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Thursday Feb. 9, 2012 3:11 PM ET
Fast-track testing helps to find ovarian cancer early
Ovarian cancer has long been dubbed a silent killer because it's often diagnosed only when it's too late. But a Montreal oncologist is working on a better testing method and is encouraging women and their doctors not to ignore the early symptoms. Full Story
Tassimo brewers, packages recalled amid burn concerns
A massive recall of Tassimo single-cup home-brewed coffee makers has been ordered in Canada and the United States after reports a malfunction can burn users.
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Doctors telling more adults: Get out and exercise
More and more U.S. adults are being told by their doctor to get out and exercise, according to government survey released Thursday.
Tai chi reduces falls in Parkinson's patients, study finds
Tai chi, the Chinese exercise regimen based on slow, rhythmic body movements, can improve balance and reduce falls in people with mild to moderate Parkinson's disease, researchers say.
Some doctors not always honest with patients: study
Trust your doctor? A U.S. survey finds that some doctors aren't always completely honest with their patients.
More than half admitted describing someone's prognosis in a way they knew was too rosy.
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Electric shocks to brain may boost memory: study
People learned better when a key part of their brains got mild zaps of electricity, a finding that may someday help Alzheimer's patients keep more of their memories.
Abuse may cause DNA changes that increase suicide risk
Physical and emotional abuse in childhood may cause changes to DNA that increase the risk of death by suicide, say Canadian researchers, whose findings may one day lead to tests to determine suicide risk, as well as treatments to lower the likelihood of taking one's life.
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Most food-poisoning cases originate in restaurants
A new food safety report released by the Conference Board of Canada says half or more of all cases of food-borne illnesses in Canada are picked up in restaurants or from other food service providers.
Mental health at work: Creating safe workplaces
Research shows that one in five Canadians will experience a mental illness in their lifetime but employees are still unsure how to address psychological health in the workplace.
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Landsberg, Hughes say toughest adversary is depression
Clara Hughes and Michael Landsberg have faced tough challenges in their lives -- Hughes as an Olympian and Landsberg as a no-holds-barred TV sports show host. But both Hughes and Landsberg agree the toughest adversary they've ever faced, is depression.
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Celebrities, just like us, aren't immune to mental illness
Margaret Trudeau, figure skater Elizabeth Manley and singer Amy Sky may be Canadian household names leading seemingly perfect lives. But Canadians may not know that each woman has survived mental illness. Today, they're on a mission to convince ordinary Canadians living with mental illness that they can do the same.
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Provinces, territories urged to pay for HPV vaccine for boys
A group representing women doctors in Canada is calling on provincial governments to pay for HPV vaccine for boys.
Getting caffeine fix as easy as taking deep breath
Move over, coffee and Red Bull. A Harvard professor thinks the next big thing will be people inhaling their caffeine from a lipstick-sized tube. Critics say the novel product is not without its risks.
Smokers report worse dental health, but go to dentists less often
Smokers not only have more problems with their teeth than non-smokers, but they also go to the dentist less often.
Let's Talk campaign chair turns tragedy into message of hope
After losing two brothers to suicide and enduring her own battle with depression, Mary Deacon, Chair of Bell's Mental Health Initiative, has made mental health advocacy a big part of her life's work.
Healthy minds, healthy profits: A new business imperative
Canadian companies are starting to recognize the business value of workplace mental health programs that can help them retain talent and stay productive.
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Bell, Queen's create new anti-stigma research initiative
On the eve of a day dedicated to airing mental health issues, Bell Canada and Queen's University have announced the creation of a new research initiative aimed at fighting the stigma that keeps Canadians from talking about such illnesses.
Treat mentally ill inmates better, Alberta judge says
A judge says Alberta Health Services and the RCMP should do a better job of protecting people in custody with mental health problems.
Bread tops sources of dietary sodium in U.S.
Bread and rolls are the No. 1 source of salt in the American diet, accounting for more than twice as much sodium as snacks like potato chips and pretzels.
Utah high court to hear posthumous benefits case
Utah's Supreme Court is considering whether a sperm donor contract is proof that a man wanted to be a father even after his death.
White House proposes raise for Alzheimer's research
The Obama administration is increasing spending on Alzheimer's research -- planning to surpass half a billion dollars next year -- as part of a quest to find effective treatments for the brain-destroying disease by 2025.
Official quits breast cancer charity over funding dispute
An executive with a major U.S. breast-cancer charity has resigned after a dispute over funding for the country's best-known family planning organization and its providing of abortions, according to a letter obtained by The Associated Press.
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5 innovative ways mental health care is more accessible
The mental health community is working to make treatment more accessible to Canadians through technology, art and changes in care.
U.S. college machine dispenses 'morning-after' pill
Students at a U.S. university can obtain the "morning-after" emergency contraceptive pill from an unusual source -- a vending machine.
