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Canada has a rich history of involvement in medical research, spanning from early discoveries in the 19th century to groundbreaking advances in the 21st. The country has been, and continues to be home to numerous influential scientists, physicians, and researchers who have made significant impacts on the field of medicine. One of Canada’s most notable
Welcome to our latest blog series, created in recognition of Clinical Trials Day; an annual event observed on May 20th to commemorate the first randomized clinical trial conducted by James Lind in 1747. This day serves as an opportunity to recognize the vital role that clinical trials play in advancing medical research and improving patient
Adults who stay well-hydrated appear to be healthier, develop fewer chronic conditions, such as heart and lung disease, and live longer than those who may not get sufficient fluids, according to a National Institutes of Health study published in eBioMedicine. Research conducted over a 30-year period gathered data from just over 11,000 adults, comparing serum sodium
A new study involving over 170,000 US-based participants has found evidence that sticking to a plant based diet could reduce the chance of bowel cancer for men by up to 22%. The research found no such link for women, who have an overall lower risk of bowel cancer. “Colorectal cancer is the third most common
Researchers have found that bilingualism can slow down and mitigate the course of age-related changes in the human brain. The study is authored by scientists from the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience in Moscow, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University in Milan and Northumbria University in Newcastle. A sample of cognitively healthy senior (60+ years of age) bilingual
A lack of sleep affects people’s ability to feel for others. Sleep deprivation and emotional fatigue can hit anyone, but first responders and health-care workers are especially vulnerable due to shift work, long hours, and the overall stressful nature of their jobs. A study conducted by cognitive neuroscience researchers Veronica Guadagni and Giuseppe Iaria was designed to
New research conducted by the University of Oxford in partnership with several American institutions has revealed a potential cause of endometriosis and a nonhormonal drug target that may lead to improved therapy for this condition. Endometriosis is when the kind of tissue that normally lines the uterus grows somewhere else. It can grow on the ovaries,
New research is shining light on the ugly side of the cosmetics industry. A peer-reviewed study published last month in Environmental Science and Technology presented evidence that hundreds of makeup products contain “high” levels of organic fluorine. This is an indicator that they also contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are known more colloquially
Swiss and Italian scientists have been able to prove a correlation between gut microbiota and the appearance of amyloid plaques in the brain, buildups typically associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia and is an incurable condition that directly affects millions of people, and indirectly affects many more family
Cooking food together with kids lets you share food and cooking traditions and important food skills. If your kids get cooking now, chances are they will keep up this good habit as they grow older. Why not try out this recipe from UnlockFood.ca and have some fun in the kitchen with your loved ones while
