health articles 2018

Critics denounce ‘zombie’ push for private health care as Quebec data shows higher costs

The Quebec government has paid significantly more for certain procedures completed in private clinics compared to those done through the public system, data released this week suggests.The figures, made public…

02/10/2025

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Is Ice Cream healthy? Yes, according to research

If you ask someone to describe ice cream to you, it's highly unlikely that “healthy” would make it into their thoughtfully crafted description — unless you ask a picky 10-year-old…

30/08/2025

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Supreme Court dismisses BC doctor’s appeal in challenge over access to private health care

Canada's highest court will not hear an appeal from a Vancouver-based physician who has been challenging the health-care system over access to private care. The Supreme Court of Canada's decision…

15/08/2025

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Sleep apnea causes cognitive problems even in healthy men, research finds

Most people with untreated sleep apnea develop heart disease, and researchers have assumed that's why they also have cognitive problems. But a small new study finds that obstructive sleep apnea…

09/08/2025

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Can eating more protein help preserve health?

Share on PinterestIt is important to get protein from a range of sources, whether they are plant or animal-based. Jordan Lye/Getty ImagesA new study in mice suggests that consuming a…

07/06/2023

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Running through middle age can preserve memory: study

Exercising as you age can help maintain memory and fight cognitive decline, according to a new study. In the study, researchers from Florida Atlantic University and Mexico's National Polytechnic Institute…

30/05/2023

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Want to Lose Weight? The WHO Says Avoid These Non-Sugar Sweeteners

The WHO says sugar substitutes will not help with weight loss or diet-related diseases.Evidence from randomized controlled trials included in the review showed that while non-sugar sweeteners may help people…

21/05/2023

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Calgary sky filled with smoke; health, fire officials urge caution

Many Calgary residents woke up Tuesday to a dark sky, even after sunrise, and the choking smell of smoke, as the devastating effect of wildfires elsewhere in the province has…

18/05/2023