Canadian Online Health News

Cameron 'Cam!!kaze' Toms fit for the ring

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Cameron Toms’ business card describes him as a professional wrestler/entertainer.

One way to boost sleep: turn off your tablet, smartphone

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

If you want to improve your sleep, a new report published in the journal Nature on Wednesday advises shutting off your tablet well before bedtime.

Chamomile tea may help fight cancer

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

One good reason to brew a cup of chamomile tea: researchers say it may help fight cancer.

Reality of the situation

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The irony isn’t lost on Vinny Guadagnino.

Ultra-low salt intake may not boost health

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Americans at high risk for heart problems who have been told for years to sharply cut salt from their diet may not actually benefit from ultra-low sodium diets and could even face some harm, an independent panel of health experts said on Tuesday.

Restaurant meals pack calorie punch: studies

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A single meal at a North American restaurant may contain more than half the calories the average person needs for the whole day, according to research published Monday in a leading U.S. medical journal.

Obesity obsession overlooks underweight kids

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

An obsession with overweight kids means children who are underweight are often overlooked, a new study finds.

Smartphone app helps fight obesity: study

Sun, 12 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Using a simple smartphone application to photograph one's meals is a useful slimming aid for the overweight, according to an experiment reported on Sunday.

Kidney condition can have life-long consequences

Sat, 11 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Many North Americans will unknowingly fall into a trap in 2013. It results in “unintended consequences.” Moreover, as medical treatment progresses every year, more of such consequences are waiting to happen. This week, what you should know about acute kidney injury (AKI).

Pets may help cut heart disease risk: American Heart Association

Thu, 9 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Anyone wanting to live longer and cut their risk of suffering from heart disease might want to consider getting a pet.