Genetic test kits put on hold by U.S. pharmacy
The largest U.S. drugstore chain, Walgreen Co., said it will hold off selling what was poised to be the first over-the-counter genetic test, after the FDA said the kit has not been proven effective. cbc.ca |
Ban trans fats, cut salt, U.K. health group urges
Eliminating trans fats from foods would cut rates of heart disease and save lives, British's health watchdog says. cbc.ca |
Kids' obesity risk partly set in womb: MDs
Women who gain large amounts of weight during pregnancy tend to have heavier babies who are at higher risk for obesity as adults, researchers say. cbc.ca |
50-year cancer study launched in Alberta
A long-term study aims to answer the troubling question of how people develop cancer. cbc.ca |
Nutrition labels get reading guide
Canada's food industry and federal government have developed a guide to help consumers better understand the nutrition labels that have been affixed to food products for 22 years. cbc.ca |