Health & Wellness
Arsenic contamination of food and water is a global public health concern – researchers...
Up to 200 million people worldwide are exposed to arsenic-contaminated drinking water at levels above the legal limit of 10 parts per billion.
A new hope for people with osteoarthritis
Link_TSG6 can stop the production of enzymes that cause damage to cartilage, a soft tissue that helps protect our joints.
It’s time to bust the ‘calories in, calories out’ weight-loss myth
If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, there’s a good chance you’ve been told it all comes down to a simple “calories in, calories...
Inflammation in brain: a prolonged effect of long COVID
Researchers at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Toronto have discovered elevated levels of inflammation in the brains of patients with...
Eat a low-carb breakfast to help your blood sugar
Imagine a group of international scientists, led by a pair from the University of British Columbia (UBC) Okanagan, giving you a new way to...
Detecting dangerous liver cancer: a new discovery
When someone gets cancer, it's best to find it early. Catching cancer fast can help a patient have a better chance of getting better.
A...
Why are heart attacks more common on Mondays?
Understanding Heart Attacks
A heart attack is a scary thing. It happens when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked, usually by...
Unraveling Alzheimer’s: the discovery of a new drug target
Professor Chunyu Wang, a biological sciences expert at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, along with his team, have made some fascinating discoveries about Alzheimer's disease, a...
The lifesaving benefit of eating less carbs and sugar for people with kidney disease
Imagine you are one of the many adults living with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
That's when your kidneys, which are super important for cleaning your...
Eating right: how a healthy low-fat diet can help you live longer
Today we're going to talk about a study that was done to find out how the food we eat can affect how long we...
Understanding the causes and management of high blood pressure
This article explores the causes of high blood pressure and provides information on how to prevent and manage this condition.
New drug combo may revolutionize treatment for ovarian cancer
New study suggest a novel drug combination could provide a much-needed advancement in the treatment of a rare form of ovarian cancer.
Finding early signs of Alzheimer’s: a new study
In the research, the researchers found that cells called astrocytes might be important in the early stages of Alzheimer's.
Fighting back against Parkinson’s disease
When Ed Baker was first diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2018, he was given one directive by his neurologist: Exercise, exercise, exercise.
Estrogen pills and high blood pressure: what women need to know
In a recent study, scientists found that some women who took estrogen pills to help with menopause had higher blood pressure.
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COVID
Inflammation in brain: a prolonged effect of long COVID
Researchers at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Toronto have discovered elevated levels of inflammation in the brains of patients with...
Sniffing out the mystery: long Covid and loss of smell
Did you know that some people who had COVID-19 now have trouble smelling things? This is a part of what's called "long COVID".
Novel COVID-19 vaccine may provide more durable protection against variants
A new COVID-19 vaccine, called MT-001, developed by researchers at Rutgers University, has shown potential in animal studies to provide more durable protection against...
New study sheds light on Long COVID symptoms and recovery patterns
A study provides insights into the long-term effects of COVID-19, known as long COVID, revealing recovery patterns and prevalent symptoms.
Oxygen therapy may improve heart function in people with long COVID
A small randomized trial conducted by researchers from Tel Aviv University and Shamir Medical Centre in Israel has found that hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)...