As the population ages, the number of people diagnosed with dementia is soaring and many- more than half, according to one estimation- will eventually wander off, presenting police with a unique set of challenges. Last time alone, Toronto police received 835 reports of missing people aged 61 and older, the most important one number […]
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Superbugs are a global threat, medical experts warn
Superbugs are a global health threat killing hundreds of thousands a year and they need to be eradicated before we are, experts say. Superbugs are microorganisms that have evolved to be resistant to antibiotics. They are able to mutate and outsmart modern drugs creating deadly bacterial infections. In toronto health, York University science professor Dasantila […]
Outdated information is blamed for weight gain and obesity
In toronto health, the conventional dietary wisdom for the past quarter century has been “eat less, move more,” referring to reducing caloric intake and increasing exercise. But at the same time, we’ve seen obesity explode into the number one health problem facing Canadians and Americans. Only two logical explanations exist. The first possibility is […]
Metformin can lessen risk of heart ailments in diabetics
Washington D.C. [US]: A recent research has found that if Metformin, a drug commonly prescribed for Type 2 diabetes, is taken by a Type 1 diabetic patient on a routine basis then it could slow the development of the disease and delay heart disease. In toronto health, Metformin is an inexpensive treatment often used […]
Diabetes drug Metformin could help prevent heart disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of illness in diabetic patients, accounting for more than half of all fatalities. In toronto health, Metformin is an inexpensive treatment that is often used for Type 2 diabetes to lower blood sugar levels by reducing glucose production in the liver. The drug may also be used to […]
