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Back to SearchWhy are my allergies getting worse?
Seasonal allergy sufferers who've noticed their symptoms getting worse aren't imagining things. Due mostly to the effects of climate change, but also…
1 year ago
What do we know about methylene blue?
A new miracle cure-all has been making the rounds on social media, promising that people who take methylene blue can improve their mood and cognition…
1 year, 1 month ago
What do we know about autism and what questions should we be asking?
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently spoke of an autism "epidemic" when he announced "a massive testing and research effort" to inves…
1 year, 1 month ago
Why do we smell (and how concerned should we be about it)?
Whole-body deodorants are the latest fad designed to mask our scent, but not everyone agrees that body odour is a bad thing. Sarah Everts, Carleton U…
1 year, 1 month ago
What do I need to know about the federal government's role in health care?
Much of the federal election campaign’s focus has been on the U.S. But health care is always on the minds of Canadians. So what are the federal gover…
1 year, 1 month ago
What do I need to know about tattoo health risks?
A third of Canadians have at least one tattoo, but it's not without risk. While uncommon, tattoos can cause allergies and infections. Some studies ha…
1 year, 2 months ago
How do I deal with stress in situations I can’t fully control?
Nearly half of Canadians have experienced increased anxiety over the last month, according to a new survey from Mental Health Research Canada. Top re…
1 year, 2 months ago
What do I need to know about benzodiazepines?
It’s a stressful world out there. And one way some people quiet it down is taking medications like Lorazepam, Xanax, or Valium. They're called Benzod…
1 year, 2 months ago
What do women need to know about hair loss?
Hair loss, also known as alopecia, affects roughly 40 per cent of women by the age of 50, and some research suggests the number increases post-menopa…
1 year, 2 months ago
What does the research show about the benefits of creatine supplements?
Creatine is a naturally occurring compound that provides energy to our muscles and brain, but it also comes in supplement form. It's long been used b…
1 year, 2 months ago