While many parents get useful advice and support online about raising their children, some may be posting too much about them. Researchers at the University of Michigan conducted a survey and found concern that some parents post embarrassing moments, photos… »
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Weight training and creatine : Bone benefits for post-menopausal women-
Osteoporosis- (bone density loss)- and the possibility of severe injury from falls are a major health concern for post-menopausal women. In a first of its kind, a new Canadian study has shown clear evidence of benefits for women over 50… »
Highlights, Immigration & Refugees, Society
The history of Canada’s refugee system
We often hear Canada described as a country of immigrants. The Aboriginal First Nations are the original inhabitants; everyone else arrived over the last 500 Many were refugees, escaping persecution and harsh conditions in their homelands. But it was not… »
Environment & Animal Life, Health, Society
Overuse of antibiotics in pets dangerous for all
When pets in Canada get sick they are often given the same kinds of antibiotics that people use, and indiscriminate use can increase the development of superbugs that are resistant to them. Antibiotics off the shelf Where people need a… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology
Canadian-led international data gathering on world lake temperatures
Canadian researchers are leading an international effort to create a major data-base on summer lake surface temperatures around the world. It’s called the Global Lake Temperature Collaboration (GLTC) project. Sapna Sharma (PhD) is an assistant professor in the Department of… »
Canadians urged to fight child labour
Most Canadian likely consume products made by children in foreign countries and don’t realize it, says World Vision Canada. The charity commissioned a survey which found 54 per cent of Canadians don’t think they consume products that involve child exploitation. … »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology
Study: Just a handful of invasive Asian carp could threaten Great Lakes
There have been great concerns in recent years about the possibility of invasive Asian carp taking hold in the Great Lakes. A recent study showed that only a few need to escape into the lakes to potentially create a population.… »
Doctor wants debate on vaccines stopped
People who claim vaccines are unsafe and profit from it should be face criminal charges, says renowned AIDS specialist, Dr. Mark Wainberg of McGill University. He finds debate over the safety of immunization “outrageous” and says it undermines public health. Measles… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology
New bird flu threat, future solution
Authorities are concerned about a new strain of avian flu which is spreading across China. This new strain is exhibiting different characteristics from other strains, and researchers have suggested that it may mutate further and risks becoming a pandemic. Matthew… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, International, Politics, Society
Military, dog races & winter biking – Arctic week in Review
Eye on the Arctic brings you stories and newsmakers from across the North On this week’s news round-up, we bring you some of your most read stories on Eye on the Arctic this week: -Norway launches military exercises in the Arctic -A… »
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