Inherited diseases don’t work like we thought they did
For decades, scientists have delved into the genetic causes of disease by studying patients with those diseases and their families, picking through their genomes in...
Month : February 2026
Gen Z drinks less but uses nicotine more than other generations: report – National
Gen Z Canadians are drinking less than older generations — but they’re using more nicotine products, a recent insurance report has found. Canadians between the...
NASA announces sweeping overhaul of Artemis return to moon, targeting a 2028 landing and a 2027 in-orbit docking flight
NASA has announced a sweeping overhaul to its Artemis program, saying that the agency’s plan to return astronauts to the moon by 2028 would not...
Just in time for the total lunar eclipse, this beginner-friendly telescope is now $100 off at Amazon
The Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 5-inch Schmidt Cassegrain telescope is one of the most compelling beginner-friendly telescopes on the market — and with the total...
To Avoid Care Disruptions, Know When the Clock Runs Out on Your Prior Authorization
Sarah Boden and Oona Zenda Ilustrations by Oona Zenda A woman with multiple sclerosis wanted to be able to walk up the stairs at home...
Colorectal cancer screening should start at age 45, organization says – National
Colorectal Cancer Canada is recommending provinces and territories should “commit to lowering the routine colorectal cancer screening age to 45 for average-risk Canadians.” Thursday’s press release argues...
What About the State of Health?
The Host After urging Republicans earlier this year to make health care a central issue in their midterm campaigns, President Donald Trump gave the issue...
Giant ‘spiderwebs’ on Mars contain tiny egg-like structures that scientists ‘can’t quite explain,’ NASA rover reveals
NASA’s Curiosity rover has snapped stunning new photos of giant “spiderwebs” zig-zagging across the surface of Mars. One of these images has revealed never-before-seen, egg-like...
Vera C. Rubin Observatory alerts scientists to 800,000 new asteroids, exploding stars and other cosmic phenomena in just one night
The newly commissioned Vera C. Rubin Observatory has issued 800,000 astronomy alerts in just one night — a staggering number of nightly discoveries that is...
‘You Aren’t Trapped’: Hundreds of US Nurses Choose Canada Over Trump’s America
Last month, Justin and Amy Miller packed their vehicles with three kids, two dogs, a pet bearded dragon, and whatever belongings they could fit, then...