Scientists in Montreal are finding that children who were physically or mentally abused in childhood may have higher odds of committing suicide later in life. CTV's medical specialist Avis Favaro has more on the findings.
New Canadian research suggests when the mercury dips your body uses fat as fuel to burn calories to help keep the body warm. And as CTV's Medical Specialist Avis Favaro reports, you may not need to sweat it out to feel the burn.
A new study suggests that bone density scans used to find the bone disease called osteoporosis may need to be done less often in some people. CTV's Medical Specialist Avis Favaro explains.
More than 5,000 Canadians are seriously injured every year from winter activities. Now doctors are trying to target preventable injuries with the mandatory use of a helmet. CTV's Medical Specialist Avis Favaro has more.
For decades, scientific findings have been published in journals that were mostly read by other experts. But now scientific publishing is embracing cyber space, thanks to the first ever online journal called 'Jove.' Avis Favaro has more on the site.
A new study finds giving overweight or obese patients a gut hormone that suppresses their appetite can also lead to weight loss, and reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels. CTV's medical specialist Avis Favaro has more.
Eyelash extensions are moving from the big screen and will soon become mainstream. And as Avis Favaro reports the process of achieving flashy lashes may be hazardous.
A group of volunteers at a hospital give the gift of music for Christmas to young children waiting for testing or surgery, in hopes of relieving their anxiety. Avis Favaro reports.
They were so destitute that after paying rent, they couldn't afford the necessities of life. But now, two seniors have won $1,000 a month for a year. CTV's medical specialist Avis Favaro has the story.
It's the grim reality for hundreds of thousands of Canadians. Seniors, many who've outlived their family and friends, living lonely lives and all too often, struggling to survive below the poverty line. CTV's Medical Specialist Avis Favaro reports.
A new study on violent video games has reignited a debate on whether the games are harmful or merely harmless fun. Avis Favaro reports on the study's findings.