While human cases of Ebola are decreasing in West Africa, the virus is taking a heavy toll on chimpanzee and gorillas in Central Africa. The World Wildlife Fund estimates the mortality rate for infected gorillas is 95 per cent and… »
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Salt levels in restaurant food are unchanged
Canadians eat too much salt, and while many chain restaurants have promised to reduce sodium levels in their foods, researchers found little overall change between 2010 and 2013. Canadians eat much more salt than is safe The high consumption of… »
Environment & Animal Life, Politics, Society
Minister ‘stalls’ on species at risk: scientists
Canada has a law to protect species in difficulty but government delays mean it is not being implemented, say some scientists. The Species at Risk Act was enacted in 2002 and is supposed to be implemented in two stages. First,… »
Interactive atlas shows unique land, animals, maps
A new interactive website will offer spectacular views of the land and animals in Canada’s eastern province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and provide important geographical information. The Nature Conservancy of Canada and Memorial University collaborated to create the Newfoundland and… »
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New test could predict return of prostate cancer
Some men respond well to initial treatment for prostate cancer, but a new test could soon help predict those who will need further and more aggressive treatment. Across North America 260,000 cases of prostate cancer are diagnosed each year. 50,000… »
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Why general anesthetics can cause memory loss
Canadian researchers have discovered why anesthetics can cause prolonged cognitive impairment such as memory loss. Scientists know that about one third of patients who have general anesthetic for surgery suffer some kind of cognitive impairment when they are discharged from… »
One million people may have undiagnosed diabetes
Every hour, every day, 20 Canadians are diagnosed with diabetes. So far, 3.3 million Canadians have this serious chronic disease and it’s estimated another million have it, but don’t know. ‘A bit of an epidemic’ “There is a bit of… »
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New pesticide bad for bees, ecosystems: coalition
Conservationists have called for the withdrawal of neonicotinoids saying they are killing bees and other insects and are bad for ecosystems, and now groups of farmers and doctors have joined them in condemning a new, related class of pesticide. Flupyradifurone… »
Gluten-free is big business and misunderstood
Companies are making billions of dollars selling gluten-free products around the world when there is little evidence they are a healthier choice for anyone but few who have celiac disease. Gluten is the protein found in wheat, barley and rye… »
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Breast cancer common but some is preventable
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among Canadian women, but up to one third of cases can be prevented, according to research. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Canada and a time when inventive events are… »
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