Staying slim more complex than previously thought
By Marianne English, Discovery News The adage “Eat less, exercise more” generally works, but new research suggests that half the fight to stay slim lies in long-term lifestyle changes and eating the right foods. One study in The New England Journal of Medicine reports that avoiding fattening foods and sugar-heavy beverages reduces weight gain, yet […]
Canada’s largest physician survey warns of chronic illness impact on the Health Care System
New data released today from the 2010 National Physician Survey (NPS) shows that, in spite of improvements in some areas, Canada’s doctors are finding it increasingly challenging to meet the changing health care needs of the ever growing number of Canadians living with chronic and complex medical conditions. Of the approximately 12,000 practicing physicians who […]
Artificial meat could slice emissions, say scientists
By Fiona Harvey, guardian.co.uk Meat grown artificially in labs will be a greener alternative for consumers who can’t bear to go vegetarian but want to cut the environmental impact of their food, according to new research. The study found that growing meat in the lab rather than slaughtering animals will generate only a tiny fraction […]
US Food and Drug Administration proposes new regulations on sunscreen labeling
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed new regulations, set to come into effect next year, to clarify sunscreen labels regarding the product’s effectiveness against ultraviolet (UV) rays. The regulations, which the FDA has been considering since 1978, would prohibit claims that a sunscreen is “waterproof” or “sweatproof”, since the FDA believes these […]
Returning to the caveman diet
By David A Gabel, ENN In today’s age of highly processed food, packaged and shaped to look like animals, filled with ingredients we have never heard of, it is tempting to return to a diet from a much simpler time. A new fad that is catching on, known as the Paleolithic or “paleo” diet, aims […]
BC's poverty rate still highest in Canada: First Call
British Columbia’s child poverty rate rose to 12 per cent in 2009 in the wake of the international economic downturn, Statistics Canada reported recently — it was the highest child poverty rate of any province for the eighth year in a row. The BC rate also remained higher than the national child poverty rate of […]
Canadians spend more time surfing the web than playing with their pets
A new research study of the state of pet health and wellness in Canada has found that the choices owners are making about their pets’ nutrition and exercise could be affecting the length and quality of their pets’ lives. Canada’s Pet Wellness Report; a research study of 1,000 Canadian dog or cat owners and 100 […]
Confronting aging — inside and out
As the baby boomer generation continues to increase in age, so does its passion to remain youthful, both inside and out. Beating the clock is now a multi-faceted, science-driven industry. From its age-old quests to find the elixir of life, to modern exploration of how microcellular activity contributes to metabolic breakdown, scientific research continues to […]
Medical marijuana: Health Canada admits program needs fixing
The Canadian Association of Medical Cannabis Dispensaries (CAMCD) feels they should be directly involved in any process to change the federal medical marijuana program. CAMCD was recently established to promote a regulated approach to medical cannabis access and is currently creating a certification system for dispensaries to ensure quality care is available for patients across […]
Treatment options for environmental sensitivities — part two
Last week Dr, Brenda Gill outlined how to help yourself if you suffer from allergies at this time of the year. Today, she writes part two of her environmental sensitivity column. The following will give you some ideas on how to minimize your reactions. Minimize your known allergens – food and environmental For airborns: Consider […]
