Among all the talk this week about a crackdown on vaping – the most significant tobacco control reforms in a decade – has been the roll-out...
Mindfulness and self-compassion are now buzzwords for self-improvement. But in fact, a growing body of research shows these practices can lead to real mental health benefits....
Regulatory bodies like Health Canada are intended to ensure that approved drugs go through a rigorous multi-stage process. However, clinical trials can’t detect every side-effect or...
OVIEDO, Spain – A study published on Wednesday by Spanish researchers found that sugary drinks contain, on average, 100 times more plasticizers than bottled water. The study...
NEW YORK – The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday approved the world’s first respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, Arexvy, for use in the country....
Australian Health Minister Mark Butler has announced a major policy shift on vaping. Its two primary objectives are to make it harder for children and non-smokers...
A new COVID variant XBB.1.16, or “Arcturus”, has now been identified in at least 34 countries including the UK. Arcturus is a subvariant of omicron and...
Around 56 million people globally suffer a concussion each year. It’s common for concussion to cause short-term symptoms such as a headache, nausea, sensitivity to light...
If you’re pregnant or planning to have a baby soon, you’ve probably been given lots of advice and information about what you might experience during and...
The intestinal microbiota is the set of bacteria and viruses that live inside your gut. Microbiota perform a variety of functions, including digesting food and protecting...