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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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