Docs Talk archives
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Nuclear radiation and your health
April 14, 2011As I write, the temperature inside Japan's Fukushima nuclear reactor is slowly rising because the crucial cooling system has failed. Perhaps by the time you read this, another meltdown will... More »
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A Greener Hospital is a Healthier Hospital
March 15, 2011A couple of years ago, Canada's major health professional associations joined forces to call for an environmentally responsible health sector. This joint position statement expressed the following vision: We envision... More »
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Hazards are hiding in fragranced consumer products
February 10, 2011They're everywhere: air fresheners, scented soaps, hand sanitizers, laundry detergents, dryer sheets, and cleaning supplies. They emit numerous chemicals, including some classified as toxic or hazardous, and even some with... More »
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A few good reasons why we should abandon nuclear energy for good
January 24, 2011Consensus is growing that we must reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. Proponents of nuclear energy say nuclear is the best alternative. But nuclear energy is neither clean nor green.... More »
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Who's keeping the Canadian asbestos industry alive?
December 8, 2010The Canadian chrysotile asbestos industry has been finding it tough lately to sell the whole exporting death thing. I guess it shouldn't be surprising. Who wants to buy a toxic,... More »
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The simple truth about healthy eating: A dietitian's perspective
November 9, 2010People often have more than one health concern they are trying to manage with food. And so they will visit a dietitian and ask questions about whether foods that help... More »
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Thought for food: Organic farming is good for you and the planet
October 7, 2010Not all organic farming is sustainable, but all sustainable farming must be organic. As organic farming grows and more and more large operations sprout up, attempts to broaden the range of what may be included under the term organic have increased. More »
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Wind power and human health: No evidence of direct harm
September 9, 2010I got pulled into the debate over wind turbines as acting medical health officer for Chatham-Kent, Ontario. The municipal council asked me to make sense of the conflicting information council... More »
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Standing on Guard
July 15, 2010I have vivid memories from my school years in Ireland of our geography teacher Mr. Crowe's stories about travelling across Canada. He always appeared to drift into some kind of... More »
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Healthy hearts need clean air
June 2, 2010Our Docs Talk blog brings you a medical perspective on current environmental issues and the implications for your health. This month's topic is air pollution and what it does to your body. More »
