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High calcium intake could protect bones from *** cancer's spread
Taking your calcium could stave off the spread of *** cancer to the bones, finds a new study. Read More......(read more)
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Food packets could save many starving children, group says
Even when foreign aid reaches starving children, the food that fills their stomachs may not be nutritious enough to save them from disease and death, a Paris-based humanitarian group says. Read...
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Statins cut risk of heart attack in men with elevated cholesterol: study
Men who take statin drugs for moderately-high cholesterol - even if they don't have any history of heart attack - may significantly reduce their risk of heart disease or heart attack, finds a new...
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A little tipple might topple food-borne microbes
Drinking red wine and red grape juice may protect people from common food-borne illnesses, a new study reveals. Read More......(read more)
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Increased sun exposure halves risk of advanced breast cancer: study
U.S. researchers have found that the more sun exposure that light-skinned women receive, the lower their risk of advanced breast cancer. Read More......(read more)
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Broccoli extract boosts skin's defence against UV rays: study
Scientists in the United States have found that a broccoli extract can help protect the skin against ultraviolet rays, the primary cause of most skin cancers. Read More......(read more)
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Antioxidants in grains, legumes offer radiation protection: study
Two powerful antioxidants that occur naturally in legumes and bran may protect against cellular damage caused by radiation, new research suggests. Read More......(read more)
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Over-the-counter pain drugs may reduce risk of Parkinson's: study
Regularly taking over-the-counter pain medications could lower your chances of developing Parkinson's, a new study suggests. Read More......(read more)
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Calgary researchers develop 2-in-1 heart attack test
A 2-in-1 test developed at the University of Calgary can determine who is in danger of further heart problems following a heart attack, researchers say. Read More......(read more)
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Smoking increases diabetes risk, study review finds
People who smoke - versus those who don't - have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, suggests a new study. Read More......(read more)
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Canada must act on chronic health conditions, report warns
Canadians with chronic health conditions generally wait longer to see doctors and end up in emergency rooms more often than their counterparts in five other countries in a survey released Thursday....
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Mumps vaccinations for kids resume in Calgary
Mumps vaccinations for children have resumed throughout the Calgary Health Region after a provincewide program was suspended earlier this month when several young adults reported serious allergic...
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Ottawa Hospital to begin screening overnight patients for superbugs
The Ottawa Hospital will begin testing overnight patients for two virulent strains of bacteria beginning in January, making it the second hospital in Canada to introduce universal testing for these...
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Multiple flu vaccine shows promise in clinical trials, say its makers
An influenza vaccine that would offer protection against all flu strains has shown promise in clinical trials, the two biotech firms that produce it said Friday. Read More......(read more)
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Open wide, for a breast cancer test: study
A saliva test that can identify specific markers of breast cancer is in development in the U.S. and could provide an easy and early diagnosis of the disease, researchers say. Read More......(read more)
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Province pushes handwashing in new infection-control strategy
Handwashing is a key element of new provincial standards to cut the risk of infection in Alberta health-care facilities. Read More......(read more)
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Pill offers long-term protection against ovarian cancer: study
Women who use the birth control pill greatly reduce their risk of ovarian cancer, even 30 years after they've stopped taking it, say British researchers. Read More......(read more)
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Hospital infection plan in works, N.L. minister insists
The Newfoundland and Labrador government admits it has serious problems with hospital-based infections, but will soon have a solution. Read More......(read more)
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Whole grains can reduce risk of chronic diseases: study
A diet high in whole grains may reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases like diabetes and heart problems, finds a new study. Read More......(read more)
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Understanding barriers and facilitators of fruit and vegetable consumption...
A diet high in fruits and vegetables (F&V) has been associated with a decreased risk of certain cancers, reduced morbidity and mortality from heart disease, and enhanced weight management. Yet to...
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Ontario doctors call for ban on smoking in cars with kids
Ontario physicians are calling for a provincial ban on smoking in vehicles carrying children in light of recent data showing accumulation of second-hand smoke particles is greater in vehicles than...
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Heart attack patients who skip medication at high risk, study says
Thirty per cent of heart attack patients who neglect to fill any of the prescribed medications for their condition may be dying within a year, a new Canadian study estimates. Read More......(read more)
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Electronic handwashing tool could curb superbug spread
Toronto researchers have devised an electronic system they believe could dramatically slash hospital-acquired infections by improving hand hygiene. Read More......(read more)
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Low-fat beats low-carb in diets to reduce heart disease: experts
A recent study finds that a low-fat diet, rather than a low-carb regimen, may be more effective at reducing your risk of heart disease and stroke. Read More......(read more)
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Strict limits on social contact can slow influenza pandemic: study
Timely interventions such as closing schools and workplaces, along with antiviral drugs, should be able to significantly slow the spread of an influenza pandemic through a large city, U.S. researchers...
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Cardiac caregivers face increased heart risk: study
The stress of nursing a family member with a serious heart ailment can lead to heart disease for the caregiver, a study suggests. Read More......(read more)
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Obese women less likely to receive cancer screening: study
Obese women are less likely than women of normal weight to receive recommended breast and cervical cancer screenings, a new study has found. Read More......(read more)
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Cancer numbers highlight need for screening program
Prince Edward Islanders suffer from higher rates of colorectal cancer than other Canadians, highlighting the need for a screening program, the Canadian Cancer Society said Wednesday in releasing new...
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France to outlaw promotion of extreme thinness
French legislators are poised to make it illegal for websites and publications to promote extreme thinness. Read More......(read more)
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Magnetic scan better way to diagnose heart attacks: U of C
A new way of looking at a heart in distress could save many heart attack victims, say researchers at the University of Calgary. Read More......(read more)
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Low-calorie diet may help stave off skin cancer: study
Eating fewer calories appears to inhibit the development of pre-cancerous skin conditions, U.S. researchers have discovered, possibly showing that a low-calorie diet can play a big role in preventing...
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Phosphate-reducing drugs could curb heart disease in kidney patients
The high rate of heart disease faced by kidney disease patients could be reduced through the use of phosphate-reducing drugs, researchers have found. Read More......(read more)
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Poor physical fitness of cancer survivors increases recurrence risk
Many cancer survivors fail to get adequate exercise and nutrition following their diagnosis, putting them at risk of health problems and their cancer returning, finds a new study. Read More......(read...
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Immunization coalition wants vaccination rates to rise
There aren't enough children being vaccinated in Canada, putting them at risk of diseases such as measles, mumps and whooping cough, a pro-immunization group says. Read More......(read more)
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Exposure to daycares in early childhood could protect against leukemia
Kids who go to daycare or attend playgroups are 30 per cent less likely to develop the most common form of childhood leukemia than those who do not, finds a new study. Read More......(read more)
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Colorectal cancer drug to be sold in Canada
The company that makes the drug Erbitux, which treats colorectal, head and neck cancer, has decided to sell the drug in Canada after a two-year wrangle over price. Read More......(read more)
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An aspirin a day could keep diabetes at bay: study
Taking aspirin and aspirin-like compounds called salicylates can help obese people produce insulin and potentially stave off diabetes, finds a new study. Read More......(read more)
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Fruit compounds may stave off lung cancer in smokers: study
People who smoke but consume three or more servings of fruit and vegetables and regularly drink green or black tea may be keeping lung cancer at bay, new research suggests. Read More......(read more)
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Coffee drinking not harmful and may help against heart disease: study
Drinking copious amounts of coffee is not harmful to your health, and particularly if you're a woman, may actually protect you from heart disease, new research suggests. Read More......(read more)
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Ovarian symptoms check with blood test improves detection, study finds
Combining a woman's symptoms of abdominal bloating or discomfort with a blood test that detects cancer cells may improve the chances of detecting early-stage ovarian cancer, a new study says. Read...
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Coffee seems to protect against liver cancer, study reveals
The more coffee a person drinks, the lower their risk of developing liver cancer, suggests a large study. Read More......(read more)
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Cancer screening program to be expanded throughout province
A Lower Mainland cervical cancer screening program will be expanded to the rest of B.C. following a successful pilot project in Vancouver last month. Read More......(read more)
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No proof circumcision cuts HIV risk for gay men: study
There is not enough evidence to say circumcision protects men from getting the AIDS virus during sex with other men even as studies show it protects them when having sex with women, U.S. researchers...
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Wash hands with soap to prevent disease, UNICEF tells kids
Millions of children around the world will be encouraged to wash their hands with soap on Wednesday to mark the UN's first Global Handwashing Day. Read More......(read more)
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Staying calm, socializing may help prevent dementia: study
People who socialize and are more laid back may be less likely to develop dementia, a new Swedish study suggests. Early results point to the idea that the negative effects of personality traits could...
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Substance use prevention for adolescents: the Icelandic Model
Data from the European School Survey Project on Alcohol and other Drugs have shown that adolescent substance use is a growing problem in western and particularly Eastern European countries. This paper...
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Obesity linked to birth defects
Women who are obese during pregnancy may be more likely to have children with birth defects such as spina bifida, heart problems and cleft palate, researchers say. Read More......(read more)
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