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E-scooter hospitalizations up by 40%, many with head and brain injuries

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Aug 26, 2026

E-scooter hospitalizations up by 40%, many with head and brain injuries

At least 25% of former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had CTE, study finds

Aug 26, 2026

At least 25% of former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had CTE, study finds

The odds of Canadians having a mood or anxiety disorder more than doubled over 10 years

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Aug 26, 2026

The odds of Canadians having a mood or anxiety disorder more than doubled over 10 years

High-intensity sprints can trigger molecular changes in the bloodstream

Aug 24, 2026

High-intensity sprints can trigger molecular changes in the bloodstream

New London lab aims to detect childhood diseases before symptoms appear

Aug 20, 2026

New London lab aims to detect childhood diseases before symptoms appear

Sugary drinks may increase risk of gastric cancer

Aug 18, 2026

Sugary drinks may increase risk of gastric cancer

Cialis is an erectile dysfunction drug. Could it also help you live longer?

Aug 17, 2026

Cialis is an erectile dysfunction drug. Could it also help you live longer?

Use of blood thinners over time may have a ‘significant’ impact on Alzheimer’s-related cognitive decline

Aug 17, 2026

Use of blood thinners over time may have a ‘significant’ impact on Alzheimer’s-related cognitive decline

Have trouble sleeping in a new place? Most do because of the first-night effect

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Aug 12, 2026

Have trouble sleeping in a new place? Most do because of the first-night effect

A mouse can’t tell us what works’: UK scientists to grow miniature human organs for drug testing

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Aug 12, 2026

A mouse can’t tell us what works’: UK scientists to grow miniature human organs for drug testing

30% of Canadian employees say mental health negatively impacting productivity

Aug 11, 2026

30% of Canadian employees say mental health negatively impacting productivity

How to do your own online health research like a scientist – a biostatistician’s step‑by‑step guide

Aug 04, 2026

How to do your own online health research like a scientist – a biostatistician’s step‑by‑step guide

Foldable synthetic molecules could infiltrate and bust apart the toxic protein clumps causing Parkinson’s

Aug 01, 2026

Foldable synthetic molecules could infiltrate and bust apart the toxic protein clumps causing Parkinson’s

Kidney in a box: Advancements in transplant technology allows for quicker recovery

Aug 01, 2026

Kidney in a box: Advancements in transplant technology allows for quicker recovery

'Generation of moderation' no more: Gen Zers drink as much as the rest of society, report shows

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Aug 01, 2026

'Generation of moderation' no more: Gen Zers drink as much as the rest of society, report shows

Less invasive heart bypass surgery just as good as traditional method, Canadian-led study finds

Aug 01, 2026

Less invasive heart bypass surgery just as good as traditional method, Canadian-led study finds

Are you underestimating mold-related illness? What U.S. study says

Jul 31, 2026

Are you underestimating mold-related illness? What U.S. study says

New MRI unit bought with donations opens in Estevan, Sask.

Jul 30, 2026

New MRI unit bought with donations opens in Estevan, Sask.

Ontario invests $4.6M in McMaster Nuclear Reactor, boosting medical isotope production

Jul 29, 2026

Ontario invests $4.6M in McMaster Nuclear Reactor, boosting medical isotope production

Study suggests the threat of mould-associated illnesses may be underappreciated

Jul 29, 2026

Study suggests the threat of mould-associated illnesses may be underappreciated

Repeated use of saunas could help people cope better in heatwaves, scientists say

Jul 29, 2026

Repeated use of saunas could help people cope better in heatwaves, scientists say

Average Canadian family paying $21K for 'free' system, new report says

Jul 29, 2026

Average Canadian family paying $21K for 'free' system, new report says

U of A researchers unlocked the molecule that makes snails sleepy. They say it could be groundbreaking organ transplant medicine

Jul 29, 2026

U of A researchers unlocked the molecule that makes snails sleepy. They say it could be groundbreaking organ transplant medicine

Q&A: Radiation-free 3D imaging boosts breast cancer screening

Jul 27, 2026

Q&A: Radiation-free 3D imaging boosts breast cancer screening

Migraine-related hospital visits spike during periods of wildfire smoke, Canadian study finds

Jul 24, 2026

Migraine-related hospital visits spike during periods of wildfire smoke, Canadian study finds

Replacing gas stove can help asthmatics as much as some drugs, US experts find

Jul 24, 2026

Replacing gas stove can help asthmatics as much as some drugs, US experts find

Risk of Parkinson’s disease may increase with prolonged exposure to road traffic noise

Jul 23, 2026

Risk of Parkinson’s disease may increase with prolonged exposure to road traffic noise

Hair loss with GLP-1 drugs is rare, but real, studies find

Jul 22, 2026

Hair loss with GLP-1 drugs is rare, but real, studies find

How many cups of coffee you can safely drink every day? Here’s what experts say

Jul 22, 2026

How many cups of coffee you can safely drink every day? Here’s what experts say

Devonian’s Phase II/III Thykamine paediatric study secures Health Canada approval

Jul 22, 2026

Devonian’s Phase II/III Thykamine paediatric study secures Health Canada approval

Women live longer than men in Canada, but experience poorer aging outcomes: report

Jul 21, 2026

Women live longer than men in Canada, but experience poorer aging outcomes: report

Study links frequent TV watching to brain changes later in life

Jul 21, 2026

Study links frequent TV watching to brain changes later in life

Birdwatching is becoming Toronto’s favourite hobby. It’s not just relaxing — it can actually rewire your brain

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Jul 20, 2026

Birdwatching is becoming Toronto’s favourite hobby. It’s not just relaxing — it can actually rewire your brain

Heat exposure during pregnancy, early childhood may affect brain development, new study find

Jul 16, 2026

Heat exposure during pregnancy, early childhood may affect brain development, new study find

Reducing ultra-processed foods could prevent thousands of heart disease deaths, study suggests

Jul 15, 2026

Reducing ultra-processed foods could prevent thousands of heart disease deaths, study suggests

Quebec researchers identify foods behind often-misdiagnosed childhood allergy in Canadian first study

Jul 15, 2026

Quebec researchers identify foods behind often-misdiagnosed childhood allergy in Canadian first study

A new cancer treatment is hailed as a breakthrough, but Canadians don’t have access to it. Here’s why.

Jul 14, 2026

A new cancer treatment is hailed as a breakthrough, but Canadians don’t have access to it. Here’s why.

This new Alzheimer’s drug targets a different brain protein, and is showing promise

Jul 14, 2026

This new Alzheimer’s drug targets a different brain protein, and is showing promise

An experimental Alzheimer’s drug approved in U.S. shows some promise as researchers hunt new approaches

Jul 14, 2026

An experimental Alzheimer’s drug approved in U.S. shows some promise as researchers hunt new approaches

GLP-1s are shrinking bodies. Cadaver fat is plugging the gap

Jul 13, 2026

GLP-1s are shrinking bodies. Cadaver fat is plugging the gap

New paint-on health sensors are as fun as face paint

Jul 13, 2026

New paint-on health sensors are as fun as face paint

Ticks are a growing threat. So why did federal funding for a Lyme research group end?

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Jul 13, 2026

Ticks are a growing threat. So why did federal funding for a Lyme research group end?

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