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8 questions you should always ask your doctor
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
How to change the conversation about obesity: ‘It’s not a lifestyle choice’
Health-care professionals and policy makers need to reframe the conversation, experts say. Continue reading
Just 2.5 hours of activity per week can be beneficial — even doing household chores
Any type of activity is better than sitting at a desk all day, researchers argue. Continue reading
‘Best before,’ ‘Use by’ dates to be simplified, major food companies pledge
Some of the world’s most prominent food companies banded together to sign a call to action, creating targets to change the way food is labelled. Continue reading
‘Super malaria’ spreading in Asia at alarming rate, scientists warn
There is a superbug spreading in Southeast Asia that is resistant to anti-malaria drugs and scientists are worried the disease could soon become untreatable. Continue reading
5 Montreal stories you must read this week: September 22
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
From an invasion of painted ladies to a child waiting hours for treatment at the Montreal Children’s Hospital, here are the top five stories Global News covered in Montreal this week. Continue reading
Cannabis at heart of discussions as Quebec, Ontario meet
The legalization of cannabis will be at the heart of discussions as Quebec and Ontario cabinets meet Friday in Quebec City. Continue reading
Researchers have developed a pen that detects cancer in seconds
The current technique involves keeping the patient on the table and under anaesthesia for 30 minutes while a pathologist analyzes the tissues. Continue reading
Guelph teen meets with federal health minister to call for action on mental health issues
By Mark Carcasole Reporter
Noah Irvine said he has only received about 60 responses to his letters to MPs in Ottawa, but he did get to meet Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor Thursday. Continue reading
Forget crossword puzzles, here are other ways to exercise the brain
Aging experts say ping-pong is a great mind and body activity to stimulate the brain. Continue reading
