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10 ways to manage back pain and get some reliefNeed to stretch your back? Make it stronger? Here are 11 items to help your back feel better in no time.The CuratorJun 18
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Unregistered acupuncturist’s clients in Montreal urged to get tested for HIV, hepatitisMontreal public health is urging clients of a man offering acupuncture treatments in the city's NDG neighbourhood to get tested for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV.CanadaJan 9
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Canadian woman sets new record for deepest underwater photoshootA Canadian woman has set a new record for the deepest ever underwater photoshoot. You are going to want to see the breathtaking images.CanadaDec 26, 2023
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Menopause costs the Canadian economy billions every year. Here’s whyMenopause, exacerbated by stigma, lack of workplace support and the burden of debilitating symptoms, carries a substantial cost for the Canadian economy, a new report says.HealthOct 17, 2023
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Calgary medical clinic will not move ahead with fee plan: Ministry of HealthThe Alberta government says a Calgary medical clinic that was planning to charge membership fees for faster access to a doctor has cancelled approach ahead of its introduction.CanadaJul 31, 2023
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Manitoba government says more than $120K in coronavirus fines levied in past weekSince April the province says a total of 913 warnings and 450 tickets have been issued in Manitoba.HealthDec 8, 2020
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Muscle relaxants ‘very questionable’ treatment for low back pain, experts sayA new study shows muscle relaxant drugs could increase the risk of side effects with little effect on reducing low back pain intensity.HealthJul 8, 2021
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New social housing project to study mental illnessDave, otherwise known as Mad Dog, says he’s no longer blowing all his disability benefits on cocaine.Aug 24, 2010
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Arthritis not limited to the elderly and strikes one in every 1,000 childrenMONTREAL - Simone Cavanaugh vividly remembers her first experience with juvenile arthritis. She was six years old and woke up in excruciating pain.Jul 18, 2011
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Charges withdrawn in alleged elder abuse case.Negligence charges have been withdrawn against a son who kept his elderly mother living in his garage.Oct 12, 2011
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MLS star forced to retire with concussions, says Revolution ignored symptomsFRAMINGHAM, Mass. - Former New England Revolution star Taylor Twellman said Friday that the Major League Soccer team ignored his symptoms of multiple concussions, even sending him back on the field after he said "I have a concussion" following the hit that eventually forced him to retire.SportsOct 28, 2011
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B.C. campaign urges patients to ensure their health professional is regulatedSeeing a qualified health care professional is something many of us take for granted, but how can you ensure the physician, dentist or acupuncturist you are seeing is trustworthy?Nov 27, 2014
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Mitch ‘Danger Zone’ Clarke healthy again and ready to fightSaskatoon native Mitch Clarke meets (Irish) Joe Duffy on the main card of Thursday's Fight Night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.SportsJul 5, 2016
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Surrogacy in Canada: What you need to knowHow much does surrogacy cost in Canada? And what are the misconceptions and legality surrounding surrogates? A three-time surrogate shares her experience.CanadaAug 14, 2016
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Shot 9 times, New Zealand mosque shooting survivor looks forward to fresh startHe says he doesn’t want to keep working at the kebab shop he ran with a business partner at the time of the attack and is now trying to sell his stake.WorldMar 15, 2020
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E-Cigarettes: Lethbridge smokers show support"I tried it and July 21st this year, I quit and that's almost two and a half months ago," said long-time smoker, Jonah Primrose. "I haven't had one single cigarette at all which for me, is a miracle."Oct 1, 2014
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Lulay returns to practice with B.C. LionsTravis Lulay felt like a kid again Monday — at least for a little while.Jul 29, 2014
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Traditional Chinese medicine to be regulated in OntarioThe passing of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Act in 2006 created the self-regulatory body which will now demand that every practitioner register with the college after passing a series of tests or displaying that they have equivalent experience after having seen at least 2,000 patients in the last five years.HealthApr 1, 2013
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New book suggests Jobs rebelled his whole life and threatened ‘thermonuclear war’ vs. GoogleSAN FRANCISCO - A new biography portrays Steve Jobs as a skeptic all his life — giving up religion because he was troubled by starving children, calling executives who took over Apple "corrupt" and delaying cancer surgery in favour of cleansings and herbal medicine.MoneyOct 20, 2011
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Acupuncture found lacking for fibromyalgia<p>Acupuncture may provide some temporary pain relief for people with fibromyalgia, but does not help with fatigue, sleep problems, or physical function, according to a new research review. However, the results are too inconsistent to recommend acupuncture as a treatment fibromyalgia, the reviewers conclude. Laura Buchho</p>Apr 23, 2011