Mahone Bay mother creates a repellent to counter Lyme disease

A mother from Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, has developed a chemical-free repellent to fight ticks that can potentially transmit Lyme disease. The first tests in the laboratory gave encouraging results. Lisa Ali... Read more »

Bad eating habits are expensive for Canadians

Poor eating habits cost Canadians $13.8 billion each year, according to a study conducted by a researcher at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. These direct and indirect health system costs come... Read more »