BC massage therapist fined for exposing breasts of two patients
A BC massage therapist has been fined and banned from providing breast examinations and massage services after two women patients
One-third of Canadians say back pain limiting their daily lives
More than 11 million Canadians suffer from an injury or disorder that affects their movement, with one in eight reporting
Ready-to-eat dry sausages recalled due to Salmonella
Industry is recalling various ready-to-eat dried sausages from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the
Singapore becomes first country to ban ads of high-sugar drinks
Singapore has become the the first country in the world to ban advertisements of packaged drinks with very high sugar
Planning for a needle-free filler? You need to read this alert
BC Health Authorities and the BC Ministry of Health are issuing a public service announcement for persons considering undergoing needle-free
One-in-four Canadians over 30 are looking after loved ones
Most Canadians are, or expect to be, directly involved in caregiving for their loved ones, according to a study from
Aging Canadians struggle to afford prescription medication
One in six Canadians (17%) in the 55-plus age group – a figure that represents upwards of 1.8 million people
EU panel wrongly declared artificial sweetener aspartame safe, says new research
Did the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) mislead people about safety of aspartame, a popular artificial sweetener? It seems so
Woman with disability wins insurance funding for sex therapy
An Australian woman who is in her forties and has multiple sclerosis will get state funding for a sex therapist
Don’t exploit animals for yoga: Rights groups tell Philadelphia studio
You must have heard of yoga with dogs, cats and goats. Now people would do yoga with baby lambs, baby
Owl types have higher breast cancer risk than lark types
Night owls, who stay up late, have higher risk of breast cancer than the larks, who like to get up
New York considers a ban on foie gras
New York City Council is considering a bill that seeks a ban on selling or offering to sell foie gras made from force-fed
Lingerie that heals: A revival of ayurvedic clothing
Australian designer Julie Lantry sells bras, knickers and tops that promise you more than you would expect — herbal healing. Her collection, Soulmate Intimates,
A doctor carries his family’s legacy at Lions Gate Hospital
When Dr. Mark McConkey's dreams of becoming a professional baseball player were dashed – for lack of talent, if you believe him – he ended up going with his fallback plan, medical school.
Dogs can detect cancer with more than 90% accuracy
Yes, you heard it right. Dogs can not only detect cancer they can even beat screening technology to it. A
Scientists find 400 medical practices to be ineffective
Not everything that the doctor prescribes works because a large number of practices adopted by doctors are backed by insufficient
Enjoy free outdoor fitness classes at Mahon Park and Ray Perrault Park
North Vancouver Recreation and Culture is inviting citizens to join their new and free outdoor circuit training classes starting this
How Nicole and Jayne created a bright spot at Lions Gate Hospital
It wasn’t part of their job, but some staff members of the Lions Gate Hospital couldn’t help but notice how
Measles vaccination: VCH to send letters to North Shore parents
You may soon get mail from your health agency. Vancouver Coastal Health is sending letters to parents and guardians of
The duo who bring cheer to Lions Gate Hospital
If you have visited Lions Gate Hospital, you may have witnessed an ever-changing array of cheery seasonal and holiday displays
How long do Canadians wait for the doctor?
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