As fall rolls around and a new school year begins, those of you with school-age children or grandchildren will be anxious as they start a new year. It’s a time for new classmates, new teachers, and... Read More
Council on Health Promotion
Many physicians will admit to experiencing stress and frustration when navigating the health care system on behalf of a patient—a system that we know and work with daily! Now imagine that you are not... Read More
The element mercury has long captured people’s imaginations. A silvery liquid at room temperature, this heavy metal has historically enjoyed an exalted status that belies its potent toxicity.... Read More
Vitamin D has been a nutrient of interest for its role in bone health and its potential roles in cancer and diabetes prevention, immune system and neuropsychological functioning, inflammatory and... Read More
Ecstasy is a common party drug taken for its stimulant, euphoric, and empathogenic effects. In 2013, 4% of youth age 12 to 19 surveyed in the BC Adolescent Health Survey reported using ecstasy.[1] In... Read More