'Fascinating' and 'provocative' research examines genetic elements of bipolar, schizophrenia
Last week, Nature Genetics carried twin studies into the genetics of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. This special report examines the month's research into the illnesses in detail, with Wikinews obtaining comment from experts based in Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom ahead of the U.S. Mental Illness ...
HART nurses team at KBRH moves from full time to casual
A team of Trail IHA nurses who supported transport of acutely ill patents from outlying rural and remote health sites to higher levels of care have moved from full time to casual positions last month, according to the IHA’s acute care director for Kootenay-Boundary. The three nurses had been an integral part of the High […]
Nelson education events raise awareness of depression, anxiety and risky drinking
Many of us can experience a shift in mood as we enter into the West Kootenay fall. This October offers a unique opportunity to get ahead of the season and learn more about depression, anxiety, and risky drinking at the 17th annual Beyond the Blues: Depression Anxiety Education and Screening Day in Nelson. This province-wide event […]
Smokers take advantage of new free program to quit
B.C. smokers lit up phone lines calling 8-1-1 this week to get help quitting. A total of 7,107 nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) orders were taken during the first week of the Province’s smoking cessation program coming into effect Friday, Sept. 30. The vast majority of smokers who called HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 to register for […]
It’s not the bug that’s the issue, its your immune system: Options for flu protection this fall/winter
Now that fall is upon us, it is time to bolster the system for the winter. I’ve already seen the start of viral flus, so, this will help prevent and minimize the typical viral and bacterial flus common at this time of year.I try to remind folks that having one cold or flu per year is a good thing; it helps to re-train and ...
Kootenay Region team receives national Cancer Society award
A team of diverse partners in the Kootenay region taking action to reduce the cosmetic use of pesticides has been recognized with a prestigious national award from the Canadian Cancer Society. The award, called the Circle of Distinction, recognizes team effort between Canadian Cancer Society volunteers and staff and their ...
NDP slams Liberal policy of closing group homes
The Liberal government must act now to address the growing crisis for developmentally disabled British Columbians by putting an immediate stop to further group home closures and beginning a review of how Community Living B.C. is being run, say the New Democrats. “The Liberals’ chronic failure to effectively manage CLBC has come at the expense […]
Canada's Vital Signs 2011 reveals we're losing the war on obesity, declaring personal bankruptcy more often - but staving off NEET trend amongst youth
Canadians are pushing themselves to the brink of their physical and financial health, says Canada’s Vital Signs 2011, the annual report card on quality of life from Community Foundations of Canada. National obesity rates and personal bankruptcy numbers continue to rise unabated – and although Canada’s youth unemployment rates haven’t reached the epic proportions of […]
How many different dust particles are you breathing?
In any given room, even the most sterile scientific cleanrooms, there are dust particles in the air and coating every surface. If allowed to go uncleaned, the dust will accumulate to eventually cover every surface. But what exactly is the dust in the air and on our tables and shelves? A chemistry research team at […]
Study: Human brain evolved to predict smells
Of all our sensory organs, the sense of smell is often overlooked. While visual, auditory, and tactile perception are important, the olfactory sense also plays a subtle yet meaningful role in our daily lives. The animal brain has an amazing ability to recognize and associate smells entering the nostrils. However, according to a research study […]