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
A chatty Cathy is safer
Public health
Officers mete out more compassion than bullets
Rarely does the banal reality and everyday importance of policing get recognized
Year in review
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


















