suggests that walking could be enough to lower the risk of mortality even in those who fail to meet the recommended activity levels. Public health guidelines recommend adults take part in at…
Canadian expert says new U.S. study reflects ‘an epidemic’ of sleep deprivation among adolescents. Teens are getting less sleep than they did before smartphones became commonplace, prompting concerns about potentially serious health consequences, researchers say. A study published…
Growing up in a household with dogs may protect children against eczema and asthma, according to two studies presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston, USA,…
New U.S. research has found that those who use marijuana regularly also seem to be having more sex. Carried out by the Stanford University School of Medicine, the large-scale study looked at 28,176 American women…
Why pneumonia is so serious Pneumonia is a serious health-care problem in Canada, the U.S. and globally, especially for young children and the elderly. In 2015, the World Health Organization estimated the lung infection killed nearly a million…
A large, long-term study has confirmed that both men and women who have had at least one major depressive episode have a significantly higher mortality risk. Moreover, this risk has progressively increased for women. Depression is…
The search for relief from stress and anxiety is leading some to the ancient art of sound therapy. Practicing at Toronto’s Helix Healthcare Group, sound therapist Philip Jacobs uses an array of large crystal bowls to create…
An in-person hug is much more effective than ‘liking’ a post or texting an emoji, study finds. The soothing power of touch eases both physical pain and the sting of hurt feelings, say researchers — a…
Every year spent in education adds an average of 11 months to people’s lifespan, say scientists. The researchers say a person loses two months for every kilogram overweight they are – and seven years for…
American researchers have found that drinking an additional 1.4 litres of water a day could help keep urinary tract infections at bay in women who are prone to them. Led by Dr. Thomas M. Hooton,…
Not just parks but also streetside trees and lawns could have health benefits, study suggests. Trees stretching their canopies over city streets and grass tickling the sidewalk near your home are more than just pretty,…
Boys and girls should be taught about periods at school, a charity says. Plan International UK says not talking about it can be damaging and wants it to be discussed in class. The charity has…
Did you know people can live relatively normal lives with just half a brain? The human body is incredibly resilient. When you donate a pint of blood, you lose about 3.5 trillion red blood cells,…
Heartburn sufferers who don’t feel better with standard treatment, but who have no detectable reflux, tend to have greater distress and worse quality of life, according to a new study. In contrast, symptoms in patients…
Lower death rates following surgery recorded for those under the care of female doctors. Patients of female surgeons did slightly better following surgery than those whose surgeons were male, according to a Canadian study published in a British medical journal….
The promise of a hangover-free tipple will have many of us reaching for the bubbles to celebrate. But wouldn’t that be too good to be true? With party season approaching, budget supermarket Lidl has…
Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder may fidget, tap and swivel around in a chair much more than normally developing children because it helps them to learn complex material, psychologists have found (CBC video). ADHD is often…
Amazon has been described as “irresponsible” for selling a hoodie that describes anorexia as “like bulimia, except with self control”. One woman living with anorexia said it could “damage” the mental health of those with…
Cannabidiol is a compound derived from cannabis plants. It may help people with anxiety reduce their symptoms with few or no side effects. Research on cannabidiol oil (CBD oil) is still in its infancy, but…
It’s overtime and your team needs to win to make it into the next round of the playoffs. You’re on the edge of your seat, your palms are sweaty and your heart is racing. Canadian…
Children of divorced parents are more likely to get divorced when compared to those who grew up in two-parent families—and genetic factors are the primary explanation, according to a new study by researchers at Virginia…
For 1st time, scientists see how estrogen protects the female heart during sleep-wake cycle. The classic Hollywood portrayal of a man jolted awake at 5 a.m. with crushing chest pain from a heart attack contrasts…
A “friendly” bacteria found in yogurt, kefir, and many other dairy products could help to reduce kidney inflammation in women with lupus, a new study suggests. Researchers have found that adding Lactobacillus to the diets of mice…
A new study, billed as the first of its kind, makes those calculations state-by-state and county-by-county, revealing some striking disparities . In New York, the average distance is about five kilometres. At the other end…
Caffeine didn’t work as a medication to relieve movement symptoms in people with Parkinson’s, Canadian researchers have found. Earlier findings had raised hopes that caffeine could treat symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. A small 2012 study hinted that…
Snoring is one thing on which many of us try to avoid a conversation. It feels embarrassing to confess a problem like snoring because we are not ready to accept it as a medical problem…
A professor of food distribution and policy at Dalhousie University in Halifax predicts marijuana will be a growing trend in the food industry, and says policy needs to be implemented to minimize risk. Bill C-45…
Doctors are highlighting a rare but serious complication of liposuction, which can lead to fat globules entering the lungs. They reported on the case of a 45-year-old woman who developed respiratory failure after fat was…
A training programme tested on children with mild or moderate chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) can reduce fatigue and increase attendance at school, a small study from the University of Bristol suggests. The Lightning Process, a…
Are you jealous,or simply envious? Is a serial killer the same as a mass murderer? Those are among the top 50 psychological terms that people get wrong, according to a professor at Emory University in…
Researchers were looking at how a man’s environment could contribute to reproductive success. Scientists are warning men the compounds in their shaving cream may be causing subtle changes in their sperm, reducing their chances of…
Gender stereotypes are firmly rooted in today’s youth by age 10, according to a global studyWednesday that warns such beliefs can raise the risk of depression, suicide, violence and HIV. The investigation, which spanned 15 countries,…
The agency that runs Ontario’s organ transplant system will launch a three-year pilot program that could eventually overturn its policy requiring alcoholics to be sober for six months before they can be eligible for a…
Men who are physically active in mid-life are more likely to continue the habit into older age as well, finds a long term tracking study published in the online journal BMJ Open. Playing sport is the physical…
Tattoos and body piercing are increasingly popular. A recent survey in the U.S. found that four in ten people age 18 to 29 have at least one tattoo. The figure in Canada is closer to 20…
After four weeks, mice saw a 20 percent reduction in body fat where a special patch was applied. U.S. researchers have developed a skin patch that can melt fat in mice, and future tests will…
Fewer children are dying before their fifth birthday and although humans are living longer than ever before, one in five deaths last year were linked to poor diet, researchers said Friday. More than 1.6 million…
Heart attack during sex four times more likely to be fatal, not for the reasons you would think. Embarrassed sexual partners delay calling for assistance so they can put on some clothes first, French researchers…
How much alcohol is safe for a pregnant woman to drink? For a question that affects so many people, surprisingly little research has been done, health experts who reviewed the scant evidence said Tuesday. While…
Women are more than twice as likely as men to lack interest in sex when living with a partner, a study of British sexual attitudes suggests. It found that while men and women lost passion…
Negin Rahanjam seems to be pleased with what’s on the end of her cotton swab. “It’s very dusty,” the University of British Columbia microbiologist says, standing over a hotel room sink. Rahanjam and I have…
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