Canadian Online Health News

Cancer treatment could cause other cancers

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Health Canada has approved new safety warnings for the drug thalidomide, which is used to treat multiple myeloma, because there is a slight risk patients could develop a secondary cancer.

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.

Hoarding, cannabis withdrawal now mental illnesses

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Hoarding, cannabis withdrawal and a severe version of PMS are among the new mental illnesses added to the updated Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

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.

Accidental find shows Vitamin C kills tuberculosis

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Scientists said Tuesday they had managed to kill lab-grown tuberculosis (TB) bacteria with good old Vitamin C -- an "unexpected" discovery they hope will lead to better, cheaper drugs.

Smartphone app lets doctors view your daily habits

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A novel new app can help health care providers keep tabs on patients suffering from mental illness or diabetes, to see if their behaviour is straying from the norm and heading in an unhealthy direction.