Back in the fall, the Pole Fitness Association was circulating petitions to get pole dancing in the 2012 Olympic Games. Now, it seems the Read more

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MedicAlert bracelets have been helping to promote awareness of potentially life-threatening allergic reactions or conditions since 1961. Read more

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Physical abuse isn’t the only thing that can hurt a child.A new study published in the journal Pediatrics says psychological abuse can be just as damaging as a slap, punch or kick—not only to a... Read more

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When I was 8, I found out what meat was made of. My first thought was that my collection of stuffed animals (many of them the farm variety) would not be impressed, my second was that my mind was made up: I would become a vegetarian. While my mom probably... Read more

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Do you blame your 9 to 5 desk job for making you gain weight?A new study says you should blame your diet instead.Researchers studied a tribe of hunter-gatherers in Tanzania... Read more

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Up to now, my training for Ride For Karen, taking place on September 9, has been mainly along the waterfront westward from Toronto. Recently, I've been going east. I discovered that the route... Read more

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A new study suggests that when faced with food cues in our environment (such as ads), whether we overindulge in that food actually depends on the reward centre... Read more

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First prize at this year's Google Science Fair went to Brittany Wegner, 17, for her cloud-based neural network—an artificial "brain" that is able to asses tissue... Read more

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If you thought heart disease was reserved for smokers over 45, think again. A Dutch study shows that obese children, even as young as two-years-old,... Read more

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Almonds are the most nutrient-dense tree nut, and serve as an excellent source of vitamin E and magnesium. They're also a... Read more

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