Print this page WEDNESDAY, Dec. 19, 2018 — Car crashes and guns have been the two leading killers of kids in the United States for decades, and deaths from both causes are on the rise. More children have been dying from motor vehicle crashes and firearms injuries since 2013, a new report shows. Car crashes… Read More »
The maker of Budweiser is partnering with medical cannabis company Tilray in a $ 100 million deal to research cannabis-infused drinks for the Canadian market. The alliance announced Wednesday is the latest foray by a major beer company into the cannabis business in Canada, which legalized recreational marijuana in October. Anheuser-Busch InBev and Tilray Inc.… Read More »
Photo Credit Getty Images When girls come in for their physical exams, one of the questions I routinely ask is “Do you get your period?” I try to ask before I expect the answer to be yes, so that if a girl doesn’t seem to know about the changes of puberty that lie ahead, I… Read More »
A Healthy Take On Our Fave Festive Treat: Vegan Mince Pies They’re also sugar-free, dairy-free and nut-free! Amy Hopkins | 19 December 2018 SHARE THIS ON Total Time1 hour Ingredients18 Count Meet one of our #WHNextFitFoodie Top 10 contenders Jo Hill – aka @pullupsandpeanutbutter – and here is her healthy take on a favourite festive treat:… Read More »
Gluten is a protein found in certain types of grains, including wheat, barley and rye. It provides elasticity, allows bread to rise and gives foods a chewy texture (1, 2). Although gluten is not a problem for most people, some may not tolerate it well. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that triggers an immune… Read More »
A house plant has been genetically modified to break down indoor pollutantsMark Stone/University of Washington By Michael Le Page If you live in Canada, you might soon be able to buy a genetically modified fluorescent houseplant that removes cancer-linked pollutants such as benzine from the air in your home. A team in the US has… Read More »
A Harvard addiction medicine specialist is getting calls from distraught parents around the country. A Stanford psychologist is getting calls from rattled school officials around the world. A federal agency has ordered a public hearing on the issue. Alarmed by the addictive nature of nicotine in e-cigarettes and its impact on the developing brain, public… Read More »