THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.
THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.
By Alexander Quon October 3, 2011
How far would you go to have a child? Would you risk your health, the health of your spouse or most importantly the health of the fetus?
There will always be risks when a child is born — this is an unavoidable part of life — but the job of a doctor is to lower those risks, reduce the danger of procedures and protect a patient’s wellbeing. When a doctor graduates from medical school they must swear to uphold the Hippocratic Oath, which states that they must “never do harm to anyone.” so what happens when a doctor fails his or her oath?
By Nicole Barrington September 15, 2011
Back in my first year of university, long before I traded in my straightener (for something much more useful: wine), I thought about foregoing shampoos and conditioners.
Perhaps “thought” is too serious of a word ”” I entertained the idea of not using hair products, sort of in the same way a person daydreams about their ideal job, house or vacation. “Wouldn’t it be nice if it were that simple.” Well, it turns out that it is really that simple.
By The Sheaf April 13, 2011
Health Canada is again warning Canadians about “Brazilian blowout” hair smoothing products. The agency has heard complaints of burning eyes, nose, and throat, breathing difficulties and even hair loss.
By The Sheaf April 1, 2011
Only five to 10 per cent of all cancer cases are caused by genetic defects. The remaining cases are linked to lifestyle factors including smoking, diet, alcohol, physical inactivity, obesity, sun exposure, infections and environmental pollutants.
By Ashleigh Mattern March 8, 2011
I have patellofemoral pain syndrome in my knees, tendinitis in my shoulders, my hair is turning grey, I’ve developed rosacea, and now, I have a bunionette on my foot. Gross.
By The Sheaf March 1, 2011
The doctor shortage in rural Saskatchewan has reached critical levels, and the province is doing everything it can to attract and keep physicians in smaller towns.
By The Sheaf January 27, 2011
The University of Saskatchewan and the University of Regina have teamed up to conduct a study on disparities in health across the province.
By The Sheaf January 21, 2011
Saskatchewan has one of the highest rates of asthma and other chronic lung disease nationwide.