Mens Health
Understanding the Rise of Resistance in Antifungal Medications: Challenges and Solutions
A recent review in Science has described an alarming rise of resistance in anti-fungal drugs used for plant, animal, and human applications. Fungal pathogens can have
Revolutionizing Diabetes Management with Smart Insoles Technology
Approximately 3 million Canadians are currently living with diabetes and the number is ever-rising. The traditional approach of searching for new and improved anti-diabetic
Exploring the Readiness of Gene Therapy for Treating Optic Nerve Disease
Gene therapy is a promising therapeutic tool for treating genetic defects. In a recent review, researchers in the US comb over the data to
Daily Dose of Laughter – Joke of the Day for December 8
Doctor to his patient: If you stop smoking then you can live for more than 20 years! Patient: Great! Then I will stop smoking when I
Lentilles de Contact Intelligentes : Surveillez Votre Glycémie en Temps Réel
Un groupe de chercheurs en Corée a présenter leurs conclusions sur les recherches effectuées sur les lentilles de contact souples et intelligentes capable de
Top Strategies for Effective Cervical Cancer Prevention
Cervical cancer is the cancer of the cervix, which is the lower narrow end of the uterus that connects the uterus to the vagina.
Study Reveals Key Role of Sleep in Preventing Childhood Obesity
Child obesity prevention may help lower adult obesity rates. Researchers studied the impact of sleep and nutrition-activity interventions on reducing the risk of obesity
Inside Look: My Journey as a Participant in a Clinical Trial
Frank Greene*, a carpenter and avid outdoorsman, shares his experiences as a participant in a type 2 diabetes trial with Clinical Trials Canada magazine editor
Challenge Your Mind with Intriguing Brain Teasers for All Ages
Six nurses want to divide five chocolate bars (6×4 pieces) so that everyone gets the same amount. How many 1×1 pieces does every nurse
Challenging Brain Teaser for June 27 to Boost Your Cognitive Skills
In a container, there are 15 red and 15 white pills. What is the minimal number of pills a patient needs to take from
Challenging Brain Teaser for October 26: Sharpen Your Mind Today!
When Dr. Johnson is hiring new people for his clinic, he likes to check their problem-solving skills, so he asks them the following question:
Challenging Brain Teaser for August 5: Test Your Wits Today
Carol is a married woman. Dr. Johnson’s son is her daughter’s father. What is Carol’s relationship with Dr. Johnson? See the answer Answer: Daughter-in-law
Challenging Brain Teaser to Sharpen Your Mind – July 20 Edition
Dr. Johnson went to the shop and purchased 4 items. Three of the items cost: $1.50 $3.00 $4.00 Very curiously, the 4 prices added
Understanding the Key Factors Contributing to Inflammation in Children and Women
A study recently published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition explored various factors associated with inflammation in preschool children and women of reproductive
Exploring Treatment Options for Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: Is Surgery the Best Choice?
A study recently published in the BMJ explores the efficacy of shoulder surgery as a treatment for shoulder impingement syndrome. Shoulder impingement syndrome is
Exploring the Benefits of Apple Polyphenol Extract for Arterial Health Improvement
Researchers in Finland looked at whether an apple polyphenol extract could improve arterial health in 60 volunteers who had mildly raised blood pressure.
Understanding the Link Between COVID-19 and Myocarditis in Competitive Athletes
New research investigates the prevalence of myocarditis in competitive athletes diagnosed with COVID-19. Myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle.1 It is often difficult
Transforming Glaucoma Management: The Impact of Home Tonometry
Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. Fortunately, there are ways to slow its progression and even prevent it. Tonometry tests play
Exploring the Link Between Antidepressants and Cataracts: What You Need to Know
Researchers recently conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis in order to examine the link between antidepressants and the risk of cataract development. A cataract
Significant Medical Milestones on December 8, 2016: A Look Back in History
December 8, 2016: (1) (1730) Dutch physiologist, biologist and chemist Jan Ingenhousz is born. He is known for demonstrating that light is required for