Judie Rappaport: What are causes, symptoms of dehydration?

Dear Judie: Im 84, active, and I control my liquid intake because I dont care to use public bathrooms. Your July 24 column told us how to test for dehydration, but didnt state the causes or the symptoms. Id like to avoid becoming ill. Could you elaborate?

Dieticians play vital role in HMC's healthcare services, says expert

From treating paediatric cases to adult patients, the Dietetics and Nutrition Department has over the years gained a valuable insight into the causes and effects of certain diets on patient health and have created special diets different patients.

Were in a pinch over salt

Federal Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq sent a wrong message on an important prevention issue by being absent when Canada's long-overdue salt-reduction strategy was introduced.

Study: The longer you sit, the shorter your life

The more Americans engage in one of their favorite pastimes - sitting around - the shorter their average life span, a new study suggests.

Program feeds stomachs, souls

Eleanor Ausan has suffered with diabetes for more than 20 years,so she has to carefully watch what she eats. She says hercholesterol numbers are good, but her hemoglobin levels can getsky high.