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What Health Canada says about pesticides and cancer

February 9, 2012

PMRA says all products undergo rigorous scientific tests STAFF / Question: Some groups indicate that there is a “growing body of evidence suggesting a connection between pesticides and cancer.” What is Health Canada doing about this? Answer: Health Canada does not register pesticides that are known to cause cancer or other illnesses when used according

Crops, Grain Markets, News, Oilseeds

Lower flax acres likely for 2012

By Phil Franz-Warkentin January 24, 2012

Saskatoon / Flaxseed acres in Western Canada will see a further drop from the already record-low levels seeded in 2011 if new crop prices don’t see considerable improvement by spring planting time, said Larry Weber of Weber Commodities, in a presentation to SaskFlax at the annual Crop Week in Saskatoon, Jan. 9. Western Canadian farmers,

Country Crossroads

Snacks may be beneficial

By Julie Garden-Robinson January 24, 2012

Many people grew up with the “don’t eat between meals” message, so snacking often has a negative connotation because many people associate eating between meals with weight gain. Snacking between meals has been shown to have some positive health benefits, according to several studies. Researchers studied the relationship between snacking and obesity among adolescents. According

Country Crossroads

ARHA Palliative Care Services

By Candy Irwin January 24, 2012

When we hear the term “palliative care,” we usually think of someone facing the end of their life’s journey. While this is true, the Assiniboine Regional Health Authority (ARHA) Palliative Care Services are also for people dealing with a life-altering illness, one not necessarily ending in death, but certainly a condition that affects quality of

News

Red meat associated with high risk for cancer

January 24, 2012

People who eat lots of red meat may have a higher risk of some types of kidney cancer, according to a U.S. study of thousands of adults. Researchers writing in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that middle-aged adults who ate the most red meat were 19 per cent more likely to be diagnosed

News

Australian Firm Adds Okra To Build A Better Burger

By Raju Gopalakrishnan November 17, 2011

An Australia-listed company said Nov. 8 it plans to make burgers, chips and other items sold by the country s leading locally owned fast-food operator up to 40 per cent healthier, using the humble okra vegetable and other natural ingredients. Holista Colltech will develop and use the proprietary ingredients for an exclusive period of two

Crops

Grow Pot, Make Money

By Shannon VanRaes November 17, 2011

Manitoba farmers already grow hemp for its seed and fibre& they might one day be growing for its medicinal properties too They came from the country as well as the city hoping to learn about a crop that could relieve their symptoms, revive their farms or reinvent their basements. And organizers of a two-day seminar

Country Crossroads

Time To Caulk Cracks

By Stan Harder November 3, 2011

Now s the time to caulk cracks around wooden windows to prevent moisture from entering and starting the process of rotting. Once begun, rot will accelerate, damaging both casing and window. Caulking guns are awkward to handle and extrusion can be hit and miss due to uneven pressure, causing unsightly smears and uneven lines. There

Livestock, Other livestock

The Obesity Epidemic Affects More Than Humans

By Carol Shwetz November 3, 2011

Weight is an important factor that plays into the health of your horse. Nutritional management and meaningful exercise are key to maintaining your horse at ideal body condition. It is important to distinguish between fit and fat, because weight gain can be confused with muscle conditioning and roundness. To further complicate matters a degree of

News

Diagnostic Trips To Winnipeg Take Flight

November 3, 2011

Patients in rural communities requiring specialized diagnostic tests and medical procedures will soon be able to take regularly scheduled flights to Winnipeg for care rather than travelling for hours on the road in an ambulance, Health Minister Theresa Oswald announced Oct. 27. For pat ients who need specialized medical tests or procedures not available in

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Tag Archives Medicine

What Health Canada says about pesticides and cancer

Lower flax acres likely for 2012

Snacks may be beneficial

ARHA Palliative Care Services

Red meat associated with high risk for cancer

Australian Firm Adds Okra To Build A Better Burger

Grow Pot, Make Money

Time To Caulk Cracks

The Obesity Epidemic Affects More Than Humans

Diagnostic Trips To Winnipeg Take Flight

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