Public Health

Eating three or more servings of blueberries and strawberries per week may help women reduce their risk of myocardial infarction by as much as a third, according to data from the Nurses’ Health Study II.

TORONTO | A study has found that 70% of females in Ontario are responsible for making the healthcare decisions in their household.

While Hurricane Sandy's fury wreaked havoc on the Northeast and caused massive destruction, one thing is for sure: Sandy's wrath is no match for nurses' strength.

Province resuming flu vaccinations for a limited number of Islanders.

TORONTO | Although Canadians are aware the incidence of Alzheimer’s is expected to double in the next 15 years, the vast majority of them have not prepared a homecare contingency plan in the event that they or a loved one are diagnosed with the disease.

Health workers should be showing common sense on this issue and being good examples to others about the importance of getting flu shots.

MONTREAL | Cancer control and government experts at the 2012 World Cancer Congress have outlined the priority actions needed to achieve the first United Nations' goal on non-communicable diseases (NCDs).