Breastfeeding and childbirth have long been known to reduce the risk of breast cancer. Now medical researchers are gaining clues on why, and hoping these insights could lead to treatments to mimic the protective effects of nursing.
James D. Watson, the brilliant but controversial American biologist whose 1953 discovery of the structure of DNA, the molecule of heredity, ushered in the age of genetics and provided the foundation for the biotechnology revolution of the late 20th century, has died at the age of 97.
Health officials say the virus continues to spread quickly through unvaccinated families and believe the true number of infections is likely higher than reported.
A coroner’s jury has heard testimony that members of Constance Lake First Nation continue to live under the threat of a fungal lung disease, four years after an outbreak of blastomycosis claimed five lives in the community near Hearst.
A new deal with major drugmakers, unveiled by U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday, aims to expand coverage and cut prices for popular weight-loss drugs south of the border. So how much could Trump’s announcement really cut costs? And will Canadians also benefit?
Over the the next five years, up to 100,000 people in Ontario will be screened for genetic conditions that increase their risk of hereditary cancers and a condition tied to high cholesterol and heart disease, says Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.
The province's Hairdressers Act regulates hairdressing services, but things like skin care, nail care and hair removal aren't covered by the legislation. That means providers don't need to be licensed or have credentials.
Toronto’s Drug Checking Service said in a report from last week that it is monitoring an emerging trend after a new opioid, known as cychlorphine, was found in three fake pharmaceutical opioid samples collected in Toronto’s downtown core and the city’s west end between Oct. 25 and 28.
The B.C. Ministry of Health says it has directed Island Health to reinstate key staff positions that were cut for a program that is part of British Columbia's strategy for mental health and substance use care.
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