Health

Moderate pot smoking doesn't cause lung damage: Study

Light to moderate marijuana smokers show no signs of lung damage, in contrast to cigarette smokers, according to results of a study conducted in the United States.

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Statins

Statin use linked to more diabetes in women: Study

Cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins may be linked to an increased risk of diabetes in middle-aged and older women, according to a U.S. study -- but researchers said the benefits of the drugs still make them valuable for people at risk.

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Ontario nurses blast gov't inaction on First Nations drug crisis

The federal and provincial governments have failed to adequately address the prescription drug abuse crisis that is devastating remote northern Ontario communities, says the association that represents 33,000 registered nurses in Ontario.

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Women's Health

Statin use linked to more diabetes in women: Study

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Health

Have high-heel hangover? Here's help

Breast-implant scandal widens, but response confused

Men's Health

Studies reveal addictive nature of smartphone use

While addiction to apps or texting is not a recognized medical condition, there have been numerous studies produced on whether the technology causes more harm than good.

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Men's Sexuality

For men, it's sex, food, sleep in that order

Alberta probes hundreds of suspect cancer tests

Seniors

Forgetful 'senior moments' start in 40s, U.K. study finds

If you're having trouble remembering things lately, or more problems understanding new things than you used to, don't worry; you're not losing your mind. You may, however, be losing your ability to think clearly -- something that starts happening to men and women much younger than previously thought, new research suggests.

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Dementia

Canadians with dementia missing out on early treatment: Study

Robots help elderly rehabilitate

Children

Babies' cries get a speedy response

The sound of babies crying is uniquely able to get adults to react at speed, British scientists said on Tuesday.

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Junk food

Canadians back ban on junk food ads targeting kids: Survey

Social cues could hone language development in kids: Study

Canadians back ban on junk food ads targeting kids: Survey

The majority of Canadians strongly support an outright ban on junk food marketing aimed at children, a new government-commissioned survey has found.

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New York anti-obesity ads pair soda, leg amputations

A diabetic man with a penchant for sugary drinks who lost his legs to amputation is the latest posterboy in the city health department's hard-hitting ...

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Broken heart boosts risk of heart attacks: Study

Grief over the death of a loved one can cause a huge spike in a person's risk of heart attack, especially in the early days after the loss, says a U.S...

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Fitness

Blog: Candy cane elimination with Trish Stratus

Reb Stevenson gives WWE wrestling champion Trish Stratus' Stratusphere Yoga DVD a try.

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To optimize exercise, heed your heart rate training zone

Whether you're interested in running a marathon or staving off the chronic diseases of aging, to reap the rewards of your efforts getting into the zone...

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Gallery: The keys to maintaining your weight loss

Some good news on the weight-loss front. Even if you've been a total flop before -- regaining all the weight you lost and 10 pounds on top of that -- ...

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HIV/AIDS

Elton John to pen personal story about AIDS

Elton John will write a personal account of his life during the AIDS epidemic, including his friendship with Queen frontman Freddie Mercury who died of...

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Among many older women, sex gets better as they age

Not in the mood tonight, dear? Not to worry, according to a study on sexual activity and satisfaction of older women.

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Study in monkeys raises hope for HIV vaccines

An experimental vaccine helped protect monkeys from an especially deadly form of the AIDS virus, raising new hope for an effective vaccine in people, ...

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