A new review of the evidence on screening for prostate cancer has found that for most men, the potential harms outweigh the gains, leading to the … [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
Summer still has a few weeks to go in Canada, which means that West Nile season is staying with us, as a mosquito trapped in an area outside of Owen … [Read more...] about Mosquito in Ontario tests positive for West Nile virus
Is your child a fussy eater? Scientists have a way to fix it
As anyone in the restaurant business knows, presentation is (almost) everything, but the same logic surely applies to getting your kids to eat their … [Read more...] about Is your child a fussy eater? Scientists have a way to fix it
A rare genetic condition makes this two year-old allergic to the sun
With the sun beating down on most areas of Canada right now it's hard to imagine having to stay inside. But one two-year old Langley, BC toddler must … [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
Science certainly had its share of newsworthy items in 2017, from the solar eclipse to the first gene editing of a human embryo, to the discovery of … [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
At this busy time of year, vegging out in front of the TV might seem like the answer to your prayers, but not if your brain has anything to say about … [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 you shouldn’t believe all those predictions of a stormy, snowy winter
’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 you shouldn’t believe all those predictions of a stormy, snowy winter
