Althea Fung

California to Get Mail-Order Condom Program
You can get clothes, books, even brides through the mail. Why not condoms? A pilot program in California will give teenagers in certain counties access to free condoms through the mail.

5 Surprising Foods High in Sodium
Your body needs sodium to maintain normal blood pressure and function of muscles and nerves. But between salt-laden french fries and meats, Americans are consuming too much sodium, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report.

Cost Stops Many Canadians from Filling Prescriptions
One in ten Canadians says they cannot afford to adhere to their prescription medication, according to a report from researchers at University of British Columbia and the University of Toronto.

Study: Surgeons Aged Between 35 and 50 Provide the Safest Care
When picking a doctor to perform surgery, you typically look at the physicians credentials, but maybe you should pay more attention to their age.
A new study finds surgeons aged 30 to 50 have the best operation outcomes compared to their younger and older colleagues.