‘Health And Beauty’ Archives
Public outpouring for Layton not surprising, experts say
The outpouring of emotion that has greeted the death of Jack Layton is not unexpected, according to some experts. CBC | Health News [Read More]
Sex with Neanderthals boosted human immunity
Some immune system genes carried by modern humans came from interbreeding with Neanderthals and other ancient hominins called Denisovans, a new study has found. CBC | Health News [Read More]
Obesity deterrents by governments called for
Taxing sweetened drinks such as pop and limiting junk food ads for children could help curb obesity worldwide, researchers say in a medical journal series. CBC | Health News [Read More]
U.S. teens on Facebook more likely to use drugs
American teens who spend time on Facebook and other social media sites may be at increased risk of smoking, drinking and drug use, a survey suggests. CBC | Health News [Read More]
Vaccines largely safe, U.S. review says
Vaccines can cause certain side-effects, but serious ones appear very rare, and there’s no link with autism and Type 1 diabetes, the U.S. Institute of Medicine says CBC | Health News [Read More]
Dalhousie Medicine opens Moncton education site
Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick introduced the public to its new clinical site in Moncton Friday. Officials hope the new school will keep more medical talent in the province. CBC | Health News [Read More]
Vitamin A could save 600,000 kids’ lives a year
Vitamin A supplements can save the lives of children in low- and middle-income countries, a new review suggests. CBC | Health News [Read More]
