Health & Wellness
- Yahoo Canada Style
Candida auris fungal infection is spreading across the U.S.: What Canadians should know
Candida auris is a growing concern worldwide, but Health Canada says the risk to Canadians is considered "very low."
- Yahoo Canada Style
Health agency recalls drink following concerns of botulism toxin — what is botulism?
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recalling a brand of herbal drink over concerns that it may contain dangerous bacteria linked to the botulism toxin.
- Yahoo Canada Style
Why it might be a short but 'nasty' allergy season in Canada
Why an "atypical" start to allergy season might wreak havoc in a few weeks.
- Yahoo Life
5 important facts about female orgasms
Orgasm is often presented as the peak experience of a sexual encounter in movies and porn, but experts say it’s not the only pleasurable part of sex.
- HuffPost Life
Gastro doctors share the one food they never (or rarely) eat
The experts on gas, bloating, colon cancer and other digestive issues share what they avoid themselves.
- Yahoo Canada Style
Canadian dietitian calls out Gwyneth Paltrow over 'dangerous' and 'shocking' viral diet
Toronto-based nutritionist Abbey Sharp shared that following a similar diet can lead to many health issues.
Yahoo Canada StyleAre metal wire grill brushes dangerous? A pediatric emergency room doctor explains
More and more Canadians are ending up in the emergency room after ingesting metal bristles that get stuck in their BBQ grates.
- The Canadian Press
What to know about new research on coffee and heart risks
Coffee lovers — and their doctors — have long wondered whether a jolt of java can affect the heart. New research published Wednesday finds that drinking caffeinated coffee did not significantly affect one kind of heart hiccup that can feel like a skipped beat. But it did signal a slight increase in another type of irregular heartbeat in people who drank more than one cup per day. And it found that people tend to walk more and sleep less on the days they drank coffee. Coffee is one of the most co
- Women's Health
Trainers say this is 'the most effective exercise you can do' for thighs
These quads exercises, from a trainer, work the fronts of your thighs to help you build a strong lower-body at home using minimal equipment.
- The Canadian Press
Report calls for restricting marketing to kids in grocery stores, restaurants
TORONTO — A new report that looks at the prevalence of marketing to children inside grocery stores and restaurants suggests regulation is needed to help reduce unhealthy food temptations. The report, funded by Heart and Stroke and published on Tuesday, audited displays at more than 2,000 restaurants and 800 stores across Canada and says children may be bombarded with messages that make junk food seem appealing. Researchers found nearly 53 per cent of stores had "junk food power walls" at checkou
- Yahoo Canada Style
Luisana Lopilato looks 'strong and healthy' in new workout photos
The Argentine actress, 35, started off her week with a workout in Leipzig, Germany.
- Yahoo Life
Ed Sheeran says he compared his body to One Direction members as he rose to fame
The "Shape of You" singer reveals his struggle with body image.
- HuffPost Life
These sleep habits are putting your heart health at risk
Studies show sleep can impact cardiovascular disease. Here's how to tell if you're getting poor sleep and what to do about it.
- Women's Health
16 easy soup recipes that will freeze well
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Cook everything in one pot for the ultimate healthy meal that is freezer friendly.
- The Conversation Canada
3 ways to unlock the power of food to promote heart health
Your diet — the foods and drinks you eat, not short-term restrictive programs — can impact your heart disease risk. Evidence-based approaches to eating are used by dietitians and physicians to prevent and treat cardiovascular (heart) disease. National Nutrition Month, with its 2023 theme of Unlock the Potential of Food, is an ideal opportunity to learn more about these approaches and adopt more heart-friendly behaviours.
- Yahoo Canada Style
Canadian dietitian shares 'realistic tips' for budget-friendly grocery shopping
Toronto-based nutritionist Abbey Sharp wants to help shoppers make their money go further at grocery stores.
- People
Women who follow Mediterranean diet could lower heart disease risk
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control
- Yahoo Canada Style
Lauren Ash says she 'felt misunderstood' before ADHD diagnosis
The "Superstore" star said a big reason she wasn't diagnosed with ADHD as a child was that she was a "great student in school."
- Yahoo Canada Style
Number of babies born with syphilis in Canada rose by 1,300% over 4 years
There were 96 cases of confirmed early congenital syphilis in 2021 compared to 7 cases in 2017.
- INSIDER
Gwyneth Paltrow drew widespread concern after sharing her strict eating regimen
"So much of what we see marketed as wellness is actually quite disordered," a dietitian who's also a TikToker told Insider.
- Sky News
Artificial sweetener found in diet soft drinks 'has unexpected effect on immune system'
A study into an artificial sweetener commonly used in hot drinks and found in diet soft drinks has uncovered an "unexpected effect on the immune system", scientists say. Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute in London found that consuming a high amount of sucralose lowers activation of T cells - a type of white blood cell - in mice. If the sweetener is found to have similar effects in humans, it could be used to treat people with autoimmune disorders, including conditions like type 1 diabetes.