Overall health of Manitobans continues to improve: U of M study
According to the report, a health gap between rich and poor Manitobans still exists, but it stopped widening around 2013. Continue reading
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Canadian Armed Forces set to release study on long-term health effects of HMCS Chicoutimi fire
Several crewmembers were injured and one died as a result of an electrical fire aboard HMCS Chicoutimi in October 2004 Continue reading
Could Type 2 diabetes be reversed by reducing a protein in fat cells? UBC researchers think so
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
A possible treatment for one of the most common diseases in the world may have been discovered in a B.C. research lab. Continue reading
Many men ‘in the dark’ when it comes to prostate cancer: study
UBC researchers find men have lack of health literacy about prostate cancer. Continue reading
‘Significant’ decrease in violence: UBCO study of psychedelic drug use
A new study by UBC Okanagan says men who have used psychedelic drugs have a lower likelihood of committing violence against their partners. The study was published last month in the in the Journal of Psychopharmacology. According to the authors, it was based on an anonymous online questionnaire of 1,266 people, between the ages of… Continue reading
Charlie Sheen effect? ‘Record levels’ of STD testing followed actor’s HIV confession
Doctors say Charlie Sheen may have inadvertently shed light on HIV prevention: since his HIV positive confession, there’s been “record levels” of HIV testing. Continue reading
Volunteer work during retirement can cut dementia risk: study
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
New research from the University of Calgary has found retirees who volunteer regularly may significantly reduce their risk of developing dementia. Continue reading
Study shows women with big butts are healthier, smarter
A large derrière gives new meaning to survival of the fittest. Continue reading
Study: Consuming artificially sweetened drinks during pregnancy linked to increased infant weight
By Brittany Greenslade Senior Reporter/Anchor
A new study suggests women who consume artificially sweetened drinks while pregnant could see an increase in their baby’s weight. Continue reading