Last Updated: April 28, 2011 2:28am
Simple test helps spot autism in infants
A five-minute screening test could help detect autism in babies at 12 months of age, giving parents and doctors far more time to intervene, U.S. researchers said Thursday.
Last Updated: April 28, 2011 8:49am
Delaware wellness fair offers health alternatives
There may be more alternative therapists in the London region than people are aware of, so organizers of a wellness event want to help introduce the public to some of them.
Last Updated: April 27, 2011 2:49pm
Number of births up for sixth year in a row: StatsCan
It's not a baby boom. It's not even enough to replace our own numbers. But more so than other parts of the developed world, Canadian women are becoming moms.
Last Updated: April 25, 2011 2:00am
Local foods that are great for your health
The arrival of warm weather means the long-awaited return of such great food products as maple syrup and berries. Take advantage of these great foods, both for their great taste and their health benefits.
Last Updated: April 25, 2011 2:00am
Parkinson's showing up in younger patients
As someone who spends hours at her computer working on graphics, Bev Lavender was concerned back in 2004 when she noticed a tremor in her hands.
Last Updated: April 25, 2011 2:00am
Ali Larter's maternal instincts
With her ever-demanding five-month-old son in tow, Hollywood hottie Ali Larter never knows from day to day when she'll get time to work out.
Last Updated: April 23, 2011 2:00am
X-rays to diagnose lung cancer not helping
The facts are depressing. Lung cancer kills more people than prostate, breast and colon cancer combined.
Last Updated: April 20, 2011 1:11pm
Childhood music lessons boosts brain function
They may hate sitting at the piano or picking up their violins, but a new U.S. study shows childhood music lessons will pay off later in life.
Last Updated: April 20, 2011 10:59am
Stress during pregnancy could result in naughty kid
Experiencing stress during a pregnancy increases the risk of behavioural problems in children, a new study says.
Last Updated: April 19, 2011 3:06pm
It's 50-50 whether teens use condoms during sex: Study
While teens and younger adults know why it's important they wear condoms during sex, they don't about 50% of the time, a new Swedish study says.
Last Updated: April 19, 2011 3:02pm
Study links breast implants, cancer
A new study has linked a rare form of cancer with breast implants.
Last Updated: April 18, 2011 7:53am
Ontario, Quebec spend more than half of all revenues on health care: Report
A new report from the Fraser Institute says patients will need to shoulder some of the cost -- whether by paying out of pocket or through private insurance - to ensure the health care system remains sustainable.
Last Updated: April 18, 2011 7:49am
Women more likely to say maybe to yes or no question: Study
Men are more likely to make black-or-white judgments, while women may see "shades of grey" in choices, a new study shows.
Last Updated: April 18, 2011 2:00am
Understanding nutritional labels on food
Reading a nutrition label is a no-brainer. But figuring out what it means can feel like it requires a math degree. Ever since nutrition labelling became mandatory for all prepackaged foods in December of 2007, Canadian consumers have struggled to understand what food companies are trying to say on their products' Nutrition Facts labels.
Last Updated: April 18, 2011 2:00am
Springtime allergies may help prevent cancer
Spring's arrival can be a rough time for people with allergies. However, they can take some solace in the fact that recent studies have indicated that allergies can considerably reduce the risk of developing certain cancers.
Last Updated: April 18, 2011 2:00am
Genetic training: A new company turns DNA into the ultimate in personal exercise
The results of my DNA test are in. Thankfully, the test I took isn't for a paternity segment on The Maury Povich Show. Phew!
Last Updated: April 15, 2011 12:26pm
Bed rest no help for heart attack victims: Study
If you have a heart attack, the last thing you need is to rest up, a new study finds.
Last Updated: April 15, 2011 12:36pm
Premature births could be genetic fluke: Study
A certain percentage of premature births may be genetic, new research suggests.
Last Updated: April 15, 2011 10:16am
Artificial pancreas brings hope for diabetes sufferers
An experimental technology known as an artificial pancreas can help people with Type 1 diabetes manage their symptoms, new research suggests.
Last Updated: April 14, 2011 2:12pm
Canadian study pinpoints 'brain clutter' filter
Researchers in Montreal have discovered a brain cell that filters visual information, and it could be the key to understanding neurological disorder.
Last Updated: April 14, 2011 10:08am
Young parents may let healthy lifestyle slip: study
For harried young parents, this will come as no surprise — a study has found that having small children can make it tougher to keep up healthy diet and exercise habits.
Last Updated: April 13, 2011 1:48pm
Canada's food safety criticized
An editorial in the Canadian Medical Association Journal says Canada is not doing enough to ensure food is safe.
Last Updated: April 13, 2011 2:40am
Texting increases back pain: Chiropractor
An Ontario chiropractor is seeing an increase in neck and back pain and he believes handheld devices — and the increased popularity of texting — are to blame.
Last Updated: April 12, 2011 6:09pm
Black men encouraged to get prostate test
It is a below-the-belt issue Dr. Winston Issac wants black men to know about.
Last Updated: April 12, 2011 4:27pm
Canada lags on cancer care: Report
Canada needs to up the ante when it comes to cancer treatment and cancer prevention, a new report asserts.