Health

How to increase mental health and wellness in society

It's time for enhanced MSP coverage aimed at the whole person.

Alex SanghaDec 8th, 2011

'I must make this clear: I do not want to die"

Woman pressing for assisted suicide ruling says she's only after a dignified death -- when it comes.

Christina MontgomeryNov 30th, 2011

Gabor Maté: 'Organized insanity' for doctors to ignore health, poverty link

Can social inequity cause sickness? Vancouver's Dr. Gabor Maté thinks so.

David P. BallNov 29th, 2011

Canadians too busy to live heart healthy lives

The Heart and Stroke Foundation has released a survey and found that an overwhelming majority of Canadians are too busy to take measures to make healthy lifestyle choices. The study found Canadians...

Zi-Ann LumNov 29th, 2011

All about addictions

The first step is knowledge and knowledge gives you the power to take control of your addicition

Alex SanghaNov 27th, 2011

Great tasting recipes to help fight off depression, acne, stress and insomnia

Four great juice recipes and advice for fighting: Acne, Stress, Insomnia and Depression

Thomas SangouardNov 26th, 2011

Health Canada's drug-safety system fails Canadians: AG

"Archaic" system takes years to tell public about significant risk.

Zi-Ann LumNov 22nd, 2011

Thousands of cancers, or none? We may never know the fallout from the Fukushima nuclear disaster

Ordinary rates of cancer are so high that thousands of cases from Japanese disaster may fly under the radar.

Christina MontgomeryNov 20th, 2011

Is it safe to tell people about new bird flu research?

Scientists debate releasing findings that might be used by terrorists to spread disease on purpose.

Zi-Ann LumNov 19th, 2011

Assisted-suicide debate hits Vancouver courtroom

Sue Rodgriguez, who suffers from Lou Gehrig's disease, is arguing for her right to an assisted suicide. It's a debate that divides the country.

Christina MontgomeryNov 14th, 2011