These two lethal viral diseases, one rapidly fatal and one progressing slowly over a period of years, occur in animal populations in the same area of central Africa and have presumably entered the human population multiple times during the mllennia since humans appeared on earth. This article argues that the presence of a highly virulent disease like Ebola prevents establishment of HIV in populations by removing immunocompromised individuals before they can infect others.
Mushroom Man
Mycellium have the potential to clean up toxic waste, rein in E. coli, and cure Alzheimer’s disease. Plus they make a mighty fine addition to any stir fry.
The Bottom Line about Your Bottom’s Health – Fibre for Colorectal Cancer Prevention
Colorectal cancer is highly treatable if detected early, and fiber can be a key to prevention.
The Future Of Medical Apps
Several decades ago who would have thought the telephone would completely revolutionize medical care?
The Plant Woman
“Sagaligesw” means “family doctor” in the Mi’kmaq language. Well okay, it actually means “Plant Woman”. But the Plant Woman once filled very much this role in the life of members of the eastern Canadian communities of the Mi’kmaq. Although fewer have chosen this path in recent years, Jeorgina Larocque, a Mi’kmaq elder and medicine woman […]
Four Centuries Of Care
A visit to Quebec City and a hospital that has not only provided continuous care to the sick since 1639, but braved epidemics, fire and bombardments of war.
The Jumping Frenchmen
In 1878 American neurologist George Beard made his way to northern Maine in search of a most interesting quarry: the legendary Jumping Frenchmen of Maine.
Tourette’s Disorder: The Imperial Gene
Author George Burden provides us with an exploration of the possibility that the bizarre behavior of the early Roman emperors may have been triggered by Tourette Syndrome.
St. Martin And Beaumont
Dr. William Beaumont and Alexis St. Martin were in an unusual doctor and patient relationship for over a decade, the results of which would end up in the annals of medical history.
Who Was Egerton Yorrick Davis?
The author of a series of ribald hoax letters printed in various medical journals was in fact perhaps the greatest physician to emerge from Canada.