On 22 October Health Canada and Food and Consumer Products of Canada (FCPC) announced the launch of the Nutrition Facts Education Campaign to help Canadians make informed food choices. The... Read More
A new statistical study by a drug safety expert at the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute shows that statins, the family of drugs used to lower... Read More
It is the last week of August. I am seeing Susan (a fictitious patient) in my office as a referral from her family doctor. Susan is about to start kindergarten and her mom is worried about her... Read More
In 2010 British Columbia had an exceptional forest fire season. The smoke was thicker and the number of communities affected was greater than in previous years. In the Interior, communities... Read More
Asbestos is a fibrous silicate mineral with numerous desirable characteristics, such as resistance to heat and chemicals, good tensile strength, and flexibility. As a result, it has been used in... Read More