TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2012 /CNW/ – Drawing on findings from physician and patient research, a report released jointly today by COPD Canada and the Family Physician Airways Group of Canada highlights a critical finding when it comes to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) care in Canada – the under reporting of flare-ups or “lung attacks” [...]

TORONTO, Feb. 17, 2012 /CNW/ – Dr. Nicole Onetto, Deputy Director and Chief Scientific Officer of the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR), today announced the launch of an innovative Phase III clinical trial that aims to determine whether multi-parametric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) coupled with transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) guided biopsy (called fusion technology) can [...]

TORONTO, Feb. 16, 2012 /CNW/ – When you ignore a health issue, it only tends to get worse. Liver disease has been lurking in the dark gaining strength while individuals and governments devote their attention elsewhere. Reports from Statistics Canada and most recently the Canadian Institutes for Health Information (CIHI) however are revealing glimpses of [...]

TORONTO, Feb. 15, 2012 /CNW/ – Ovarian Cancer Canada has named Vancouver researcher Dr. David Huntsman as inaugural recipient of its Karen Campbell National Award for Research Excellence. The award recognizes excellence in research that has had a significant impact on the understanding, future research and treatment of ovarian cancer. It will be presented at [...]

TORONTO, Feb. 15, 2012 /CNW/ – Think talking about money, family concerns, or issues at work might be touchy topics? Try talking about bladder problems. According to a new poll conducted by Ipsos Reid, many Canadian men feel bladder issues are a more delicate topic of discussion than other typically sensitive subjects.i The Locker Room [...]

Approximately 60% of adults in Ontario are overweight or obese, some studies say as high as 70%; 26% of Canadian children between two and 17 years of age are considered overweight (18%) or obese (8%); Statistics indicate that 75% of obese children will be obese adults. TORONTO, Feb. 14, 2012 /CNW/ – For over three [...]

TORONTO, Feb. 14, 2012 /CNW/ – Is your child anxious but imaginative? Did you know that there’s a clear link between creativity and anxiety? A new book, Anxiety and the Gift of Imagination, gives parents the tools to help kids to chase the monsters and other worries from their mind. Psychologists have documented a significant rise in anxiety [...]

If bad breath becomes more than an inconvenience, it may be time to visit your dentist TORONTO, Feb. 13, 2012 /CNW/ – Everyone suffers occasionally from bad breath. Bad breath is most commonly caused by certain foods, tobacco or alcohol. However, if you suffer from persistent bad breath, it could be a sign of something [...]