By Justine Boudreau “Women have gone from being objects of research to subjects of research.” – Francine Descarries Members of our Quebec society may think that equality between men and women exists here. They would not be completely wrong, but there is lots of work […] See more
Laurie Noreau – The Rumor Detector Agence Science-Presse (www.sciencepresse.qc.ca) People are often discouraged from doing any physical activity in the evening. The idea is that it will make it harder for you to get to sleep. However, nocturnal athletes can sleep soundly, as long as […] See more
Chloé Bourquin – The Rumor Detector Agence Science-Presse (www.sciencepresse.qc.ca) As the market for vegan dog and cat kibbles, biscuits, pâtés, and other treats grows, owners are wondering: is this a suitable food for their pets? The Rumor Detector has conducted an investigation. The Origin of […] See more
Kathleen Couillard – The Rumor Detector Agence Science-Presse (www.sciencepresse.qc.ca) Does a grandmaster playing chess use up as many calories as a marathon runner? The Rumor Detector wanted to know if this rumor holds any water… and not just for chess players. Facts to Retain – […] See more
By Chloé Rousseau – La Gazette de la Mauricie Let us recall those wise words of the Epicureans: “Accustom yourself to the belief that death is of no concern to us, since all good and evil lie in sensation and sensation ends with death.” This extract […] See more
By Kathleen Couillard – The Rumor Detector Agence Science-Presse (www.sciencepresse.qc.ca) The use of cannabis for medical purposes has been legal in Canada since 2001. Yet over two decades later, its health benefits are hard to measure. The Origins It’s not that we doubt the pertinence […] See more
Kathleen Couillard —The Rumor Detector Agence Science-Presse (www.sciencepresse.qc.ca) As happens every year, with the cold weather, Canadians head south to Florida and other destinations. Even if it’s the heat that attracts snowbirds, we associate seaside vacations with good health. The Rumor Detector nonetheles notes that […] See more
Agence Science-Presse (www.sciencepresse.qc.ca) Runner’s toenail, tennis toe, black toenail: these expressions refer to the same phenomenon, not necessarily painful, but intriguing. And you don’t have to be a marathon runner to suffer from this condition, note the Rumor Detector and the Office for Science and […] See more
By François Bellemare Over the last five decades, Nunavik’s health care system has undeniably grown. But what of the health of the residents themselves? Have new preoccupations arisen? A report about two regional CLSCs, one in Aupaluk and one in Kangiqsualujjuaq, where those in charge […] See more
By François Bellemare There are lots of jobs in Inuit communities. And Inuit leaders deplore the small percentage of their own who occupy these jobs. They understand that they must intensify their efforts to reverse the trend. Mary Simon, Canada’s Governor General, argues that “Nunavik […] See more
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