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In recent decades asthma has become both more common and deadly.  Over 300 million people now suffer from the condition, and every year 250,000 die, with eighty percent of these...

For millions of people, a good night’s sleep is only a dream. Up to 30% of the population experiences sleep difficulties within a given year and roughly one in ten...

A virus is a submicroscopic parasite that can reproduce only within the cells of a living organism. Of the countless viruses on Earth, rhinoviruses – the primary cause of the...

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella term for a group of chronic intestinal disorders which together pose a wide variety of symptoms and challenges to control. The two main...

If you’re planning a sunny getaway this March break you’re likely not alone. Families across the country are gearing up for two weeks of school-free fun, and if that includes...

It’s official: spring is finally upon us. The weather is warmer, the days are longer and we have the sudden urge to clean everything in sight – our cupboards, our...

Ah, the first signs of spring. Sunshine. Flowers. Birds. Grass. Sneezing. Coughing. Watery eyes. Itchy throat. Runny nose. Sound familiar? If you’ve been experiencing these symptoms without any muscle aches...

Summer: the season of roasted marshmallows, ice cream cones, beach bums and barbecues. However, if you’re not careful, summer can also be the season of sunburns, hot sleeps, heat stroke...

There’s no way around it: cold and flu season is here. Staying healthy can be a challenge, especially now. Exercise, a good night’s sleep, low stress and a healthy diet...

It’s sweet, it’s sneaky, it’s terribly addictive – and unfortunately it’s everywhere. On its own, sugar has no nutritional value whatsoever: no protein, no vitamins, no minerals, no enzymes, no...