Increase in polycystic ovary syndrome linked to obesity, environment: study
Increase in polycystic ovary syndrome linked to obesity, environment: study
Polycystic ovary syndrome, which currently affects one in 15 women globally, will increase as obesity increases, a new Australian study has found. more »
Elderly Sask. woman's death possibly caused by West Nile: officials
Saskatchewan Health officials say the province may have its first West Nile-related death this year. more »
7 cancer research teams across Canada to get funding
Seven cancer research teams from across the country will get $10.1 million in federal and provincial funding over five years to study ways to ensure quick and fair access to quality care for patients. more »
Tiny radioactive particles can kill single cancer cells: study
Radioactive particles packed in DNA-sized carbon tubes can target tiny tumours and single leukemia calls by delivering a potent dose of radiation, a new study says. more »
U.S. FDA proposes new labelling for sunscreens
Sunscreen manufacturers may soon be required to abide by new labelling, testing and marketing rules if regulators approve a U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposal. more »
Manitoba continues move toward allowing pharmacists to prescribe
Pharmacists in this province will still get a chance to prescribe medication in some cases, in spite of doctors' rejection of the move at a meeting of the Canadian Medical Association earlier this week. more »
Mastro brand salami recalled for salmonella danger
Canada's food watchdog is warning consumers not eat Mastro brand Casalingo salami because it may be contaminated with salmonella bacteria. more »
Magnetic test can diagnose brain disease: study
A non-invasive test that measures magnetic fields associated with brain activity may soon be available to diagnose brain diseases. more »
Gastric bypass lowers death risk for severely obese
Severely obese people who undergo gastric bypass surgery cut their risk of death from heart disease, cancer and diabetes significantly, a new study finds. more »
West Nile cases double in Manitoba
Manitoba health officials say another 107 people have been diagnosed with West Nile virus this week, bringing the total number of cases reported in the province to 213 this year. more »
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