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Paul Taylor's Small Doses
Celiac disease 4 times as common
Study suggests increasing number of people being stricken with the digestive ailment
André Picard's Second Opinion
Time to draw up a better plan of attack
With Canada being the country hardest hit by H1N1, it's time to rethink our approach to containing this pandemic strain of influenza
Leslie Beck's Food For Thought
Take a vacation from work, not healthy eating
Whether your summer plans include sightseeing or road trips, here's how you can keep your weight on track
Talking about death
Choosing to go gently into that good night
Denial about death is hindering the care of terminally ill patients, experts say
Meat recall
Canadian label may not mean Canadian beef
With fears of an E. coli contamination hitting some products sold in Canada, consumers may be surprised to find out that fresh beef may be sourced from outside the country
Youth with yachts
Teen sailors brave rogue waves, loneliness in race for record
Both Mike Perham and Zac Sunderland are circling the globe solo, and they're not even 18. But the question remains: Who will reach the finish line first?
Phenobarbital
Anti-seizure medication recalled
Health Canada is warning that a prescription drug used for seizure disorders and for anxiety and sleep disorders is being recalled because of the discovery of some oversized tablets.
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Alex Hutchinson's Jockology
Are spinning classes better than outdoor cycling?
The typical indoor cycling class somehow lifts workouts to heights that most participants wouldn't achieve on their own
Leslie Beck's Food For Thought
To curb salt, cut the condiments, read labels
There are easy ways to reduce the amount of sodium from your diet
Seriously? Dr. Neil Chadha
Nose-blowing may prolong the common cold
We ask the experts to settle common questions we've all wondered about.
Childhood obesity
The formula to battle the huge problem of overweight children?
In depth
Mental Health Crisis
Globe series tackles the stigma, tells stories of suffering Canadians.
Confronting cancer
Award-winning Globe series on Canada's biggest killer.
André Picard
The Globe's public health reporter weighs in on the health issues of the day
Paul Taylor
Health editor rounds up the latest research findings
