A philosopher, a molecular pharmacologist and a political scientist are among the five Canadian researchers who will receive $100,000 apiece.

A team from Toronto's York University has developed an E. coli detection process that promises to identify contaminated drinking water in a fraction of the time of current systems.

The Senate says the Liberal government is not acting quickly enough to combat the growing problem of obesity.

A new Canadian study suggests there are fewer kids who are overweight or obese in Canada after years of increased rates.

Canadian women aren’t using a popular acne medication properly and ignoring the guidelines is leading to pregnancy complications, miscarriages and even birth defects, a new study is warning.

A perception of palliative care as being synonymous with death is preventing many patients from accessing therapies aimed at improving their quality of life, researchers say.

New Canadian research warning that Indian-born moms living in Canada may be choosing to have baby boys over baby girls, especially if they already have two daughters.

A Canadian-led research team has taken a form of trash that promotes the spread of mosquitoes and turned it into a potential weapon against the disease-carrying insects.

If you’re trying to lose weight, or you’re managing heart disease and diabetes risk, Canadian scientists say it may be worthwhile to add beans, lentils or chickpeas into your daily meals.

The Canadian Cancer Society revealed details of a new test scientists are developing that can detect oral cancer early and determine which wounds could morph into cancer.