Low-carb breakfast can improve blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes
A new study led by a team from UBC Okanagan suggests that a simple change to the first meal of the day could help...
Mediterranean and low-fat diets reduce risk of heart attacks and death
Choosing the right diet could mean the difference between life and death, especially for those at a higher risk of heart disease.
According to a...
Research shows a better way to identify cancer types
Researchers from the University of Wisconsin–Madison have developed a technique that uses machine learning to identify specific types of cancer.
The approach involves analyzing short...
Scientists find new way to treat bipolar disorder depression
Researchers from the University of British Columbia have made a discovery that might change the way we deal with bipolar disorder.
They found that modern...
Scientists find ideal blood pressure goals for old people
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a common problem for older adults. But what's the best blood pressure target for these folks?
A new study...
Scientists find a new drug for chronic nerve pain
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and the Burke Neurological Institute have discovered a promising new drug to help those living with chronic nerve pain.
This...
Your home – and where it’s located – may affect your health
They say home is where the heart is. But can a person's home also play a role in how healthy that heart is?
A large...
Take care of your teeth—for the sake of your heart
Most of us brush our teeth every day but lifting the lip afterwards and examining the gums? How often do we do that?
There are...
Scientists develop new score system to detect arthritis risk better
Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in the joints.
However, predicting who is at risk of developing this painful condition can...
Migraine: A common headache disorder that is underdiagnosed and undertreated
Migraine is a common chronic health condition and a leading cause of disability globally. However, even in Canada, with a universal health-care system, migraine...