UBC study reveals cheat day in popular diet may cause some harm
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
The researchers said that people on the keto diet should think twice before taking a ‘cheat day’. Continue reading
Type 2 Diabetes
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Rising diabetes rates worldwide could mean not enough insulin to go around: study
The rise in Type 2 diabetes could leave tens of millions without the insulin they need unless supply is improved, a new paper finds. Continue reading
With Type 2 diabetes on the rise in kids, what does that say about efforts to encourage healthy living?
Dr. Shazhan Amed is halfway through a study that will provide Canada with its first 10-year incidence trends for Type 2 diabetes, a disease that didn’t exist in kids as recently as 25 years ago. Continue reading
Dunk for Diabetes: fighting Type 2 diabetes on the court
The program aims to prevent Type 2 diabetes by teachings kids the importance of having a healthy and active lifestyle. Continue reading
Can you cut red meat from your diet and still be healthy?
Red meat is loaded with essential nutrients, but it has also been linked to several health risks including cancer. Continue reading
Women’s risk of Type 2 diabetes linked to early onset menopause: study
Early onset menopause is also linked to several other health issues like an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, researchers say. Continue reading
NAFTA is making Canadians fat, new study suggests
The report issued a warning about the public health implications of free trade agreements with the U.S. Continue reading
Nearly 30% of British Columbians living with diabetes or pre-diabetes: Report
Nearly 30 per cent or 1.4 million British Columbians are living with diabetes or pre-diabetes, according to a new report by Diabetes Canada. Continue reading
Going gluten-free to ward off heart disease might have opposite effect: study
If you don’t have celiac disease, Harvard and Columbia University researchers say going gluten-free could do more harm to your heart health than good. Continue reading
Social medicine: How doctors are working family, friends into patients’ recovery
Doctors run blood tests and hand you prescriptions for medicine. But what if they gave your family and friends homework to help you stay healthy, too? Continue reading