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Mohammad Khalid, left, Mohammad Ijaz and Liaqat show scars left on their bodies after they sold their kidneys in Pakistan.

The perils of transplant tourism

Shortages are leading patients to travel abroad for new kidneys, but studies show the practice is risky for recipients and donors


Smoking in pregnancy, aggressive children linked

Offspring of mothers-to-be who light up more likely to engage in violent behaviour, study finds


Precision treatment

A 'Star Trekky' procedure nobody knows about

The Gamma Knife delivers a pinpointed dose of radiation to treat tumours and painful disorders - but it's being underused


Yearning for fast food? Try the caveman approach

George Cohon, founder of McDonald's Restaurants of Canada, credits consistent, varied exercise for his longevity and success in business


Drink a day may keep Alzheimer's at bay

People who have one to two drinks a day are often at a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and dementia

Jockology

What should I eat and drink after working out?

A postexercise nutrition tip: Chug chocolate milk with caution


Research

Cellphone v. gabby passenger

Paul Taylor

A chatty Cathy is safer


Public health

Officers mete out more compassion than bullets

Paul Taylor

Rarely does the banal reality and everyday importance of policing get recognized


Year in review

Leslie Beck

Nutrition news: the good, the bad and the ugly

This year, we were shaken by food-safety scares, we found out which vitamin supplements work and we learned that mom was right - breakfast is the most important meal of the day

 

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Surgery lets man walk away from potential paralysis

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Jumping time zones: Leave jet lag behind when you land in Paris

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Power Crunch: Pumped up for Kilimanjaro, this time with the kids

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Surgery can reverse diabetes in teens: study

Obesity surgery can reverse diabetes in teens, just as it does in adults, according to a small study.

Family gives thanks for heart that saved son's life

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Hands off: Getting stuck in this snow job will hurt

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Transplant technique buys precious time

Canadian team pioneers procedure that preserves lungs outside the body for as many as 20 hours – longer than ever before

Cold meds not suitable for kids under 6

Health Canada also tells parents to consult a health professional before giving it to those under 12.

Experts back brain boosters for all

It's time we all started thinking about the benefits of healthy individuals taking drugs to boost their brain power, says a group of scientists and ethicists


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