Inuit preschoolers gaining size: study
Inuit preschoolers in Nunavut are as tall as children in the general U.S. population but they are also heavier, a new study finds. cbc.ca |
Kids' jewelry recalled over lead concerns
Nearly 65,000 pieces of children's jewelry sold at dollar stores across Canada are being recalled because they might contain excessive levels of lead. cbc.ca |
Rural MDs more open to new patients: report
Rural family doctors are twice as likely to say they're accepting new patients as those in cities, according to a new report, which also found that where doctors train might affect their willingness to take on new patients. cbc.ca |
Tai chi eases fibromyalgia pain, study finds
Tai chi eased painful joints and other symptoms of fibromyalgia in a small study of this ancient Chinese form of exercise. cbc.ca |
Beware kitchen towel: hygiene group
The dirtiest item in Canadian homes is the kitchen towel, according to a global study on hygiene released on Tuesday. cbc.ca |