Posts Tagged ‘cancer’

Promising new ‘sharp-shooter’ drug aimed at several cancers

TORONTO – A team of Canadian and U.S. researchers has developed a new “sharp-shooter”…

by The Canadian Press - Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Michael Douglas, expert third-baseman, misses a public-health home run

Julia Belluz on the latest celebrity health headline

by Julia Belluz - Tuesday, June 4, 2013
HPV vaccine gains favour in sub-Saharan Africa

A vaccine creates controversy in Calgary, is accepted in Pretoria

by Stephanie Findlay - Friday, January 11, 2013
Manitoba study finds cancer creates financial hardship for patients and families

WINNIPEG – A study released in Winnipeg says the financial cost of cancer can…

by The Canadian Press - Thursday, November 1, 2012
Peter Stoffer, the director’s cut

Global has uploaded video of Peter Stoffer’s entire meeting with reporters before QP this…

by Aaron Wherry - Monday, October 1, 2012
‘There is nothing I wouldn’t do to make Jack live longer’

Olivia Chow’s statement to reporters, delivered just before Question Period.
I appreciate Mr. Anders’…

by Aaron Wherry - Monday, October 1, 2012
Rob Anders, professional heckler

MP apologizes for this whopper: ‘Mr. Mulcair, with his arm twisted behind the scenes, helped to hasten Jack Layton’s death’

by Aaron Wherry - Monday, October 1, 2012
REVIEW: Mortality

Book by Christopher Hitchens

by Brian Bethune - Friday, September 21, 2012
What do we need to know?

Helen Branswell notes that the public doesn’t know the precise details of the cancer…

by Aaron Wherry - Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Running, biking and riding across Canada for a cause

With dozens raising money this way, it’s getting harder to get noticed

by Aaron Hutchins - Friday, July 13, 2012
Getting drugs to a tumour with nanoparticles

Side effects from cancer treatment could be greatly minimized if we can harness tiny particles

by Kate Lunau - Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Should Windsor close the tap on fluoridation?

We’re not positively sure flouride helps prevent caries. But there’s no evidence at all it causes cancer.

by Erica Alini - Friday, March 23, 2012
Does WiFi pose health risks?

If you fear WiFi, you may also want to steer clear of baby powder

by Julia Belluz - Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Boo! A brief history of technology scares

People have been worrying about the effects of new technology since, well, fire

by Peter Nowak - Tuesday, November 1, 2011
The House will pass judgment on asbestos

This evening the House of Commons will vote on the following NDP motion.
That,…

by Aaron Wherry - Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Health Canada issues warning about cellphone radiation

Agency recommends parents limit their kids’ exposure to the devices

by macleans.ca - Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Seth Rogen makes cancer a laughing matter in 50/50

Finally, a buddy movie with a narrative arc built around chemo

by Brian D. Johnson - Friday, September 30, 2011
2 million women diagnosed with cancer in 2010: report

Sharp rise seen in younger women in poorer countries

by macleans.ca - Thursday, September 15, 2011
‘That’s their choice’

A few weeks after a group of doctors and medical professionals called on Conservative…

by Aaron Wherry - Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Layton: the final enigma

Eventually, Canada will begin to oblige men in Layton’s position to be excruciatingly forthright about their health

by Colby Cosh - Wednesday, September 7, 2011