While vegan diets have long been praised for their fibre and nutrient content, scientists say the benefits disappear when those diets rely heavily on ultra-processed foods.
Amid an early start to the Northern Hemisphere influenza season a new variant of the virus is rapidly gaining ground - but vaccination remains the "most effective defence", the UN health agency said on Tuesday.
The provincial government has floated the idea of closing Calgary's only supervised consumption site several times since 2021, and its latest promise to shut the site down next year still leaves many with questions about that timeline, and what will ...
Marcus Grodentz had little time to process the fact he had prostate cancerthat had spread to his bones and lungs, before being plunged into the 'male menopause' as a result of his treatment.
Marcus Grodentz had little time to process the fact he had prostate cancerthat had spread to his bones and lungs, before being plunged into the 'male menopause' as a result of his treatment.
A new genetic mapping strategy reveals how entire networks of genes work together to cause disease, filling in the missing links left by traditional genetic studies. The technique could transform how scientists identify drug targets for complex ...
Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health, says this year's flu season is expected to hit its peak earlier and could be worse than it usually is.
Sawyer Titus died this past October at age 11. Her parents know what it's like for sick children and their families this time of year. They began collecting toys in their community last month -- and were amazed by the donations that flooded in.
A newly developed AI can predict which diseases specific genetic mutations are likely to cause, not just whether they are harmful. The breakthrough could speed up diagnoses and open new paths for personalized treatment.