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Ask Eric: How to vary stew recipe

Ask Eric: How to vary stew recipe

Dear Eric: I notice that your recipes often feature variations.
Global Voices: Women face Sisyphian struggle

Global Voices: Women face Sisyphian struggle

In ancient Greek mythology, King Sisyphus was cursed for an eternity to heave a massive boulder up a steep hill, only to watch the rock roll back down again and again when he nears the top.
The Dr. Game: Appendicitis is no small matter

The Dr. Game: Appendicitis is no small matter

Today, surgery for appendicitis takes a back seat to bypass surgery and knee and hip replacements. But every day in North America at least one person dies due to an attack of appendicitis. This week, we look at an unusual case of appendicitis.
Nudge, Nudge: Why happiness is highly overrated

Nudge, Nudge: Why happiness is highly overrated

A new study suggests Danes are genetically disposed to be the happiest people on Earth. The British — not so much. That’s is a good thing, though. Because my parents are English, it gives me a good excuse for being so miserable and unpleasant (i.e.
Comedy show organizers hope to get people involved

Comedy show organizers hope to get people involved

Laughing Allowed! The Slapstick World of Neighbourhood Activism When: Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Where: High Point Church, 949 Fullerton Ave., Vic West Admission: By donation Sometimes it takes a little levity for dry issues to hit home.
Your Good Health: Pituitary surgery isn't usually linked to diabetes

Your Good Health: Pituitary surgery isn't usually linked to diabetes

Dear Dr. Roach: Some years ago, I had surgery for a tumour on my pituitary gland, but not all of the tumour could be removed. Not too long after surgery, doctors discovered I had diabetes, requiring pills and insulin shots.
Stanley Park caretakers living the dream on borrowed time

Stanley Park caretakers living the dream on borrowed time

David and Normande Waine feel “blessed” to be living at what could arguably be called the most exclusive piece of real estate in Vancouver, if not in all of Canada.

Global Voices: An old-school solution for diabetes

Dhaman Rakhra is haunted by the boyhood memory of his grandfather plummeting down the stairs. Poorly controlled diabetes had caused the elderly man to faint. He suffered a broken hip and, in failing health, died months later.
How to peel a kiwi

How to peel a kiwi

The Doctor Game: Look at the facts, then get a colonoscopy

Humans are inconsistent when it comes to preventing cancer. For instance, I have often written that mammography, a popular test, is an inefficient and deceptive procedure to prevent breast cancer.