Is your prostate exam harmful? A new review of the evidence on screening for prostate cancer has found that for most men, the potential harms outweigh … [Read more...] about Routine testing for prostate cancer could be harmful, study finds
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Mosquito in Ontario tests positive for West Nile virus
The West Nile virus is a reality in Canada. Summer still has a few weeks to go here, which means that West Nile season is staying with us, as a … [Read more...] about Mosquito in Ontario tests positive for West Nile virus
My child is a fussy eater. How do I fix it?
"My child is a fussy eater. How do I fix it?" It's a common lament of a parent. But help is on the way. The first place to start? Work on how that … [Read more...] about My child is a fussy eater. How do I fix it?
A rare genetic condition makes this two year-old allergic to the sun
Imagine being allergic to the sun. With the bright yellow ball beating down on most areas of Canada right now it's hard to imagine having to stay … [Read more...] about A rare genetic condition makes this two year-old allergic to the sun
Russian scientists rouse 40,000 year-old worms from Siberian permafrost
Remember "Pet Sematary", the 1983 Stephen King novel about dead cats and dogs coming back to life? If that scared you, you might want to stop reading … [Read more...] about Russian scientists rouse 40,000 year-old worms from Siberian permafrost
The Maple Syrup Miracle and other Canadian science breakthroughs that happened in 2017
Is the Maple Syrup Diet just a dream? Dream no more. Researchers at McGill University used maple syrup to boost the power of antibiotics. Science … [Read more...] about The Maple Syrup Miracle and other Canadian science breakthroughs that happened in 2017
This 508-million year-old sea creature was a cousin to the scorpion, researchers say
File this one under creepy or cute, either way, you’re probably not wanting to find a Habelia optata in your Christmas stocking this year, as the … [Read more...] about This 508-million year-old sea creature was a cousin to the scorpion, researchers say
Just ten minutes of exercise improves brain function, Canadian study finds
Could ten minutes of exercise be enough? At this busy time of year, vegging out in front of the TV might seem like the answer to your prayers, but not … [Read more...] about Just ten minutes of exercise improves brain function, Canadian study finds
Climate change is speeding up evolution, mice study finds
Global warming is causing animals to evolve at a faster pace. That’s the takeaway from a recent study of two different mice species in southern … [Read more...] about Climate change is speeding up evolution, mice study finds
Why long term weather predictions are bogus
’Tis the season for seasonal forecasts. And already Canadians are being told to get set for a whale of a winter ahead. But what’s the real scientific … [Read more...] about Why long term weather predictions are bogus