
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis. The list goes on when it comes to sexually transmitted infections, and if you’re having unprotected sex, you ought to get tested. Continue reading
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis. The list goes on when it comes to sexually transmitted infections, and if you’re having unprotected sex, you ought to get tested. Continue reading →
There’s the turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, some cranberry sauce and stuffing, and don’t forget the pumpkin pie. How bad could Thanksgiving dinner be? Continue reading →
In a new video, scientists at the American Chemical Society walk viewers through exactly what happens when you stuff yourself at dinner. Continue reading →
So there’s the turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, some cranberry sauce and stuffing and a slice of pumpkin pie. How bad could Thanksgiving dinner be? Continue reading →
A quirky new Canadian study is warning that the thrill of victory and the pain of defeat in the good ol’ hockey game can wreak havoc on your heart health. Continue reading →
A miserable flu season may be in the works as influenza arrives on Canada’s doorstep, experts are warning. Continue reading →
A new study is warning that skipping breakfast may be increasing your risk of atherosclerosis, which is when your arteries harden and narrow as they build up with plaque. Continue reading →
Pumpkin spice and Halloween candies may be what comes to mind when fall rolls around, but there are lots of options for healthy, fresh fare too. Continue reading →
In 2016, more than 84,000 physicians were practicing in Canada — the highest number ever in this country. Continue reading →
While scientists are still discovering more about autism spectrum disorder, new research in the field suggests that genes may explain most of the risk of an ASD diagnosis – to the tune of 83 per cent. Continue reading →
They’re swapping equipment, sharing water bottles and throwing sweat-drenched towels to each other – while kids love organized sports, germs can spread quickly through a team. Continue reading →
After a heart attack or stroke, doctors often prescribe patients with a daily dose of Aspirin. Now a new study is warning that if heart disease patients abandon their therapy, they could be at risk of a subsequent heart attack or stroke. Continue reading →
If you’re under 18, you should avoid all sports drinks and energy drinks, the Canadian Paediatric Society is warning in a new position statement. Continue reading →
You may be seeing a family doctor, a specialist or a physician at a walk-in clinic. Are you asking the right questions when you’re heading into your appointment? Continue reading →
Right now, there are 51 new antibiotics in the works to treat superbugs – but only eight are classified as “innovative treatments that will add value” to the drugs we already have on hand. Continue reading →