People are often concerned when they hear about nitrates and nitrites because it is widely known that these compounds can form carcinogenic nitrosamines. However, scientists have pointed out that this perception may be biased. In reality, nitrates and nitrites are essential for the human body. The potential risk these substances present to human health is…

The Saskatchewan government has introduced legislation that requires federal employees to comply with the province’s trespass laws. Failure to comply will carry a fine of up to $200,000 per person. Minister of Justice and Attorney General Bronwyn Eyre introduced “The Trespass to Property Amendment Act, 2022” on Nov. 23 in response to “concerns about unauthorized…

Who would have thought that the zany cartoons we grew up with could contain accurate nutritional information?  Viewers of a certain age might remember “Popeye the Sailor Man,” who gobbled cans of spinach whenever he needed a boost of muscular power to fight the villainous Bluto.  As it turns out, Popeye’s strategy was surprisingly sound….