RECENT HEALTH NEWS
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Many of us have done a detox in order to eliminate internal toxins from our body, but how many of us do anything about the toxins in our own homes? Common household and body-care products are increasingly being found to have negative health effects o ...
Monday, July 26, 2010
Fair warning: If you are drinking a diet drink, munching on chicken-flavored crackers or enjoying a fast-food lunch while you’re reading this, odds are good that you’ll toss them out by the time you finish the article. Why? Because many l ...
Friday, July 23, 2010
Renew Life Webmaster's Note: I came across this great editorial today and thought I'd share it.As we watched each of our five grandchildren and their friends enter this world and begin their life’s journey, it became more and more ...
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
What are all those chemicals in your shampoo, your lipstick, your aftershave? And what do they have to do with asthma, breast cancer and learning disabilities?To find out, watch The Story of Cosmetics – a 7-minute film exposing the ugly truth a ...
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Monday, July 12, 2010
Women who take fish oil supplements have a lower risk of developing the most common type of breast cancer, new research suggests.The study, described as the first of its kind, involved 35,016 postmenopausal women, ages 50 to 76, living in western Was ...
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Probiotic expert S.K. Dash calls the healthy bacteria in our guts our first line of immune defense, as these tiny bacteria protect us from all sorts of problems. Everything from cancer to IBS to allergies and most every disease imaginable is connecte ...
Monday, June 21, 2010
There are many people who remain skeptical of therapies that lie outside the realm of scientifically sound western medicine. A study published Sunday in the journal Nature Neuroscience provides scientific backing that may just turn those skeptics int ...
Monday, June 21, 2010
GPs should think more carefully about prescribing cholesterol-busting drugs say researchers who highlighted a range of "unintended" side effects.Some doses and types of statins are linked with a greater risk of adverse effects, including li ...
Friday, June 18, 2010
Many people still question the importance of taking supplements at all. Here are ten reasons to consider supplementing your diet with high-quality nutrients:1. Current commercial agriculture techniques leave soil deficient in important minerals, caus ...
Monday, June 14, 2010
Wouldn’t it be nice to live in a pollution-free environment, where we drank only the purest of water and ate naturally untainted foods? Where the homes we lived in were free of chemicals and the air we breathed, water in which we swam, and even ...
Friday, June 11, 2010
After a long, hard winter it is finally here! Barbecue season is back with a vengeance. From the smell of burgers cooking to the sizzle of vegetables grilling, Canadians are thrilled to be cooking outdoors once again. When it comes to being barbecue- ...
Friday, June 11, 2010
With more and more attention being paid to the quality and purity of what we feed our families, most cooks pay little attention to the possible toxicity of what we cook our food in. Surprisingly, the type of cookware you select and the temperature yo ...
Thursday, June 03, 2010
If you're eating non-organic celery today, you may be ingesting 67 pesticides with it, according to a new report from the Environmental Working Group.The group, a nonprofit focused on public health, scoured nearly 100,000 produce pesticide report ...
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
A new analysis of U.S. health data links children's attention-deficit disorder with exposure to common pesticides used on fruits and vegetables.While the study couldn't prove that pesticides used in agriculture contribute to childhood learnin ...
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Daily supplements of Lactobacillus plantarum 299v may reduce the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) like abdominal pain and bloating, says new research from Institut Rosell.Results of the randomized placebo-controlled trial involving 214 peop ...
Thursday, May 20, 2010
This report found that the fragrances Canadians are using every day contain a dozen or more secret chemicals not listed on labels, multiple chemicals that can trigger allergic reactions or disrupt hormones, and many substances that have not been asse ...
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Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Series of Studies Raises Concern About Popular Drugs that Treat Acid Reflux and Other Stomach Problems Five studies in the raise new concerns about the third most popular class of prescription drugs in America - proton pump inhibitors - ve ...
Friday, May 07, 2010
The President’s Cancer Panel is the Mount Everest of the medical mainstream, so it is astonishing to learn that it is poised to join ranks with the organic food movement and declare: chemicals threaten our bodies.The cancer panel is releasing a ...
Friday, May 07, 2010
There's an incredible selection of canned foods on the shelves of American grocery stores. They come decked with colorful wrappers and fun names. Lately, they boast health benefits like less salt and no trans fats. But there's one serious omi ...
Friday, April 30, 2010
A landmark study that found a fast and simple test can cut the risk of death from colon cancer by 43 per cent may prompt Ontario to review its screening program for the disease.British researchers found a one-time, five-minute screening exam, called ...
Monday, April 05, 2010
Is there anything better than a contagious giggle that you absolutely can’t control? (Ok, maybe not so good in school or church.) Laughter works wonderfully well in the moment, but it also has some surprising long-term health benefits. In the b ...
Monday, March 29, 2010
The link between gut microflora populations and weight may also extend to pregnancy, with a new study revealing that women who gain excessive weight during pregnancy have different microfloral profiles. A study with 50 pregnant women revealed that wo ...
Monday, March 01, 2010
Consumption of fibre-rich rye bread may ease constipation and perform commercial laxatives, according to a new study from Finland. Writing in the Journal of Nutrition, researchers from the University of Helsinki report that whole-grain rye bread perf ...
Monday, February 01, 2010
Low levels of vitamin D may increase the risk of developing Crohn’s disease, suggest results of a new cell study from Canada. The active form of vitamin D, known as 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D (1,25D), is able to maintain proper functioning of the ...
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Reducing the amount of salt lurking in North Americans’ diet could yield the same public health benefits as population-wide anti-smoking measures and interventions to get people to lose weight, a team of U.S. researchers say.Cutting daily dieta ...
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Of the 84,000 chemicals in commercial use in the United States -- from flame retardants in furniture to household cleaners -- nearly 20 percent are secret, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, their names and physical properties guarded ...
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Reach for these items next time you're feeling under pressure, under the weather, or just too close to that breaking point. Munching on these stress-free foods will help pull you back into the game.OrangesA German study in Psychopharmacology foun ...
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Friday, November 20, 2009
A U.S. study suggests that as bad as you think they are, cigarettes may be even worse for your health than you feared.Researchers at the University of Maryland have discovered hundreds of strains of bacteria dwelling within cigarettes, some of which ...
Friday, November 13, 2009
Are you committing one of these common health crimes against your own body that can cost you the immunity you’re meant to have?Check out this list and see if you’re sabotaging your immune system in any of these ways… Only when you ...
Friday, November 06, 2009
The popular pain and fever reliever acetaminophen may be linked with an increased risk of asthma in children and adults, according to a new research review of previously published studies by Canadian researchers.But the manufacturer of Tylenol -- the ...
Thursday, November 05, 2009
Daily consumption of walnuts, rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, may improve the health of blood vessels, thereby decreasing the risk of heart disease, says a new study from Yale. Supplementing the diet of middle aged diabetics with 56 grams of wal ...
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Probiotics are to take centre stage in a new series of TV documentaries, the first of which will be screened next Fall on major TV channels in the United States, including Public Service Broadcasting outlets, National Geographic and Discovery, along ...
Friday, October 23, 2009
Washing our hands is something we do many times a day because it's a proven way to kill germs. So why are we highlighting something you already do? Because it's an effective -- but often overlooked -- way to reduce your exposure to toxic chem ...
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Eighty per cent of Americans are endangering their health by failing to eat a diet rich in specific colorful fruits and vegetables, according to a new study entitled America’s Phytonutrient Report. The research, which highlights that the color ...
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
The Harvard University researchers looked at 12 dietary, lifestyle and metabolic risk factors such as tobacco smoking and high blood pressure and used a mathematical model to determine how many fatalities could have been prevented if better practices ...
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
You're probably already aware of the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids on cardiovascular health, but did you know that omega-3s are also extremely beneficial for moods and cognitive function? In fact, there's a tremendous amount of good evidenc ...
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
The ban on smoking in public places, such as bars and restaurants, has been one of the greatest public health debates of the early 21st century. Now, two large studies suggest that communities that pass laws to curb secondhand smoke get a big payoff ...
Thursday, September 03, 2009
Just as back-to-school shopping kicks into high gear, Environmental Defence has released a PVC-Free School Supply guide.Polyvinyl chloride (also known as PVC, or vinyl) is used to make a lot of back-to-school products. PVC is a concern because it has ...
Monday, August 10, 2009
Who wears the smallest belt – meat eaters, fish eaters, vegetarians or vegans? According to a new study, vegans do – those who forgo all foods derived from animals. And the reason has something to do with what vegans do eat: fibre, and lo ...
Friday, July 24, 2009
Kids plus germs often equals extreme yuckiness (think stomach flu). But there are some childhood afflictions that -- even though they're not at all dangerous -- are (how to put this?) truly disgusting. First, the good news: The four conditions de ...
Monday, July 20, 2009
Increased intakes of whole grains, and bran in particular, may reduce the incidence of hypertension in men, according to new findings from Harvard. Data from over 30,000 men participating in the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study indicated that inc ...
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Supplements of omega-3-rich fish oils during pregnancy may reduce the risk of food allergy and eczema in children, according to a new study from Sweden. The occurrence of eczema and food allergies was 16 and 13 per cent lower, respectively, in infant ...
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Janet Dalziel used to come home from work so exhausted, she would collapse on the couch before 8 p.m. She blamed the fatigue on her job as a vice-principal at a downtown Toronto high school, where she managed 1,100 raucous students. But lethargy wasn ...
Friday, June 12, 2009
Consumption of fatty fish like salmon, or fish oil supplements, may reduce blood pressure during an energy-restricted diet, suggests a pan-European study. The blood pressure reducing benefits of salmon and fish oil were especially noticeable in peopl ...
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
A new study just published in the journal Postgraduate Medicine has good news about a way to help fight a potential flu pandemic, naturally. Researchers found that a specific strain of probiotics, which are beneficial microorganisms similar to the &q ...
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
The Environmental Protection Agency for the first time will require pesticide manufacturers to test 67 chemicals contained in their products to determine whether they disrupt the endocrine system, which regulates animals' and humans' growth, ...
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Monday, April 20, 2009
Every week, Jackie Kaminer of Roswell, Georgia, buys fish for dinner at the local market. Although she knows it's full of nutrients -- including good-for-your-heart omega-3 fatty acids -- she's careful of the types of fish she brings home.Her ...
Monday, April 13, 2009
Cheeseburgers and ice cream. We love to eat ’em, even though they clog our arteries and pad our bellies. But here’s one more good reason to cut back: Cancer of the small intestine. A large long-term study showed that high intakes of satur ...
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Daily consumption of broccoli sprouts may cut Helicobacter pylori infections, and offer protection against stomach ulcers, and maybe cancer, says a new study. Japanese men and women with H. pylori infections who consumed 70 grams a day of fresh brocc ...
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Taking a daily probiotic supplement appears to improve anxiety in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome, new Canadian research suggests, a finding that might one day impact how depression and other mental disorders are treated. The researchers, led ...
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
The first comprehensive testing of bisphenol A (BPA) levels in canned soft drinks in Canada has found that most contain the controversial chemical. While the levels are low, some environmentalists say the levels may very well be enough to cause harm ...
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Let’s face it – we all know smoking is bad for us. Most of us know that it can cause lung cancer, smoker’s cough and all-around bad breath. But there are some other not-so-pretty side effects that you might not have known.The fact i ...
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Increased intake of vitamin C-rich foods may reduce the risk of hardening of the arteries, and ultimately protect against heart disease, says a new study from Norway. Writing in the journal Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases, researche ...
Friday, February 20, 2009
Is eating steak made from a cloned cow more appealing if it was raised organically?The answer, according to Canadian food authorities, is no.Canada has declared organic food and cloned animals to be mutually exclusive - which means any products deriv ...
Friday, February 06, 2009
Study noted patients' addresses, found nearby air pollution hiked risk of fatal stroke, heart disease.The Gardiner Expressway is a three-minute drive from Jem Cain's house. On cold winter nights, she can hear the trains burning diesel at the ...
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Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Mercury was found in nearly 50 percent of tested samples of commercial high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), according to a new article published today in the scientific journal, Environmental Health. A separate study by the Institute for Agriculture and ...
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Efforts to cut air pollution in the past few decades have helped increase life expectancy in the general population, according to groundbreaking new U.S. research. The study, published today in the New England Journal of Medicine, gives the most comp ...
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
A recent study which was published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism has suggested that increasing the alkalinity of one`s diet via eating more fruits and vegetables could improve bone health by reducing the excretion of calcium ...
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
From trimming food to reducing water waste, here are five easy actions and good habits to embrace.Are you planning to green your life but aren’t sure where to begin? Here are five of the most effective steps you can take to benefit yourself and ...
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
We all know smoking is bad for our health, and most of us have accepted that second-hand smoke isn't much better. But how about the smoke left on seat cushions or that scent you pick up in the elevator as your smoking co-workers come back inside? ...
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
With the number of adults and children with Type 2 Diabetes growing every year, I think we've all become more aware of this condition than we used to be. Nonetheless, myths and misunderstandings about this largely preventable condition abou ...
Monday, December 29, 2008
What’s the perfect party food for better colon health? Easy -- a veggie platter with zesty bean dip. Why? Because beans, onions, celery, radishes, cucumbers, and peppers are great sources of flavonols -- a type of antioxidant that may help stop ...
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Eating may be the last thing you feel like doing when your stomach is upset, but some foods actually ease the symptoms, so consider giving these a try. AppleA little fiber goes a long way toward clearing nausea-inducing chemicals out of your sys ...
Thursday, December 11, 2008
For the first time, the FDA has issued a warning that the mercury contained in silver dental fillings may pose neurological risks to children and pregnant women. "Dental amalgams contain mercury, which may have neurotoxic effects on the nervous ...
Friday, November 21, 2008
What kind of diet causes 30 per cent of heart attacks around the world?If asked whether there was any single thing that united every person regardless of country or race, would heart attacks top your list? While hoping that the answer is no, we know ...
Friday, November 21, 2008
This is your gut. This is your gut on drugs.A new study reveals that a common antibiotic disrupts normal bacterial levels in the digestive tract of healthy adults for longer than previously thought. Six months later, in fact, some beneficial types of ...
Thursday, November 20, 2008
U.S. scientists studying 10 of the world's most popular approved pesticides say, when combined, the chemicals caused 99 percent mortality in tadpoles.University of Pittsburgh researchers said the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-approved pest ...
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
For some patients, the best therapy for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may be older, cheaper drugs such as fibre, antispasmodics and peppermint oil, a new study finds.According to researchers, these simple treatments have fallen out of favor because ...
Monday, November 17, 2008
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning about early exposure to chemicals during childhood and one of the main sources is household cleaning products. Toxic Nation, an offshoot of Environmental Defence, has some helpful suggestions o ...
Thursday, November 06, 2008
Daily supplements of extracts from green tea (Camellia sinensis) may reduce blood pressure, cholesterol and markers of oxidative stress, and all within three weeks, says a new study. Reductions of systolic and diastolic blood pressures of 5 and 4 mmH ...
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Tuesday, November 04, 2008
With so many conflicting stories out there in the media, many people are asking themselves, "why cleanse?"There are many benefits of body cleansing. It can improve overall health, decrease risk of disease, increase energy, improve digestion ...
Thursday, October 30, 2008
British researchers may have discovered why diets rich in fruits and vegetables can lower cancer risk.Patrick Gunning and scientists at the Institute of Food Research in Norwich said it could be due to a complex carbohydrate called pectin. In la ...
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Balancing the responsibilities of work and family life can be a challenge in itself. But on top of that, people today must contend with countless issues—from skyrocketing gas prices to the growing threat of environmental pollution—that at ...
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Food allergies in American children seem to be on the rise, now affecting about 3 million kids, according to the first federal study of the problem.But experts said that might be because parents are more aware and quicker to have their kids checked o ...
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Osteoporosis is a major health risk for 28 million Americans, that’s 1 in 9. Of the 10 million that have been diagnosed, 80% are women, and the other 18 million have low bone mass. Osteoporosis is attributed to 350,000 hip fractures each year.U ...
Monday, October 20, 2008
We think we're knowledgeable about food. But we're still confused about fats, cholesterol and when to eat during the day.Generally speaking, we're a pretty smart bunch when it comes to understanding nutrition. We get that some types of fi ...
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Drinking water is fundamental to human life. Experts have rated drinking water as second only in importance to oxygen. It is essential for human life. The human body is 55-75% water and to stay healthy we must replace 2 ½ quarts per day.Benefi ...
Friday, October 10, 2008
A new US study shows that the exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA), the chemical compound used in the linings of metal food and beverage cans and baby bottles, may reduce the efficacy of chemotherapy treatments. Over 2.2 million tonnes of BPA are produced a ...
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Greater maternal consumption of fish and longer periods of breast-feeding are tied to better physical and cognitive development in infants, according to a new study. The report, which looked at mothers and infants from Denmark, provides further evide ...
Friday, September 26, 2008
High intake of the artificial sweetener aspartame may lead to the degeneration of brain cells and various mental disorders, according to a research review conducted by South African scientists from the University of Pretoria and the University of Lim ...
Thursday, September 18, 2008
In the first investigation of toxic fire retardants in parents and their children, Environmental Working Group (EWG) found that toddlers and preschoolers typically had 3 times as much of these hormone-disrupting chemicals in their blood as their moth ...
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
According to the World Health Organization, 3.5 billion people suffer from some type of parasitic infection. Not all of these people live in third world countries; many in the developed world have any number of parasitic infections, some of which are ...
Thursday, September 04, 2008
A daily supplement of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may reduce mortality and admission to hospital for cardiovascular reasons in patients with heart failure, says a new study. Mortality rates were reduced by nine per cent, and hospital admissio ...
Friday, August 29, 2008
Compact fluorescent light bulbs can release dangerous amounts of mercury into the air when they break and must be disposed of very carefully, according to a report by the state of Maine.Compact fluorescent bulbs, which consume only about a quarter as ...
Friday, August 29, 2008
Every day you're exposed to more than 123 chemicals through your skin and mouth -- the vast majority of which have never been screened for safety by the FDA! They're even in your children's personal care products.The Environmental Working ...
Monday, August 25, 2008
Regular consumption of artificial, low-calorie sweeteners may actually cause people to gain more weight than similar consumption of sugar, according to a study conducted by researchers from Purdue University and published in the journal Behavioral Ne ...
Thursday, August 21, 2008
A new analysis of government data is the first to link low-level arsenic exposure, possibly from drinking water, with Type 2 diabetes, researchers say. The study's limitations make more research necessary. And public water systems were on their w ...
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
A night of disturbed and shallow sleep can lead to insulin resistance that may increase the risk of developing diabetes, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Chicago and published in the Proceedings of the National Aca ...
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
The demands on a woman's body during pregnancy often leave her feeling depleted, physically and emotionally. Depression is common among pregnant women. Concerns have been raised about possible harm from antidepressants which might affect both mot ...
Monday, July 28, 2008
Medical science has discovered how sensitive the insulin receptor sites are to chemical poisoning. Metals such as cadmium, mercury, arsenic, lead, fluoride and possibly aluminum may play a role in the actual destruction of beta cells through stimulat ...
Friday, July 18, 2008
Health Canada has found lead in some lipsticks for sale in Canada, but the agency says the levels do not pose a health risk for consumers.The government decided to test lipsticks after the U.S. group Campaign for Safe Cosmetics released a report last ...
Friday, July 11, 2008
Although as many as 300,000 Canadians suffer from celiac disease, many of them don't know it. Celiac disease, a lifelong, genetically based disorder, occurs when gluten - a protein found in wheat, rye and barley - triggers an abnormal immune resp ...
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Texas at Austin has uncovered evidence that the damage done by pesticides may last for four generations or more.Reproductive neuroendocrinologist Andrea Gore and evolutionary biologist Da ...
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Pollution kills up to 25,000 Canadians every year. A UBC study shows that pollution is linked to 24,000 cancer cases and costs our health care system nearly $2 billion annually! Frightening stats aren't they?These alarming findings demonstrate th ...
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Want to boost your brain power? Try boosting your heart and lung power with aerobic fitness and you may also end up with a more “fit” mind as a bonus. That’s the conclusion of a recent review of studies by researchers from the Unive ...
Friday, May 16, 2008
The children of women who are exposed to arsenic during pregnancy may be at an increased risk of cancer later in life due to the activation of a certain suite of genes, according to a study conducted by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of ...
Friday, May 16, 2008
Recent research reveals that regular exposure to formaldehyde leads to a 34% chance of developing Lou Gehrig's disease. Lou Gehrig's disease is also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) which is a neurodegenerative disease affecting m ...
Thursday, May 01, 2008
More than half of all major brand-name lipsticks may contain lead, according to tests conducted by an independent laboratory on behalf of the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics.Thirty-three brand-name red lipsticks were purchased in Boston, San Francisco, M ...
Thursday, May 01, 2008
Regular use of household cleaning sprays and air fresheners may increase the risk of adult-onset asthma, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.Researchers analyzed data from the European ...
Monday, April 21, 2008
Bisphenol A, the widely used compound in polycarbonate plastic, has the ability to alter the activity of genes in normal breast cells in ways that resemble what is found in extremely dangerous breast cancers, according to a new study.The study, condu ...
Monday, April 21, 2008
Health Canada is calling bisphenol A a dangerous substance, making it the first regulatory body in the world to reach such a determination and taking the initial step toward measures to control exposures to it. Although the government won't annou ...
Monday, April 14, 2008
The Canada Organic or Biologique Canada label is being phased in through December 2008, and will set an official government standard for organic products in Canada for the first time. Animals and food products have been raised in conditions mimicking ...
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Chinese herbal medicine appears to be more effective at relieving menstrual cramps and pain than pharmaceutical drugs, acupuncture or heat compression therapy, according to a new study conducted by Australian researchers and published in the journal ...
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Effective January 1st of this year, Norway has become the first nation to legislate a sweeping ban on the use of amalgam fillings in dental work. Previous laws forbid the use of mercury-containing fillings in more vulnerable segments of the populatio ...
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Researchers found a correlation between a higher omega-6-to-omega-3 blood ratio and the occurrence of depression, as well as the occurrence of inflammation-promoting compounds in the blood, according to a small study published in the journal Psychoso ...
Friday, March 14, 2008
Researchers funded in part by the Canadian Cancer Society have found that exposure to certain environmental contaminants may increase the risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Dr John Spinelli and his research team at the B.C. Cancer Agency collected bl ...
Thursday, March 13, 2008
A wide range of pharmaceuticals that include antibiotics, sex hormones, and drugs used to treat epilepsy and depression, contaminate drinking water supplies of at least 41 million Americans, according to a 5-month investigation by the Associated Pres ...
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Your food can be a killer. Not just the notorious junk food, but the stuff that's supposed to be nutritious and good!Many foods are laced with additives like monosodium glutamate (MSG) and aspartate (a component of NutraSweet) and because these c ...
Monday, February 25, 2008
If you want to produce brainy children, feed them brain food. Brain development of babies and children is highly influenced by nutritional intake. Children who are fed inadequate amounts of a key nutrient will have inadequate brain growth and develop ...
Thursday, February 21, 2008
The Cochrane Collaboration, an independent organization that compiles and disseminates evidence-based systematic reviews of healthcare interventions, has recently published 2 systematic reviews on herbal therapies.1 Those reviews, published in the Co ...
Thursday, January 31, 2008
There is growing evidence that chronic exposure to air pollution levels common in places such as Toronto may be causing heart disease in otherwise healthy people, a top cardiac researcher said yesterday.While the harmful effects of air pollution on p ...
Monday, January 21, 2008
New research out Monday may have expecting moms rethinking their drinking habits. A new study has found that pregnant women who consumed more than 200 milligrams of caffeine a day, equivalent to about two cups of coffee, had twice the risk of mi ...
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Toxins?! In my body? Never! Unfortunately, the body has become a dumping ground for many toxic chemicals. We as a society are eating a diet full of acrylamide, sodium nitrate, phytic acid, and hydrogenated oils. Some of our bodies have chemicals that ...
Thursday, January 17, 2008
What do cosmetics have in common with cellphones? They both worry a leading cancer scientist about their potential as health risksFirst off, Devra Davis won't do the interview on her cellphone. Call me back on the land line, she instructs. It' ...
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
As we near the holiday season and prepare to enjoy a bountiful and delicious feast, a few simple suggestions for proper food safety can go a long way toward creating a healthy and bacteria-free meal on this most enjoyable holiday.Tip #1: Practice pro ...
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Heart attack season has arrived. Coronary concerns are too often played down during the festivities. December and January are the deadliest months for heart disease, and many of the things that make the season merry are culprits: Rich meals, alcohol ...
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
A type of omega-3 fatty acid called docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) may help prevent the abnormal clumping of certain proteins that leads to the development of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study published in the Journal of Neuroscience. The ...
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Several international studies have shown the benefits of probiotics. Probiotics are popping up on food labels, but what do they do?Likely not enough beneficial ones, according to Gregor Reid, of the Canadian Research & Development Centre for Prob ...
Friday, November 09, 2007
During the past 20 years there has been a significant increase in weight gain and obesity. In most developed countries, current estimates suggest that women, in particular, are gaining weight on an average of 450g per year despite the plethora of low ...
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Report touted as first to tabulate emission tollPollution spewing from vehicle tailpipes kills about 440 people in Toronto and costs the city's economy $2.2-billion every year, according to a new study from the city's public health unit that ...
Monday, October 29, 2007
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- A significant proportion of lipstick manufactured in the United States and used by millions of American women contains surprisingly high levels of lead, the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics said Thursday. According to new produc ...
Friday, October 26, 2007
New research is creating more reasons for you to think twice before feeding processed foods to your children, or eating it yourself for that matter. If you are struggling to change your family’s diet to healthier foods, there is new evidence fo ...
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
So-called "body burden" testing reveals industrial chemicals in humans. Many of these chemicals harm rats, but studies on humans are preliminary. One scientist warns modern-day humans are living an "unnatural experiment"Michelle H ...
Thursday, October 18, 2007
On October 5 2007 the EPA approved a new chemical fumigant for use on strawberries and other food crops across the U.S. The pesticide, methyl iodide, vaporizes quickly, causing it to drift far distances. Although the state of California has categoriz ...
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Outbreaks of asthma and allergies have increased considerably since the early 1980s. Asthma statistics outline a jump of 74% for children between the ages of 5-14 years and 160% for children under four years old, according to the National Institutes ...
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Ontario's top three politicians are awash with pollutants, from PCBs to pesticides, stain repellents to flame retardants. And it seems the party leaders are more polluted than the average Canadian, according to a report released yesterday b ...
Thursday, September 06, 2007
Artificial food colouring and preservatives commonly found in many of the foods children regularly eat appear to lead to increased levels of hyperactivity, finds a study in The Lancet. The study found that it wasn't just children with attention d ...
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Supplementing with an omega-3 fatty acid called eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) may lower the risk of non-fatal coronary events by 20 percent, according to a new Japanese study published in The Lancet.Researchers followed 18,645 Japanese high-cholesterol ...
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Ontarians are living in a toxic soup that's increasing our risk of getting cancer and it's high time the government takes steps to obliterate this environmental threat, a coalition of health and labour groups says.This province doesn't ha ...
Thursday, August 09, 2007
How to add healthy fats to your diet. Imagine this common scenario. You start off your day with a breakfast that consists of nonfat cereal, loaded with nonfat milk, banana slices, orange juice and a coffee filled with milk and sugar. Do you lose weig ...
Friday, July 27, 2007
A compound found in blueberries shows promise of preventing colon cancer, according to a new study. Scientists at Rutgers University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture conducted a joint study on animals, and found that the compound -- called pter ...
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Research on omega-3 fish oils keeps looking better and better: new studies have found that omega-3s fish oils can help with three catastrophic diseases -- Alzheimer's, heart failure, and cancer.Ernst J. Schaefer, MD, of the USDA's nutrition r ...
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Convenience store coolers are lined with colourful and eye catching cans of energy drinks claiming to jump-start your energy levels. These drinks promise to replenish your tired mind and body with immediate energy and vitamins. By drinking this &ldqu ...
Monday, July 16, 2007
Most women know that calcium is critical in preventing osteoporosis, the disease of progressive bone loss and fractures that affects millions of Americans. But which source is better – calcium-rich foods or supplements? A preliminary study ...
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Patients who reduce their dietary energy density by adding water-rich foods, such as fruits and vegetables, and limiting fat intake lose a third more weight at 6 months compared with those who only decrease their fat intake, according to the results ...
Monday, June 11, 2007
We’ve all heard that it is important to drink a lot of water, especially in the summer, to replenish the fluids lost due to heat and outdoor activities. If you haven’t followed that advice in the past, here’s a reason to pay attenti ...
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Nearly 50% of adults in the developed world suffer from overweight or outright obesity and South Africa is on par with countries such as the USA and the UK, with up to 40% of women suffering from obesity. These staggering facts were recently highligh ...
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
A diet rich in calcium and vitamin D - nutrients usually associated with bone health - reduces the risk of women developing breast cancer prior to menopause, new research suggests. The study, published in today's edition of the Archives of I ...
Friday, May 04, 2007
Good digestion equals good health - By Brenda Watson, ND, CT Almost all disease can be traced back to poor digestion. Good digestive health is more than just breaking down your food properly; it’s essential for nutrient absorption, immune funct ...
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
The Green Living Enterprises Empire, already encompassing Green Living Magazine, the upcoming Green Living Show, green investment company Investeco, the Green Toronto Awards, and Eco Options, expands again with Green Living Online. Everyone wants to ...
Monday, April 09, 2007
If colons could cheer they would be gurgling with gratitude, thanks to a discovery regarding two natural supplements that offer a synergistic answer to reducing colitis inflammation. Colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBS) that causes a ...
Monday, April 09, 2007
The presence of omega-3 fatty acids in young men is linked to "peak bone mass" or bone mineral density, according to a study published this month in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The study found that 22-year-old men with the h ...
Friday, March 23, 2007
Metallic Lunch: An Analysis of Heavy Metals in the Canadian Diet is a warning cry to the federal government to respond to the disturbing reality of food pollution. The report calls on Health Canada to develop policies, regulations and monitoring syst ...
Friday, March 09, 2007
The Toronto Star wanted to know what foods pack the biggest health and nutritional punch, so they asked one of Canada's most recognized experts on the subject, bestselling author Liz Pearson, to give them her Top 10 list and the scientific reason ...
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
The less you sleep, the more weight you may gain. So say School of Medicine researchers, who found in a recent study that sleep loss leads to higher levels of a hormone that triggers appetite, lower levels of a hormone that tells the body it’s ...
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Eating fish and seafood during pregnancy has long-lasting benefits for the child, a UK study has suggested. Children of mothers who had eaten lots of fish during pregnancy had better communication and social skills at seven years old, the Lance ...
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
A steady diet of whole grains, from amaranth to oats, can lower your risk of heart disease. Here’s how to shop for and cook with grainsThe whole grain truthWhole grains have attracted a lot of positive attention recently due to the growing weal ...
Friday, February 09, 2007
A diet rich in fibre can halve the risk of breast cancer among young women, according to a new study by Leeds University. Cereal fibre, such as that found in whole bread and cereals, was found to be particularly effective. "[This] study further ...
Friday, February 09, 2007
A recent study indicates that diet fortified with flaxseed oil, which is rich in plant omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), may significantly lower blood pressure. The study, conducted by researchers from Harokopio University and Laiko Hospital in Ath ...
Monday, February 05, 2007
A lack of healthy fats can actually cause children to become overweight, according to a study published online by the Swedish Research Council.Researchers based at the Sahlgrenska Academy at Goteborg University studied the lifestyle, dietary habits a ...
Friday, January 26, 2007
Irritable bowel syndrome affects up to 58 million people in the U.S. and over 6 million in Canada. It is a condition of the digestive tract that is difficult to diagnose. Common symptoms include: abdominal pain, intestinal spasms, bloating, gas, abno ...
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Harmful chemicals have been found in the bodies of every child and parent tested in the first cross-Canada study of pollution in families.Environmental Defence tested five families from British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick for 68 toxic ...
Monday, July 31, 2006
When chlorine is used to properly disinfect a pool, it kills most germs that cause Recreational Water Illnesses in less than an hour. However, chlorine takes longer to kill some parasites such as Cryptosporidium, which can survive for days in even a ...
Friday, June 30, 2006
It isn't just food that can cause heartburn. Sometimes it's the medications we take to treat other conditions that can be the culprit. Some medications can cause heartburn by relaxing the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES), allowing stomach con ...