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Director John Wallace aims to translate discoveries into better treatments for patients.

New research institute shines light on gastrointestinal diseases

McMaster University facility aims to uncover causes irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis


Junkies stay hooked behind bars

Injection-drug users who are incarcerated are less likely to kick their habit than those who remain in the community, says study


Study warns of the darker side of tanning

New research by the Canadian Cancer Society indicates that the industry is failing to protect clients from potential risks


Aspirin may cut breast cancer risk

Anti-inflammatory drugs such as Aspirin and Advil may lower incidence of breast cancer, says study


Obesity linked to prostate cancer deaths

Rising insulin levels from excess weight are to blame, new study suggests

Olive oil may hold the key to weight loss

Director John Wallace aims to translate discoveries into better treatments for patients.

Oleic acid suppresses hunger pangs and so can help prevent snacking between meals


Thanksgiving tips

Are you food-safety savvy?

Director John Wallace aims to translate discoveries into better treatments for patients.


Jockology

Free weights or machines?

What's the difference and which should I use?


Mental illness

Over 65 and living with depression

Director John Wallace aims to translate discoveries into better treatments for patients.

Most seniors struggling with mental illness aren't getting the help they need, according to new research

 

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Study: Plastics ingredient linked to smaller penises

Exposure of expectant mothers to phthalates linked to smaller penis size and incomplete descent of testicles in their baby boys

For amputee, it's good to get the feeling back

Procedure allows Alberta man, 30, to direct movement of his artificial arm by thoughts

HIV jumped to humans earlier than once thought

The virus is believed to have been contracted from chimpanzees between 1884 and 1924, a new genetic analysis shows

Asian mom, white dad: C-section more likely

Researchers recommend doctors factor in both mother and father's race when considering risk of birth complications

More than a symptom of osteoarthritis, pain may injure joints

Pain causes biochemical changes that may damage cartilage, study says

The buzz over caffeine

It's no longer a banned substance among elite athletes and studies show it really does enhance performance

Thai company to return milk powder from China

High amounts of melamine not found, but Asian countries being cautious

Ontario MDs to launch medical tourism firm

Ailing Americans will soon be able to buy surgery at bargain prices in Canadian hospitals

What does your doctor think of you?

Aggressive, uncommunicative patients impede their own care

Society: Elizabeth Health Care anniversary Popup


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