Vegetarian for a Day
A plant-based diet of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and healthy plant oils may reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer. However, in addition to fruits and vegetables, nuts,...
View ArticleRelief for MS patients
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease affecting the brain and the spinal cord that manifests itself with a reduction of motor functions. Currently, there is very little that can be done for...
View ArticleShould You Get the Flu Shot?
Not sure if you and your family should get the flu shot this year? Here’s the lowdown on flu prevention and how to decide if your family should get the flu shot. By Lorraine Grypstra The flu virus is...
View ArticleNew study shows carbs are worse than saturated fats
According to a study out of Ohio State University, carbohydrate intake can increase the body’s levels of palmitoleic acid, a fatty acid that has been linked to diabetes and heart disease, CTV News...
View ArticleAnother Reason to Drink Milk
A Canadian study has found that selenium-enriched milk decreases breast cancer tumour growth. While milk has often been coined with the tagline, “it does a body good,” researchers at the University of...
View ArticleThe Heart Craves Grass-fed Beef
Choosing grass-fed beef means your meat will have more nutrients than conventional beef. That means it’s good for your body – especially your heart. Grass-fed beef has less total fat and more...
View ArticleSleep and Stress Aids
Get a Happy Night’s Sleep Are you feeling negative? A good night sleep may help boost your positive thinking. According to research published in Cognitive Therapy and Research going to bed late and...
View ArticleNBTY Creates a Scientific Advisory Council
NBTY, Inc., a global manufacturer, marketer, distributor and retailer of vitamins and nutritional supplements, has recently announced the formation of a Scientific Advisory Council. The Council is...
View ArticleLose Weight by Giving your Digestive System a Break
When it comes to maintaining a healthy weight and boosting your overall health, giving your digestive system a break and a chance to recover may be the answer. A new study by the Salk Institute found...
View ArticleIs Walmart Going Green?
Green leaders now get a special place on Walmart.com. Earlier this week, Walmart announced the debut of its Sustainability Leaders shop, a portal on its website. The green portal was developed to help...
View ArticleHamilton Takes a Green Spin
In February 2015, The City of Hamilton became the first Municipality in Ontario to recognize its citizens’ right to live in a healthy environment, passing a municipal declaration that protects clean...
View ArticleWe’re Born Wanting Sugar
There’s a biological reason kids are so easily hooked on sugar. Humans are naturally wired to love sweet things. Even before babies can speak, they can communicate their desire for sweetness by smiling...
View ArticleAmy’s Kitchen Recall
Amy’s Kitchen – one of Canada’s leading “natural” frozen food manufacturers – is recalling more than 73,000 cases of product over concerns that organic spinach used may pose a listeria risk. Amy’s...
View ArticlePractice Egg Safety This Easter
If eggs are a part of your family’s Easter celebrations, Health Canada reminds you to follow these safety tips when handling: Egg Safety: Shop carefully: Purchase refrigerated eggs at the end of your...
View ArticleTwo Natural Health Product Licences Suspended
Health Canada has suspended the licences of two natural health products containing the ingredient male fern (Dryopteris filix-max), “Paranil” and “W.-W”. Safety information has raised potential...
View Article$4.5 Million for Canadian Breast Cancer Researchers
The Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation is proud to announce a $4.5 million investment for nine homegrown researchers, thanks to the continued generosity of its donors and partners. The Foundation’s...
View ArticleCanadians Vote for Health and Medical Research
If you’re like most Canadians you think that health and medical research matter. Ninety-two percent of Canadians say that basic research should be supported by the federal government. A new poll,...
View ArticleThe Fight to Stop Prescription Drug Abuse
The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health, attended the Prescribing Practices Forum in Hamilton today, marking an important milestone in the federal government’s efforts to work closely with...
View ArticleCanada’s Rising Cancer Rates
According to this year’s Canadian Cancer Statistics report, the number of new cancer cases found in Canada will rise at least 40 per cent in the next 15 years. This means that in 2030, 277,000...
View ArticleSave our Bees!
The Government of Ontario recently published new regulations to reduce the use of neonicotinoid pesticides – or “neonics” – on corn and soy crops. By doing so, Ontario has become the first jurisdiction...
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