By Lina Boyer While certain companies enrich themselves and governments play war, climate change continues to accellerate. And between droughts in Brazil, hurricanes in Haiti and the melting of continental glaciers, there is plenty to worry about. In 1996, Véronique Lapaige, a Belgian-Canadian public health […] See more
By Colin McGregor Dementia is an umbrella term that encompasses a range of symptoms related to the loss of brain function and control. Memory loss; difficulty making yourself understood or being understood by others; disorientation; changes in mood and behavior; loss of motor coordination, etc. […] See more
Kathleen Couillard – The Rumor Detector – Agence Science-Presse At the Paris Olympics, some female athletes were barred from track and field events because of their elevated testosterone levels. But it is difficult to determine what constitutes a normal testosterone level in women. Facts to […] See more
Laurie Noreau – The Rumor Detector – Agence Science-Presse 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 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 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 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 of […] See more
From the staff at The Social Eyes, think of the planet this day of days on the environmental calendar, April 22nd. First celebrated in 1970, this American invention called Earth Day is now feted around the globe. No matter what is going on south of […] See more
Kathleen Couillard —The Rumor Detector – Agence Science-Presse 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
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