Health

The miracle molecule NO (nitric oxide) & heart health

W. Gifford-Jones MD —           My initial reaction to this news was, “It’s too good to be true”. But three researchers received the prestigious Nobel Prize for its discovery. Louise J. Ignarro, one of the prize winners, says, “There may ...

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Celebs to join 20,000 youths at WE Day Toronto 2016

A series of inspiring stadium-sized life-changing events that take place around the world, brings together world-renowned speakers and performers including Gord Downie, Jason Derulo, Macklemore, Lilly Singh, Margaret Trudeau, Hedley, Winnie Harlow, Chris Hadfield, Penny Oleksiak, Jacob Tremblay, Paula Abdul, Chris ...

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Why I’ve never forgotten a Japanese girl

W. Gifford-Jones MD — 58 years ago I made an unfortunate decision. I was in the wrong place at the wrong time with the wrong Japanese girl. But the problem was not what you’re thinking! Rather, I was in Tokyo, ...

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Mother’s Rx works for recurrent urinary infections

W. Gifford-Jones MD — Is Mother sometimes right about medical treatment? This week a report in the Canadian Medical Association Journal shows that, at times, her batting average is better than that of doctors. Drs. Blayne Welk and Duane Hicklings ...

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Healthcare pros taking advantage of auto accident victims

Acting on a tip from a policyholder, two undercover operatives hired by Aviva Canada entered a wellness clinic wearing hidden cameras and posing as auto accident victims. At a North York wellness clinic, where auto accident victims are supposed to ...

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Barrier-free care for those homeless or under-housed

Street Health has welcomed clients, community partners, funders and supporters to an Open House and ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open its newly accessible Coach House. This renovation enables an enhanced level of care to clients with private, well-equipped space to meet ...

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Canadian Vaping Assn. response to federal vaping regulation

In response to the recent announcement by the Federal Government on its plan to regulate vaping, the Canadian Vaping Association (CVA) welcomes the Minister’s comments acknowledging that electronic cigarettes are a less harmful alternative to cigarette smoking and, in fact, ...

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Fractured Water: Can urban Ontario reconnect its watersheds?

Friday, April 3, 2015 | Follow Us:       Home Features Feature Stories News Innovation & Job News Development News In The News Civic Impact Places Toronto Neighbourhoods Mississauga Oakville Brampton Woodbridge Vaughan Richmond Hill Markham Pickering – Ajax – Whitby Focus City Building Design Diversity Healthcare and Wellness ...

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Fractured Water: Can urban Ontario reconnect its watersheds?

Nina Ignaczak — Although the frozen landscape surrounding Ontario cities in early March seems as though it may never thaw, longer days are already here. Soon, the ice and snow will melt away, and the rivers, lakes and wetlands surrounding ...

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The drug-induced suicide of Robin Williams 2 years later

Dr. Gary G. Kohls — Global Research — 55 years ago (July 2, 1961) an American literary icon, Ernest Hemingway, committed suicide at his beloved vacation retreat in Ketchum, Idaho. He had just flown to Ketchum after being discharged from a ...

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