THUNDER BAY – “Many parents of children diagnosed with ADHD do not want their children on medication,” said Kathleen Holton, lead study author and assistant professor in American University’s Department of Health Studies and member of AU’s Center for Behavioral...
MONTREAL – HEALTH – Deteriorating eyesight is becoming more and more common. As North Americans grow older they are plagued with various eye diseases like age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, or glaucoma. It is important to take...
THUNDER BAY – Rocking Recovery Day in Thunder Bay brought out the community to share stories of recovery from addiction and stories of hope. Thunder Bay struggles with issues with addiction. The majority of the calls for the Thunder...
THUNDER BAY – HEALTH – On September 1, Canadians are invited to take part in Coffee Break®, the Alzheimer Society’s largest nationwide fundraiser that simply asks participants to share a cup of coffee in exchange for a donation to...
TAMPA – As medicine advances and our understanding of how to limit risk factors for longevity begins to increase, there are more people living longer than ever before. Although this is an excellent thing overall, there are some drawbacks...
WASHINGTON – The scientific evidence is too limited to make firm conclusions about the effectiveness and safety of cannabis and cannabinoid products in treating chronic pain or post traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD). The results of two systematic evidence reviews...
Opioid Crisis Online with Dealers MONTREAL – When drug users go online for the first time to buy opioids, they aren’t looking for the widest selection or the best prices for their illicit purchases, a new study suggests. Researchers...
THUNDER BAY – Maple Lodge Farms Ltd. is recalling certain chicken frankfurters from the marketplace due to the potential presence of bone fragments. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below. The following products have been sold nationally....
BERKELEY – Pressure to feel upbeat can make you feel downbeat, while embracing your darker moods can actually make you feel better in the long run, according to new UC Berkeley research. “We found that people who habitually accept...
PRINCETON NJ – HEALTH – Being exposed to and actively remembering violent episodes — even those that happened up to a decade before — hinders short-term memory and cognitive control, according to a study which was co-authored by Princeton...
By Heather Vita THUNDER BAY – HEALTH – After Kristine Cameron had her second foot surgery in seven years, she wanted to give back and help others who might need surgery themselves. In recovery from her first surgery, she made...
THUNDER BAY – HEALTH – Using marijuana raises the risk of stroke and heart failure even after accounting for demographic factors, other health conditions and lifestyle risk factors such as smoking and alcohol use, according to research scheduled for...
