Screen all kids between 2 and 10 for high cholesterol, pediatric society recommends
By Nicole Ireland The Canadian Paediatric Society is recommending cholesterol screening for all kids between two and 10…
As House of Assembly reconvenes for spring session, leaders say health care is top priority
Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology.…
Gambling helpline usage rises in young men in Ontario: study finds
The rate of young men contacting Ontario’s mental health helpline for gambling-related problems has increased by more than…
Remote ischemic conditioning shields the heart from chemotherapy damage
Advances in cancer treatment mean that more people than ever are surviving the disease. However, some of the…
Unprescribed Adderall causes significant cardiovascular effects in young adults
A Mayo Clinic study found that a single 25 mg dose of a combination of amphetamine-dextroamphetamine salts (Adderall)…
GLP-1s may increase risk of osteoporosis and gout, new research finds
GLP-1 drugs — including Ozempic and Wegovy — may be tied to a slightly higher risk of osteoporosis…
WECHU shares travel health tips as March Break approaches
As March Break nears, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is providing tips to ensure families are prepared…
#NairaLife: Gambling Has Led Him to Prison Three Times. Still, He Can’t Stop
Every week, Zikoko seeks to understand how people move the Naira in and out of their lives. Some stories…
Nanoplastics May Boost Salmonella Virulence
Plastic products are ubiquitous in our food supply chain, shedding microplastics into every part of the human ecosystem.…
UK shortage forces Staffordshire family to source drug abroad
“You’ve got to look at this on a human level, this could be ring fenced for people who…
Which supplements are actually worth your while – and which ones to avoid, according to the experts
Supplement adverts are everywhere – multivitamins, collagen, sleep aids, green powders and more. Many are discussed as if…
Living in deprived neighborhoods reshapes the gut microbiome
A large UK twin study reveals that neighborhood deprivation is linked to measurable shifts in gut bacteria and…