Dr Éric Thorin, Ph. D.
Professeur titulaire, Département de Chirurgie, Université de Montréal. Chercheur au centre de recherche de l'Institut de cardiologie de Montréal.
The time has come for a Canadian Nutri-Score
There is an urgent need to provide consumers with practical tools that make it easier to choose the best foods for their health.
Residential wood burning: A major cause of air pollution
In Quebec, an estimated 1,400 premature deaths are caused each year by air pollution linked to wood fires.
Avoiding ultra-processed foods makes it easier to control body weight
Adhering to a healthy diet without reducing the intake of ultra-processed foods misses the mark for losing weight.
Accumulation of Microplastics in the Brain: A Link to Dementia?
Microplastics accumulate more in the brain than in other organs of the human body, particularly in individuals with dementia.
Fat and Sugar: The Deadly Duo Behind Insulin Resistance
The presence of excess fat, especially if it is located in the abdominal area, represents the main risk factor for developing insulin resistance and the pathologies that result from it.